Hawaii Senator Ronald Kouchi [D]

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HISB2193PassAmends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees. Repeals on 7/1/2027. (CD1)
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2024-07-09
Act 239, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).
HISB2197PassAmends the definition of "advance gambling activity" to repeal language that included making no effort to prevent the occurrence or continuation of gambling activity. Repeals on 7/1/2029. (CD1)
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2024-07-09
Act 249, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).
HISB3033PassAmends the criminal offense statute for tampering with physical evidence to adopt the wording of the Model Penal Code for the same offense. (CD1)
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2024-07-09
Act 242, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).
HISB3034PassExplicitly categorizes defenses based on intoxication that is not self-induced or is pathological as affirmative defenses. Sunsets 7/1/2034. (CD1)
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2024-07-09
Act 243, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).
HISB3037PassAmends the offense of promoting pornography for minors by allowing the prosecution of persons who provide pornographic materials to undercover law enforcement officers who represent themselves as minors for purposes of undercover operations. (CD1)
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2024-07-09
Act 244, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).
HISB3153PassEstablishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund to receive moneys for the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Special Fund for the Dam and Appurtenan...
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2024-07-09
Act 232, 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).
HISB3068VetoAppropriates funds to support the State's continued response to the August 2023 wildfires that affected the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. (CD2)
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2024-07-09
Vetoed on 07-09-24 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).
HISB2217PassEstablishes a phased process for adjusting the reporting period for gift disclosures filed with the State Ethics Commission to conform with the fiscal year. Provides for electronic filing of documents required by the State Ethics Commission. (CD1)
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2024-07-05
Act 189, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).
HISB2216PassClarifies and modernizes the way the State Ethics Commission provides advice and conducts investigations. (CD1)
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2024-07-05
Act 188, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).
HISB3070PassLowers the Employees' Retirement System's funding period to amortize the System's total unfunded accrued liability. (CD1)
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2024-07-05
Act 192, 07/03/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293).
HISB2958PassAmends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (HD1)
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2024-07-03
Act 178, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).
HISB3087PassAuthorizes early learning programs to be established on public school campuses and other available public buildings. (CD1)
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2024-07-02
Act 152, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).
HISB3116PassEstablishes that the priority of selection for participation in the Preschool Open Doors Program applies only during the priority application period that occurs prior to the start of each state fiscal year. Establishes that applications received afte...
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2024-07-02
Act 153, 07/01/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).
HISB3109PassEstablishes the Act 279 Special Fund until 6/30/2026. Deposits certain unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated through Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, that are set to lapse on 6/30/2024 into the Act 279 Special Fund and appropriates fund...
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2024-07-01
Act 125, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).
HISB3123PassAuthorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to access vital records for purposes of verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry for beneficiary programs. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to enter into a Memorand...
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2024-07-01
Act 122, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).
HISB3154PassClarifies that failure to comply with approved mitigation commitments, conduct an archaeological inventory survey, or comply with other administrative requirements pertaining to archaeology approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources sha...
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2024-07-01
Act 129, 06/28/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).
HISB3192PassMakes permanent the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program established within the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1)
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2024-06-28
Act 116, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).
HISB3139PassEstablishes a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert certain persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to ...
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2024-06-28
Act 086, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).
HISB3191PassPermanently authorizes the University of Hawaii to continue to regulate conflicts of interest and other ethical issues for technology transfer activities sponsored by the University of Hawaii. Takes effect 6/29/2024. (CD1)
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2024-06-28
Act 115, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).
HISB3125PassAuthorizes minors who are at least fourteen years old to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires confiden...
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2024-06-28
Act 091, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).
HISB3157PassAuthorizes disposition of public land leases by direct negotiation for commercial or industrial use on parcels of up to five acres. Repeals 6/30/2029. (CD1)
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2024-06-28
Act 114, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).
HISB3122PassAuthorizes the Director of Health to issue public health standing orders for patients to self-refer to certain health care screening services. Establishes requirements for the provision of items or services pursuant to a public health standing order....
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2024-06-28
Act 090, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).
HISB3094PassEstablishes a Peer Support Specialist Working Group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop and make recommendations for a framework for peer support specialists in the State. Requires the working group to submit a report to the Legis...
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2024-06-28
Act 088, 06/27/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).
HISB3083PassAmends various sections of article 11 of the Insurance Code to adopt revisions to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model No. 440, Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act. (CD1)
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2024-06-24
Act 084, 06/21/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185).
HISB3091PassMakes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1)
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2024-06-20
Act 051, 06/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).
HISB3092PassMakes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter school operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1)
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2024-06-20
Act 052, 06/19/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).
HISCR6PassApproving The Dedication Of Kukuia Street, Lahaina, Hawaii, To The County Of Maui.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR163PassUrging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The Stat...
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISR164PassRequesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.
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2024-05-31
Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
HISB3103Engross

