Sen. Dru Kanuha

Primary SCR 149

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE LEGISLATURE TO RE-EVALUATE THE MAXIMUM CLAIMABLE AMOUNT OF THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS TAX CREDIT PER TAXPAYER IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.

In committee Mar 18, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 371

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Establishes a Workforce Readiness Program within the Department of Education to allow students to graduate from an extended high school enrollment with an industry-recognized associate's degree to complement the student's high school diploma. Appropriates moneys to develop and implement the program, including (2.0) FTE Educational Specialist II staff positions and (7.0) FTE District Office Teachers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 657

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

Requires electric vehicles to pay for unmetered fee parking when parked for any period longer than an initial 4 hours. Extends the repeal date of Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, from 6/30/2020 to 6/30/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1163

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Sunsets the renewable energy technologies income tax credit after 7/1/2045. (SB1163 HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1054

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PLANNING.

Requires the State and counties to incorporate predictions of sea level rise and other climate change hazards and mitigation opportunities into applicable plans, strategies, and mapping. Requires the Public Utilities Commission, and any public utility regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, to consider the findings in the Hawaii Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report. Encourages each county to participate in the community rating system developed by the National Flood Insurance Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 891

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

Exempts affordable housing units, additions to existing dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, ohana dwelling units, and affordable housing projects developed by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from school impact fee requirements. (SB891 HD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the ALOHA homes program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to facilitate the development of low-cost homes for sale to Hawaii residents on state-owned and county-owned land near rail stations of the Honolulu rail transit system, to be known as the urban redevelopment district. Establishes guidelines within the urban redevelopment district and provisions related to the sale of leasehold interest of ALOHA homes. Exempts lands to which HHFDC holds title and land set aside or leased to HHFDC from the definition of public lands in section 1712, HRS, except for purposes of accounting for receipts from ceded lands. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the ALOHA homes revolving fund. Authorizes HHFDC to sell the leasehold interest in residential condominium units located on state lands for lease terms of 99 years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 14, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 108

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ACCEPT THE NATIONAL ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHERS PROVIDING ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SERVICES.

In committee Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 106

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE THE COEXISTENCE OF JALOUSIE WINDOWS AND AIR CONDITIONING IN STATE BUILDINGS AND CONSIDER MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVES.

In committee Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 208

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH ANY OTHER STATE AGENCY WITH EXPERTISE IN TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH, TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN SCAN SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR ANY TYPE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORK BEING IMPORTED INTO THE STATE.

In committee Mar 13, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track