Sen. Donna Kim

Primary SR 9

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSOLIDATE DATA AND INFORMATION REGARDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN INTO A COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL REPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S OVERALL RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2573

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.

Requires all public meetings of the board of regents to be recorded in live digital audio format by May 1, 2021, for standing committee meetings, and webcast live by September 1, 2021, for all regular board of regents meetings. Requires all recording to be archived and made available to the public. Requires the Board of Regents to determine its accessibility obligations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and comply with those obligations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 71

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOSPITAL IN NORTH KONA.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2278

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Prohibits nonparticipating health care providers from balance billing patients in specific circumstances. Establishes rate calculation requirements for reimbursement of nonparticipating providers. Requires the insurance commissioner to refer certain disputes between insurers and non-participating providers to an independent dispute resolution entity for binding arbitration. Repeals 1/2/2025. Effective 1/2/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 24

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REJECT THE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE WALL TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AND SUPPORT THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION, OR, IF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT IS DETERMINED TO BE INFEASIBLE, THE RELOCATION OF THE FUEL TANKS AWAY FROM THE AQUIFER.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2350

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes a task force within the Department of Health to identify therapies and home- and community-based care services that may benefit persons having fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, including therapies and treatments that may benefit them as adults. Requires the task force to recommend any necessary policy changes, rule changes, or legislation to increase access to these therapies and services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 209

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

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.

In committee Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2406

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.

Requires the police department of each county having a population of more than five hundred thousand to establish a working group to study the feasibility of purchasing and deploying explosion detection technology for the purpose of assisting in locating and responding to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 192

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

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.

In committee Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 152

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

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.

In committee Mar 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track