Sen. Russell E. Ruderman

Primary SR 73

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CURRENT USE AND POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF SERVICES AT LEAHI HOSPITAL AND MALUHIA HOSPITAL, INCLUDING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING THE HOSPITALS AS CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR NON-FORENSIC PATIENTS.

In committee Mar 27, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 174

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FACTORS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUSTAIN CURRENT AND FUTURE ROBOTICS PROGRAMS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

In committee Mar 27, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 152

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND PROBLEMS AND PROPOSE INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 27, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 215

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FACTORS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUSTAIN CURRENT AND FUTURE ROBOTICS PROGRAMS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

In committee Mar 27, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 181

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE FRAUD TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE MORTGAGE FRAUD PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS.

In committee Mar 25, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1046

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Allows an employee to take family leave in addition to victim leave for leave to seek safety, medical attention, or victim services related to domestic or sexual violence against the employee or the employee's minor child. Requires the employee to submit certification and employer confidentiality of information except under certain conditions. (SB1046 HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 231

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION.

Establishes that the youth commission administrator shall administer the youth commission. Makes an appropriation to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent youth commission administrator position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 696

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Extends various reporting deadlines and the sunset date of the cesspool conversion working group established pursuant to Act 132, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018. Extends the lapse dates for funds appropriated to conduct a comprehensive statewide study of sewage contamination in nearshore marine areas and for research and technical assistance necessary for completion of the comprehensive cesspool conversion plan. (SB696 HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 162

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND OTHER RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE DNA STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER RESIDENTS OF THE STATE WITH THE GENETIC VARIANT RS12252-C MAY BE AT A HEIGHTENED RISK OF INFLUENZA.

In committee Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 955

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.

Requires financial disclosure statements of state agency executive directors to be public records available for inspection and duplication.

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track