Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SR 12

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO ENSURE THAT DESTINATIONS TO WHICH THE STATE'S RECYCLABLE WASTE IS TRANSPORTED FOR OUT-OF-STATE PROCESSING ABIDE BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AS OUTLINED BY THE BASEL CONVENTION.

Passed Jun 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 189

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOG BITES.

Removes the requirement to prove that a dog has bitten a person on at least two separate occasions prior to bringing legal action against a dog's owner to determine whether conditions of treatment or confinement have changed so as to remove the danger the dog poses to other persons. (CD1)

Passed Jun 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 630

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes that every judgment for child support is enforceable until paid in full. (CD1)

Passed Jun 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 343

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OF AN ANIMAL.

Establishes the offense of sexual assault of an animal. (HD1)

Passed Jun 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1350

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.

Part I: Extends the deferment of further implementation of the executive and judicial branch salary increases as well as planned raises for members of the legislature. Effective 6/29/2021. Part II: Establishes public notice requirements for short form public notices of reapportionment plans. Temporarily amends the start date for the availability of nomination papers for 2022 primary election. Defines "permanent resident" for legislative reapportionment purposes. Authorizes and appropriates funds to the reapportionment commission. (CD1)

Passed May 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 280

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAIR HOUSING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS.

Codifies the administrative rule definition of "assistance animal". Clarifies the type of verification an individual may provide to substantiate a reasonable accommodation request for a specific assistance animal. Specifies that possession of a vest or other distinguishing animal garment, tag, or registration document commonly purchased online and purporting to identify an animal as a service animal or assistance animal does not constitute valid verification of a disability-related need for an assistance animal. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2)

Passed Apr 21, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1260

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.

Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses; violations; and nonviolent petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and class C felony offenses, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1)

Passed Apr 20, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 347

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.

Prohibits the intentional release of balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Apr 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 560

Passed · 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. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2)

Passed Apr 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 294

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.

Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of the underlying felony offense, subject to certain circumstances. Directs any forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the criminal forfeiture fund. Amends the requirements for the attorney general to adopt rules and report on the Hawaii omnibus criminal forfeiture act. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1)

Passed Apr 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track