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SB2284 - Relating To A Wildfire Forecast System For Hawaii.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 4 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes 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)
STATUS
Passed
SB2511 - Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Troy Hashimoto, Dru Kanuha
Last updated 9 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the short-term and long-term retention and creation of local jobs in its review of electric utility performance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2516 - Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.
Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Clarifies 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. Provides that the salary of the Chief Information Officer shall be established by the Governor. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2509 - Relating To Education.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Requires the DOE to work with the BOE to create a public digital platform by the 2025-2026 school year that shows how schools are adopting high-quality instructional materials for K-6 English language arts.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2508 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue $300,000,000 in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction, maintenance, and modernization of qualifying capital improvement projects.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2515 - Relating To School Bus Services.
Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2505 - Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 9 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2513 - Relating To Wastewater Systems.
Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
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 cesspool technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as priority level 1 in the 2021 Hawaii Cesspool Hazard Assessment and Prioritization Tool, 2021 Report and Technical Appendices; and establish similar prioritization categories for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resource Research Center to submit annual interim reports and a final report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2501 - Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 9 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to prioritize the protection of exceptional trees from invasive species. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2518 - Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration.
Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
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 Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-017
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