Sen. Russell E. Ruderman

Primary SR 148

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, STATE OF HAWAII, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE MATTERS RELATED TO THE ALA WAI WATERSHED.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 205

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES TO CONSULT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE DIRECT TRADITIONAL, CULTURAL, AND FAMILIAL TIES TO THE DISTRICT OF PUNA TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE NAMES FOR THE FISSURE 8 VENT AND OTHER FEATURES OF THE 2018 ERUPTION OF KILAUEA VOLCANO.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 120

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU THAT RECEIVE EXTRAMURAL FUNDING, INCLUDING TITLE III GRANT FUNDING.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 154

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE EXTENSION OF KEAUNUI DRIVE TO RENTON ROAD IN EWA BEACH.

Passed Jun 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 768

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Permits certain minors to consent to treatment or counseling by a mental health professional. Requires, as part of the standard of care, the minor patient to be informed about confidentiality. Restricts disclosure of a minor's payment information for mental health treatment in certain circumstances. (SB768 HD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1436

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of agricultural technology zones, or ag-tech zones, within the City and County of Honolulu. Appropriates funds to conduct the feasibility study. (SB1436 HD1)

Passed Apr 25, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1515

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes the Hawaii three to six out-of-school program for grades kindergarten through twelve. Authorizes the department of education to contract with private providers to furnish out-of-school programs for grades kindergarten through twelve, conducted during after-school hours, on weekends, and during inter-sessions on the premises of the private providers. Specifies that the Hawaii three to six out-of-school program special fund is to be administered by the department of education. Makes appropriations. (SB1515 HD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1288

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM VOTING.

Permits a condominium board to direct the use of an electronic voting device at any condominium association meeting regardless of whether a secret ballot is used or required. Requires a condominium board to take reasonable steps to ensure secrecy and integrity of the votes, and that an audit trail be available after the meeting. (SD1)

Signed into law Apr 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 485

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Increases the amount of barrel tax deposited into the agricultural development and food security special fund. (SB485 HD1)

Passed Apr 23, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 417

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes the Department of Health to establish fees for transportation and provision of emergency medical services. Authorizes transportation to certain medical facilities. Appropriates funds to meet collective bargaining requirements and personnel costs. (SB417 HD2)

Passed Apr 23, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track