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SB2813 - Relating To Meat Processing.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish industry standards for processing meat and conduct a survey on slaughterhouse operations. Establishes a tax credit for processing meat. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2691 - Relating To Tobacco Products.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products that contain nicotine. Repeals language making the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices a statewide concern and preempting county ordinances and regulations. Effective 1/1/2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2913 - Relating To Travel Insurance.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 7 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3008 - Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Sections 12 And 13, Of The Hawaii Constitution To Expressly Provide That The Legislature May Authorize The Counties To Issue Tax Increment Bonds And To Exclude Tax Increment Bonds From Determinations Of The Funded Debt Of The Counties.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 7 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds, and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2940 - Relating To Labor.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Establishes provisions for minimum pay for employees who have canceled shifts or reduced work hours at a business establishment with fifty or more employees.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2974 - Relating To Economic Development.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 3 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Business Revitalization Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify methods to improve Hawaii's general economic competitiveness and business climate, including the mitigation of regulatory and tax burdens. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2501 - Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to prioritize the protection of exceptional trees from invasive species. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2587 - Relating To Burial Sites.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies information to be included in an archaeological inventory survey.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2716 - Relating To Collective Bargaining.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Allows retirement benefits to be negotiated during collective bargaining negotiations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2662 - Relating To Unemployment Compensation.
Chris Kalani Lee, Les S. Ihara, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Exempts unemployment compensation from state personal income tax beginning in the 2023 tax year. Increases the maximum weekly benefit a person may receive in unemployment compensation beginning on 1/1/2025.
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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