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SB178 - Relating To Validation Of Ballots.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Changes the deadline for the validation of ballots following an election.
STATUS
Introduced
SB186 - Relating To Nepotism.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibits a legislator or public employee from naming, appointing, or hiring a relative for public employment. Prohibits a legislator or public employee from supervising a relative in public employment. Prohibits a legislator or employee from awarding a contract to a relative.
STATUS
Introduced
SB177 - Relating To Recounts.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Provides that a mandatory recount shall occur when the difference in votes cast is equal to or less than 100 votes or one-quarter of 1% of the total number of votes cast for the contest, whichever is lesser. Establishes that the filing deadline for a complaint for a contest for cause that arises from a mandatory recount shall be the same as the filing deadline for complaints for contests in which no mandatory recount was held.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1408 - Relating To The Road Usage Charge Program.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates a mileage-based road usage charge to replace state motor fuel taxes beginning on July 1, 2025, for electric vehicles. Eliminates $50 annual state vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles. Allows electric vehicles a choice of paying a registration surcharge or a per-mile road usage charge until 2033. Requires motor vehicle registration application to specify whether the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted is electricity. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading of vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for the deployment of a state mileage-based road user charge program by 2033 and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Defines electric vehicle. Defines alternative fuel vehicle. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1424 - Proposing Amendments To Article Iii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Legislative Term Limits.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from serving as a member of the legislature for more than sixteen years during the person's lifetime.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1278 - Relating To Forfeiture Pursuant To Section 804-51, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Allows notice of a bond or recognizance forfeiture to be sent to either the surety (bond company) or surety insurer (insurance company), by certified mail, to start the thirty-day forfeiture countdown for the surety or surety insurer to locate and surrender a principal (criminal defendant) or file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture. Provides the State with an avenue to appeal when the court grants a motion or application to set aside a bail bond forfeiture.
STATUS
Introduced
SB233 - Relating To Public Testimony At Open Meetings.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Specifies that boards subject to the open meetings law shall allow oral testimony on any agenda item at the beginning of the board's agenda or meeting, provided that oral testimony shall not be limited to the beginning of a board's agenda. Specifies an exception for the legislative body of each county.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1365 - Relating To Act 317, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to give the Department of Human Services needed flexibility in developing a comprehensive child welfare information system that complies with federal regulation, which may allow the department to receive federal matching funds for the project. Extends the time the Department of Human Services may expend the appropriation made in Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1269 - Relating To Agricultural Loans.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes the agricultural emergency loan revolving fund, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class D emergency loans. Provides a separate source of funding for agricultural emergency loans. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1551 - Relating To Supportive Housing.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a supportive housing pilot program in the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Appropriates funds. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-008
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