Sen. Tim Richards

Primary SCR 138

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXAMINE ORGANIC PESTICIDES FOR AUTHORIZED USE IN THE STATE.

Passed Apr 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 59

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, FEDERAL ENTITIES, AND PRIVATE LAND OWNERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE SECTION OF THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD EXTENDING PAAKEA ROAD OUT TO LUALUALEI NAVAL ROAD FOR PUBLIC USE ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

Passed Apr 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 188

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO ADVOCATE THAT THE STATE INCREASE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS TO DENTISTS AND, UPON AN INCREASE APPROVAL, TO PROACTIVELY INFORM BOTH DENTAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES OF NEW RATE PLANS.

Passed Apr 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 185

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO WORK IN CONCERT WITH THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE, HAWAII BROADBAND HUI, AND AARP HAWAI‘I, TO DEVELOP A STANDARD TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR KUPUNA AND CAREGIVERS ON HOW TO SELECT AND PURCHASE APPROPRIATE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY EQUIPMENT AND AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TABLETS, AND HOW TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS TELEHEALTH SERVICES.

Passed Apr 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 107

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Authorizes a majority of the members of the Board of Education to elect a chairperson from among the members of the Board. Allows the members to annually elect a chairperson upon the start of the next confirmed term for members. Removes the requirement that the chairperson be an at-large member. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SCR 191

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH RESPECT TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 83

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING BOAT RAMP AND CONCRETE WALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 189

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO UPDATE ITS MISSION STATEMENT TO INCLUDE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION TO SUPPLY LOCAL COMMUNITY CONSUMPTION, AND TO FEATURE THE MISSION STATEMENT MORE PROMINENTLY ON ITS WEBSITE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLICATIONS.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 187

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE GUS SCHUMACHER NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE STATE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM TO ALL APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RETAIL OUTLETS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 221

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO FACILITATE A STATE AND COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ALL SMALL BOAT HARBORS LOCATED ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

Passed Apr 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track