Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SB 1

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the ALOHA homes program to develop low-cost homes on state-owned and county-owned land in urban redevelopment sites to be sold in leasehold by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (HHFDC) to qualified residents. Exempts certain land from the definition of public lands. Requires HHFDC to gain legislative approval before disposing of certain lands. Provides for the disposition of lands acquired by HHFDC but no longer needed for the ALOHA homes program. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 705

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Removes marijuana from schedule I of the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies it as a schedule V drug. Increases the amount that qualifies as a violation of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree from three grams to ten grams.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 753

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Provides that a prosecution for sex trafficking shall not be subject to a statute of limitations.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 504

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF SHARKS.

Establishes an offense of knowingly capturing, entangling, or killing a shark in state marine waters, and provides penalties and fines. Provides certain exemptions.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 469

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Requires a supplemental environmental assessment or supplemental environmental impact statement after the passage of 15 years from the date of the determination of a finding of no significant impact or the acceptance of the statement, if the proposed action is not implemented. Exempts actions involving a renewable energy project from this requirement.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP DERIVED PRODUCTS.

Establishes a regulatory framework for products containing cannabidiol that were manufactured legally through approved government programs. Clarifies that these products are not considered adulterated food, beverage, or cosmetic products. Prohibits manufacturers from making health-related claims. Requires product labeling for the products to be legally allowed in the State. Exempts industrial hemp products that are generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration from the new regulatory framework.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 169

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.

Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 751

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BLOOD DONATIONS.

Prohibits blood banks operating in the State from rejecting or deferring blood donors on the basis of sexual orientation, actual gender identity, or perceived gender identity.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 718

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Imposes a $20 per guest tax on users of transient accommodations for the purposes of funding conservation efforts.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 353

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of beverages in plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers, except under certain circumstances.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track