Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 511

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES.

Requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to post on its website, reports of child care facility inspections beginning with inspections occurring on January 1, 2019, and suspected or actual complaint violations, including DHS's findings and corrective actions. Appropriates funds to implement and comply with the reporting requirements for child care facilities. (SB511 HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2918

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Prohibits the Hawaii emergency management agency from issuing any alert or warning related to military matters without receiving prior approval for such an alert or warning from the United States Pacific Command.

In committee Feb 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2920

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Education to set a standard for retention of student records of not less than 100 years. Allows the Department of Education to partner with the Hawaii Correctional Industries Program to establish a three-year student records modernization pilot project.

In committee Feb 6, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2720

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.

Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents and to make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parent.

In committee Jan 24, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 503

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Requires health insurance coverage for case management services by qualified mental health providers for victims of sexual violence and abuse. Takes effect on 6/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 716

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A PRE-ARREST DIVERSION PILOT PROJECT.

Establishes a pre-arrest diversion pilot project for individuals with mental health or substance abuse challenges who allegedly commit nonviolent, non-felony offenses on state property. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 509

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EQUAL PAY.

Prohibits enforced wage secrecy and retaliation or discrimination against employees who disclose, discuss, or inquire about their own or co-workers' wages.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 720

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONCUSSION PROGRAM.

Makes an appropriation for the concussion monitoring and educational program for school athletics, concussion and awareness program for youth athletic activities, and administration of a concussion and awareness program for youth athletics. (SB720 HD1)

Passed Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 507

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Removes redundant investigating and reporting requirements of the Department of Human Services and the family courts in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 510

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.

Formally establishes the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program and special fund within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds for positions and a vision screening and eye assessment tool, and to implement, expand, and sustain the program. (SB510 HD2)

Passed Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track