Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SR 52

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING EACH COUNTY TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER A PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR NON-PERMITTED OWNER-OCCUPIED TRANSIENT VACATION UNITS.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 49

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAN MAXIMIZE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 90

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING A STUDY OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS THAT WOULD REDUCE ENERGY COSTS FOR ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2921

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM.

Specifies that unclaimed funds of $10 or less in the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund, upon the expiration of the ten-year time limitation on claiming the funds, shall be transferred to the Libraries Special Fund. Increases the threshold for claims for funds from the Unclaimed Property Fund that are subject to the ten-year expiration period, from $100 to $250. (SB2921 HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 82

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TO CONSIDER OFFERING STUDENT DISCOUNTS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON INTERISLAND FLIGHTS.

In committee Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 190

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WAIVE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A RIGHT-OF-ENTRY PERMIT TO ANY NONPROFIT ENTITY FOR PURPOSES OF HOLDING AN OCEAN RECREATION-RELATED TOURNAMENT, INCLUDING ANY ANCILLARY SERVICES.

In committee Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 723

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Adds as a purpose of the University of Hawaii community college system the provision of occupational training and certification programs designed to rapidly qualify persons to fill new and hard-to-fill position classes in the State, counties, and private sector that require technical skills. Appropriates funds for the programs. (SB723 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 717

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC REAL PROPERTY.

Establishes a temporary program to clean up state real property after the departure of persons who have illegally camped or lodged on state real property. Requires the Governor to designate the state executive department responsible for the program. Establishes a temporary sheriff patrol program to enforce laws against illegally camping, trespassing, or being present on state real property. Makes appropriations. (SB717 HD2)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 719

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEFERRED MAINTENANCE.

Requires the Governor to prepare a deferred maintenance plan to gradually eliminate the deferred maintenance costs of all state-owned buildings, facilities, and other improvements. Requires the initial plan to be submitted to the Legislature with the executive budget for the fiscal biennium 2019-2021. Requires the Governor to prepare annual updates. Imposes the same requirements on the Chief Justice for Judiciary-owned buildings, facilities, and other improvements. Makes an appropriation to the Office of the Governor and to the Judiciary. (SB719 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 502

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.

Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and male-female couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. (SB502 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track