Photo of Michelle N. Kidani

Senate District 18
Mililani Town, Waipi‘o Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, portion of Waipahu, Village Park, Royal Kunia
Room: 214
Phone: 808-586-7100
Fax: 808-586-7109
[email protected]
Senator Michelle Kidani was first elected to the Hawai‘i State Senate in 2008. Through reapportionment, her district was expanded from her hometown neighborhood in Mililani to include the communities of Royal Kunia, Village Park, Waikele and most of Waipio Gentry. She continues to serve as Vice President of the Senate in the Thirtieth State Legislature.

Following several sessions in which she coordinated the Senate's construction project budget as Vice Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means, Senator Kidani was appointed Chair of the Committee on Education. Her Committee oversees programs relating to early education, K-12 public schools - including charter schools - continuing education and the state's public libraries.

Senator Kidani regularly attends national and regional conferences for state legislative education chairs. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Education Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL), and Co-Chair of the Education Committee of the National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators (NAPACSL). In November 2017, she was named to serve a two-year term on the Steering Committee of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Senator Kidani is also an active member of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), and the Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs (BHCC).

Her election to the Senate caps a lengthy career in public service during which she held positions with the State of Hawai‘i and the City and County of Honolulu. She was Customer Service Branch Administrator for MedQuest in the State Department of Human Services when a section she supervised won the State's Team Excellence Award in 2004. At the City, she was a Senior Adviser to the Honolulu City Council, an Executive Assistant in the Neighborhood Commission Office and served on the staff of Honolulu City Councilmember Lee Donohue.

Senator Kidani has also been active in the Waipahu and Mililani communities for many years. Working for the Waipahu Community Association, she helped to establish the popular annual Taste of Waipahu community services fundraiser. In Mililani, where she raised her family, the Senator has been on the Board of the Mililani Town Association, the largest homeowner's association in the State, since 1995. She is the Board's current Vice President. For ten years she was also an elected member of the Mililani Neighborhood Board, and from 1984-1996 was a manager, coach and member of the Board for Mililani/Waipio Bobby Sox softball teams.

Senator Kidani is a 1966 graduate of Farrington High School and attended Honolulu Business College and Leeward Community College before receiving a B.S. in Business Administration from Kennedy-Western University.
•  Mililani Town Association Board of Directors, (1998-present)
•  Member, Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood (1995-2005)
•  Honolulu Community Action Program Board of Directors, (2000-2005)
•  Administrator Customer Services, State of Hawai‘i MedQuest (2002-2005)
•  Hawai‘i Leadership Academy, (2004)
•  Deputy, Neighborhood Commission Office
•  Senior Advisor, Honolulu City Council (1988-2000)

