Sen. Dru Kanuha

Primary SB 559

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PENAL CODE.

Short form bill.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1238

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes the Kupuna Rural Health Care Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health to improve access to care in rural areas of Hawaiʻi County and expand broadband internet access, provide at-home visits, and ground transportation for in-person health care services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1597

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

Establishes the Hawaiʻi Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to the Hawaiʻi Environmental Protection Agency.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 140

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and identify adequate sites for housing sufficient to meet housing demands for all income levels each year. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 583

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOURISM.

Short form bill.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1124

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to increase per-pupil expenditures to $18,000 per student to reflect cost of living adjustments.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 340

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 154

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a School Meal Subsidy Program to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for free lunch under the federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program, subject to income eligibility. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 557

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ETHICS.

Short form bill.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 740

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.

Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an assessment and report on the feasibility of digitizing its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records and creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit a report to the Legislature by 7/1/2024. Appropriates moneys. (SD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track