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D Hawaii Senate · District 13

Sen. Karl Rhoads

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Total votes
16,196
all sessions
Attendance
100%
6 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
Sponsored
5,002
bills & resolutions
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
Committees
3
assignments
5,002 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
5,002
Primary
4,998
Co-sponsor
4
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Primary SB 436
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO HOMELESS SERVICES.

Appropriates funds for establishing three specialty shelters to temporarily house and serve homeless individuals.

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 206
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO VOTING.

Requires that any person who is eligible to vote but is not already registered to vote and applies for a new or renewed motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, or instruction permit, or a new, renewed, or duplicate civil identification card be automatically registered to vote unless the applicant affirmatively declines to be registered to vote. Authorizes access to and electronic transmission of databases maintained or operated by the counties or the department of transportation containing driver's license or civil identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 538
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.

Appropriates funds to the department of health for the posting of care facility inspection reports on the department's website.

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 678
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO THE CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TAX CREDIT.

Includes structures, machinery, equipment, and capital assets in the definition of capital infrastructure costs. Sets a new maximum amount of capital infrastructure tax credits that may be issued in any taxable year per qualified infrastructure tenant. Specifies that excess tax credits may be carried forward. Specifies that special purpose entities may qualify as a qualified infrastructure tenant. Prohibits the qualified infrastructure tenant, together with all special purpose entities, from claiming any credit in any one year that exceeds $2,500,000. Provides penalty for failure to timely file required information. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 342
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO REMOTE SALES OF CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

Prohibits the remote sale and shipment of cigarettes and tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, to consumers except to licensed wholesalers or dealers and permit-holding retailers. Makes violation of the prohibition a class C felony subject to a maximum fine of $5,000. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 257
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.

Establishes a temporary food security task force at the national disaster preparedness training center at the University of Hawaii to develop an emergency food plan that addresses certain food security issues resulting from an emergency, catastrophic event, or quarantine. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1222
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund construction of affordable housing development projects. Appropriates moneys for homelessness mitigation and prevention efforts.

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1180
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Amends the cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection income tax credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/17 to: make the tax credit refundable; disallow the tax credit for taxpayers whose federal adjusted gross income exceeds certain amounts; expand the criteria for cesspools that qualify for the tax credit; and extend the sunset date to 12/31/2022. Requires that all cesspools in the State be upgraded or converted to septic or aerobic treatment unit systems or connected to sewer systems by 01/01/2050. Establishes a grant program to assist with cesspool upgrade or conversion costs. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Requires the department of health to develop guidelines for the mandatory disclosure of cesspools on real property. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1214
In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Appropriates funds to DOH and DHS, including the office of youth services, to provide homeless outreach services. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors
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