Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 1324

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the Christian Crossing Bridge.

In committee Feb 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2919

Vetoed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES.

Establishes a pilot program to generate revenue through the lease of public library lands to meet the mission of the public libraries. Establishes the library facilities fund. Requires the state librarian and board of education to report to the legislature. (CD1)

Vetoed Jul 10, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 508

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Amends the taxes withheld on the amount realized by nonresidents from the disposition of Hawaii real property from 5% to 7.25%. Applies to real estate dispositions that occur on or after 9/15/2018. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 10, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2719

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Extends the period during which a victim of child sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred civil action against the victim's abuser or an entity with a duty of care. Applies retroactively to April 24, 2012. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 5, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 3001

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide grants to certain business conducting research and development of alternative energy projects. Appropriates funds. (SB3001 HD1)

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 81

Passed · 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.

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 83

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT REQUIRES INSURERS, HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES PLANS, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE OR PROVIDE MAXIMUM FEASIBLE TREATMENT OF PORT-WINE STAINS.

Passed Apr 27, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 48

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN JUDICATURE SOCIETY AND THE HAWAII STATE BAR ASSOCIATION TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY WITHIN THE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF GOVERNMENT IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

In committee Apr 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 69

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS TO BE EDUCATED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH IMPACTS OF HEAVY BACKPACKS AND TO TAKE PROACTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID INJURY.

Passed Apr 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 92

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON UNUTILIZED, LAPSED FEDERAL GRANT REVENUE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Passed Apr 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track