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Kailua, Lanikai, Enchanted Lake, Keolu Hills, Maunawili, Waimanalo, Hawai‘i Kai, Portlock
Senator Laura H. Thielen represents the 25th Senatorial District, which encompasses Kailua, Lanikai, Enchanted Lake, Keolu Hills, Maunawili, Waimānalo, Hawai‘i Kai, and Portlock. Senator Thielen has served in the Hawai‘i Senate since January 16, 2013 representing District 25. Senator Thielen served as chair of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources from 2007 to 2010 under Governor Linda Lingle.

Senator Thielen grew up in Kailua, beginning school at Lanikai Elementary. She has raised two children in Kailua, beginning their schooling at Aikahi Elementary. She now resides in Waimanalo, where she started a small farm business. Senator Thielen is a member of the Waimanalo Agricultural Association and Waimanalo Cooperative Market.

Before entering public office, Senator Thielen served over 25 years in the private sector, including running small businesses, non-profit organizations and in government, including managing a large government department.

Senator Thielen understands how laws and regulations affect the private sector and how they impact individual and groups of people and our resources. She also understands how government works from the inside, which means she understands how we can make it work better.
Life-long Volunteer
•  President, Hawaii Women Lawyers
•  Windward District Representative, State Board of Education
•  Kailua Neighborhood Board
•  UH Master Gardener
•  Aikahi Elementary Fun Fair Chair

Government
•  Chairperson, Department of Land and Natural Resources
•  Agricultural Liaison, City and County of Honolulu
•  Director, State Office of Planning
•  State Senator, District 25

Business
•  Gerson Grekin Wynhoff & Thielen
•  Managing Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
•  The Grantwriter
•  Lilinoe Orchard

Education
•  Punahou 1979
•  University of Colorado
•  Case Western Reserve law school
•  Georgetown Public Policy Institute (finished degree with classes at UH)

Monday, April 1, 2019

Legislative Update for April 2019







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Monday, April 1, 2019

Pali Highway Update from the Hawaii Department of Transportation



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Monday, March 18, 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019 — Senator Thielen recognizes Albert Scales, Program Administrator for the Farm to School Initiative

Senator Laura Thielen, who represents Senate District 25 - Kailua, Waimanalo, and Hawaii Kai was proud to recognize Waimanalo resident Albert Scales.

Scales serves as the Administrator for the Department of Education's School Food Services Branch. He was instrumental in the Farm to School Initiative, designed to address the supply and demand issues surrounding the purchasing of local food for our State school cafeterias. The Initiative also aims to systematically increase State purchasing of local food for our school menus as well as connect our keiki with the aina through their food, using products from the local agricultural community.

On Friday, March 15th, the State Senate of the Thirtieth Legislature of the State of Hawaii recognized Albert Scales for his service to the over 180,000 public school students of the State of Hawaii. Also present was Dexter Kishida, HIDOE Program Specialist for the Farm to School initiative.



