Sen. Michelle Kidani

Primary SCR 66

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CREATE A STATEWIDE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY BOARD.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 725

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BONDS.

Restricts the use of general obligation or revenue bond proceeds to pay for the unfunded pension or other post-employment benefit liabilities accrued for state employees or retirees, by requiring a two-thirds majority vote of each house of the legislature to enact legislation that authorizes the use of bond proceeds for such purposes. Effective August 30, 2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1036

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Clarifies that failure to register a firearm within the required time period does not relieve the owner of the duty to register the firearm. Allows the owner of an unregistered firearm to register the firearm thereafter without penalty. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1277

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.

Allows the minutes at public agency meetings to be kept by written or recorded by analog or digital means. If the minutes are recorded, requires that a written summary accompany minutes, and that the written summary include any significant actions taken by the board, including motions and votes made by the board. Requires recorded minutes to be available within ten days after the board meeting, with certain exceptions. Requires the board to maintain reasonable care of any original or duplicate recordings of minutes that are recorded by analog or digital means. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1307

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Allows county councils to establish Neighborhood Revitalization Boards to be administered by the counties for the purpose of developing neighborhood revitalization plans for areas in each county. Allows Neighborhood Revitalization Boards to request funding and requires the counties to provide an unspecified percentage of matching funds for any neighborhood revitalization plan or project that receives state funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 614

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Deletes the sunset provision for Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to make permanent provisions of the Act regarding pretrial risk assessments and parole.

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 373

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Clarifies that acute care hospitals are covered under the clean claims statute, section 431:13-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Passed Mar 7, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 49

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN HAWAI‘I TO CONSIDER OFFERING OR CONTINUE OFFERING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS AN OPTION OR AN ELECTIVE IN THEIR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM.

In committee Mar 2, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 13

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN HAWAI‘I TO CONSIDER OFFERING OR CONTINUE OFFERING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS AN OPTION OR AN ELECTIVE IN THEIR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM.

In committee Mar 2, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 36

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

In committee Mar 2, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track