Sen. Donna Kim

Primary SB 1331

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION.

State Educational Activities; Expands Disability Discrimination Protections

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1284

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Requires the abolishment of any public service position that remains vacant for longer than 2 years.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1416

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.

Establishes provisions within the department of agriculture to enhance farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1417

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOR RESTAURANTS.

Until 7/1/2026, allows restaurants to apply a restaurant service surcharge for the sale of food or beverage services, the revenues of which shall be used exclusively by the restaurants for economic recovery from COVID-19 impacts. Authorizes establishments with a class 2 restaurant liquor license to allow the consumption of liquor anywhere on the premises, including the restaurant's outdoor property and sell liquors in their original packages for pick up, delivery, take out, or other means for off-premises consumption.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1351

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.

Establishes the office of public accountability to assume oversight and administrative responsibility for the office of the auditor, office of the ombudsman, office of information practices, Hawaii state ethics commission, and campaign spending commission. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1283

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAY PATROL.

Establishes a state highway patrol within the sheriff division of the department of public safety to actively patrol all highways and facilities owned or leased by the State. Appropriates moneys.

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Primary SB 593

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.

Establishes a digital identification pilot program to be implemented by the director of transportation and administered by the examiner of drivers for each county. Requires the director of transportation to acquire or develop a mobile application that displays digital identification required for drivers' licenses and civil identification cards. Repeals on June 30, 2022.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1346

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JUROR COMPENSATION.

Increases compensation for a juror or a prospective juror from $30 to $50 for each day of attendance at court after serving five consecutive days.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1269

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Authorizes write-in voting. Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure. Applies to elections conducted on or after 7/1/2022.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1294

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees, provided the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and purses all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track