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SB2814 - Relating To Water Infrastructure.
Herbert Richards, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 7 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct an agricultural water infrastructure study for the State of Hawaii. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2634 - Relating To Health Care Education.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Makes appropriations for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui College, including funding for instructional costs and student aid.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2704 - Relating To Property Forfeiture.
Chris Kalani Lee, Stanley Chang, Jarrett K. Keohokalole
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2711 - Related To Worker Retention.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
In an event of a divestiture of a covered establishment, requires the successor employer to employ incumbent employees under certain circumstances. Establishes a penalty. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect of 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2686 - Relating To The Disclosure Of Personal Information Of Certain Public Servants.
Karl Rhoads, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes within the State's Address Confidentiality Program protection for public servants that prohibits upon written request from the public servant or representative any person or organization from disclosing certain personal information. Establishes the offense of unlawful publication of personal information that prohibits any person or organization from knowingly disclosing protected personal information of public officials with the intent to cause reputational harm, emotional injury, or bodily injury. Takes effect 9/1/2024. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2779 - Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to consider all avenues and models that may satisfy the housing needs of native Hawaiian beneficiaries and facilitate the reduction of the waitlist, including compliance with the plan implemented in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2975 - Relating To Education.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the qualified internship grant program within the Department of Education to provide grants to businesses and organizations that employ qualified interns participating in work-based learning through a qualified internship program. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2590 - Relating To Burial Sites.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Stanley Chang, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definitions of "inadvertent discovery" and "previously identified" in the HAR, to better protect burial sites.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2823 - Relating To The Hawaii Administrative Rules.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a blue ribbon committee within the Department of the Attorney General to analyze the Hawaii Administrative Rules and identify any rules that are not supported by statutory authority. Requires each state agency to cooperate with the blue ribbon committee. Requires the blue ribbon committee to submit a report to the Legislature. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2778 - Relating To The Board Of Agriculture.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.
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
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Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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