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SB1362 - Relating To Background Checks.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to conduct comprehensive background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors and contractor's employees and volunteers, in positions that require them to be in close proximity to minors and young adults receiving child welfare or child abuse prevention services, or vulnerable adults receiving adult protective services, social services, or certain other benefits and services from the department. Makes non-substantive conforming amendments to sections 345-2.5 and 846-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective upon approval.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1360 - Relating To The Hospital Sustainability Program.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Strengthens and continues the Hospital Sustainability Program indefinitely. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Makes other non-substantive changes for consistency and clarify.
STATUS
Introduced
SB205 - Relating To The Budget Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2023, and ending on 6/30/2025. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB196 - Relating To Orders Of The Campaign Spending Commission.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends section 11-410, HRS, by: (1) amending subsection (b) to provide that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within 20 days of receipt of the Commission's preliminary determination; and (2) amending subsection (d) to provide that a final order of the Commission may be filed in the First Circuit Court for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1394 - Relating To Methadone Treatment Programs.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1566 - Relating To The Department Of Health.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires the Department of Health to give written notice of a patient's final unconditional release to any person that the patient has harmed or threatened to harm, or who has a temporary restraining order against the patient or has submitted a written request for written notice of the patient's release prior to the patient's release.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1271 - Relating To Hemp.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends section 141-43 (a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1402 - Relating To Motor Vehicles Enforcement.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the law relating to enforcement of weight limits for vehicle gross weight, axle, and wheel load.
STATUS
Introduced
SB231 - Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1312 - Relating To Employees' Retirement System Disability Retirement.
Ronald D. Kouchi
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-008
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