Sen. Donna Kim

Co-sponsor SCR 100

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COLLABORATE WITH THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT MEMORIALS TO HONOR THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF VETERANS FROM HAWAII.

Passed May 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 169

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO WORK IN CONCERT WITH THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE, HAWAII BROADBAND HUI, AND AARP HAWAI‘I, TO DEVELOP A STANDARD TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR KUPUNA AND CAREGIVERS ON HOW TO SELECT AND PURCHASE APPROPRIATE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY EQUIPMENT AND AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TABLETS, AND HOW TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS TELEHEALTH SERVICES.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 744

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to classify the fungal pathogen that causes coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions for coffee leaf rust. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 629

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 500

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 304

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VISITOR IMPACT FEES.

Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the visitor impact fee special fund effective 7/1/2023. Requires report to the legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the visitor impact fee program. Appropriates funds for the visitor impact fee strategic plan and positions for the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 430

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.

Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii food assistance program special fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 106

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 281

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.

Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made to a college savings program established under chapter 256, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after an unspecified date. (HD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 627

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Allows an election candidate, treasurer, or candidate committee to use campaign funds for the candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track