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SB2815 - Relating To Infrastructure.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Declares general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2836 - Relating To Maui's Permanent Housing Recovery.
Troy Hashimoto, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Interagency Council for Maui Housing Recovery to coordinate and facilitate Maui's permanent housing recovery and facilitate consultation and collaboration between state and county agencies on housing recovery initiatives for the island of Maui. Designates the executive director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to serve as chair of the council. Makes an appropriation. Sunsets 6/30/2034. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2542 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai Education Center.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii for the relocation and expansion of the University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai Education Center.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2510 - Relating To Education.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2543 - Relating To Search And Rescue.
Lynn Decoite, Kurt Fevella, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses from persons who require rescue after ignoring warning signs, leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area, or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2507 - Relating To Civil Service.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Excludes from civil service requirements employees performing services in University of Hawaii student or employee housing and certain personal services in privately financed leased or owned buildings.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2629 - Relating To Incarcerated Persons.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Joy A. San Buenaventura
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to make phone calls free for incarcerated persons who have been convicted or are detained and awaiting a verdict.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2862 - Relating To Rent Control.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits a landlord from renting or leasing, or offering to rent or lease, a dwelling unit in the district described in section 41(2)(D), HRS, at a rate that exceeds the rate for which that dwelling unit was rented or leased or offered for rent or lease on 8/7/2023. Sunsets on 7/1/2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2532 - Relating To Crime.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 3 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that the definition of "dwelling", as it relates to offenses against property rights, includes multi-unit buildings and connected parking or storage areas that are restricted to residents. Allows the owner of a multi-unit building, an owner of an individual unit, a property manager, or an authorized representative of the condominium association to act as a complainant for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting an offense of burglary in the first degree in a multi-unit building. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2604 - Relating To Abusive Litigation.
Michelle N. Kidani, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a court's authority to issue an order restricting abusive litigation.
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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