Sen. Donna Kim

Primary SB 2665

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes that every judgment for child support is enforceable until paid in full.

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2085

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.

Appropriates funds to the department of education to provide public school and public charter school students with behavior analysis services. Requires the department to seek any necessary approvals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the state Medicaid plan to include applied behavior analysis services for eligible students who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2305

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Provides that a court may not grant continuances of an order to show cause hearing in domestic abuse cases, absent a finding of good cause. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2609

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Includes agents of candidates listed on ballots among the persons prohibited from providing voting assistance at voter service centers and in the use of absentee ballots. Takes effect 1/1/2021. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2344

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MINORS.

Expands the provisions for a minor to consent to no-cost emergency shelter and related services to include requiring a provider to be licensed and in compliance with zoning and safety regulations. Requires DHS to make every effort to have a shelter for minors on each island. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2402

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of Employees' Retirement System benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Authorizes designated beneficiaries to receive ERS benefits upon the death of the ERS member, former member, or retirant convicted of the felony. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2057

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Gives a preference to students who live within the service area of a school or who enrolled in the school the previous school year who apply for participation in a career and technical education program offered by that school. Establishes enrollment in a career and technical education program as a new exception to the requirement to attend school within the service area in which a student resides. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2664

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3059

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Repeals the sunset provision in Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017. Effective 7/2/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 81

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE RETAIL MERCHANTS OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A POLICY TO PROHIBIT SUPPLIES PURCHASED DURING EMERGENCIES FROM BEING RETURNED TO STORES.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track