Sen. Donna Kim

Primary SCR 11

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND JUDICIARY TO PERMANENTLY ESTABLISH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY STATE YOUTH NETWORK OF CARE (HISYNC) TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS IN THE STATE.

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2661

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on all seventeen of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Indicators. (SB2661 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3001

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide grants to certain business conducting research and development of alternative energy projects. Appropriates funds. (SB3001 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2122

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

Requires 25% of parking for certain residential multi-unit buildings and commercial buildings built after 7/1/2018 be electric vehicle charger ready. Clarifies the existing parking fee exemption for electric vehicles and specifies application at state airports. Extends the parking fee exemption for parking fees charged by state authorities until 6/30/2024. (SB2122 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 83

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT REQUIRES INSURERS, HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES PLANS, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE OR PROVIDE MAXIMUM FEASIBLE TREATMENT OF PORT-WINE STAINS.

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2497

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a program to offer insurance policies to landlords who rent to tenants using the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Requires the Authority to report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to establish and administer the program. (SB2497 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3104

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.

Establishes requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and maximum allowable cost, including the ability of pharmacies to receive comprehensive maximum allowable cost lists and bring complaints within the purview of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, rather than the Department of Health. Requires pharmacy benefit managers to disclose where an equivalent drug can be obtained at or below the maximum allowable cost when a maximum allowable cost is upheld on appeal. Allows contracting pharmacies to reverse and rebill claims if the pharmacy benefit manager establishes a maximum allowable cost that is denied on appeal and is required to pay the difference to the contracting pharmacies. Preserves the prohibition of a contracting pharmacy from disclosing the maximum allowable cost list and related information to any third party. (SB3104 HD1)

Passed Apr 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2494

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELEVATOR MECHANICS.

Updates requirements for apprenticeship and licensure of elevator mechanics, including examination, license renewal, continuing education, scope of work, exemptions, remote interaction, and qualifications for licensure. Clarifies powers and duties of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board and requirements for temporary permits. (SB2494 HD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2337

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Requires that all state and county agency contractors that dispose of liquid or solid waste provide a receipt that the waste was received and disposed of at a licensed facility or an appropriate farm or construction site before full payment is made for those contractual services. Allows for partial payment to be made without a receipt and prior to any dumping of waste. Prohibits alteration or falsification of receipts. (SB2337 HD1)

Passed Apr 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2075

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM.

Appropriates moneys for three positions and operating expenses of the Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program administered by the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. (SB2075 HD1)

Passed Apr 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track