Sen. Ron Kouchi

Primary SB 3178

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.

Permanently exempts senior software developers in the Department of Taxation from civil service.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3055

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.

Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3078

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Extends the State's energy efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals, and clarifies procedures.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3193

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.

Increases the cigarette tax and amends the cigarette tax disposition of revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaiʻi cancer research special fund.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3093

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

Provides for re-computation of the amounts for standard deduction, itemized deduction, income tax brackets, and personal exemption each tax year, taking into account the cost-of-living adjustment factor. Adds a one-time adjustment to tax brackets. Increases the applicable percentage of the employment-related expenses for which the child and dependent care income tax credit may be claimed; provides for re-computation of the applicable percentage taking into account the cost-of living adjustment factor; and provides for a disallowance period when there is a final administrative or judicial decision finding that the claim was due to fraud or disallowing the credit. Amends state conformity with certain federal deductions.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3031

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WEAPONS.

Prohibits carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate misdemeanor offense. Amends and clarifies prohibitions regarding deadly or dangerous weapons, regarding switchblade knives, and regarding butterfly knives.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3148

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.

Amends chapter 132D, HRS, to strengthen county and state agencies' ability to address the illegal use of fireworks in Hawaiʻi.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3172

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.

Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to search criminal histories and fingerprint records of current and prospective volunteers and purchase of service contracted and subcontracted service providers and their employees who are directly involved in providing correctional programs, treatment, and services to persons committed to a correctional facility or places them in close proximity to persons committed when providing services on behalf of the Department or the correctional facility.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3131

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3057

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Allows the department of planning for each county to approve a variance for the installation of solar water heater systems. Authorizes the department of planning for each county to impose and collect fees for the administration of the solar water heater system variances.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track