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SB72 - Relating To Renewable Energy.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Donovan Dela Cruz, Glenn Wakai
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
For applications filed on or after July 1, 2023, requires the Public Utilities Commission to render decisions on certain renewable projects, power purchase agreements, and cost recovery applications within one hundred eighty days of the filing of the application and establishes procedures and requirements for the applications. Exempts certain power purchase agreement amendments from the Public Utilities Commission review and approval process in certain circumstances. Requires a public utility requesting an amendment to a power purchase agreement to submit an informational filing to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1110 - Relating To Consumer Data Protection.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Lynn Decoite, Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes that a violation of the consumer data privacy act constitutes an unfair method of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade of commerce. Authorizes a person injured by a violation of the personal consumer data act to bring a civil action against a controller or processor.
STATUS
Introduced
SB288 - Relating To The Transfer Of The Culinary Institute Of The Pacific.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Transfers the Culinary Institute of the Pacific from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as an administratively attached agency.
STATUS
Introduced
SB846 - Relating To Fireworks.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB391 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Community College Workforce Training.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1061 - Relating To Solar Energy.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Permits the governing body of a county to create, by ordinance, a process for the recordation and enforcement of solar easements. Allows counties to require individuals claiming a solar easement to record that easement by filing a declaration with the county clerk. Permits the governing body of a county to require, by ordinance, the trimming of vegetation that blocks solar radiation from solar energy devices. Authorizes the ordinance to include a designation for the cost of trimming.
STATUS
Introduced
SB285 - Relating To Wastewater Systems.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and three additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Establishes a three-year New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB629 - Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Donna Mercado Kim, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB835 - Relating To General Fund Budget Appropriations For The University Of Hawaii.
Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Repeals the requirement that the annual general fund budget appropriation for the University of Hawaii shall be 3 to 5 times the estimated regular tuition and related fee revenues for that year.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1483 - Relating To Public Safety.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits cyber harassment and cyberstalking. Allows for civil liabilities and injunctions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-017
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Donovan Dela Cruz was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii. He attended the University of Hawaii-Manoa and earned a B.A. in political science. He served on the Wahiawa Neighborhood Board from 1990 to 1994. Dela Cruz was first elected to the state house in 2002, where he represents district 22. Dela Cruz currently serves as the Senate Majority Leader. His legislative priorities include agriculture; education; health; housing and human services; ocean, land and water resources; tourism; and transportation. Some of his major accomplishments include expanding access to health care and improving public education.read less
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Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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