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Mililani Mauka, Waipi‘o Acres, Wheeler, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, portion of Poamoho
Donovan M. Dela Cruz, is a state senator from District 17, which encompasses portion of Mililani, Mililani Mauka, portion of Waipi‘o Acres, Launani Valley, Wahiawa, and Whitmore Village. Senator Dela Cruz is Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. He also serves on boards or is a member of various organizations nationally and locally such as the National Council of Environmental Legislators and the Leeward Community College Culinary Institute Board just to name a few. Prior to becoming senator, he also served on the Honolulu City Council for eight years, serving as its Chair for three years, being the youngest chair in the history of the Council, at age 30. Senator Dela Cruz is a graduate of Leilehua High School and the University of Oregon where he earned a BA in Journalism and Communication Studies; Masters in Organization Leadership from Argosy University.
Educational Background
•  Leilehua High School - Class of 1991
•  University of Oregon: BA in Journalism, BA in Communications Studies, 1995
•  Argosy University: Masters in Organization Leadership, 2015
•  University of Hawaii - Manoa: Currently working on Doctorate Degree in Architecture

Government Service

Current:

Hawaii State Senate (2010 to Present):
•  Chair, Committee on Ways and Means
•  Member, Committee on Education

Other:
•  Member, Transit Oriented Task Force
•  Member, State Land Use Task Force
•  Board Member, Hawaii Asia Pacific Association (HAPA) Young Leaders
•  Member, National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO)
•  Member, Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs (BHCC)
•  Member, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL)
•  Member, National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Effectiveness Standing Committee (NCSL)
•  Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
•  Member, Clean and Safe Energy Coalition

Past:

Honolulu City Council (2003-2010):
•  Chair, 2003-2007
•  Chair, Committee on Executive Matters
•  Chair, Committee on Public Safety & Services
•  Chair, Committee on Public Health, Safety & Welfare
•  Vice-Chair, Committee on Executive Matters
•  Vice-Chair, Committee on Affordable Housing & Economic Development
•  Vice-Chair, Committee on Transportation & Planning
•  Vice-Chair, Committee on Public Infrastructure

Other:
•  Co-Chair, Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs Annual Conference in Hawaii, 2013
•  State Commission on National and Community Service - 2010
•  Governor's Working Group on the Purchase of Turtle Bay - 2009
•  Board of Directors, National Association of Counties (NACo) - 2003-2009
•  NACo Annual Conference Advisory Committee - 2005
•  Chair, NACo 2005 Annual Conference and Exposition Steering Committee
•  Secretary, Hawaii State Association of Counties - 2003-2004
•  Chair, Wahiawa Neighborhood Board, 2000-2002

Nominations/Invitations:

•  American Council Professional Fellows Program to Armenia - 2018
•  Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options (HCREO) - 2015
•  National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Gettysburg Leadership - 2015
•  American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) Exchange Program to Australia - 2013
•  American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Educational Seminar in Israel - 2013
•  Young Elected Officials (YEO) 2013 National Convening, Washington, D. C.
•  Council of State Governments (CSG), Western Legislative Academy for Legislators - 2012
•  Emerging Leaders Program, University of Virginia - 2013
•  Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs Leadership Workshop, Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education - 2013

Community Service:

•  Member, Leilehua Alumni and Community Association
•  Member, Hawaii Bicycling League
•  Member, Advisory Council, Leeward Community College
•  Member, Leeward Community College Culinary Institute Board
•  Vice-President (2001-2002), Filipino Chamber of Commerce
•  Member, Wahiawa Lions Club
•  Member, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish

Honors and Awards:

•  HawaiiKidsCAN 2018 Legislative Champion - 2018
•  Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Inaugural Champion of Agriculture Award - 2013
•  Filipino Community Council of Hawaii Progress Award for Excellence in Government Service, 2007
•  Pacific Century Fellow, 2004
•  Pacific Business News Forty and Under 40 Award, 2001
•  Public Relations Society of America Koa Anvil Award, 2001

Certifications:

•  U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Incident Command System (ICS-402) - 2013

Prior Professions:

•  Director of Marketing, Watermark Publishing
•  Account Supervisor, Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations
•  Account Executive, McNeil Wilson Communications
•  Public Relations Coordinator, Hilton Hawaiian Village
•  Member, DTL Hawaii