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Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for large-scale renewable energy generation covered projects. Effective 7/1/3000...
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2024-04-26
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-26-24 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329.
HISB3183Engross

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Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based ro...
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2024-04-26
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 5:45 PM; CR 224.
HISB3025Engross

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Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall...
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2024-04-25
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, 04-25-24 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 325.
HISB3128Engross

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Extends the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health to 12/31/2026. Requires the working group established by Act 212, SLH 2021, to submit a report to the Le...
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2024-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 3:10PM; Conference Room 329.
HISB3176Engross

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Provides deadlines for taxpayers under audit to comply with demands to produce documents and evidence. Requires the Tax Appeal Court to preclude documents or evidence not produced pursuant to a demand from being introduced in evidence in a tax appeal...
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2024-04-25
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 1:00PM; Conference Room 309.
HISB2951Engross

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Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish positions to maintain and improve the East Kauai irrigation system and for maintenance of and improvements to the system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-04-23
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-24-24 10:50AM in conference room 229.
HISB3159Engross

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Clarifies that a contested case hearing is not required for matters that are identical or arising from the same factual situation as another administrative matter that has been finally adjudicated. Includes administrative contested case proceedings w...
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2024-04-23
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-24 1:35PM; Conference Room 325.
HISB3142Engross

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Authorizes the Governor or a state official with authorization from the Governor to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance wit...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694).
HISB3126Engross

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Establishes an Emergency Aeromedical Services Partnership Program to be administered by the Department of Health in counties with a population less than 500,000. Requires cost-sharing for program operations and maintenance and revenue sharing between...
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2024-04-18
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 694).
HISB3036Engross

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Clarifies the definition of "profits from prostitution" to include money or property received regardless of expenditures or if it was a reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Amends the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statu...
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2024-04-16
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737).
HISB3226Engross

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Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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2024-04-16
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 737).
HISCR192Engross

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Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.
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2024-04-15
To House Finance Committee
HISCR191Engross

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Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The Stat...
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2024-04-15
To House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
HISB3289Engross

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Amends the definition of Hawaii taxable estate to provide that the marital deduction under section 2056 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply to the passage of any interest in property to any immediate family member. Amends the state generation-sk...
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2024-04-09
To House Finance Committee
HISB224Engross

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Allows for noise control infractions to be processed under the traffic and emergency period infractions adjudication process. Grants the district court concurrent jurisdiction over noise control infractions committed by minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB1384Engross

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Amends chapter 202, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021, Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Renames "Hawaii workforce development council" to "Hawaii workforce development board". Requires the Hawai...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB1286Engross

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Increases options to build affordable housing by allowing the Hawaii community development authority to conduct a pilot program to lease real property for one project in the Kakaako community development district for a term of ninety-nine years. Requ...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB1296Engross

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Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization and governing board within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Designates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to organize the Hawaii ...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB1351Engross

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Establishes the infant and early childhood mental health program within the department of health to provide and coordinate mental health services for children from birth up to age five. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the program, includi...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB1413Engross

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Requires the University of Hawaii to grant resident tuition fees for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditi...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
HISB1291Engross

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Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities to develop a standardized process to conduct vulnerability assessments for facilities at risk...
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2024-03-25
Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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