Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SB 6

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-Declared State of Emergency.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 21

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.

Proposes to amend Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 30

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as a victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for an order of protection or temporary restraining order.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 27

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VEHICLE SALES.

Prohibits the sale of any new combustion engine-powered vehicle by a person or entity that engages in the practice of selling vehicles to consumers. Imposes a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 43

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Amends the definition of "employer" in chapter 388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that chapter has no comparable provision in chapter 78, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to public officers and employees.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 41

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABOR.

Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 61

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASSOCIATE PHYSICIANS.

Creates a new category of professional licensure for associate physicians, which are recent medical school graduates who have passed certain medical exams but have not been placed into a residency program and who work under the supervision of a licensed physician to provide primary care in medically underserved areas. Prescribes the scope of practice of associate physicians. Creates requirements for collaborative practice agreements between associate physicians and collaborating physicians. Authorizes associate physicians to prescribe certain controlled substances.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 148

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

Prohibits the sale or furnishing of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device to a person born on or after January 1, 2003. Prohibits the possession or consumption of a tobacco product in a public place by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Prohibits the purchase or possession of any tobacco product or electronic smoking device by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Effective 1/1/2024.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 123

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires a person to report the person's lost, stolen, or destroyed firearms to the appropriate county police department. Establishes penalties for failure to report and false reporting.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 121

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits the carrying of a firearm in sensitive places. Defines sensitive places. Establishes penalties.

In committee Jan 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track