Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 1362

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.

Authorizes the Department of Human Services to conduct comprehensive background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors and contractor's employees and volunteers, in positions that require them to be in close proximity to minors and young adults receiving child welfare or child abuse prevention services, or vulnerable adults receiving adult protective services, social services, or certain other benefits and services from the department. Makes non-substantive conforming amendments to sections 345-2.5 and 846-2.7, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes. Effective upon approval.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1403

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.

Allows the Director of Transportation to upgrade the motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State by authorizing changes to the program to be implemented by administrative rules.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 180

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Defines "direct recording electronic voting system", "marksense ballot voting system", and "mechanical tabulation system". Amends the definition of "electronic voting system" to include the mechanical tabulation system and marksense ballot voting system. Specifies additional requirements and procedures with which the Chief Election Officer must comply when using an electronic voting system, including procedures for conducting the post-election, pre-certification audit.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 186

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NEPOTISM.

Prohibits a legislator or public employee from naming, appointing, or hiring a relative for public employment. Prohibits a legislator or public employee from supervising a relative in public employment. Prohibits a legislator or employee from awarding a contract to a relative.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1348

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Exempts certain groceries, feminine hygiene products, incontinence products, and over-the-counter drugs from the general excise tax.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1387

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A STATE BOATING FACILITY LEASE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department). Clarifies that a private partner under lease or contract with the Department may assist with development, management, and maintenance of a state small boat harbor.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1421

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FRAUD.

Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1285

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABOR DATA COLLECTION.

Amends section 201-13.8, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to collect and analyze employer information and data.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1274

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP SPECIAL FUND.

Amends section 141-14, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to rename the Industrial Hemp Special Fund as the Hemp Special Fund and allow the fund to be utilized for the Department of Agriculture's responsibilities regarding hemp under part III of chapter 141, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1618

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO LANDS.

Amends land use classifications to add taro lands to unique agricultural lands. Requires retention of supporting structures for taro fields. Adds growth and perpetuation of taro and crops native to Hawaiʻi to agricultural planning policies.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track