Kim, who represents the 14th District of the state Senate, will preside during the 27th Hawaii State Legislature, which convenes on January 16, 2013.
Senator Ronald D. Kouchi from District 8 will serve as Senate vice president; Senator David Ige from District 16 will continue as chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means; and Senator Michelle Kidani from District 18 will serve as his vice chair of WAM.
Legislative officials say the Senate line-up remains mostly intact to allow members continuity in their committee work as the Senate has been preparing for the upcoming session.
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“We are solidified in dealing with the pressing issues facing our state,” said Senate President Kim. “The Senate continues to be organized in a cooperative and focused manner. I’m humbled to receive the confidence and support of my colleagues,” she said.
Senate Vice President Kouchi said the body quickly reached agreement, so that attention could be focused on issues at hand as preparations are made for the 2013 session.
A complete listing of Senate leadership and committee chairmanships is as follows:
President, Donna Mercado Kim
Vice President, Ronald D. Kouchi
Majority Leader, Brickwood Galuteria
Assistant Majority Leader, Michelle Kidani
Ways and Means, Chair, David Ige
Ways and Means, Vice Chair, Michelle Kidani
Majority Floor Leader, Will Espero
Majority Policy Leader, Les Ihara, Jr.
Majority Whip, Gil Kahele
Majority Whip, Jill Tokuda
Judiciary and Labor, Chair, Clayton Hee
Commerce and Consumer Protection, Chair, Roz Baker
Agriculture, Chair, Clarence Nishihara
Technology and The Arts, Chair, Glenn Wakai
Economic Development, Government Operations, and Housing, Chair, Donovan Dela Cruz
Energy and Environment, Chair, Mike Gabbard
Education, Chair, Jill Tokuda
Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs, Chair, Brickwood Galuteria
Health, Chair, Josh Green, MD
Higher Education, Chair, Brian Taniguchi
Human Services, Chair, Suzanne Chun Oakland
Public Safety and Military Affairs, Chair, Will Espero
Transportation & International Affairs, Chair, J. Kalani English
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