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SB377 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1180 - Relating To Privacy.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent.
STATUS
Introduced
SB299 - Relating To Budget-related Submissions To The Legislature.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the legislature, upon the agreement of form by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, to specify the form in which the proposed budgets of the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs are submitted to the legislature. Requires the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs to conform no later than 12/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB882 - Relating To Firearms.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Chris Kalani Lee
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence.
STATUS
Introduced
SB647 - Relating To Agricultural Park Leases.
Mike Gabbard, Angus L.K. McKelvey, Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to extend the lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is twenty-five acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than five hundred thousand persons. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB760 - Relating To Psychologists.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants statewide. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB927 - Proposing Amendments To Article Iv, Sections 4 And 6, Of The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding Reapportionment.
Karl Rhoads, Donovan Dela Cruz, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD2)
STATUS
Enrolled
SB339 - Relating To Health Insurance.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1237 - Relating To The Hawaii Film Industry.
Donovan Dela Cruz
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes the Hawaii Film Commission in the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Amends the administration and extends the sunset date of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to 1/1/2038. Establishes a new film studio tax credit. Requests and appropriates funds for the Auditor to conduct a performance and financial audit of the Hawaii State Film Office. Transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii State Film Office to the Hawaii Film Commission. Appropriates funds for one fulltime equivalent executive director position within the Hawaii Film Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB122 - Relating To Firearms.
Glenn Wakai, Donovan Dela Cruz, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes uniform firearms safety and training requirements for applicants of permits to acquire firearms, regardless of firearm type. Prohibits the issuance of permits to acquire firearms to aliens who are not state law enforcement officers. Requires a fee of not less than $100 for permits, or applications for permits.
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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