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SB2215 - Relating To Administrative Fines.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Updates the maximum administrative fines allowed for violations of chapters 84 and 97, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3128 - Relating To Act 212, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
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 Legislature on updates to the operating and budget plan and pro forma capital improvements plan and a breakdown of costs related to the transfer. Requires the Oahu Region to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health regarding the Oahu Region taking care of low acuity patients in the Department's custody by the end of 2024. Requires the Oahu Region to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3126 - Relating To Emergency Aeromedical Services.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
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 the State and Counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Authorizes deposits into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund. Requires rulemaking. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3024 - Relating To Agricultural Loans.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Reduces and sets fixed interest rates for loans under the Agricultural Loan Program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3139 - Relating To Crisis Services.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 3 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes 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 appropriate health care systems and services. Defines "mental health emergency worker". Requires the Department of Health to establish standards and rules for the designation of mental health emergency workers. With regards to emergency examination and hospitalization of persons who are deemed imminently dangerous to self or others, clarifies when a law enforcement officer may gain control of the person and the procedures the officer shall take to call for assistance from a mental health emergency worker; allows the person to be transported to facilities designated by the Director of Health in addition to licensed psychiatric facilities; and allows a person to be transported to a behavioral health crisis center designated by the Director of Health if a Crisis Intervention Officer has probable cause to believe that the person is imminently dangerous to self or others, as determined by a mental health emergency worker. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB3141 - Relating To Mental Health.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the Department of Health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the Department of Health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Repeals the sunset date of Act 111, SLH 2017, which allows a patient who has been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility to be ordered to receive treatment over the patient's objection. Declares that the appropriations exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3027 - Relating To The Strategic Plan To Increase Food Production And Food Security.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor, to update and supplement the 2020 strategic plan to increase Hawaii'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)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3092 - Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Education For Charter Schools.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 3 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter school operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB3048 - Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3144 - Relating To Private Security Contracts.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
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.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-008
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Ronald D. Kouchi has served as State Senate Vice President since 2016 and as State Senator from 2010 to present. He is a business owner and small businessman. Prior to serving in the Senate, Kouchi was a member of the State House from 2000-2010. He has served on various committees including Economic Development & Technology, Tourism & Culture, Education, Hawaiian Affairs, Transportation & International Affairs, and Labor. Kouchi graduated from the University of Hawaii with a B.A. in economics and political science. He was born in Kauai and resides in Kauai, Hawaii.read less
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Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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