Hawaii Senator Donovan Cruz [D]

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HISB2512VetoEstablishes notice and reporting requirements for the expenditure or use of public resources by the Governor, pursuant to the Governor's emergency powers. (CD1)
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2024-07-09
Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
HISB2284PassEstablishes a two-year program at the University of Hawaii to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)
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2024-07-08
Act 200, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).
HISB3364PassRequires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop destination management action plans for each county and to perform specific actions in each plan. Expands the powers and duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the exemption of the Hawaii Tour...
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2024-07-08
Act 225, 07/08/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).
HISB3365PassRequires the Department of Agriculture to certify treatments performed on wood chips, compost, and filter socks. Places certain restrictions on the distribution or transportation of plant care components without prior treatment certification from the...
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2024-07-05
Act 197, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).
HISB2516PassClarifies that centralized computer information management and processing services shall be provided through the Chief Information Officer. Specifies that the Chief Information Officer shall be appointed by the Governor and report to the Comptroller....
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2024-07-02
Act 140, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).
HISB2289PassRequires the Department of Health to include in its annual report regarding Kalaupapa Settlement details and updated information, as available, regarding the permanent transfer to other governmental or qualified non-governmental entities of the power...
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2024-07-01
Act 118, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219).
HISB63PassEffective 1/1/2025, allows the Board of Nursing to issue temporary permits to out-of-state licensed registered nurses and practical nurses and nurses who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or country, under certain circumst...
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2024-06-28
Act 095, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).
HISB3279PassEstablishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the State of Well-Being Project to assess and enhance Tier 1 and Tier 2 mental health support services for all key stakeholder communities across the State. Makes appropriations to implement th...
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2024-06-28
Act 106, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).
HISB2287PassRequires the Information Technology Steering Committee to assist the Chief Information Officer to develop a plan to enhance the mobile application developed to enable the public to access the State's website. Requires the Chief Information Officer's ...
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2024-06-24
Act 082, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183).
HISB2504PassRepeals Part II of Act 66, SLH 2023, which requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hu...
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2024-06-21
Act 056, 06/20/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).
HISR147PassRequesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Incentives For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISCR184PassRequesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrang...
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR169PassUrging State Departments To Require Households Impacted By The Lahaina Fires To Exhaust Their Insurance Policies Before Requesting Financial Support From The State.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR171PassUrging The Department Of Education To Study The Impact Of Teacher Salary Step Movements On Salary Schedule Compression.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR148PassRequesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISCR143PassRequesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Address Student And Faculty Housing Facility Needs At The Manoa Campus.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR157PassUrging The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate And Enforce Applicable Laws Against Landlords Who Are Ending Rental Agreements To House Femaeligible Households Through The Direct Lease Program Or The Department Of Human Services Rental A...
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR178PassUrging The Development Of A Baccalaureate Degree Program In Education With An Online Option At Leeward Community College To Address The Educational Needs Of Working Adults In All Counties.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISCR183PassUrging The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate And Enforce Applicable Laws Against Landlords Who Are Ending Rental Agreements To House Fema-eligible Households Through The Direct Lease Program Or The Department Of Human Services Rental ...
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR156PassUrging The Public Utilities Commission To Honor And Comply With Its Statutory Duty To Investigate The Causes Of The August 2023 Maui Wildfires As Required By Section 269-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR158PassRequesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrang...
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISCR142PassUrging The Department Of Education To Study The Impact Of Teacher Salary Step Movements On Salary Schedule Compression.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR172PassRequesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Address Student And Faculty Housing Facility Needs At The Manoa Campus.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR173PassUrging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue ...
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR193PassUrging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Utilize Funds For Non-congregate Housing For Infrastructure And Development Needs For Affordable Rental Housing.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR202PassRequesting The Governor, In Collaboration With The County Of Maui, To Provide A Clear Strategy For Addressing The Short And Long-term Housing Needs For Residents Displaced By The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISB1170PassRequires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for affordable housing units that are constructed under the various programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1)
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2024-05-29
Act 031, 05/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).
HISB116PassAuthorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. (CD1)
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2024-05-15
Act 025, 05/15/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).
HISB2285Engross

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Amends the functions and duties of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Clarifies the definition of "health care". Establishes a task force known as the Hui Hoomana. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.
HISB2513Engross

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Establishes a 3-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology demonstration and implementation pilot program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater and cesspo...
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 329.
HISB3010Engross

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Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to work with utility companies and other renewable energy developers on leasing processes to expedite the development of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-04-25
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 822).
HISB2502Engross

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Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop web-GIS wildfire susceptibility and vulnerability maps for the State to determine which communities, landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure are most vulnera...
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2024-04-24
Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-25-24 3:30PM; Conference Room 229.
HISB2518Engross

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Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a geothermal resources characterization program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geo...
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2024-04-24
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-25-24 10:30AM in conference room 325.
HISB2505Engross

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Establishes system resilience as a metric to be monitored and considered by the Public Utilities Commission. Authorizes the use of amounts collected through the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge by the Commission to perform certain duties. Eff...
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2024-04-22
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 729).
HISB2652Engross

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Expands items that may be contained in the state budget to include information related to vacant positions for reclassification or abolishment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-04-19
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 704).
HISB2503Engross

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Requires all places of public accommodation and state building constructions constructed after 7/31/2025, to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender. Beginning 7/1/2025, requires bids for state build...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694).
HISB2286Engross

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Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Requires the Department of Human ...
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2024-04-15
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).
HISB2291Engross

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Establishes advisory boards, focused on workforce development, for the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, and Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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2024-04-15
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).
HISCR202Engross

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Urging The Development Of A Baccalaureate Degree Program In Education With An Online Option At Leeward Community College To Address The Educational Needs Of Working Adults In All Counties.
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2024-04-15
To House Finance Committee
HISCR182Engross

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Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Honor And Comply With Its Statutory Duty To Investigate The Causes Of The August 2023 Maui Wildfires As Required By Section 269-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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2024-04-15
To House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
HISCR172Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Collaborate With Universities In The State To Convene The Hawaii Creative Innovation Group.
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2024-04-15
To House Finance Committee
HISCR144Engross

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Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue ...
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2024-04-15
To House Finance Committee
HISCR217Engross

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Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Utilize Funds For Non-congregate Housing For Infrastructure And Development Needs For Affordable Rental Housing.
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2024-04-12
To House Finance Committee
HISCR226Engross

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Requesting The Governor, In Collaboration With The County Of Maui, To Provide A Clear Strategy For Addressing The Short And Long-term Housing Needs For Residents Displaced By The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.
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2024-04-12
To House Finance Committee
HISCR171Engross

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Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Incentives For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.
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2024-04-05
To House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
HISCR197Engross

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Urging State Departments To Require Households Impacted By The Lahaina Fires To Exhaust Their Insurance Policies Before Requesting Financial Support From The State.
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2024-04-04
To House Water & Land Committee
HISR166Intro

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Requesting The Department Of Human Resource Development To Convene A Working Group To Help State Department Managers Foster Thriving Work Environments.
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2024-03-27
To Senate Labor and Technology Committee
HISCR194Intro

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Requesting The Department Of Human Resource Development To Convene A Working Group To Help State Department Managers Foster Thriving Work Environments.
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2024-03-27
To Senate Labor and Technology Committee
HISB86Engross

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Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food b...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB655Enroll

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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops. (CD1)
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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