Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SB 376

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 285

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.

Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and three additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Establishes a three-year New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 924

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 745

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawai‘i-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 139

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study identifying certain state-owned lands located within a one-half mile radius of any rail mass transit station, including lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, that are most suitable for constructing at least one hundred thousand housing units. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct the study, or contract services to conduct the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 206

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSLATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.

In committee Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 105

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSLATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.

In committee Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 104

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING EXISTING PROCEDURES OF THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY SETTING THE MINIMUM TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT.

In committee Mar 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 205

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING EXISTING PROCEDURES OF THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY SETTING THE MINIMUM TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT.

In committee Mar 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 36

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INITIATION OF FELONY PROSECUTIONS.

Specifies that a person may be tried and sentenced for certain alleged felony offenses through the complaint and preliminary hearing process, indictment by grand jury, or by written information. Specifies that multiple attempts to initiate a felony prosecution for the same offense, either through the same initial charging method or an alternative method, or in different forums, shall not be permitted, except in certain circumstances.

Signed into law Mar 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors