Sen. Donna Kim

Primary SR 191

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO PRODUCE A RURAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY HUB PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE AND IMPROVE HEALTH CARE IN RURAL AREAS.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2985

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.

Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship, immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Requires veterinarians to report to law enforcement events of animal injury, death, or abuse where there is reasonable cause to believe that it relates to dog fighting or animal abuse and gives veterinarians immunity from civil liability for making the reports. Effective 7/31/2150. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 85

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3175

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the state health insurance assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2439

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of auto-injectable epinephrine based on appropriate weight-based dosage for insured persons eighteen years of age or younger, beginning 1/1/2021. Requires an impact assessment report. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2326

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MICROBEADS.

Beginning 7/1/2021: bans the manufacture of a personal care product, except a non-prescription drug, that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. Beginning 7/1/2022: bans the sale or offer for sale of a personal care product, except a non-prescription drug, that contains synthetic plastic microbeads and bans the manufacture of a non-prescription drug that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. Beginning 7/1/2023: bans the sale or offer for sale of a non-prescription drug that contains synthetic plastic microbeads. Specifically exempts rinse-off cosmetics and rinse-off cosmetics that are also non-prescription drugs regulated by the federal Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015. Effective on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 121

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

Primary SCR 211

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE AND RURAL HEALTH TO FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS WITH KEY COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HAWAII COUNTY TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE BY ALIGNING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF KEY ORGANIZATIONS INTO ONE SHARED 2030 HEALTH VISION PLAN.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2228

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FLAVORED PRODUCTS FOR ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.

Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of e-liquid products. Beginning July 1, 2020, prohibits the sale of flavored products for electronic smoking devices, the mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine, and the sale of tobacco products other than through retail sales via a direct, in-person exchange between a retailer and consumer. Establishes penalties. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices containing e-liquid within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 231

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO PRODUCE A RURAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY HUB PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE AND IMPROVE HEALTH CARE IN RURAL AREAS.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track