Photo of Donna Mercado Kim

Senate District 14
Kapālama, ‘Ālewa, Kalihi, Kalihi Valley, Ft. Shafter, Moanalua Gardens & Valley, Red Hill
Room: 218
Phone: 808-587-7200
Fax: 808-587-7205
[email protected]
Senator Kim represents Hawai‘i's 14th Senatorial District and has served in the Hawai‘i State Senate since 2000. Senator Kim served on the Honolulu City Council from 1984 to 2000 and represented Moanalua, Aiea, and Kalihi communities as a State Representative from 1982 to 1984.

Senator Kim is a graduate of Farrington High School, attended the University of Hawai‘i, and received a B.A. from Washington State University.
Previous Leadership Assignments
•  President, Hawai‘i State Senate (2013-2015)
•  Vice President, Hawai‘i State Senate (2003-2008, 2011-2013)
•  Chair, Committee on Tourism (2003-2006, 2011-2013)
•  Chair, Special Committee on Accountability (2011-2013)
•  Chair, Committee on Ways and Means (2009-2010)
•  Chair, Committee on Tourism and Intergovernmental Affairs (2001-2002)

Membership
•  National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) - 2020‑2021 Board Chair, At-Large Position, Southwest Regional State Director, State Director
•  Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Legislative Advisory Committee
•  National Conference of State Legislators Education Committee
•  National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials
•  National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
•  Board of Hispanic Caucus Chair
•  Women In Government - Hawaii State Director

Community Activity
•  Member, Kalihi Business Association
•  Member, Filipino Chamber of Commerce
•  Honorary Member, Hawai‘i Korean Chamber of Commerce
•  Member, Moanalua Lions Club
•  Board of Trustees, Palama Settlement
•  Member, Hawai‘i Korean Millenium Commission
•  Member, Special Committee on Studying Effects of Economy on Judiciary

Awards and Recognition
•  Partner in Education Award, Achieve3000 (2018)
•  Light of the Orient Award, Korean American Foundation of Hawaii (2015)
•  Legislator of the Year, Hawaii Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association Legislator of the Year (2014)
•  Legislator of the Year for the Friends of the Library of Hawaii (2012)
•  Distinguished Honoree by Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation (2012)
•  Outstanding City and County Administrator, American Society for Public Administration (1997)
•  Outstanding Alumni Award, Farrington High School (1997)
•  Hawai‘i Jaycee's Three Outstanding Young Persons (1988)
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

April 2025 Kalihi–Palama Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

April 2025 Liliha–Puunui–‘Ālewa Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

April 2025 Moanalua Valley Community Association Community Report



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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

April 2025 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

April 2025 Moanalua Gardens Community Association Community Report



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Thursday, March 20, 2025

March 2025 Kalihi–Palama Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Thursday, March 20, 2025

March 2025 Moanalua Valley Community Association Community Report



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Thursday, March 20, 2025

March 2025 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Thursday, March 20, 2025

March 2025 Liliha–Puunui–‘Ālewa Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Thursday, March 20, 2025

March 2025 Moanalua Gardens Community Association Community Report



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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

February 2025 Kalihi–Palama Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

February 2025 Moanalua Valley Community Association Community Report



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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

February 2025 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

February 2025 Liliha–Puunui–‘Ālewa Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

February 2025 Moanalua Gardens Community Association Community Report



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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

January 2025 Kalihi–Palama Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

January 2025 Liliha–Puunui–‘Ālewa Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

January 2025 Moanalua Valley Community Association Community Report



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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

January 2025 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

January 2025 Moanalua Gardens Community Association Community Report



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Friday, January 3, 2025

December 2024 Moanalua Gardens Community Association Community Report



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Friday, January 3, 2025

December 2024 Moanalua Valley Community Association Community Report



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Friday, January 3, 2025

December 2024 Liliha–Puunui–‘Ālewa Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Friday, January 3, 2025

December 2024 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Friday, January 3, 2025

December 2024 Kalihi–Palama Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Thursday, November 30, 2023

November 2023 Moanalua Gardens Community Association Community Report



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Thursday, November 30, 2023

November 2023 Moanalua Valley Community Association Community Report



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Thursday, November 30, 2023

November 2023 Liliha Puunui ‘Ālewa Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Thursday, November 30, 2023

November 2023 Kalihi–Palama Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Thursday, November 30, 2023

November 2023 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Friday, October 20, 2023

October 2023 Liliha Puunui ‘Ālewa Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Friday, October 20, 2023

October 2023 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Friday, October 20, 2023

October 2023 Kalihi–Palama Neighborhood Board Community Report



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Friday, October 20, 2023

October 2023 Moanalua Valley Community Association Community Report



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Thursday, September 28, 2023

September 2023 Community Report



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Thursday, September 7, 2023

August 2023 Community Report



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Monday, July 24, 2023

July 2023 Community Report



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Friday, June 30, 2023

June 2023 Community Report



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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

May 2023 Community Report



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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

April 2023 Community Report



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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

March 2023 Community Report



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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Kalihi Town Hall on Wed., March 1, 2023 at 5:30pm


Kalihi Town Hall on Wed., March 1, 2023 at 5:30pm
Kapālama Elementary School Cafeteria
1601 North School Street
Honolulu, HI 96819




Wednesday, February 22, 2023

February 2023 Community Report



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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

January 2023 Community Report



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Thursday, November 17, 2022

November 2022 Community Report



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Friday, October 7, 2022

October 2022 Community Report



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Monday, September 12, 2022

September 2022 Community Report



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 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
SB60
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
SB97 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB98
RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB100 SD2
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB102 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO RESTAURANTS.
SB103 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
SB119 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO NURSING.
SB134
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB135
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
SB189 SD1
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB193
RELATING TO CRIME.
SB196
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB312 HD1
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
SB315
RELATING TO FERAL PIGS.
SB327 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
SB328 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB329 HD1
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
SB380
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
SB382 HD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB385 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB421 SD1
RELATING TO LITERACY.
SB422 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB423 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
SB436 SD1
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
SB440 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB441 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
SB443 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB444
RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
SB476
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB494 SD2
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
SB497
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB508
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB516
RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB555
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB568
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
SB582 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
SB601 SD1 HD1
RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB605
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB641 SD1
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
SB652
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.
SB653
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
SB708
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB740
RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS.
SB762 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
SB772
RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.
SB855 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
SB856
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB857
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
SB965
RELATING TO TOWING.
SB1008 HD1
RELATING TO PARKING.
SB1175 SD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB1202
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB1203
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
SB1204
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1252 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
SB1253
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
SB1254
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
SB1255 SD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
SB1256
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
SB1288
RELATING TO TRANSITIONAL HOMES.
SB1300 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB1531
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
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.
SB1618
RELATING TO JOURNALISM.
SB1619 SD2
RELATING TO THE COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT.
SB1620
RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
SB1621 SD1
RELATING TO NAIL TECHNICIANS.
SB1622 SD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SCR32
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE INMATE WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS FOR STATE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE.
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.
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.
SCR204
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL, DETONATION, AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, AND SIMILAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE STATE.
SCR205 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A COMMUNITY NOISE WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH RESPECT TO NOISE SOURCES AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY.
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.
SR18
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE INMATE WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS FOR STATE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE.
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.
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.
SR164
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL, DETONATION, AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, AND SIMILAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE STATE.
SR165 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A COMMUNITY NOISE WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH RESPECT TO NOISE SOURCES AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY.
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.