Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz

Primary SR 59

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO COLLECT DATA RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE IN HAWAII, EVALUATE THE COLLECTED DATA, AND DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO PROVIDE BETTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 60

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING STATE BOARDS TO FACILITATE REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS AND PROVIDE BOARD PACKETS IN ADVANCE OF BOARD MEETINGS.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 56

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZING 2022 AS "MALAMA MAKUAHINE: YEAR OF THE MOTHER".

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 51

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RECOGNIZING 2022 AS "MALAMA MAKUAHINE: YEAR OF THE MOTHER".

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 66

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING STATE BOARDS TO FACILITATE REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS AND PROVIDE BOARD PACKETS IN ADVANCE OF BOARD MEETINGS.

In committee Mar 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3267

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Allows the University of Hawaii to enter into contracts with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii for the purposes of supporting or facilitating sponsored research and training activities, or for advancing innovation and entrepreneurship in the State using funds appropriated by the Legislature. Requires the university to consult with pexclusive representatives to review conformance of positions with exceptions to collective bargaining for the purpose of employment of personnel that involve a state program or state employee. Retains the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii's ability to maintain contracts related to invasive species control or eradication. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3355

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to establish a Standing Committee on Community Colleges. Requires the Vice President of Community Colleges to report directly to the Board of Regents Standing Committee. Appropriates funds to the Community Colleges for the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, the Early College Program, the Hawaii Promise Program, HINET Program, the Maui Food Innovation Center, workforce development programs, campus security officers, the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center, the restoration of personal services to pre-pandemic levels, nursing program clinical instructors, and the Learn and Earn Program. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3268

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.

Authorizes the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to terminate the Athletic Director and head coaches for cause. Requires Board of Regents approval of all coaching contracts with salaries greater than $200,000, including additional private funding and bonuses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2422

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.

Requires certain persons to immediately submit a declaration attached to a motion to the court if the person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may arise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for Family Court upon receipt of the written report, including required contents of an order appointing a master. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2645

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Allows for standard telephone contacts for telehealth purposes related to behavior health services. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track