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SB2553 - Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Repeals and lapses the funds appropriated into and out of the Hawaii Retirement Savings Special Fund in Act 296, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2172 - Relating To Boards And Commissions.
Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 7 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits staff members from assuming the authority and duties of the chairperson of a board or commission. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2498 - Relating To Financing.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Directs green energy market securitization loan repayments and interest to be deposited into the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to administer the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2570 - Relating To Procurement.
Donna Mercado Kim
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires a protest based on the content of the solicitation to be submitted a minimum of one day business before the date set for the receipt of offers, and all other protests be submitted within seven calendar days after the posting of award of the contract. Establishes that a party is not aggrieved until official action, adverse to that party, has been taken. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2319 - Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years.
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2805 - Relating To Agriculture.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2598 - Relating To Telework.
Donna Mercado Kim, Henry J.C. Aquino, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to revise rules, policies, and guidelines to limit state employees' telework to a maximum of uncertain number of days per week, and set forth supervision and accountability standards to ensure appropriate state services to the public. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB113 - Relating To The Labeling Of Products.
Glenn Wakai, Lorraine Rodero Inouye, Dru Kanuha
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaii Made" has met the requirement that at least 51% of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the "Made in Hawaii" brand. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB745 - Relating To Agriculture.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1441 - Relating To Public Procurement.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the deadline for submitting written protests that are based on the content of a solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-014
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Donna Mercado Kim is a Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate, representing District 14. She was first elected to the chamber in 1999. She currently serves as President of the Hawaii State Senate. Kim earned her B.A. in English from the University of Hawaii-Manoa in 1966. Her professional experience includes working as a magazine editor, fashion coordinator, realtor, guidance counselor, college regent, and substitute teacher.read less
OFFICES HELD
Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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