Legislative Members

30th Legislature, 2019
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Floor session convene times for March 18, 2019:
Senate: 11:30 a.m. | House of Representatives: 12:00 p.m.

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Senate District 25
Hawaii State Capitol
Room 231
phone: 808-587-8388
fax: 808-587-7240
senthielen@capitol.hawaii.gov

Member of the following committees:

Government Operations

Agriculture and Environment

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health

Housing

District Information

25th Senatorial District Map (Part 1 | Part 2) - Kailua, Lanikai, Enchanted Lake, Keolu Hills, Maunawili, Waimanalo, Hawai‘i Kai, Portlock

Documents and Links

Website
www.senatorlaurathielen.com

2019 Newsletters
February 2019
March 2019

Experience

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

Business Experience
• 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)

Archives

2017 Newsletters
February 2017 Newsletter - Hawaii Kai
February 2017 Newsletter - Kailua
February 2017 Newsletter - Waimanalo
March 2017 Newsletter - Hawaii Kai
April 2017 Newsletter - Kailua
April 2017 Newsletter - Waimanalo

Measures Introduced

	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.
SB1033 SD2	RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES.
SB1034 SD1 HD1	RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1035 SD1	RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
SB1037 SD1	RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
SB1038	RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SB1039	RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
SB1040 SD1	RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB1041 SD2	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 HD1	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 HD1	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	RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
SB1057 SD1	RELATING TO OPEN GOVERNMENT.
SB1058 SD2	RELATING TO PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
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	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	RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB1334	RELATED TO FIREARMS.
SB1335	RELATING TO HEMP.
SB1462 SD2	RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY.
SCR12	REQUESTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ENSURE THAT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE FORCED INTO ARBITRATION AND SILENCE INSTEAD HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURTS.
SCR23	REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW HAWAII'S CURRENT VOTER EDUCATION SYSTEM AND PROPOSE IMPROVEMENTS.
SCR35	URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REJECT THE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE WALL TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AND THE CONCLUSIONS PRESENTED IN THE GROUNDWATER PROTECTION AND EVALUATIONS CONSIDERATIONS REPORT FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY DATED JULY 27, 2018.
SCR101	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF REPURPOSING LEAHI HOSPITAL AND MALUHIA HOSPITAL AS CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR NON-FORENSIC PATIENTS.
SCR105	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO INCLUDE IN THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF ITS ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE A TABULATED REPORT WITH INFORMATION RELATING TO UNRESOLVED COMPLAINTS.
SCR106	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO EXPLORE A TRIAL APPEALS RESOLUTION PROCESS WITH A RANDOMLY CHOSEN SELECTION OF ALL INCOMING PUBLIC APPEALS.
SCR107	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO EXPLORE A TRIAL PRELIMINARY INCLINATION PROCESS FOR INCOMING PUBLIC APPEALS.
SCR170	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEDICATE ONE PRIVATE ROOM IN THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL BUILDING FOR EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS TO BREASTFEED OR EXPRESS MILK.
SCR176	URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COMPLETE THE TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD PROCESS FOR KA‘ELEPULU WATERSHED IN KAILUA, OAHU.
SR11	REQUESTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ENSURE THAT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE FORCED INTO ARBITRATION AND SILENCE INSTEAD HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURTS.
SR16	REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW HAWAII'S CURRENT VOTER EDUCATION SYSTEM AND PROPOSE IMPROVEMENTS.
SR73	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF REPURPOSING LEAHI HOSPITAL AND MALUHIA HOSPITAL AS CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR NON-FORENSIC PATIENTS.
SR79	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO INCLUDE IN THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF ITS ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE A TABULATED REPORT WITH INFORMATION RELATING TO UNRESOLVED COMPLAINTS.
SR80	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO EXPLORE A TRIAL APPEALS RESOLUTION PROCESS WITH A RANDOMLY CHOSEN SELECTION OF ALL INCOMING PUBLIC APPEALS.
SR81	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO EXPLORE A TRIAL PRELIMINARY INCLINATION PROCESS FOR INCOMING PUBLIC APPEALS.
SR143	URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COMPLETE THE TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD PROCESS FOR KA‘ELEPULU WATERSHED IN KAILUA, OAHU.

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.

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

Monday, February 25, 2019

Pali Highway Update

February 22, 2019 (Hawai‘i State Capitol) — Deputy Director Ed Sniffen briefed Windward O‘ahu Legislators to provide an update on the status of the Pali Highway. The full restoration of the Pali Highway - both Kailua and Honolulu bound will take at least one to three months. The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to install rockfall fencing and rock sheds on the Honolulu bound side of the Pali Highway to protect from future rock falls.

In the meantime, there are plans to expand the contraflow hours to provide better commute times during the morning and afternoon rush hours and reduce the impacts on neighboring communities. DOT is also working with the City and County of Honolulu to get bus routes back on track and to restore normal operations.

In addition, DOT wants to remind everyone to plan for the H-3 closure on Saturday, March 2nd and Sunday, March 3rd for cleaning. Closures will begin at 10pm in the evening.

On the bright side, during the closure of the Pali Highway, repaving of the Honolulu bound lanes will be fast tracked. Expect a new schedule for the project completion and repaving. A community meeting is being scheduled by DOT, and is yet to be announced.

DOT requests the community be patient with this project. Due to the natural erosion of the Pali and it being a sheer cliff, heavy construction is needed to prevent future rock falls.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Legislative Briefing Town Hall Meeting - March 28, 2019

Join your Windward Oahu legislators in an open "Talk Story" forum to discuss the 2019 Legislative Session, City Council Bills and other community concerns impacting Windward Oahu. For more information, please contact Senator Thielen's office at 808-587-8388 or senthielen@capitol.hawaii.gov.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Legislative Update for February 2019

View the February 2019 Newsletter

Hawaii State Legislature

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

Legislative Update for March 2019

Pali Highway Update

Legislative Briefing Town Hall Meeting - March 28, 2019

Legislative Update for February 2019