Creator/Author:

•  The Whitmore Project - a project to revitalize Central Oahu by re-establishing agricultural dominance in the area resulting in creation of jobs and promoting economic development.
•  Publications: The Okazu Guide, The Puka Guide, The Omiyage Guide - books focusing on such cultural activities as exploring Japanese delicatessens; "hole-in-the-wall" places that locals like to frequent; and places to buy gifts for those who engage in the local tradition of buying gifts when they travel.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

McKinley Community School for Adults "Build Your Biz" Entrepreneur Class

https://mailchi.mp/4074940eb9e4/mckinley-community-school-for-adults-build-your-biz-entrepreneur-class




Friday, September 13, 2024

Celebrating Workforce Development Month in Hawai'i

https://mailchi.mp/c02115eb291b/celebrating-workforce-development-month-in-hawaii-6261662




Monday, August 12, 2024

Save our Snails: Research Highlights Need to Protect Hawaii’s Native Species

https://mailchi.mp/01f39010a3de/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6259702




Friday, August 9, 2024

Hawaiʻi Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Biosecurity Package to Combat Invasive Species Threats

https://mailchi.mp/451a8176bd42/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6254118




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Building Capacity to Preserve Hawaii’s Greatest Asset

https://mailchi.mp/8bc4cc2e2880/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6249998




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Supporting the Well-being of Students and Communities Alike

https://mailchi.mp/97eae5569848/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6249706




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Interview with KITV on the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center

https://mailchi.mp/e99a3bbf4395/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6249202




Thursday, August 1, 2024

In Washington D.C. to Share on Hawaii’s Regional Economic Development

https://mailchi.mp/563df75a1f44/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6248966




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Scaling Up Agriculture: The Vision to Cultivate Systems to Support Our Local Farmers

https://mailchi.mp/02d753d0277b/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6248134




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Happy Fourth of July! Promoting Safety During the Holiday

https://mailchi.mp/765bec0d9164/wishing-you-a-joyful-holiday-season-6247814




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Developing Culinary Excellence in Hawaii

https://mailchi.mp/91204c27bb92/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6247946




Thursday, August 1, 2024

HIDOE Teachers Get a Look into Value-Added Product Development in Wahiawa and Beyond

https://mailchi.mp/ff8c585eda09/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6247026




Thursday, August 1, 2024

HNN Sunrise WVAPDC

https://mailchi.mp/9b0e2db75ede/wahiawa-value-added-product-development-center-featured-on-hawaii-news-now-sunrise




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Addressing Hawaii's Cost of Living Through Historic Tax Relief

https://mailchi.mp/8f84ce2b2e52/workforce-readiness-through-career-and-technical-education-6230258




Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Queen's Medical Center Wahiawa

https://mailchi.mp/8142d379a8ec/workforce-readiness-through-career-and-technical-education-6229946




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Championing Career and Technical Education to Ensure Workforce Readiness for Our Keiki

https://mailchi.mp/a9a9f3f74014/workforce-readiness-through-career-and-technical-education




Thursday, August 1, 2024

Building a Resilient Future: Recap of Legislative Achievements in 2024

https://mailchi.mp/8bad082d80f4/recap-of-legislative-achievements-in-2024




Thursday, April 18, 2024

CTE and WVAPDC Grand Opening

https://mailchi.mp/6218e051749f/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6226157




Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Loss of the Wahiawa Dam Will Change the Landscape of Hawaii's Agriculture Industry

https://mailchi.mp/a8eea01b25ce/loss-of-the-wahiawa-dam-will-change-the-landscape-of-hawaiis-agriculture-industry




Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Empowering Hawai'i's Agricultural Future: Nurturing Local Talent and Innovations

https://mailchi.mp/534d1b7702ed/empowering-hawaiis-agricultural-future




Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Regional Kitchens: A Tested Model for Scaling Production Statewide

https://mailchi.mp/04284bc5c2d2/regional-kitchens-a-tested-model-for-scaling-production-statewide




Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Highlights of Senate Bills Advancing

https://mailchi.mp/181a47af3de6/highlights-of-senate-bills-advancing-6221521




Thursday, February 15, 2024

Highlights of Bills Introduced

https://mailchi.mp/56c90f2d0e48/2024-legislative-update




Thursday, February 15, 2024

A Brief Overview of the State Budget Process

https://mailchi.mp/e40fa3943788/a-brief-overview-of-the-state-budget-process




Thursday, February 15, 2024

State's Illegal Fireworks Taskforce to Report to Legislature Following Maui Wildfires

https://mailchi.mp/093f68b0b55a/states-illegal-fireworks-taskforce-to-report-to-legislature-following-maui-wildfires




Thursday, December 21, 2023

Expanding Access to Healthcare in Central Oʻahu and the North Shore

https://mailchi.mp/75ef241df3be/expanding-access-to-healthcare-in-central-oahu-and-the-north-shore




Thursday, December 21, 2023

Preventing the Spread Invasive Species Requires Urgency and Proactiveness

https://mailchi.mp/d329f60e3295/preventing-the-spread-invasive-species-requires-urgency-and-proactiveness




Thursday, December 21, 2023

Tuition Assistance through the Early Education Stipend Program

https://mailchi.mp/1867e3001ddc/tuition-assistance-through-the-early-childhood-educator-stipend-program




Thursday, December 21, 2023

Underfunding is Jeopardizing Critical Programs Provided by Hawai'i Non-Profits

https://mailchi.mp/77c3d66193f3/underfunding-is-jeopardizing-critical-programs-and-services-provided-by-hawaii-non-profits




Thursday, December 21, 2023

Teacher Housing as a Solution to Teacher Shortage

https://mailchi.mp/1e436a60a4e8/teacher-housing-as-a-solution-to-teacher-shortage




Thursday, December 21, 2023

The Future of Kalaupapa

https://mailchi.mp/ef60bd8baa3c/the-future-of-kalaupapa




Monday, October 30, 2023

The Wahiawā Public Library - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

https://mailchi.mp/490688bf5449/the-wahiawa-public-library-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow




Friday, October 10, 2023

Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz Announces Rapid Response To Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Outbreak In Wahiawā

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcuLTmN02_A

https://mailchi.mp/e7c4629fadb1/senator-donovan-m-dela-cruz-announces-rapid-response-to-coconut-rhinoceros-beetle-outbreak-in-wahiaw




Thursday, September 28, 2023

Revitalization of Wahiawā Town Brings New Energy for Community Improvement

http://mailchi.mp/a88835b68f95/revitalization-of-wahiawa-town-brings-new-energy-for-community-improvement




Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Creating Pathways That Keep Our Graduates Living and Working Here at Home

https://mailchi.mp/091b0e5c30a1/creating-career-pathways-that-keep-our-graduates-living-and-working-here-at-home




Thursday, August 17, 2023

Caring for the Emotional State of the State as Recovery from the West Maui Fires is Underway

https://mailchi.mp/35a33cedda5a/caring-for-the-emotional-state-of-the-state-as-recovery-from-the-west-maui-fires-is-underway?fbclid=IwAR2pVxElwm9HPnTk8K6DZrfYU46HtjxO-ZuyryXj8hmm3KNHFimaIYw0geI




Friday, August 4, 2023

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS DELVES INTO CRITICAL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES IN A SERIES OF SITE VISITS ON MAUI AND MOLOKA‘I

https://mailchi.mp/83ffeb3476fe/senate-committee-on-ways-and-means-delves-into-critical-strategic-priorities-in-a-series-of-site-visits-on-maui-and-molokai-5939037




Wednesday, July 26, 2023

When Non(sensical)-News Goes Unchecked

https://mailchi.mp/1cca02270c58/when-nonsensical-news-goes-unchecked-5938149




Friday, July 21, 2023

The Vision and the Passion to Help My Hometown

https://mailchi.mp/4f36fee95df0/the-vision-and-the-passion-to-help-my-hometown




Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Real Timeline for First Responders Technology Campus Budget Items

https://mailchi.mp/52c4d1e51880/the-real-timeline-for-first-responders-technology-campus-budget-items




Friday, June 9, 2023

Use the same standard for all budget items as the First Responders Technology Campus

https://mailchi.mp/862d20027f80/use-the-same-standard-for-all-budget-items-as-the-first-responders-technology-campus




Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Real Story Behind the $200M Proviso

https://mailchi.mp/5bcc22ceec4a/the-real-story-behind-the-200m-proviso




Friday, May 26, 2023

Legislature Passes Budget Prioritizing Climate Change, Healthcare and Human Services, and Housing

https://mailchi.mp/22e6cbffb72b/legislature-passes-budget-prioritizing-climate-change-healthcare-and-human-services-and-housing




Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Proposal for new road aims to alleviate traffic headaches in Whitmore Village (Hawaii News Now)

Click here to read the Hawaii News Now article by Jolanie Martinez.




Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Senate Budget Prioritizes Programs and Projects for Mililani and Wahiawa

Click here to read Senator Dela Cruz’s message.




Monday, April 17, 2023 | Updated Thursday, August 1, 2024

Traffic Woes: Efforts Underway To Create A New Access Point In Whitmore Village (Honolulu Civil Beat)

Click here to read the Honolulu Civil Beat article by Alex Melendez.




Friday, March 31, 2023

Hawaii Senate Budget Committee Embraces Tax Breaks For Working Families (Honolulu Civil Beat)

Click here to read the Honolulu Civil Beat article by Kevin Dayton.




Friday, March 31, 2023

WAYS AND MEANS VOTES TO APPROVE THE SENATE’S VERSION OF THE STATE BUDGET

Click here to read Senator Dela Cruz’s message.




Monday, March 20, 2023

Wahiawa Product Development Center to open this summer (Pacific Business News)

Click here to read the Pacific Business News article by Katie Helland.




Friday, March 3, 2023

Legislature Reaches First Crossover Deadline

Click here to read Senator Dela Cruz’s message.




Friday, January 27, 2023

Senate Committee on Ways and Means meets with Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke on funding for university Pre-K and early learning.

https://mailchi.mp/fef11682aeca/32nd-hawaii-state-legislature-opens-the-2023-legislative-session




Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | Updated Thursday, August 1, 2024

Leeward Community College Has Big Plans For Training A New Generation Of Food Innovators

https://mailchi.mp/7b6039fce955/leeward-community-college-has-big-plans-for-training-a-new-generation-of-food-innovators


