Sen. Tim Richards

Co-sponsor SCR 39

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO PREPARE A FEASIBILITY PLAN FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY UPON THE EXPIRATION OF GENERAL LEASE NUMBER S-3848.

In committee Mar 9, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 33

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO PREPARE A FEASIBILITY PLAN FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY UPON THE EXPIRATION OF GENERAL LEASE NUMBER S-3848.

In committee Mar 9, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 32

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE.

In committee Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 38

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE.

In committee Mar 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 736

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve the residential development on the parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Kakaako. Raises the building height limit and increases the maximum floor area ratio for residential development on the parcels. Exempts the residential developments on the parcels from the requirement to dedicate public facilities of land or facilities, or cash payments in lieu thereof, as a condition of development; the prohibition on sale or assignment of fee simple interest in land in the Kakaako Community Development District; and the prohibition on residential development in the Kakaako Makai area. Appropriates funds for repairs of certain structures located on the parcels and for compensation relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata portion of income and proceeds from the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Mar 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1589

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.

Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development.

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 792

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a local agriculture transportation cost reimbursement incentive program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 338

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.

Creates the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority under the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 772

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. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 432

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

Designates Hawaii coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure.

Passed Feb 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track