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SB217 - Relating To Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Authorizes the renewal of driver's licenses online or by electronic or digital means.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1334 - Relating To Homeland Security.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Formally establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center as a program under the Office of Homeland Security to be transferred to the Department of Law Enforcement and delineates its roles and responsibilities.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1411 - Relating To The Drug And Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the name and administration of the drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund. Appropriates funds. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1282 - Relating To Firearms.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends, clarifies, and enacts provisions of chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS); amends section 707-716, HRS; and amends and clarifies section 846-2.7(b), HRS. Amends and enacts requirements and processes regarding permits to acquire and licenses to carry a firearm; updates criteria governing when firearm ownership, possession, or control is prohibited; identifies locations within the State where carrying or possessing firearms is prohibited; requires a person carrying a firearm pursuant to a license to have in the person's immediate possession the license and documentary evidence that the firearm being carried is registered; requires a person carrying a firearm in public pursuant to a license to maintain insurance coverage; requires that when a person carrying a firearm is stopped by a law enforcement officer or is a driver or passenger in a vehicle stopped by a law enforcement officer, the person shall immediately disclose to the law enforcement officer that the person is carrying a firearm and, upon request, identify the specific location of the firearm and present to the law enforcement officer a license or credentials to carry a firearm; prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended; prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance while carrying a firearm; prohibits carrying a firearm on private property open to the public without express authorization; and amends, clarifies, and enacts other provisions relating to firearms. Provides that criminal history record checks may be conducted by county police departments on applicants for licenses to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition pursuant to section 134-9, HRS.
STATUS
Introduced
SB489 - Relating To The Affordable Housing Revolving Fund.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1467 - Relating To Housing.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Appropriates funds for the planning and design for new housing units at the Kapaa public housing project site in Kapaa, Kauai.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1336 - Relating To Homeland Security.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a Targeted Violence Prevention program within the state Office of Homeland Security. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Establishes the all-threats or all-hazards statewide reporting and analysis system. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Creates two new analyst position and appropriates money for the program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1380 - Relating To Medical Cannabis.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires that written certifications for a patient with a chronic condition be valid for three years. Removes the requirement that a certifying physician or advanced practice registered nurse have a "bona fide" physician-patient or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship to certify that a patient has a debilitating medical condition pursuant to chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Defines "waiting room" within a medical cannabis retail dispensary and allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room; clarifies that each day of a violation of chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is a separate violation; and amends the rule-making authority for dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Requires medical cannabis dispensaries, in conjunction with physicians and advanced practice registered nurses who issue written certifications pursuant to section 329-123, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to conduct the continuing education and training program required by section 329D-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, rather than the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1290 - Relating To The Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Clarifies section 6.4 of Act 248, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1341 - Relating To The Department Of Education.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Repeals the Department of Education's weekly report on schools that have reported positive COVID-19 cases.
STATUS
Introduced
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-008
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