2020 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2020
Measure and Title
SB273
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB274
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
SB275
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION.
SB276 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB277 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB278
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
SB279 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB280
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
SB282
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB283
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB284
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
SB285 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB286
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
SB287
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE.
SB288
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
SB289
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
SB290
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
SB291
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
SB297
RELATING TO DIGITAL MEDIA.
SB298
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
SB303 HD1
RELATING TO GARDENS.
SB338
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
SB341 SD2 HD2
RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
SB342
RELATING TO CRIMINAL DEFENSE.
SB364 SD2
RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB365 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB367 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB368
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB369
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB370
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB371 SD2
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
SB372
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB373 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB374
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
SB376 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB377
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB378
RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB379 SD1
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
SB382 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB384
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB386
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
SB387 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TEACHER RENTAL HOUSING.
SB389
RELATING TO PREFERENTIAL ELECTRICITY RATES FOR PROTECTED AGRICULTURE.
SB391 SD2
RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
SB392 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION.
SB393 SD1
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
SB395 SD1
RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB397 SD2
RELATING TO CONTRACTING.
SB399
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
SB492 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB493 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.
SB584 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.
SB666 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO AN AIRPORTS CORPORATION.
SB684 SD1
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
SB686 SD1
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
SB690 SD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB691
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.
SB698 SD2
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
SB711 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.
SB712 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB713
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
SB714 SD2
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
SB832 SD1
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB837 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO FARMS.
SB843
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB845
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB858 SD1
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
SB860
RELATING TO COURT PROCEEDINGS.
SB890
RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING.
SB895
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB968
RELATING TO CARGO INSPECTIONS.
SB973
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB979
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
SB983 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1034 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1035 SD1
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
SB1036 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CLINICAL VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES.
SB1038
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SB1040 SD1
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB1041 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB1042 SD1
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
SB1065
RELATING TO HIRING.
SB1128
RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS AT LEILEHUA HIGH SCHOOL.
SB1129
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE WAHIAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY.
SB1131 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
SB1132
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
SB1358
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND ON OAHU.
SB1359 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB1362 SD1
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB1419 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1421 SD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
SB1446 SD1
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
SB1451 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
SB1458
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE WAHIAWA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
SB1460 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB1461 HD1
RELATING TO SCIENCE.
SB1468
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB1504 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1505 SD1
RELATING TO HARBORS.
SB1514 SD1
RELATING TO STATE AGENCIES.
SB1515 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1531
RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
SB1533 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2051
RELATING TO LITTERING.
SB2052 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS.
SB2053 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2054 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
SB2055
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB2056 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
SB2057 SD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2058 SD1
RELATING TO THE CORPORATE DIVIDENDS RECEIVED DEDUCTION.
SB2059 SD1
RELATING TO WELL ABANDONMENT.
SB2060 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
SB2061 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
SB2062
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SB2063 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
SB2064
RELATING TO SCIENCE.
SB2065 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
SB2066 SD1
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
SB2067
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
SB2068
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB2069
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB2070
RELATING TO ASBESTOS.
SB2071
RELATING TO THE SOLEMN COVENANT OF THE STATES TO AWARD PRIZES FOR CURING DISEASES.
SB2072 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2073
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2074 SD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON REAL PROPERTY TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS NEAR RAPID TRANSIT STATIONS.
SB2076 SD2
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
SB2077 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB2078
RELATING TO CONTRACTING.
SB2079 SD2
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR.
SB2080 SD2
RELATING TO STATE BUILDINGS.
SB2081 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
SB2082 SD2
RELATING TO INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES CONTROL.
SB2083
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2084 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2085 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.
SB2086 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
SB2087
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB2088
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB2089
RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB2102 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
