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SB1618 - Relating To The Protection Of Taro Lands.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends land use classifications to add taro lands to unique agricultural lands. Requires retention of supporting structures for taro fields. Adds growth and perpetuation of taro and crops native to Hawaii to agricultural planning policies.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1289 - Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.
STATUS
Introduced
SB354 - Relating To The State Budget.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1406 - Relating To Commercial Motor Vehicle Fines.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the law relating to vehicle weight violations by replacing the fine schedule and increasing the potential fines based on multitude and magnitude of vehicle weight violations.
STATUS
Introduced
SB192 - Relating To Fireworks.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.
STATUS
Introduced
SB225 - Relating To Criminal Procedure.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB191 - Relating To Public Safety.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for residential fire sprinkler systems.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1584 - Relating To Transparency.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes as null and void, any nondisclosure, confidentiality, or non-disparagement clause in any agreement entered into by any government agency, that prohibits employees of the government agency or other parties from disclosing to the public certain information pertaining to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Declares as null and void, the 2023 Consent Order pertaining to the defueling and closure of the facility, proposed to be entered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Requires the EPA, Navy, DLA, and the State department of health to enter into a new consent order in conformance with certain requirements pertaining to transparency. Establishes that any person who discloses information on threats to public safety arising out of or related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility shall be protected by all relevant existing laws.
STATUS
Introduced
SB486 - Relating To The Safety Of Judiciary Personnel.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibits, in certain circumstances, the publication of the personal information of state and federal judges and other judicial staff whose duties put them at risk for acts of violence or threats.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1421 - Relating To Fraud.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud.
STATUS
Introduced
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