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SB2945 - Relating To Transportation.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2482 - Relating To Telecommunication.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2816 - Relating To The Office Of The Lieutenant Governor.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Part I: Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rule. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to adopt rules for the administration of apostilles and non-apostilles certifications. Part II: Requires all state agencies to: (1) before adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, provide electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking to certain persons; (2) when adopting, amending, or repealing an administrative rule, display changes to the rules in Ramseyer format; and (3) make the full text of their rules available on the Office of the Lieutenant Governor's internet website in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Establishes positions. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2525 - Relating To Taxation.
Karl Rhoads, Michelle N. Kidani, Mike Gabbard
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2594 - Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Carol Fukunaga, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes qualified successors of at least twenty-five percent Hawaiian blood quantum of beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within four years of the effective date. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules within two years of the effective date. Takes effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification that congressional approval of this Act is unnecessary, or on the date of consent by the United States Congress. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2536 - Relating To Procurement Preferences And Reciprocity.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 3 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a new accounting services procurement preference for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses and adds it to the list of selection criteria for the procurement of professional services. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under sections 103D-302 and 103D303, HRS. Repeals 6/30/2028. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2385 - Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Place Procedural Restrictions On The Timing Of Judicial Appointments And Confirmations.
Karl Rhoads, Joy A. San Buenaventura, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the Judicial Selection Commission from presenting a list of judicial nominees to the Governor or Chief Justice between August 1 and November 30. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2346 - Relating To Firearms.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a voluntary firearm buyback program in each county of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2317 - Relating To State Capitol Tours.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Governor to implement a State Capitol Tour Program for volunteer docents to conduct tours of the capitol building and grounds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2306 - Relating To Automated External Defibrillators.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-018
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Michelle N. Kidani is a Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate, representing District 18. She was first elected to the chamber in 1998. She previously served in the House from 1994 to 1998. Kidani earned her B.A. from the University of Redlands in 1972. She went on to receive her M.S. from the University of Hawaii-Manoa in 1976. Her professional experience includes working as a program coordinator, data analyst, staff development specialist, and consultant.read less
OFFICES HELD
Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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