Donna Kim

Democrat, State Senate

District 14, Oʻahu

Time in office:

Senate: 2000-present
House: 1982-1984

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Bio

Donna Mercado Kim was first elected to the Legislature in 1982 but left after one term in the House to run for the Honolulu City Council. For the next 16 years — from 1984 to 2000 — she was a City Council member. Kim made a successful run for the Senate in 2000 and has held that seat ever since. She represents Kapālama, ‘Ālewa, Kalihi, Kalihi Valley, Ft. Shafter, Moanalua Gardens and Valley and Red Hill.

Known for her strong interest in fiscal accountability, Kim has been one of the sharpest critics of the University of Hawaiʻi and has chaired the Senate Higher Education Committee for many years. She is a former Senate president and Ways and Means Committee chair.

Kim is a graduate of Farrington High School, attended the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa and received a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University.

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Bill Activity

Of 18 bills:

2 Passed

0 Failed

16 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 18 bills: 2 passed, 0 failed, and 16 are currently pending.

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Financials

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Election

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Candidate Donations

Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.

Total

$40.9K

25.0% lower than the average legislators

Grand Total for Elections

$40.9K

26.0% lower than the average legislators

This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.

Influence

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