Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 3112

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.

Increases the loan limit for direct loans provided by DHHL to seventy-five percent of the maximum single residence loan amount allowed in Hawaiʻi by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Federal Housing Administration, instead of fifty percent, as currently outlined in section 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2374

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Appropriates funds for the Judiciary Supplemental budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2375

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JUDGES FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT.

Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3161

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION OF THREATENED SPECIES.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue temporary threatened species licenses and draft administrative rules for the conservation of threatened species.

In committee Feb 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2377

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.

Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Feb 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2205

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL USE PERMITS.

Amends state boating law policy to include a provision to promote and attain every person's right to a clean and healthful environment. Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from renewing a commercial use permit if renewal would cause nearshore water overcrowding or harm, or potential threats to, the environment.

In committee Jan 31, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2215

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.

Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters 84 and 97, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.

In committee Jan 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3144

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTS.

Effective January 1, 2024, transfers the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts from the Department of Law Enforcement to the Department of Defense, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services for their respective facilities.

In committee Jan 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3377

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GAMING.

Authorizes a 10-year license for 1 poker and sportsbook gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism in a county with over 500,000 residents and that is not in a hotel. Allows admission for individuals 21 years of age or older. Establishes the Hawaiʻi gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler assistance program. Allocates to the State an amount equal to 70% of profits, with the percentage decreasing 5% each year. Authorizes the State to make grants from revenue received to a nonprofit entity for the benefit of wildfire victims.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3203

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS AND RECORDS.

Enables boards to operate more effectively by amending sections of the Sunshine Law pertaining to the declaration of policy and intent, permitted interactions of members, limited meetings, executive meetings, exceptions, board packets, and minutes. Amends the definition of the term "meeting".

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track