Sen. Dru Kanuha

Primary SR 50

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WAYS TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 227

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION TO ESTABLISH AND FORMALIZE THE HONOKOHAU SMALL BOAT HARBOR WORKING GROUP.

In committee Mar 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 187

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION TO ESTABLISH AND FORMALIZE THE HONOKOHAU SMALL BOAT HARBOR WORKING GROUP.

In committee Mar 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 509

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to establish criteria for industry certification awards for public high schools to incentivize public high schools to encourage students to obtain industry-recognized certifications in high value occupations. Requires the department to submit an annual report containing specific information about the industry certification award progress. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 537

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.

Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage.

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 132

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.

Beginning January 1, 2023, bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains avobenzone or octocrylene, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 50

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GRANTING PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY TO QUALIFIED PSYCHOLOGISTS IN THE COUNTIES OF KAUA‘I, MAUI, AND HAWAI‘I.

In committee Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 32

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GRANTING PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY TO QUALIFIED PSYCHOLOGISTS IN THE COUNTIES OF KAUA‘I, MAUI, AND HAWAI‘I.

In committee Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 20

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT THAT IDENTIFIES INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY TO ENSURE BROADBAND ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS.

In committee Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 466

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.

Amends Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, to require that the school facilities agency complies with the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Authorizes the school facilities agency to have additional powers and duties. Specifies additional uses for the school facilities special fund. Provides the executive director of the school facilities agency with authority relating to capital improvement projects for the school facilities agency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track