Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SB 195

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Amends the process for electing members to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Requires the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan for the members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs so that they are elected according to their respective districts, rather than an at-large statewide election for each seat. (SD1)

In committee Feb 5, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 373

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires motor vehicle insurers to notify the county director of finance of cancellations and nonrenewals of motor vehicle insurance policies on registered vehicles. Requires transferees to notify the county director of finance of motor vehicle insurance policy coverage for the transferred vehicles. Increases registration fines for a failure to maintain insurance on the vehicle during the period of registration.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 761

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

Requires a transition to silent, clean electric mopeds by prohibiting a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds after 12/31/2022.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 201

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.

Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 525

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION.

Prohibits the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs from issuing certificates of good standing unless the entity has submitted a certificate of vendor compliance with its annual report certifies compliance with the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and the Department of Taxation. Requires entities to submit certificates of vendor compliance as part of their annual reporting requirements.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 530

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Amends the definition of renewable portfolio standard for electric utility companies to be a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales. Defines a renewable portfolio standard for gas utility companies. Requires gas utility companies to establish renewable energy portfolio standards and provides a means for gas utility companies to achieve the renewable energy portfolio standards.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 18

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an empty homes conveyance tax against certain residential property owners who own a vacant residential unit in the State.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 914

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND ACCESS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.

In committee Feb 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 475

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to further address and make recommendations regarding sea level rise. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors 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 Feb 2, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track