Sen. Donna Kim

Co-sponsor SB 240

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MASK AND QUARANTINE VIOLATIONS.

Limits first offense violations of a governor's emergency proclamation requiring wearing cloth face coverings to a fine of not more than $500. Limits first offense violations of a governor's emergency proclamation requiring persons traveling from out of state to quarantine to a fine of not more than $500, except for those violators who post media of themselves violating the governor's order on social media or who travel to the State with symptoms or a positive test result for COVID-19.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1381

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIME.

Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the legislature. (SD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 720

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS.

Authorizes county council members to caucus during official council meetings.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 796

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.

Exempts Waikiki from certain coastal zone management program policies relating to beach protection.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 509

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to establish criteria for industry certification awards for public high schools to incentivize public high schools to encourage students to obtain industry-recognized certifications in high value occupations. Requires the department to submit an annual report containing specific information about the industry certification award progress. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 459

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Authorizes the department of the attorney general to develop and implement a state program to issue firearm qualification certifications to qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in the State pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. Makes a conforming amendment to state firearm laws. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 144

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO A SCHOOL SUPPLY SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes and makes an appropriation for a one-year school supply subsidy pilot program at Naalehu elementary school. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2051. Sunsets 1/1/2023. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 519

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO UNIVERSITY DISTRICTS.

Provides a framework that supports consistent land use planning and development across the university of Hawaii system. Authorizes project partnerships with certain qualified persons.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 134

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.

Prohibits the governor or the mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 797

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.

Provides the chief information officer with the authority to approve, or expedite the approval process of, a state agency's management information system project that is budgeted at or more than $1,000,000, or any other project the chief information officer deems necessary to expedite, by coordinating and focusing appropriate state personnel and resources. Requires the chief information officer to annually report the status of all pending or completed projects over $1,000,000, including whether they are on time and on budget. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track