Sen. Michelle Kidani

Primary SR 112

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NEEDS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUDIO AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ALL STATE RESIDENTS TO TESTIFY IN-PERSON ON LEGISLATION.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 152

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NEEDS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUDIO AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ALL STATE RESIDENTS TO TESTIFY IN-PERSON ON LEGISLATION.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 25

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL BILL REVIEW COSTS ON THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 318

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Allows home-schooled students to participate in extracurricular activities offered at the public school that they would otherwise be required to attend. Establishes a task force to determine criteria for prioritizing students who attend a public school over home-schooled students when determining which students may participate in an extracurricular activity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2084

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Agricultural Land Acquisition Fund to provide funding for the acquisition, administration, maintenance, and management of agricultural lands and irrigation systems to improve food security. Makes an appropriation. (SB2084 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2328

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I.

Establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive analysis and evaluation on all general education courses and high attendance courses taught at the University of Hawaii system to use no- or low-cost options for those courses. (SB2328 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2602

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires the State Procurement Policy Board to conduct annual compliance examinations of procurement contracts that are over $50,000 of an unspecified minimum number of executive departments, divisions, or agencies. Requires the State Procurement Policy Board to also select any department, division, or agency for a compliance examination to ensure compliance with the State Procurement Code. Requires the State Procurement Office to report its findings to the legislature. (SB2602 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3082

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.

Adopts the Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currency Businesses Act and codifies the Act. Amends the Money Transmitters Act to expressly apply to persons engaged in the transmission of virtual currency. Requires a licensee dealing with virtual currency to provide a warning to a consumer prior to entering into an agreement with the consumer. (SB3082 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2089

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A YOUTH COMMISSION.

Establishes a Youth Commission within the Office of Youth Services to advise the Governor and Legislature on the effects of legislative policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs, and budgets relating to youth. Appropriates funds. (SB2089 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3079

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes an unspecified number of full-time equivalent lieutenant positions in the Kona unit of the sheriff division within the department of public safety. Appropriates funds for the initial six-month hiring period and for one-time costs for the purchase of position-related uniforms and equipment. Establishes statutory authorization of special duty employment, commonly referred to as special duty services, by deputy sheriffs. (SB3079 HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track