Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 287

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for Victim Witness Assistance Program, directly funding an essential public service through grant-in-aid.90% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds victim witness program, directly supporting victim services within criminal justice system per bill's appropriation purpose.95% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 286

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, directly funding a public safety program per budget allocation language.95% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, strengthening enforcement within criminal justice system.90% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1461

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.

Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties.

In committee Feb 10, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1486

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEmergency appropriation from State Highway Fund to fund DOT enforcement, advancing budget allocation for transportation needs.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates emergency funds from State Highway Fund to DOT for Motor Carrier Law enforcement, directly funding transportation infrastructure and safety operations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1347

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee salary adjustments, increasing state spending beyond current expenditure ceiling, directly funding public employment costs.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates funds for collective bargaining costs and negotiated salary adjustments, directly supporting public sector worker representation and wage negotiations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1358

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee salary adjustments, exceeding expenditure ceiling - increases government spending on public employment costs.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees, directly supporting worker negotiation rights and bargaining unit protections.95% confidence

In committee Feb 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 271

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATEWIDE COMPOSTING.

Requires the Department of Health to adopt or amend rules to establish a classification system for composting facilities or operations. Allows composting and co-composting in the agricultural district, including on lands with class A or class B soils. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1372

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION'S OPERATING BUDGET.

Permits condominium associations to borrow from or reallocate their reserve funds provided the loan is repaid within one year. Effective upon approval.

In committee Feb 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1355

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employment salary adjustments, directly increasing government spending on collective bargaining costs within budget framework.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items and negotiated salary adjustments, directly supporting worker representation and bargaining rights per bill summary.95% confidence

In committee Feb 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1353

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee bargaining costs/salary adjustments, directly increasing government spending on public employment within budget framework.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees, directly supporting workers' negotiation rights and compensation through state appropriations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track