Higher Education

Photo of Committee Member Donna Mercado Kim

Kim, Donna Mercado

Chair
Senate District 14

Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 218
Phone: 808-587-7200
Fax: 808-587-7205
senkim@capitol.hawaii.gov

Photo of Committee Member Michelle N. Kidani

Kidani, Michelle N.

Vice Chair
Senate District 18

Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 214
Phone: 808-586-7100
Fax: 808-586-7109
senkidani@capitol.hawaii.gov

Members

Carol Fukunaga
Troy N. Hashimoto
Kurt Fevella

Carol Fukunaga

Troy N. Hashimoto

Kurt Fevella

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Measures in 2025

Measure and Title
SB9 RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS.
SB85 RELATING TO PERMITS.
SB87 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB126 RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
SB167 RELATING TO PERMITS.
SB171 RELATING TO ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
SB197 RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
SB238 RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
SB294 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SB507 RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
SB517 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB663 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
SB672 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB764 RELATING TO PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE.
SB767 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
SB814 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB542 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB548 HD1 RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
SB909 RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
SB910 RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
SB911 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB982 RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL.
SB993 RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
SB1010 RELATING TO SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION.
SB1107 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1154 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1189 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1204 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1268 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
SB1404 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1185 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
GM551 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DALE NISHIKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
GM552 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, BLAIR ODO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
GM553 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY HENNESSEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
GM554 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE WILHELM, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
SB1524 RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
HB1337 HD1 RELATING TO ENDEMIC PLANTS.
SB1618 RELATING TO JOURNALISM.
HCR75 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ASSESS THE CRITERIA REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE AND CURRICULUM TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY SKILLS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY.
HCR73 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.
SCR80 REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA CENTER ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A KUPUNA WORKFORCE INNOVATION HUB TO IMPLEMENT SHORT-TERM STRATEGIES OUTLINED IN THE 2025 STRENGTHENING HAWAII'S LONG-TERM DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE STRATEGIC PLAN.
SR63 REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA CENTER ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A KUPUNA WORKFORCE INNOVATION HUB TO IMPLEMENT SHORT-TERM STRATEGIES OUTLINED IN THE 2025 STRENGTHENING HAWAII'S LONG-TERM DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE STRATEGIC PLAN.
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.
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.
SCR102 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO INCENTIVIZE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE, RECLAIMED WATER, AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
SR83 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO INCENTIVIZE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE, RECLAIMED WATER, AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
HCR124 HD1 ENCOURAGING THE KAWAIHUELANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO FURTHER PROVIDE LEARNING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
HCR125 HD1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PRIORITIZE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT "HALAU O KAWAIHUELANI".
SCR133 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE CEO-TO-WORKER PAY RATIO IN THE STATE.
SCR156 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE USE OF TAXATION AND EMINENT DOMAIN ON THE PRICE AND THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING IN THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE CONCENTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AMONG OWNERS OF VACANT AND SURPLUS HOUSING AND INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR PROPERTY OWNERS.
SR112 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE CEO-TO-WORKER PAY RATIO IN THE STATE.
HCR195 HD2 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A VETERINARY MEDICINE EXPANSION WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM AT WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
HCR196 HD2 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S, ASSOCIATE, CERTIFICATE, AND OTHER EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS OR PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
SR126 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE USE OF TAXATION AND EMINENT DOMAIN ON THE PRICE AND THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING IN THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE CONCENTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AMONG OWNERS OF VACANT AND SURPLUS HOUSING AND INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR PROPERTY OWNERS.

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