Sen. Karl Rhoads

Primary SCR 81

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING EACH OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES TO ASSESS THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY POLICE COMMISSIONS, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO POLICE MISCONDUCT ISSUES.

In committee Mar 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 147

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL SYSTEMS OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND ON LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IF THE ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR PERSONAL USE IS DECRIMINALIZED IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 500

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) Program in the Department of Education (DOE) to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Requires the DOE to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. Special Fund to supplement the costs of administering and operating the R.E.A.C.H. Program. (SB500 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 384

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements.  Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2021. (SB384 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 287

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurers, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, HRS, to disclose on, or have accessible through, their public web sites any medical policies used for making preauthorization decisions. (SB287 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 510

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.

Formally establishes the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program and special fund within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds for positions and a vision screening and eye assessment tool, and to implement, expand, and sustain the program. (SB510 HD2)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 536

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.

Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for the full-time equivalent fall prevention and early detection coordinator position established by Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014. (SB536 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1039

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Public Safety in collaboration with county and state agencies and, upon request of the inmate, to issue civil identification cards to the inmate and to assist the inmate in obtaining the inmate's birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society. (SB1039 HD2)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 560

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawai‘i to translate the Hawai‘i State Constitution into the Hawaiian language. (SB560 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Auditor, with the assistance of the Department of Human Services, to conduct a study to assess the impact of using Medicaid funds to provide coverage for the treatment for homelessness. Requires the Auditor to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SB2 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track