SB2282 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2283
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2284 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INSURANCE.
SB2285
RELATING TO FOOD DONATION.
SB2286
RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB2287
RELATING TO CONSERVATION FUNDING.
SB2288
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2289
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2290
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2291 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2292
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2293 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2294 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2295 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO SERVICE-LEARNING.
SB2296 SD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2297
RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2298
RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
SB2299
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
SB2300
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
SB2301 SD2
RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
SB2302
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.
SB2303 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE WAHIAWA DAM AND RESERVOIR.
SB2307 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT OF WIFI AND INTERNET SERVICES.
SB2309 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2313 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB2333 SD2
RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE.
SB2334
RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES AGAINST SENIORS.
SB2336 SD2
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
SB2337 SD2 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
SB2339 SD2
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA.
SB2341
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
SB2342 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE KUPUNA CAREGIVERS PROGRAM.
SB2358
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.
SB2369 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
SB2518 SD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB2519 SD2
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB2572
RELATING TO THE REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
SB2573 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.
SB2574 SD1
RELATING TO AGING.
SB2575
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB2576 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR STATE CONTRIBUTIONS.
SB2611
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
SB2612 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.
SB2939 SD1
RELATING TO CRIMES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB2940 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
SB2941 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2942 HD1
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2943
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB2949
RELATING TO FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.
SB2953 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO VESSELS.
SB2991
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB3013 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB3089
RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB3090 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3091 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
SB3167
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
SCR6
CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S STATE LAW COROLLARY TO TITLE IX IN LIGHT OF ANTICIPATED CHANGES TO FEDERAL TITLE IX REGULATIONS.
SCR39
URGING THE STATE TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE RESPONSIBLE TOURISM INITIATIVE TO HELP EDUCATE TOURING VISITORS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIORS WITH RESPECT TO SUNSCREENS, POLYSTYRENE, AND SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SCR47
DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING IMMEDIATE AND ACCELERATED ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING TO 1.5 DEGREES CELSIUS.
SCR49 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO UPDATE AND REPORT ON TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE KAKAAKO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
SCR86 SD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE AUGUST 26, 2020, AS WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF, AND HONORING HAWAII'S ROLE IN, THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT.
SCR90
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO REDUCE VISITOR COUNTS AND INCREASE PER VISITOR SPENDING.
SCR91
REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CREATE A FRAMEWORK OF POLICIES AND METRICS FOR BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC FUTURE.
SCR92
URGING THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION CHAIRS FOR DISTRIBUTION AND INSTALLATION IN EVERY STATE BUILDING HAVING TWO OR MORE FLOORS.
SCR93
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO IDENTIFY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR WHICH A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE MAY SUBSTITUTE FOR AN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE.
SCR94
URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCURE LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE.
SCR95
DEMANDING THAT THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES WITHDRAW ITS PROPOSALS TO INCREASE THE NATURALIZATION FEE AND TO ELIMINATE FULL AND PARTIAL NATURALIZATION FEE WAIVERS FOR LOWER-INCOME AND WORKING FAMILY LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS.
SCR130
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT FOR VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE STATE SEPARATE REGIONAL PLANS THAT COORDINATE SHELTER FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION AND CONCERNS OF IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.
SCR131
URGING THE REDUCTION OF CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES BY INVESTING IN PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS INTERVENTIONS, INCLUDING NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTICES.
SCR132
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ARTICULATION WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A SINGLE ARTICULATION PATHWAY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STUDENTS.
SCR133
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR A TRAIL FEE PILOT PROGRAM AND COMMERCIAL TOUR GUIDE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT AND FUND ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN THE STATE.
SCR134
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO MAKE COMPLETION OF A FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID A STATEWIDE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT BEGINNING IN THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR.
SCR135
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO INCLUDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE DEPARTMENT'S WORK PRACTICE STANDARDS AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION OF FACILITIES CONTAINING ASBESTOS.
SCR136
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL LABORATORY IN HAWAII.
SCR151
URGING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ADOPT A POLICY OF CAREFULLY REVIEWING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGES OF CANDIDATES FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGERIAL POSITIONS.
SCR163
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ANALYZE THE FEASIBILITY OF NEGOTIATING LAND EXCHANGES TO ACQUIRE LANDS FOR THE STATE THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR LONG-TERM DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN EXCHANGE FOR STATE LANDS TO BE DEVELOPED FOR AFFORDABLE, WORKFORCE, AND OTHER HOUSING.
SCR192
DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S MODERNIZATION "PATHWAY PROGRAMS" TO RECRUIT AND HIRE EMPLOYEES TO FILL THE STATE'S VACANCIES WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII.
SCR193
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATE STATE LAND FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
SCR194
RECOGNIZING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE AS THE LEADING GOVERNMENT ENTITY FOR THE STATE'S RENEWABLE ELECTRIC ENERGY INITIATIVES, RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY JOB PIPELINES AND PATHWAYS CREATION AND URGING COORDINATION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS AND FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES.
SCR195
