Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SR 128

Failed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND CERTAIN ACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROADENING THE SCOPE OF HAWAIIANS SERVED BY THOSE ACTS.

Failed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 302

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Increases the credit amount and the income eligibility cap thresholds for the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets. Provides for inflation increases every three years based on the consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 27

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO COLLECT DATA ON LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER OR QUESTIONING, PANSEXUAL, ASEXUAL, GENDER NON-CONFORMING, AND INTERSEX YOUTH WHO ARE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE COURTS AND THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

In committee Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 749

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Allows HPHA to build non-subsidized housing. Excludes amounts required to be set aside or transferred pursuant to the Admission Act of 1959 or sections 1 and 6 of the State Constitution with respect to the net proceeds of sales or leases of HPHA-developed property, from being deposited into the public housing revolving fund. Requires HPHA to submit certain documentation to the office of Hawaiian affairs regarding government or crown lands set aside or leased to HPHA prior to any plan to redevelop or enter into a public-private partnership for affordable housing development. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 163

Failed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND CERTAIN ACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROADENING THE SCOPE OF HAWAIIANS SERVED BY THOSE ACTS.

Failed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 754

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED.

Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1243

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE PHASEOUT OF PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Requires the Hawaii correctional oversight commission to create a comprehensive plan to phase out the use of private correctional institutions. Prohibits the construction of new correctional facilities and the expansion of existing correctional facilities without first obtaining input and recommendations of the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission. Effective 7/1/3050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 732

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NON-VIOLENT RESPONSE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM.

Directs the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study examining the efficacy of the Hawaii CARES program offered by the department of health's behavioral health administration adult mental health division. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 36

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 287

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VISION ZERO.

Requires the department of transportation and the counties to implement a vision zero program in Hawaii by 7/1/2022. Establishes a goal of no traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2045. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track