Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SR 88

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROTECT HAWAII'S WATERS AND RESOURCES BY PROHIBITING SEABED MINING.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 26

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO CONVENE AN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER WORKFORCE WORKING GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE INCREASE OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS IN THE STATE.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 39

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INCLUDE IN ALL LIVE AND RECORDED EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM VIDEO BROADCASTS, AN ON-SCREEN INTERPRETER DISSEMINATING THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING DURING GRAPHIC PRESENTATIONS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 107

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING AUGUST 8, 2023, AS HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS CELEBRATION DAY.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 85

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A FIVE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM TO MITIGATE AND CONTROL THE SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE POPULATION OF FERAL CHICKENS, ROOSTERS, AND PIGS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 82

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE DETAILING THE DEPARTMENT'S PROCESS IN ASSISTING INMATES IN OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 192

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON REDEVELOPING LANDS SITUATED AT TMK (1) 2-8-015:001 INTO WORKFORCE HOUSING AND OTHER AFFILIATED USES.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 921

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONS.

Clarifies that no statute of repose shall affect a condominium association's right of action against a condominium developer sooner than two years after the period of developer control terminates.

Signed into law May 4, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 504

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 445

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO POLLUTION ABATEMENT.

Increases civil penalties for the violation of various pollution provisions. Establishes and appropriates funds for an environmental health specialist position within the clean water branch of the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track