Sen. Tim Richards

Co-sponsor SB 839

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense.

In committee Feb 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 506

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds for the one-year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Establishes and funds two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 457

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO STATE LANDS.

Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters.

In committee Feb 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 127

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.

Establishes the Conventional Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to small and midsized farmers who practice conventional farming. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for agricultural grants, directly allocating budget resources to support conventional farming programs.95% confidence

In committee Feb 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1018

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

Requires a seller of real property adjacent to the shoreline, and the seller's agent, to disclose and include in all advertisements shoreline erosion certain issues related to the parcel.

In committee Feb 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 476

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Maddy summarySB 476 increases fines for specific fireworks violations, directly affecting individuals or businesses that break existing fireworks laws. The bill raises penalty amounts for offenses like unauthorized sale, possession, or use of prohibited fireworks. It does not change what activities are banned but makes penalties for violations stricter. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, if passed.

In committee Feb 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 854

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Establishes a Universal Representation in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Office of Community Services to provide access to legal representation, under certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates state-funded legal representation program for immigrants, directly providing services and access to counsel under specified conditions, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 606

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information.

In committee Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 868

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a one-year School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program within the Department of Education for the 20252026 school year. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates fund.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school bus driver certification pilot program, directly funding a public service initiative under budget management.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school bus driver certification subsidy, directly supporting K-12 school transportation infrastructure and safety operations.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationFunds school bus driver certification subsidy, directly enhancing transportation safety standards for school vehicle operations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 846

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.

Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances.

In committee Jan 31, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track