Sen. Donna Kim

Primary SB 2443

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION INSULIN DRUGS.

Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations that provide coverage for prescription insulin drugs to cap the total amount the policyholder, member, or subscriber is required to pay at an amount not to exceed $100 per thirty-day supply of insulin, beginning 1/1/2021. Requires the insurance commissioner with the assistance of the attorney general to investigate prescription insulin drug pricing and submit a report to the legislature, governor, and general public. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2412

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.

Makes an appropriation to support and expand medical residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Requires dollar-for-dollar matching funds from private funding sources.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2575

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Establishes an organized research unit for cancer research within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2571

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO SPORTS GAMBLING.

Establishes a task force to examine and make recommendations on the economic feasibility of implementing sports gambling in Hawaii.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2446

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

Establishes the transportation energy transformation grant program to provide grants for those who purchase electric vehicles. Makes an appropriation for the transportation energy transformation grant program.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2403

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.

Requires developers of housing projects that are exempt from certain laws to enter into profit-sharing agreements with the tenants of those properties.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2467

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services after December 31, 2019.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2360

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Legalize the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2451

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERSONAL INFORMATION.

Prohibits a third party from selling or using personal information about a consumer that has been sold to the third party by a business unless the consumer has received explicit notice, provides express written consent, and is provided an opportunity to exercise the right to opt out. Specifies notification requirements for businesses.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2343

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to establish and implement a program to educate public school students on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula; provide relevant training to school teachers and staff; and inform parents about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the board of education to adopt board of education policies to effectuate the sexual abuse prevention education program and to be implemented by the department of education. Requires reports to the legislature on the status of implementation. Effective 7/1/2020.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track