Sen. Donna Kim

Primary SB 2471

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE PUNA BOAT RAMP.

Appropriates funds to DLNR for the Puna boat ramp.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2399

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Changes the earned income tax credit from a nonrefundable tax credit to a refundable tax credit.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2456

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits a person who has been twice convicted within ten years of committing the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2455

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides a classroom supplies income tax credit for qualified teachers. Repeals the tax credit on 12/31/2025.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2572

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Transfers the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii from the University of Hawaii to the office of the governor. Amends other provisions relating to the candidate advisory council. Sunsets 6/30/2024.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2463

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PIGS.

Allows any person with a valid hunting license to take wild or feral pigs on Mauna Kea with no bag limitation and with dogs. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to install one-way pig gates on the fencing surrounding the watershed on Mauna Kea.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2410

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC TRUST LAND.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use certain reporting and accountability procedures in implementing the public land trust reporting requirements of Act 178, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure that the accounting and reporting is accurate and inclusive.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2398

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GRANTS.

Clarifies the grant application process requirements for organizations that may receive a grant from the State. Specifies additional grant application process requirements for nonprofit organizations.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2411

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.

Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify and trim, spray, or remove large trees that have the potential to obstruct evacuation routes. Requires the agency to identify areas where rockfalls, dirt and debris, or coastal erosion could potentially obstruct evacuation routes and to take measures to mitigate these risks. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2477

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Requires that schools where students are required to eat meals at school provide a vegetarian option as a school meal under the school meals program.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track