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES ON SAIPAN DRIVE IN WHITMORE VILLAGE ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU TO PREVENT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES ON LAND ADJACENT TO A NAVAL FACILITY.
SCR196
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SCR197
REQUESTING THE PREVENT SUICIDE HAWAII TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A STRATEGIC PLAN TO REDUCE YOUTH SUICIDES IN HAWAII.
SCR198
EXPRESSING THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO HONORING HAWAII'S ROLE IN DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM BY EXPLORING FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT AND FUND HAWAII-BASED COMPANIES THAT ARE CARRYING OUT INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
SCR199
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON ENROLLMENT IN THE HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
SCR200
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SCR209
REQUESTING THE STATE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE VIDEOCONFERENCE ACCESS FOR NEIGHBOR ISLAND RESIDENTS TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.
SCR216
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF ACHIEVING ACT 51, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2018, MANDATES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION.
SCR217
REQUESTING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AND IMPLEMENT INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES IN SUSPENSION POLICY AT THE SCHOOL-LEVEL.
SCR227
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, AND DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A K-12 CURRICULUM-TO-CAREER PIPELINE INITIATIVE.
SCR228
REQUESTING THE STATE SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, CONSUMER ADVOCATE, AND STATE ENERGY OFFICE, TO DEVELOP A REPORT PERTAINING TO THE STATE'S MANAGEMENT OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND FOSSIL FUEL REDUCTION GOALS.
SCR229
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SR26
DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING IMMEDIATE AND ACCELERATED ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING TO 1.5 DEGREES CELSIUS.
SR28 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO UPDATE AND REPORT ON TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE KAKAAKO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
SR52 SD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE AUGUST 26, 2020, AS WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF, AND HONORING HAWAII'S ROLE IN, THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT.
SR54
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO REDUCE VISITOR COUNTS AND INCREASE PER VISITOR SPENDING.
SR55
REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CREATE A FRAMEWORK OF POLICIES AND METRICS FOR BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC FUTURE.
SR56
URGING THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION CHAIRS FOR DISTRIBUTION AND INSTALLATION IN EVERY STATE BUILDING HAVING TWO OR MORE FLOORS.
SR57
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO IDENTIFY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR WHICH A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE MAY SUBSTITUTE FOR AN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE.
SR58
URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCURE LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE.
SR59
DEMANDING THAT THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES WITHDRAW ITS PROPOSALS TO INCREASE THE NATURALIZATION FEE AND TO ELIMINATE FULL AND PARTIAL NATURALIZATION FEE WAIVERS FOR LOWER-INCOME AND WORKING FAMILY LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS.
SR90
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT FOR VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE STATE SEPARATE REGIONAL PLANS THAT COORDINATE SHELTER FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION AND CONCERNS OF IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.
SR91
URGING THE REDUCTION OF CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES BY INVESTING IN PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS INTERVENTIONS, INCLUDING NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTICES.
SR92
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ARTICULATION WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A SINGLE ARTICULATION PATHWAY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STUDENTS.
SR93
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR A TRAIL FEE PILOT PROGRAM AND COMMERCIAL TOUR GUIDE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT AND FUND ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN THE STATE.
SR94 SD1
URGING RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES AND SAFETY GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
SR95
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO INCLUDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE DEPARTMENT'S WORK PRACTICE STANDARDS AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION OF FACILITIES CONTAINING ASBESTOS.
SR96
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL LABORATORY IN HAWAII.
SR120
URGING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ADOPT A POLICY OF CAREFULLY REVIEWING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGES OF CANDIDATES FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGERIAL POSITIONS.
SR121
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ANALYZE THE FEASIBILITY OF NEGOTIATING LAND EXCHANGES TO ACQUIRE LANDS FOR THE STATE THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR LONG-TERM DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN EXCHANGE FOR STATE LANDS TO BE DEVELOPED FOR AFFORDABLE, WORKFORCE, AND OTHER HOUSING.
SR150 SD2
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FORMALIZE AND MAKE MANDATORY THE SUBMISSION OF THE ORDER FOR SELF-QUARANTINE, SAFE TRAVELS APPLICATION, AND INTERISLAND DECLARATION FORMS.
SR151 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, TO DEVELOP A TRAVEL RESTRICTION NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION BY ANY PASSENGER AIRLINE OPERATING IN THE STATE.
SR152
DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S MODERNIZATION "PATHWAY PROGRAMS" TO RECRUIT AND HIRE EMPLOYEES TO FILL THE STATE'S VACANCIES WITH THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII.
SR153
RECOGNIZING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE AS THE LEADING GOVERNMENT ENTITY FOR THE STATE'S RENEWABLE ELECTRIC ENERGY INITIATIVES, RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY JOB PIPELINES AND PATHWAYS CREATION AND URGING COORDINATION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS AND FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES.
SR154
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATE STATE LAND FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
SR155
REQUESTING THE PREVENT SUICIDE HAWAII TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A STRATEGIC PLAN TO REDUCE YOUTH SUICIDES IN HAWAII.
SR156
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES ON SAIPAN DRIVE IN WHITMORE VILLAGE ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU TO PREVENT ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES ON LAND ADJACENT TO A NAVAL FACILITY.
SR157
EXPRESSING THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO HONORING HAWAII'S ROLE IN DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM BY EXPLORING FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT AND FUND HAWAII-BASED COMPANIES THAT ARE CARRYING OUT INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
SR158
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SR176
REQUESTING THE STATE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE VIDEOCONFERENCE ACCESS FOR NEIGHBOR ISLAND RESIDENTS TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.
SR188
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON ENROLLMENT IN THE HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
SR189
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SR193
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, AND DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A K-12 CURRICULUM-TO-CAREER PIPELINE INITIATIVE.
SR194
REQUESTING THE STATE SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, CONSUMER ADVOCATE, AND STATE ENERGY OFFICE, TO DEVELOP A REPORT PERTAINING TO THE STATE'S MANAGEMENT OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND FOSSIL FUEL REDUCTION GOALS.
SR198 SD1
ESTABLISHING THE SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE ON COVID-19.