Sen. Donna Kim

Primary SB 227

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.

Repeals provision requiring light transmittance of no less than 35% on side and rear windows of certain vehicles when using sun screening devices and glazing material. Exempts from the section the side windows of any motor vehicle; provided the vehicle is equipped with rearview mirrors on both sides. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1370

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO AN AIRFIELD AUTHORITY.

Establishes an independent authority to be called the Kawaihapai Airfield Authority. The intent of this authority is to allow continued use of Kawaihapai airfield for private and commercial use by the state's residents and tourists.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1290

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.

Requires DLIR to withhold and deduct income taxes from unemployment insurance benefits.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 595

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 Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 790

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.

Allows a defendant who has been convicted of three misdemeanors in Waikiki, any business district, or resort zoned area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction not exceeding an unspecified number of years during which the defendant shall be prohibited from entering the district or area in which the acts occurred. Mandates imprisonment of thirty days for violation.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 787

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires that revenue estimates provided by the department of taxation to the legislature or to any executive or administrative office be accompanied by a description of the methodology used and assumptions made in providing the estimate. Requires the estimate and description to be subject to public disclosure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 785

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts, except for real estate investment trusts that provide affordable housing in the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Sunsets 12/31/2024.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1351

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.

Establishes the office of public accountability to assume oversight and administrative responsibility for the office of the auditor, office of the ombudsman, office of information practices, Hawaii state ethics commission, and campaign spending commission. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 636

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Excludes from the definition of "advertisement" communications on clothing and other attire associated with a candidate's candidate committee. Removes clothing, other attire, yard signs, and sundry items and advertisements made by a candidate or candidate's candidate committee from electioneering communication reporting requirements.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1393

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Places an unspecified cap on the management fees the research corporation of the University of Hawaii charges the University of Hawaii to support research and training.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track