Friday, March 8, 2019

Legislative Update for March 2019







View the March 2019 Newsletter








2020 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2020
Measure and Title
SB310
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
SB698 SD2
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
SB940 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
SB941 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB958 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB1028
RELATING TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
SB1034 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1035 SD1
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
SB1038
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SB1040 SD1
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB1041 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB1042 SD1
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
SB1043 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB1044
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB1046 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
SB1047 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
SB1048 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
SB1049
RELATING TO THE HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM.
SB1050 SD2
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB1051 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS.
SB1052
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1053
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
SB1054 SD2
RELATING TO PLANNING.
SB1055 SD1
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
SB1056 SD1
RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
SB1057 SD1
RELATING TO OPEN GOVERNMENT.
SB1059
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB1060
RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL TOURS.
SB1061
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB1062 SD1
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
SB1063
RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION.
SB1064 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1065
RELATING TO HIRING.
SB1066 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
SB1067
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
SB1068 SD1
RELATING TO TRAILS.
SB1069 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO REDUCTION OF NOISE FROM HELICOPTER OPERATIONS.
SB1070
RELATING TO CONVICTIONS.
SB1071
RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE FACILITIES ON STATE LAND AT KA‘OHAO PUBLIC CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL.
SB1072
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB1110 SD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
SB1111 SD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
SB1112
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
SB1113 SD1
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
SB1333 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB1334
RELATED TO FIREARMS.
SB1335
RELATING TO HEMP.
SB1462 SD2
RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY.
SB2230
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
SB2304
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
SB2305 SD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
SB2306
RELATING TO PROOF OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS.
SB2307 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT OF WIFI AND INTERNET SERVICES.
SB2308 SD2
RELATING TO THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN.
SB2309 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2310 SD2
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
SB2311 SD2
RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.
SB2312 SD1
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
SB2313 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB2314
RELATING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
SB2315
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS.
SB2316 SD1
RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
SB2317
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2318
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2319
RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB2320
RELATING TO HELICOPTERS.
SB2321
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
SB2322 SD2
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION.
SB2323
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB2324
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB2325 SD2
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES.
SB2326 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO MICROBEADS.
SB2480 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
SB3014 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
SB3015 SD2
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB3016
RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
SB3101
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
SB3102
RELATING TO HELPING WORKING FAMILIES.
SB3103 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO A SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.
SB3104 SD2
RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT.
SB3121 SD1
RELATING TO STATEWIDE COMPOSTING.
SCR6
CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S STATE LAW COROLLARY TO TITLE IX IN LIGHT OF ANTICIPATED CHANGES TO FEDERAL TITLE IX REGULATIONS.
SCR7
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDED CHAPTERS 19 AND 89 OF TITLE 8, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
SCR8
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSOLIDATE DATA AND INFORMATION REGARDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN INTO A COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL REPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S OVERALL RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.
SCR9
REQUESTING VARIOUS APPOINTING AUTHORITIES TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO ACHIEVE GENDER PARITY ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND CIRCUIT COURT.
SCR10
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND LEGISLATIVE ACTION NECESSARY TO FUND AN EXPANSION OF MED-QUEST COVERAGE TO ALL POST-PARTUM WOMEN FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS FOLLOWING CHILDBIRTH.
SCR11
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS FOR INCREASED SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HELICOPTERS AND SMALL AIRCRAFT THAT CHARGE FEES FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS ON RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS.
SCR12
URGING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER TOUR OPERATIONS IN HAWAII.
SCR13 SD1
URGING CONGRESS TO PASS THE CLINICAL TREATMENT ACT TO AMEND TITLE XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO REQUIRE MEDICAID TO COVER THE ROUTINE COSTS OF CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN CLINICAL TRIALS.
SCR86 SD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE AUGUST 26, 2020, AS WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF, AND HONORING HAWAII'S ROLE IN, THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT.
SCR87
REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATORS TO UTILIZE UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR THE CUSTODY, INVENTORY, AND CARE OF PROTOCOL GIFTS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR EITHER HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE.
SCR88
ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933.
SCR129
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS MICROPLASTICS BY DESIGNATING PERSONNEL, IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY, AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROJECT AT KAILUA BEACH PARK TO DEPLOY AND TEST NEW SAND-CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES FOR STATEWIDE USE.
SCR137
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO CONDUCT A MODIFIED APPEAL RESOLUTION PILOT PROJECT.
SCR218
DESIGNATING APRIL AS TREE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SCR219
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AND THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE EVERY ACTION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS RAPIDLY INCREASING SAFETY RISKS AND COMMUNITY DISRUPTION RESULTING FROM INSUFFICIENT REGULATION OF RAPIDLY INCREASING OPERATIONS OF TOUR HELICOPTERS AND SMALL AIRCRAFT THROUGHOUT HAWAII SKIES.
SCR220
REQUESTING THAT THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REVIEW HOW IT CALCULATES ITS AFFORDABLE SALES PRICE GUIDELINES AND SUBMIT A REPORT COMPARING THE BEST PRACTICES AND POLICIES OF THE AFFORDABLE SALES PRICE GUIDELINES OF OTHER HIGH COST AREAS.
SCR221
REQUESTING THAT THE STATE ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM FOR ALL WORKERS BY 2025.
SCR226
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE METHODS TO INCENTIVIZE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HAWAII.
SR7
CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S STATE LAW COROLLARY TO TITLE IX IN LIGHT OF ANTICIPATED CHANGES TO FEDERAL TITLE IX REGULATIONS.
SR8
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDED CHAPTERS 19 AND 89 OF TITLE 8, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
SR9
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSOLIDATE DATA AND INFORMATION REGARDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN INTO A COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL REPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S OVERALL RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.
SR10
REQUESTING VARIOUS APPOINTING AUTHORITIES TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO ACHIEVE GENDER PARITY ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND CIRCUIT COURT.
SR11
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND LEGISLATIVE ACTION NECESSARY TO FUND AN EXPANSION OF MED-QUEST COVERAGE TO ALL POST-PARTUM WOMEN FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS FOLLOWING CHILDBIRTH.
SR12
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE REGULATIONS FOR INCREASED SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HELICOPTERS AND SMALL AIRCRAFT THAT CHARGE FEES FOR CARRYING PASSENGERS ON RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS.
SR13
URGING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER TOUR OPERATIONS IN HAWAII.
SR14 SD1
URGING CONGRESS TO PASS THE CLINICAL TREATMENT ACT TO AMEND TITLE XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO REQUIRE MEDICAID TO COVER THE ROUTINE COSTS OF CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN CLINICAL TRIALS.
SR52 SD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE AUGUST 26, 2020, AS WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF, AND HONORING HAWAII'S ROLE IN, THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT.
SR53
REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATORS TO UTILIZE UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR THE CUSTODY, INVENTORY, AND CARE OF PROTOCOL GIFTS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR EITHER HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE.
SR89
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS MICROPLASTICS BY DESIGNATING PERSONNEL, IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY, AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROJECT AT KAILUA BEACH PARK TO DEPLOY AND TEST NEW SAND-CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES FOR STATEWIDE USE.
SR97
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO CONDUCT A MODIFIED APPEAL RESOLUTION PILOT PROJECT.
SR147
DESIGNATING APRIL AS TREE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SR148
REQUESTING THAT THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REVIEW HOW IT CALCULATES ITS AFFORDABLE SALES PRICE GUIDELINES AND SUBMIT A REPORT COMPARING THE BEST PRACTICES AND POLICIES OF THE AFFORDABLE SALES PRICE GUIDELINES OF OTHER HIGH COST AREAS.
SR149
REQUESTING THAT THE STATE ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM FOR ALL WORKERS BY 2025.
SR187
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE METHODS TO INCENTIVIZE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HAWAII.