Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 2085

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR.

Establishes the class B felony offense of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 16 years in the second degree. Amends the offense of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 14 years to apply to minors under the age of 16 years, and to specify that the offense is in the first degree. Effective upon ratification of constitutional amendment.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2151

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a supportive housing task force to develop a new monitoring and forecasting system, bring stakeholders together to develop a roadmap for implementing supportive housing, address financing opportunities, bridge housing developers with supportive housing service providers, and develop best practices for supportive housing in the State.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2093

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.

Adds a new section to Chapter 709, HRS, to criminalize continuous abuse of a minor under the age of 16 years. Effective upon ratification of constitutional amendment.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2176

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 20212023 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2045

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Repeals deadlines relating to the tabulation of ballots. Amends the circumstances under which mandatory recounts of votes shall occur.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2099

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Requires that beginning on 1/1/2026, and each year thereafter, the adjusted minimum wage rate to be recalculated using the most recent self-sufficiency income standard for one adult in the State of Hawaii. Requires that the adjusted minimum wage go into effect starting 7/1/2026 and each year thereafter. Repeals the tip credit.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2155

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds, with the bond revenue to be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2098

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Establishes a green fee surcharge on transient accommodations for the purposes of funding workforce and services that promote certain environmental goals. Repeals on June 30, 2032.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2095

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL OF A PROPELLED VEHICLE.

Creates an affirmative defense for anyone charged with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, where the defendant purchased the vehicle in good faith and believed themselves to be the actual owner of the vehicle.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2047

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION SIGNATURES.

Amends statutory provisions relating to the information necessary for a signer of a petition to withdraw the signer's name from the petition.

In committee Jan 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track