Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SCR 193

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO ENSURE THAT THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD INCLUDES AT LEAST TWO MEMBERS WITH EXPERTISE IN SPECIALTY STRUCTURAL CONTRACTING.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 158

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO ENSURE THAT THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD INCLUDES AT LEAST TWO MEMBERS WITH EXPERTISE IN SPECIALTY STRUCTURAL CONTRACTING.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 135

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONSIDER WRITTEN STATEMENTS FROM VICTIMS OR FAMILIES OF VICTIMS WHEN APPROVING A PLEA-BARGAIN.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 132

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY WITHIN THE STATE'S HIGH SCHOOLS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 68

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE TRAINING, COURSES, AND CURRICULA RELATED TO THE MECHANICS, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES, HYDROGEN VEHICLES, AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES IN THEIR PROGRAMS.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 346

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARM ANIMALS.

Requires farm owner or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with the standards established in this measure. Effective 6/30/27 prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a cruel manner. (SD2)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 792

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 163

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.

Amends statutory limitations on the time period in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil suit. Allows punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures at its discretion, if requested by the victim. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 301

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over ten round capacity. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 619

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.

Amends provisions concerning fitness to proceed examinations in criminal proceedings to specify circumstances in which qualified advanced practice registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority who hold an accredited national certification in an advanced practice registered nurse psychiatric specialization may participate. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track