Sen. Tim Richards

Primary SB 3340

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.

Requires the University of Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2055. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2790

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to hire two FTE positions to collect, manipulate, and graph data and to build an agricultural data dashboard for public consumption and a one year study on agricultural markets for Hawaiʻi farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2803

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE KOHALA DITCH.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on the Kohala Ditch System. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2116

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.

Requires boards to hold hybrid meetings that that allow for participation both in-person and remotely by interactive conference technology. Requires boards to archive minutes and video of meetings on their websites. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2813

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish industry standards for processing meat and conduct a survey on slaughterhouse operations. Establishes a tax credit for processing meat. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2815

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Declares general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2547

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes income tax credits for employers who offer employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care services for their employees. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2373

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IRRIGATION.

Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems.

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2050

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2961

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track