Sen. Tim Richards

Primary SCR 158

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE SECURITY AT THE STATE CAPITOL.

In committee Mar 31, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 123

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A PILOT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO TRAIN PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR GOVERNMENT JOBS.

In committee Mar 29, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 184

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO CONDUCT AND PUBLISH A STUDY ON PROTEIN CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE.

In committee Mar 29, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 168

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO CONDUCT AND PUBLISH A STUDY ON PROTEIN CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE.

In committee Mar 29, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 195

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD TO AMEND AND CLARIFY THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES TO ALLOW THE EXPENDITURES FOR GOODS, SERVICES, AND CONSTRUCTION WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF LESS THAN $5,000 TO BE AWARDED IN ANY MANNER THAT THE PURCHASING AGENCY DEEMS PRACTICAL OR CONVENIENT.

In committee Mar 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 169

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD TO AMEND AND CLARIFY THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES TO ALLOW THE EXPENDITURES FOR GOODS, SERVICES, AND CONSTRUCTION WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF LESS THAN $5,000 TO BE AWARDED IN ANY MANNER THAT THE PURCHASING AGENCY DEEMS PRACTICAL OR CONVENIENT.

In committee Mar 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 293

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.

Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 300

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR LAND IMPROVEMENTS.

Requires generally that the expenditure of public moneys for any improvement to land not owned or leased by the State must be appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose and include a declaration in the same act of the public purpose regarding the appropriation of the public moneys. Provides that any expenditure of public moneys for the improvement to land not owned or leased by the State and involving natural or cultural resource management or a state grant is unauthorized unless the expending agency approves a restrictive covenant that acknowledges the State's right to receive compensation for its expenditure if the improvement to the land is abandoned or not completed. Requires the recipient of the appropriation or grant to file and execute the restrictive covenant. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 287

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.

Authorizes counties to require their approval for condominium projects located in agricultural districts that are greater than ten acres prior to the creation of the condominium property regime. Requires a condominium map to be accompanied by a letter certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to the applicable County's zoning laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 763

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects under certain circumstances from specific state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting, except fees and costs payable to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the rates and fees of the various boards of water supply. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track