Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 3078

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HYDROFLUOROCARBONS.

Preserves preexisting federal regulations on the use of hydrofluorocarbons in state law. Phases out hydrofluorocarbons in favor of alternatives with lower global warming potential. Establishes a preference for products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons in the state procurement code. Directs the State Energy Office and the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to study how to increase the use of refrigerants with low global warming potential, reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, and recommend how to fund, structure, and prioritize a state program that incentivizes or provides grants to support the elimination of legacy uses of hydrofluorocarbons.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2160

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Extends to ninety days a legislative body's deadline to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an affordable housing project.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2132

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2133

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.

Authorizes the state fire council to hire all reduced ignition propensity cigarette program employees as necessary; without regard to chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and on a part-time or full-time basis.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2138

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Reinstates the definition of "precinct" and amends the definition of "district" to facilitate the administration of elections.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2135

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, thereby allowing counties to regulate installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2151

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Makes it a Class C felony to purchase, manufacture, or otherwise obtain firearm parts for the purpose of assembling a firearm having no serial number. Amends certain requirements relating to firearms registration.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2198

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.

Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2169

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Authorizes the counties to employ qualified archaeologists to perform necessary reviews under Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Provides for automatic approval of a project if the necessary archaeological review was not completed within 30 days.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2152

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires a separate application and permit for the acquisition of each rifle or shotgun and shortens the duration of the permit's validity from 1 year to 10 days.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track