Sen. Ron Kouchi

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

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