Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 1051

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Short form bill to effectuate the title of the Act.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1069

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 185

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Amends the statewide traffic code to allow for the chairperson of the BLNR and county chiefs of police to designate state or county employees or contractors to issue citations for traffic violations.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1319

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to utilize the current state-of-the-art knowledge in marine finfish hatchery production to establish a functional system to provide pua ‘ama and pua awa to stock loko i‘a.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1192

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.

Amends section 329-101(b) and (d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that the dispensing of a pharmacist-prescribed opioid antagonist be reported to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 432

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.

Requires a motor vehicle transferor, or the transferor's representative, and transferee to appear in person to execute the transfer of a motor vehicle unless either party is a dealer or the vehicle is being transferred as a salvage vehicle. Subjects motor vehicle transferors to certain fees previously assessed on motor vehicle transferees. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1116

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RELATING TO COVID-19 EXPENDITURES.

Provides emergency appropriations in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Department of Defense to continue funding for various COVID-19 response programs and activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 181

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.

Establishes the aquatic resources management advisory commission in the department of land and natural resources.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 389

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Appropriates funds for Fiscal Biennium 2021-2023 for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Office of the Trustees (OHA150), Administration (OHA160), and Beneficiary Advocacy (OHA175). (SD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 180

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.

Requires the department of health to implement the auditor's recommendations for the deposit beverage container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by distributors and redemption centers for audit. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track