Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 3024

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.

Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3127

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NUISANCE PREVENTION.

Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent nuisances that affect environmental health and public health. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3090

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education sponsored work-based learning programs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3115

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RELATIVE RESOURCE CAREGIVERS.

Clarifies when a relative seeking to be a resource caregiver for a child is entitled to an administrative appeal for denial of a foster home license issued by the Department of Human Services. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3027

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY.

Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaiʻi's food production and food security. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to 2025 Regular Session. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3110

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation as an ex officio nonvoting member.

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3179

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.

Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the department.

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3268

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.

Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from establishing restrictions on the type of gear used for subsistence fishing.

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3054

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING.

Amends the membership of the Hawaiʻi Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to replace the Director of Law Enforcement with the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3160

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSPECTIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.

Establishes a statutory framework for inspections of public land leases, licenses, and revocable permits by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track