Awards and Recognition
•  State Director, Women in Government (2010)
•  Alumni of the Year, Farrington High School (2010)
•  Fabulous Freshman Senator of the Year, Hawai‘i Women's Political Caucus (2009)
•  Relay for Life, American Cancer Society
•  Mililani Graffiti Busters
•  Volunteer, Aloha United Way
•  Manager and Vice President, Mililani-Waipio Bobby Sox League
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2025 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
SB121
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE SENATE MORE TIME TO CONFIRM JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
SB134
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB135
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
SB177 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB178
RELATING TO SURFING.
SB308 SD2
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB310
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB311 SD1 HD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
SB315
RELATING TO FERAL PIGS.
SB326 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO REVOLVING FUNDS.
SB327 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
SB328 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB329 HD1
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
SB345 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING.
SB357
RELATING TO LABOR.
SB364
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
SB368
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
SB371 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
SB372
RELATING TO STATE NAMING COMMISSION.
SB374
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
SB375 SD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB377
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB378 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB379
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB385 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB392
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB410
RELATING TO STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYMENT.
SB417 SD1
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
SB420 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB421 SD1
RELATING TO LITERACY.
SB422 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB423 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
SB425 SD1
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
SB432
RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
SB436 SD1
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
SB437
RELATING TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER.
SB438 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
SB439 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO FEES.
SB440 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB441 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
SB442 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB443 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB444
RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
SB445
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB474 SD1
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB476
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB500 SD1
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
SB526 SD1
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
SB527 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB528
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
SB529 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB530 SD1
RELATING TO BRAILLE LITERACY.
SB531
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB532 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB533 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB534 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
SB535
RELATING TO FEDERAL LAND.
SB536
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
SB537
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
SB538
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
SB539
RELATING TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
SB540
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED FOOD AND DRINKS.
SB541
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
SB542
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB543
RELATING TO WATER.
SB544 HD1
RELATING TO SENTENCING OF MINOR DEFENDANTS.
SB546
RELATING TO ARBORISTS.
SB550
RELATING TO WATER.
SB551
RELATING TO COMPOSTABLE PLASTIC PACKAGING.
SB552 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB553
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB556
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
SB560
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
SB568
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
SB573
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB575
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
SB578
RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
SB590
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
SB596
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB598 SD1
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
SB599
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB601 SD1 HD1
RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB602
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
SB603 SD1
RELATING TO VETERANS.
SB605
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB608 SD1
RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
SB611
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB617 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB619
RELATING TO STREAM WATER QUALITY.
SB638
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB715
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB716 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
SB717 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB718
RELATING TO EQUITY.
SB722
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB727
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB739 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
SB740
RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS.
SB741
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB743
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB744 SD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB745
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB746 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB747 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
SB752 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB759
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB762 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
SB765 SD1
RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
SB767
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
SB789 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAFETERIA MEAL COSTS.
SB807
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB836 SD1
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
SB837
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
SB838 SD2
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
SB840
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB841 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
SB846
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
SB847
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB848 SD1
RELATING TO DESALINATION.
SB855 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
SB858
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB860
RELATING TO SHOPLIFTING.
SB865 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB866
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
SB867 SD2
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB870 SD1
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
SB871 SD1
RELATING TO ARSON.
SB877
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB878
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
SB879
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB949
RELATING TO LAND COURT.
SB951 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
SB952 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB953
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
SB974
RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.
SB976 SD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB981 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
SB984 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
SB989 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB993
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
SB994
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
SB998
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
SB999 SD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1008 HD1
RELATING TO PARKING.
SB1021
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
SB1022 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
SB1026
RELATING TO PET INSURANCE.
SB1032 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB1053
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
SB1054
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
SB1100 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB1102 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING UNIT.
SB1145
RELATING TO BICYCLES.
SB1146 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE ALA WAI CANAL.
SB1163
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB1202
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB1203
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
SB1204
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1222
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
SB1226 SD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1247
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.
SB1254
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
SB1255 SD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
SB1266 SD1
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
SB1276 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1278 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1283
RELATING TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
SB1284 SD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION.
SB1286 SD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB1299
RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB1300 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB1518
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB1523 SD1
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS.
SB1536 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
SB1537
RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
SB1542
RELATING TO AGE VERIFICATION FOR APP DEVELOPERS AND APP STORES ACT.
SB1543 SD2
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
SB1544
RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SCHOOLS.
SB1545 HD1
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
SB1546
RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.
SB1559 SD1
RELATING TO DUNE RESTORATION.
SB1560
RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.
