Sen. Dru Kanuha

Primary SB 2500

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Excelerator Program. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group to develop a strategic plan for a climate innovation technology park to be located at Coconut Island and to recommend other opportunities for the State to invest in technology to combat climate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Jun 25, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3007

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to make a public disclosure identifying the names of the taxpayers who are receiving tax credits and the total amount of tax credit received for specific economic activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Jun 25, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 57

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I TO PROVIDE NATIVE HAWAIIANS WITH THEIR FAIR SHARE OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUE.

In committee Jun 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 752

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for research and prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens. (SB752 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1297

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires an application for motor vehicle registration to include additional identifying information. Requires the counties to fine the legal or registered owner of an abandoned or derelict vehicle. Requires the legal or registered owner to have up-to-date motor vehicle registration and motor vehicle insurance prior to repossession of the abandoned vehicle. (SB1297 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1041

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.

Prohibits written nondisclosure agreements involving sexual assault and sexual harassment as part of an employee's conditions of employment. Prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee for disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual assault. (SB1041 HD2)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1371

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAY NETS.

Prohibits the abandonment of lay nets used for fishing. Authorizes DLNR to issue permits for the use and possession of lay nets. Requires DLNR to establish a comprehensive, statewide lay net education and enforcement program. (SB1371 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 978

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM.

Amends the disposition of unclaimed funds in the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to allocate funds under a certain amount to the Libraries Special Fund and to amend the threshold amount for funds transferred to the General Fund. Amends the time limit for retaining unclaimed funds in the Trust Fund. (SB978 HD2)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1539

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO BAIL HEARINGS.

Codifies the right to a prompt bail hearing upon formal charge and detention. Establishes right to counsel at the bail hearing. (SB1539 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 983

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Renames the teacher national board certification incentive program the national certification incentive program. Expands program eligibility to include school psychologists. Clarifies requirements and incentives of the program. Clarifies that teacher incentives, bonuses, and compensation beyond regular wages are excluded from the per-pupil request and included as separate line items in the budget for public charter schools. Appropriates funds. (SB983 HD1)

Passed Jun 22, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track