Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SCR 204

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROMOTE AND REALIZE THE VISION AND FULL POTENTIAL OF THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN SPACE INITIATIVE AND EXPLORE WAYS TO PROVIDE STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE INITIATIVE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII SPACE INDUSTRY INNOVATION PROGRAM AND GOVERNOR ARIYOSHI FOUNDATION.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 19

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAUNALUA, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 18

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIOHULI-KEOKEA HOMESTEADS AND BEACH LOTS, KIHEI, MAUI, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND ROCK REVETMENT, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 186

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

DESIGNATING APRIL AS TREE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 22

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO A LONG-TERM WATER LEASE WITH WAI‘OLI VALLEY TARO HUI FOR THE HUI'S EXISTING USE OF WATER FROM WAI‘OLI STREAM VIA DIRECT NEGOTIATION, UPON COMPLETION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 343, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Passed Apr 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 428

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FELONIES.

Specifies that interference with an automated public transit operation is unlawful and is a class C felony. (SD1)

Passed Apr 6, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 21

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND KAUAI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY AND RECOMMEND METHODS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS ALONG THE KAUMUALII HIGHWAY.

Passed Apr 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1035

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Establishes and appropriates moneys from the state procurement automation system special fund to fund the project management of the procurement automation system. Allows the state procurement administrator to set procedures for final decisions on investigations of procurement policy and compliance. Authorizes the state procurement administrator to assess and collect an administrative fee pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to cover the costs of the procurement automation system. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)

Passed Apr 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1138

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.

Provides that the annual expenditure ceiling of the office of healthcare assurance special fund shall be established through the state budget process. Authorizes emergency spending beyond the established budget ceiling. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

Passed Apr 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1198

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.

Allows the department of taxation to mandate the electronic filing of certain partnership, S-corporation, and individual tax returns. Requires certain tax return preparers to file returns electronically. Amends the rules for filing and payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer. Requires electronic funds transfers for tax return preparers and any person subject to mandatory electronic filing. Removes the timeliness requirement from the electronic funds transfer penalty. Removes the authority of the department of taxation to charge for certified copies of tax clearances. Authorizes the limited disclosure of liquor licensees' tax clearances. Clarifies the interest rate for payments made to taxpayers out of the litigated claims fund. Expands the permissible uses of the tax administration special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Apr 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track