Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 175

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Exempts certain applications from the automatic refusal provision that may be invoked by a majority of nearby voters or real estate owners; specifically, applications for a class 1 or class 18 license on land designated as agricultural by state or county zoning laws and for which the majority of the agricultural commodities used in the manufacturing of the liquor are grown and produced in the State by the license holder. (SD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 397

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY CRIMES.

Broadens the state of mind element for certain offences under chapter 486M, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals on 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1118

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMPACT FOR EDUCATION.

Amends section 311-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to remove the Governor from the Education Commission of the States and add the executive director of the Hawaii state public charter school commission. (SD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 417

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the victim-witness assistance program. (SD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1129

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE.

Adds immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who provide information or assistance in child abuse investigations. Takes effect 6/30/2021. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 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 Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1086

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.

Abolishes the Hawaii Health Authority.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1186

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.

Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law as required by section 329-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1180

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE BOATING PROGRAM.

Clarifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department) may lease any existing state boating facility in part or in its entirety without the need for prior legislative approval, and amends chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow a private partner under contract to assist the Department with administrative support services, such as vessel slip management, maintenance, and monitoring.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1190

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Authorize the Department of Public Safety to maintain a list of independent civil process servers. Amends several statutes to allow process servers to serve specific types of legal documents. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track