Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SCR 201

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO REPORT ON THE OUTCOMES OF INDIVIDUALS RELEASED ON BAIL AND OTHER FORMS OF PRETRIAL RELEASE.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 203

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RATIFYING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES GIVING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE, AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 910

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Restricts the sale of liquor under temporary liquor licenses to confined and demarcated spaces not located on public streets, roads, sidewalks, or pedestrian walkways. Applies restrictions to temporary liquor licenses granted to nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1167

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to protect an individual's reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions, including the right to abortion and contraceptives. (SD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 927

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD2)

Passed Mar 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 992

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years of age. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 158

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.

Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost charged to the seller to ship or deliver a consumer commodity or consumer package to a consumer in Hawaii constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 382

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for certain services that employ equipment already installed in the motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscription services, vehicle navigation, traffic information, and safety-related services. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 608

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Requires pharmacies to provide accessible prescription drug label information to individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading standard printed prescription drug container labels and inform the public that prescription drug label information is available in alternate accessible formats for individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading prescription drug container labels. Requires the Board of Pharmacy to adopt certain rules by December 31, 2023. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 498

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Amends the definitions of "aerial devices" and "fireworks" within state fireworks law. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track