Sen. Tim Richards

Primary SB 770

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.

Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the County of Hawaii contribution of matching funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1246

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE FOOD SUPPLY.

Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate a new animal slaughterhouse on the island of Oahu. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1261

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires state facilities to prepare a report assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each facility. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities.

In committee Feb 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 776

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by requiring representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.

In committee Feb 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 440

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products on the premises of dispensaries subject to Administrative Rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 370

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.

Requires owners of multiple parking facilities within any county of the State who aggregate the required parking spaces for electric vehicles to aggregate the spaces within that same county.

In committee Feb 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 140

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and identify adequate sites for housing sufficient to meet housing demands for all income levels each year. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 170

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT.

Establishes a Zero to Three Court Program Coordinator position. Expands the Zero to Three Court to the Third Circuit. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 785

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators.

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 144

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION.

Establishes the compacts of Free Association Census Task Force within the Department of Human Services to conduct a census of COFA residents in Hawaii.

In committee Feb 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track