SB1567 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS.
SB1569 SD1
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
SB1577
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
SB1579
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
SB1581 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
SB1620
RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
SB1621 SD1
RELATING TO NAIL TECHNICIANS.
SB1654
RELATING TO LAND TRANSFERS.
SB1657 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SCR20
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY REEVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING IN-PERSON CONTACT VISITATION AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEST SUPPORT INCARCERATED PERSONS IN STAYING CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES WHO CAN HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY OF REHABILITATION.
SCR21
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY STAFF MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO INMATES.
SCR22
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
SCR23
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING.
SCR24 SD1
STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN ALL REFERENCES TO THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION AND 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM ON ITS WEBSITES FOR THE PUBLIC.
SCR25
REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR ANY PROPOSED SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SCR27
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
SCR31 SD1
ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN.
SCR41 SD1
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
SCR45
STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
SCR46
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE STATE'S MEDICAID HEALTH CARE INSURANCE CONTRACTORS ON A BIENNIAL BASIS.
SCR50 HD1
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE.
SCR52
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
SCR53 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SCR54 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
SCR56
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
SCR57 SD1
URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT A NATIONAL REINSURANCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE MULTI-STATE INSURANCE CRISIS RESULTING FROM CATASTROPHIC NATURAL DISASTERS.
SCR58 SD1
URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE TO INSTALL A MINIMUM SET OF ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN EACH PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN A COUNTY PARK AND TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLANS THAT ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, AND FUNCTIONALITY OF EACH PLAYGROUND.
SCR59 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PARTNER WITH THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION TO COLLABORATIVELY IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE CONTINUED REPAIR, REHABILITATION, AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE KIHEI RAMP.
SCR60 SD1 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
SCR63
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM.
SCR65
URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
SCR66
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
SCR69 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SCR73 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO DEVELOP A REPORT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN BORN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC.
SCR74
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES IN THE STATE TO ACCEPT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S MEDICAID I/DD WAIVER PROGRAM.
SCR83
REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE INSTITUTIONAL NETWORKS ON EACH ISLAND OF THE STATE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE.
SCR89
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.
SCR90
REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE KOHALA DITCH.
SCR94 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
SCR134
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE TRUE COST OF PRODUCING SCHOOL MEALS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PRICE INCREASES.
SCR135 SD1
URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.
SCR136 SD1 HD2
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STATE.
SCR138 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SCR143 SD1
URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
SCR203
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SCR215
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PILOT PROGRAM AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL, FOCUSING ON ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR TROUBLED YOUTH.
SCR216
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS FOR SERVICES TO MED-QUEST RECIPIENTS.
SCR217
URGING THE COUNTIES TO SEEK REVENUES FROM ALTERNATIVE SOURCES, INCLUDING TRANSIT-BASED ADVERTISING, BEFORE IMPOSING ANY NEW OR INCREASED MASS TRANSIT FARE.
SCR220
URGING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND HONOLULU PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT SAFE AND SOUND PROGRAMS IN EWA BEACH, KAPOLEI, AND WAIANAE.
SCR222 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PAYMENT OPTIONS FROM TOW COMPANIES.
SCR229 SD1
REQUESTING EACH COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE STATE TO PURCHASE AND DEPLOY EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE AND RESPOND TO EXPLOSIONS CAUSED BY THE ILLEGAL USE OF FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS.
SCR231 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC SCANNING EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
SCR232
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2ND AS RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
SCR236
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A TOWING AUTHORITY TO MANAGE TOWING SERVICES AND TOWING CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND COUNTY.
SR15
REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR ANY PROPOSED SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SR17 SD1
ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN.
SR25 SD1
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
SR28
STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
SR29
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE STATE'S MEDICAID HEALTH CARE INSURANCE CONTRACTORS ON A BIENNIAL BASIS.
SR32
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI CAMPUS.
SR34
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
SR35 SD1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SR36 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
SR40
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
SR41 SD1
URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT A NATIONAL REINSURANCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE MULTI-STATE INSURANCE CRISIS RESULTING FROM CATASTROPHIC NATURAL DISASTERS.
SR42 SD1
URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE TO INSTALL A MINIMUM SET OF ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN EACH PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN A COUNTY PARK AND TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLANS THAT ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, AND FUNCTIONALITY OF EACH PLAYGROUND.
SR43 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PARTNER WITH THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION TO COLLABORATIVELY IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE CONTINUED REPAIR, REHABILITATION, AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE KIHEI RAMP.
SR44
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
SR45 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
SR48
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM.
SR50
URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
SR53 SD1
REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO REFORM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER PRACTICES IN THE STATE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS FOR CONSUMERS AND IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR, LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SR56 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO DEVELOP A REPORT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN BORN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC.
SR57
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES IN THE STATE TO ACCEPT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S MEDICAID I/DD WAIVER PROGRAM.
SR66
REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE INSTITUTIONAL NETWORKS ON EACH ISLAND OF THE STATE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE.
SR72
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.
SR73
REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE KOHALA DITCH.
SR77 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
SR113
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE TRUE COST OF PRODUCING SCHOOL MEALS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PRICE INCREASES.
SR114 SD1
URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.
SR115 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII.
SR155 SD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SR156 SD1
URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
SR163
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SR190
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PILOT PROGRAM AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL, FOCUSING ON ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR TROUBLED YOUTH.
SR191
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS FOR SERVICES TO MED-QUEST RECIPIENTS.
SR192
URGING THE COUNTIES TO SEEK REVENUES FROM ALTERNATIVE SOURCES, INCLUDING TRANSIT-BASED ADVERTISING, BEFORE IMPOSING ANY NEW OR INCREASED MASS TRANSIT FARE.
SR195
URGING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND HONOLULU PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT SAFE AND SOUND PROGRAMS IN EWA BEACH, KAPOLEI, AND WAIANAE.
SR197 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PAYMENT OPTIONS FROM TOW COMPANIES.
SR205 SD1
REQUESTING EACH COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE STATE TO PURCHASE AND DEPLOY EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE AND RESPOND TO EXPLOSIONS CAUSED BY THE ILLEGAL USE OF FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS.
SR207 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC SCANNING EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
SR208
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2ND AS RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
SR212
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A TOWING AUTHORITY TO MANAGE TOWING SERVICES AND TOWING CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND COUNTY.