Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SB 2147

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NOMINATION PAPERS.

Extends by one month the deadline by which nomination papers for candidates for elected office shall be made available. Repeals on the same date of the repeal of section 4 of Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 118

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF H.R. 4803, THE ACUPUNCTURE FOR OUR SENIORS ACT OF 2021, WHICH WOULD AMEND TITLE XVIII OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACUPUNCTURIST SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.

In committee Mar 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2183

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.

Exempts certain department of education employees from the state residency requirement under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3194

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS.

Establishes an expeditious adjudication system for the processing of fireworks infractions. Increases the fine for certain fireworks violations. Clarifies what constitutes a separate violation. Increases the penalty for removing or extracting pyrotechnic contents. Authorizes the sheriff division to enforce the fireworks control law. Requires the attorney general to establish an explosion detection technology working group. Requires the department of public safety to develop and implement a web-based reporting tool for illegal fireworks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/2075. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3254

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based upon the resident population, as counted in the most recent decennial United States Census. (SD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 11

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 15

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT VERY LOW INCOME NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.

Passed Mar 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 38

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT AN ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR PURPOSES OF HEAT ABATEMENT AND AIR FILTRATION UPGRADES.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 43

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT AN ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR PURPOSES OF HEAT ABATEMENT AND AIR FILTRATION UPGRADES.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 74

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE AND REMEDY STATEWIDE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INEQUITIES BY INCREASING AND PRIORITIZING SCHOOL BUS SERVICES FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN FROM LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track