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SB1388 - Relating To Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Specifies the methods by which the Department of Land and Natural Resources can issue new ocean recreation commercial permits and renew existing ocean recreation commercial permits. Specifies that new permits for ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, new permits will be issued by the method enumerated and in the order set forth herein until the limit is reached. For renewal of existing permits in ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, the ability to renew a commercial permit will be based on seniority until the limit is reached.
STATUS
Introduced
SB190 - Relating To The Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Provides for additional use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette certification fees to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1324 - Relating To Insurance.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends various provisions of title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) to update and improve existing provisions. Adds the term "doing business as" to "trade name" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Adopts revised National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model #880 Unfair Trade Practices Act regarding expansion of value-added products beyond health products. Aligns section 431:13-103, HRS, with changes made to article 9 of chapter 431 by Act 110, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1396 - Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends section 4 of Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to make permanent the requirements under section 329-38.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to check the electronic prescription accountability system in certain situations as enumerated.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB232 - Relating To The Hawaii Public Procurement Code.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires procurement officers, when assessing an offeror's responsibility, to require the offeror to submit answers to questions contained in a standard questionnaire. Establishes certain questions that must be included in the questionnaire. Requires offerors to submit the questionnaire on an annual basis to be prequalified as responsible for projects by the procurement office. Provides that the information furnished in response to the questionnaire shall be available for public inspection and duplication.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1328 - Relating To The Public Utilities Commission Special Fund Carryover Balance.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Increases the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1317 - Relating To Broadband.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Transfers the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the office of the lieutenant governor on a temporary, four-year basis. Appropriates general funds to provide required matching funds for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Appropriates funds received by the State from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene and lead the working group established pursuant to Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB218 - Relating To Public Notice.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Allows government agencies to publish public notices on their official websites as an alternative to publishing them in the newspaper.
STATUS
Introduced
SB215 - Relating To License Plates.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires license plates to include okinas. Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters in license plates.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1412 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria.
STATUS
Introduced
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-008
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