Sen. Dru Kanuha

Primary SCR 31

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 850

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.

Creates a task force jointly convened by the department of transportation and department of business, economic development, and tourism to provide equitable broadband access for historically marginalized, unserved, and underserved rural communities. Requires the task force to apply for federal moneys for broadband access. Requires the departments' report to include the findings of the task force and an accounting of amounts received from the CARES Act and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 and grants disbursed by the State for broadband infrastructure for rural communities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 830

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Directs the Department of Human Resources Development to convene a working group of stakeholders to update and create policies and procedures relating to telework and alternative work schedules to address the caregiving responsibilities and other needs of state employees and submit a report on its proposed telework and alternative work schedule policies and procedures, including any recommendations on proposed legislation or specific budget requests, to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2022. Requires departments to adopt Department of Human Resources Development policies that permit state employees to telework while caregiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 185

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCLUDE A SPECIFIC ROLE FOR THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY IN THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PLAN.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 193

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO UPDATE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LANDS USED PURSUANT TO ACT 90, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003, HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND UPDATE LEASES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS, AND SUBMIT REPORTS REGARDING ANY UPDATED LEASES AND LANDS TRANSFERRED, AND NOT YET TRANSFERRED, PURSUANT TO ACT 90.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 104

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE CREATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY FUND FOR THE COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME PROGRAMS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 167

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY WITHIN THE STATE'S HIGH SCHOOLS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 148

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FORGIVE THE STATE'S OUTSTANDING FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LOAN BALANCE FOR FEDERAL LOANS BORROWED TO CONTINUE TO PAY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 186

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII 2.0 COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR MAINTAINING CRITICAL SERVICES BY INCLUDING LIFEGUARD SALARIES IN THE STATE'S RECOVERY PLAN.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 210

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING COVERAGE OF AMBULANCE AND COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE SERVICES.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track