Sen. Donna Kim

Co-sponsor SB 778

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS.

Establishes and funds an environmental investigative hotline pilot project through the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to implement and manage an investigative hotline for Molokai residents to report environmental concerns on Molokai. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) investigator on the island of Molokai to investigate environmental concerns. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 679

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.

Establishes an oral health task force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve oral health infrastructure in Hawaii. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 378

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to establish an electric school bus pilot program to provide certain complex areas with ownership and control of electric school buses. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 630

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a whole house water filter system.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 628

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NOISE.

Makes it unlawful for any non-government entity or agent thereof to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, except between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on most days. Defines weed whacker.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 590

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NOISE.

Requires the department of health to adopt rules by 6/30/2026 for amplified sound on public and private property where decibel weighted levels exceed current standards for zoning districts and residential properties where noise is excessive during certain times.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 305

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

Establishes a career and technical education working group to strengthen career and technical education in the State's public schools. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 633

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGULATION OF IMPORTATION.

Requires the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 747

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent after 7/1/2025. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 288

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE PACIFIC.

Transfers the Culinary Institute of the Pacific from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as an administratively attached agency.

In committee Jan 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track