Sen. Michelle Kidani

Primary SB 850

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.

Creates a task force jointly convened by the department of transportation and department of business, economic development, and tourism to provide equitable broadband access for historically marginalized, unserved, and underserved rural communities. Requires the task force to apply for federal moneys for broadband access. Requires the departments' report to include the findings of the task force and an accounting of amounts received from the CARES Act and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 and grants disbursed by the State for broadband infrastructure for rural communities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 762

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL FACILITIES.

Requires the department of accounting and general services to develop and implement an enhanced security plan for the state capitol and surrounding grounds. Amends provisions regarding the internal governance of the state capitol management committee. Requires the department of accounting and general services to submit annual reports to the legislature regarding the enhanced security plan. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 594

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Authorizes the director of taxation to exempt a taxpayer whose annual general excise tax liability does not exceed $100 from monthly, quarterly, or semiannual general excise tax filing requirements; provided that the taxpayer files an annual return. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (SD1)

Passed Mar 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY EXAMINING THE EFFICACY OF THE HAWAII CARES PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 237

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT NORTHERN LARGEMOUTH BASS BE PERMITTED TO BE IMPORTED BY THE STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING BASS SPORTFISHING.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 185

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCLUDE A SPECIFIC ROLE FOR THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY IN THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PLAN.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 211

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY EXAMINING THE EFFICACY OF THE HAWAII CARES PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 221

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT A STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS LIKE HOALA LOKO IA FOR THE RESTORATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN FISHPOND SYSTEMS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 104

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE CREATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY FUND FOR THE COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME PROGRAMS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 106

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN FOR THE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS TO, AND REVITALIZATION OF, HANS L'ORANGE PARK.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track