31st Legislature, 2021
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Floor session convene time for July 29, 2021:
Senate: 11:00 a.m.
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Senate District 14
Hawaii State Capitol
Room: 218
phone: 808-587-7200
fax: 808-587-7205
senkim@capitol.hawaii.gov

Member of the following committees:
District Information
14th Senatorial District Map - Kapalama, ‘Alewa, Kalihi Valley, Ft. Shafter, Moanalua Gardens & Valley, portions of Halawa and ‘Aiea

Neighborhood Boards
Liliha/Puunui/Alewa/Kamehameha Heights No. 14
Kalihi/Palama No. 15
Kalihi Valley No. 16
Aiea No. 20

Community Associations
Moanalua Gardens Community Association
Moanalua Valley Community Association
Experience
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)
Measures Introduced
 Title
SB160 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB161 RELATING TO STATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
SB165 RELATING TO FIREWORKS
SB166 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB220 SD1 RELATING TO SERVICE-LEARNING.
SB227 SD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
SB229 SD1 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR.
SB230 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
SB232 RELATING TO LITTERING.
SB234 RELATING TO TELEWORK.
SB241 SD1 RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB335 SD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB336 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
SB337 SD2 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
SB338 SD2 RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
SB339 SD2 RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
SB340 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB341 SD2 RELATING TO TARO.
SB342 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB466 SD2 RELATING TO A SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.
SB500 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB501 RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
SB503 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
SB509 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB576 SD2 RELATING TO USED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS.
SB577 SD1 RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
SB583 RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
SB586 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB589 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB590 SD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB591 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
SB592 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
SB593 RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
SB594 SD1 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB595 RELATED TO SPORTS GAMBLING.
SB596 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
SB597 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB634 RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
SB635 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB636 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB637 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB664 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB694 SD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
SB720 RELATING TO COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
SB753 RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB761 RELATING TO MOPEDS.
SB762 SD2 RELATING TO STATE CAPITOL FACILITIES.
SB763 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
SB764 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SB765 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
SB788 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB817 RELATING TO ATTACHMENT.
SB818 RELATING TO VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
SB821 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO CHILDREN.
SB822 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
SB823 RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
SB825 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB826 SD1 RELATING TO SEX OFFENDERS.
SB827 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB828 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO DIVORCE.
SB829 SD1 RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
SB830 SD2 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
SB831 RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB832 RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
SB833 RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
SB834 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO CHILDLIKE SEX DOLLS.
SB836 RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
SB837 RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST SENIORS.
SB838 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO SERVICES FOR KUPUNA.
SB850 SD2 RELATING TO BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.
SB858 SD1 RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
SB886 SD1 RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
SB908 SD1 RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
SB909 RELATING TO INTERNET ACCESS.
SB910 RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
SB914 RELATING TO BROADBAND ACCESS.
SB945 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB946 SD2 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENT RELIEF.
SB1004 HD2 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1023 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1024 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1269 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB1290 RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.
SB1323 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB1328 RELATING TO ACADEMIC TENURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1329 SD2 HD3 CD1 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB1351 RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
SB1381 SD1 RELATING TO CRIME.
SB1385 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1390 RELATING TO BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB1393 RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1394 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1395 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
SB1416 RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.
SCR8 SD2 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS.
SCR9 SD2 CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S STATE LAW COROLLARY TO TITLE IX TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S EFFORTS TO END CAMPUS-BASED SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION.
SCR70 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS ON LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
SCR71 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ALLOW TRAVELERS ARRIVING AT POINTS WITHIN HAWAII, INCLUDING INTERISLAND TRAVELERS, TO BYPASS THE MANDATORY TEN-DAY QUARANTINE IF THEY PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY RECEIVED BOTH DOSES OF A COVID-19 VACCINE.
SCR88 HD1 SUPPORTING AND ADOPTING THE GOALS SET FORTH IN THE DIGITAL EQUITY DECLARATION FOR HAWAII ADOPTED BY THE BROADBAND HUI.
SCR178 RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE VIRAL HEPATITIS TYPES A, B, AND C IN HAWAII.
SCR183 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS ITS ARRANGEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SCR200 SD1 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE AND OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO IDENTIFY STEPS THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO DEVELOP AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM TO TRACK STUDIES, FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR STUDIES, AND SUBMISSION STATUS OF REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
SCR201 SD1 HD1 URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TENURE SYSTEM FOR RESEARCHERS AND OTHER NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY, AND COMPENSATION STRUCTURE OF FACULTY ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY EXTRAMURAL FUNDING AND GRANTS, IN COMPARISON TO PEER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES; AND PROPOSE THE BEST PRACTICES TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SCR202 URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRACTICES AND POLICIES REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS AND PERCENTAGES OF EXTRAMURAL FUNDING UTILIZED FOR COMPENSATION OF FACULTY ENGAGED IN EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES WITH CONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES AND APPROACHES AT ITS PEER INSTITUTIONS.
SCR216 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN KAKAAKO MAKAI INCLUDING EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF A LAND EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS IN THE MAKAI AREA OF THE KAKAAKO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
SCR220 SD1 RECOGNIZING THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
SR7 SD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS.
SR8 SD2 CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S STATE LAW COROLLARY TO TITLE IX TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S EFFORTS TO END CAMPUS-BASED SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION.
SR52 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS ON LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
SR53 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ALLOW TRAVELERS ARRIVING AT POINTS WITHIN HAWAII, INCLUDING INTERISLAND TRAVELERS, TO BYPASS THE MANDATORY TEN-DAY QUARANTINE IF THEY PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY RECEIVED BOTH DOSES OF A COVID-19 VACCINE.
SR143 RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE VIRAL HEPATITIS TYPES A, B, AND C IN HAWAII.
SR148 SD1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS ITS ARRANGEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SR165 SD1 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE AND OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO IDENTIFY STEPS THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO DEVELOP AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM TO TRACK STUDIES, FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR STUDIES, AND SUBMISSION STATUS OF REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
SR166 SD1 URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE UNIVERSITY'S: (1) TENURE SYSTEM FOR RESEARCHERS AND OTHER NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY; AND (2) COMPENSATION STRUCTURE OF FACULTY ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY EXTRAMURAL FUNDING AND GRANTS; IN COMPARISON TO PEER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AND PROPOSE THE BEST PRACTICES TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY.
SR167 URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRACTICES AND POLICIES REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS AND PERCENTAGES OF EXTRAMURAL FUNDING UTILIZED FOR COMPENSATION OF FACULTY ENGAGED IN EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES WITH CONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES AND APPROACHES AT ITS PEER INSTITUTIONS.
SR180 SD1 RECOGNIZING THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.


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