Sen. Russell E. Ruderman

Primary SCR 211

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE AND RURAL HEALTH TO FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS WITH KEY COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HAWAII COUNTY TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE BY ALIGNING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF KEY ORGANIZATIONS INTO ONE SHARED 2030 HEALTH VISION PLAN.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 231

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO PRODUCE A RURAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY HUB PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE AND IMPROVE HEALTH CARE IN RURAL AREAS.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 178

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE AND RURAL HEALTH TO FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS WITH KEY COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HAWAII COUNTY TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE BY ALIGNING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF KEY ORGANIZATIONS INTO ONE SHARED 2030 HEALTH VISION PLAN.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 38

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOSPITAL IN NORTH KONA.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 45

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REJECT THE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE WALL TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AND SUPPORT THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION, OR, IF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT IS DETERMINED TO BE INFEASIBLE, THE RELOCATION OF THE FUEL TANKS AWAY FROM THE AQUIFER.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2587

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Establishes regulatory framework for small dollar lenders in article 9 of chapter 412, HRS. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning 1/1/2022, requires licensure for small dollar lenders that offer small dollar loans to consumers. Specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders. Authorizes the division of financial institutions to appoint 2.0 FTE examiner positions, funded via the compliance resolution fund, to carry out the purposes of the small dollar installment loan program. Requires check cashers to be registered with DCCA and to offer a voluntary payment plan to customers under certain circumstances. Establishes the terms of voluntary payment plans. Clarifies that a customer may only have one outstanding deferred deposit transaction from any source. Amends notices to customers required of check cashers. Removes the exemption for persons engaged in the bona fide retail sale of goods or services. Requires the Auditor to conduct an analysis of the regulation of payday lenders and deferred deposit agreements in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 71

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOSPITAL IN NORTH KONA.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 24

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REJECT THE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE WALL TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AND SUPPORT THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION, OR, IF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT IS DETERMINED TO BE INFEASIBLE, THE RELOCATION OF THE FUEL TANKS AWAY FROM THE AQUIFER.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 192

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S MODERNIZATION "PATHWAY PROGRAMS" TO RECRUIT AND HIRE EMPLOYEES TO FILL THE STATE'S VACANCIES WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 152

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S MODERNIZATION "PATHWAY PROGRAMS" TO RECRUIT AND HIRE EMPLOYEES TO FILL THE STATE'S VACANCIES WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII.

In committee Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track