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SB2345 - Relating To Crisis Intervention.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate crisis intervention training for state and county law enforcement agencies. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2504 - Relating To State Programs.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Repeals Part II of Act 66, SLH 2023, which requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub and related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Repeals the appropriation to develop the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2880 - Relating To Child Care.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Expands the existing state exemption for United States Department of Defense-certified providers to those operating off federal property. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2672 - Relating To Libraries.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Mike Gabbard
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the state librarian to decline to conduct a requested review of an item within the Hawaii State Public Library System collection if the item was previously reviewed by the system in good faith, the basis for the request is duplicative or substantially similar to the basis for the prior review, the response to the prior review was issued within the last year, and the state librarian determines that it is unlikely that the library's response would differ from response issued for the prior request.
STATUS
Introduced
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
SB2833 - Relating To Affordable Housing Development.
Troy Hashimoto, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) project manager III position to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2768 - Relating To Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Glenn Wakai, Dru Kanuha, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 7 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the state energy office to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2719 - Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to establish full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) positions within the Employee Classification and Compensation Division of the Department of Human Resources Development to perform employee classification duties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3207 - Relating To Education.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 3 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Removes the salary cap of the Superintendent of Education. Makes permanent the annual performance evaluation requirements for the Superintendent of Education. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2718 - Related To Administrative Procedures.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
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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