Sen. Tim Richards

Primary SB 1587

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority to update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of State lands suitable and available for affordable housing development in the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3213

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Requires one per cent of the transient accommodations tax be allocated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the purposes of building affordable housing for individuals on the DHHL waiting list.

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2331

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Clarifies that the Governor may waive historic preservation requirements in an emergency proclamation only when there is an imminent or presently occurring emergency which threatens health and safety.

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3339

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.

Establishes the Red Hill remediation authority. Creates the Red Hill remediation special fund.

In committee Feb 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2034

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation's and Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority's projects to develop housing exclusively for qualified residents. (SD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3336

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND.

Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the retention of third party professionals with the necessary financial, accounting, and land inventory expertise to evaluate and address the completeness and accuracy of the public land trust information system, so that the Public Land Trust Working Group can complete its objectives pursuant to Act 226, Session Laws of 2022. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2804

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes large land owners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands.

In committee Feb 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2467

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement quality improvement measures recommended in the comprehensive safety review for the Hawaiʻi State Hospital. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2801

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3337

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

Reestablishes the appraisal management company registration program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Clarifies that chapter 466L, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, is repealed. Applies registration requirements retroactively to 6/30/2023. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track