Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SB 53

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS POSSESSION.

Requires individuals denied a firearm permit or otherwise disqualified from possessing firearms and certain defendants to provide a sworn statement that the individual has disposed of any firearms and ammunition in the individual's possession. Requires the applicable chief of police to search firearm permit and registration records for those individuals before serving a protective order or restraining order involving firearms or ammunition, and to seize any firearms or ammunition that were not disposed of. Requires police to seize firearms and ammunition in domestic abuse cases that are in plain view of the officer or discovered by consensual search.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 503

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.

Requires the department of health to establish a refrigerant management program to reduce emissions of high global warming potential refrigerants and any refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance from operation of stationary, commercial, and industrial refrigeration equipment responsible and adopt rules for the regulation of the use of such refrigerants. Requires the state building code council to establish codes and standards consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons when updating the state building code. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 457

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 118

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the Honolulu Museum of Art.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 11

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Adds the requirement of notifying the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of the gun permit application background check process.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 173

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VISION ZERO.

Requires the Department of Transportation and the counties to implement a Vision Zero program in Hawaiʻi by 7/1/2024. Establishes a goal of no traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2045.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 883

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes the crime of possession of a firearm in a sensitive location as a class C felony. Imposes a duty to inform law enforcement upon contact on concealed and unconcealed carry permit holders. Defines sensitive location.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 685

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes the misdemeanor offense of brandishing a firearm.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1219

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires and appropriates moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue or financial benefits from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services and to report to the Legislature prior to the regular session of 2024.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DEVICES AND BILLBOARDS.

Clarifies the definitions of the terms "billboards" and "outdoor advertising device" and the acts included in the phrases "displaying an outdoor advertising device" and "maintaining a billboard" as used in state law that governs county licenses for outdoor advertising.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track