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Senate District 13
Dowsett Highlands, Pu‘unui, Nu‘uanu, Pacific Heights, Pauoa, Punchbowl, Pālama, Liliha, Iwilei, Chinatown, and Downtown
Room: 228
Phone: 808-586-6130
Fax: 808-586-6131
[email protected]
Senator Karl Rhoads currently serves as Chair of the Committee on Judiciary and member of the Committees on Agriculture and Environment and Housing.
Professional
•  State Representative, (2006-2016)
•  Legislative Aide, Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, (6 years)
•  Small business owner, solo law practice, (4 years)
•  Law practice, Perkin & Hosoda, (2 years)
•  Legislative Assistant, U.S. Rep. Eliot L. Engel, (3 years)
•  Legislative Aide, U.S. Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, (2 years)
•  Intern, U.S. Senator John F. Kerry

Community Activities
•  Downtown Neighborhood Board, (9 years)
•  Chinatown Citizens Patrol, (14 years)
•  Pacific Gateway Center Board of Directors, (11 years)
•  Honolulu Tower Board of Directors, (6 years)

Education
•  J.D., George Washington University (with Honors), 1996
•  Summer clerk, Judge Corinne K.A. Watanabe (Intermediate Court of Appeals), 1995
•  M.A., University of London, Soviet & Eastern European Area Studies, 1987
•  B.A., Andrews University (History major, Chemistry minor), 1986
•  Indiana Academy (high school), Cicero, IN 1981

Awards and Recognition
•  2013 recipient of the Patsy T. Mink Award
•  2016 Certificate of appreciation, US Department of Defense
•  2013 Humane State Legislator Award, Humane Society of the United States
•  2012 recipient of the Chinatown Heroes Award
•  AARP Certificate of Appreciation, for helping to pass the CARE Act
•  City and County of Honolulu, Environmental Hero Award of Recognition
•  Named Freshman Legislator of the Year for 2007 by the University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly
•  Japanese-American Citizens League Honolulu Chapter, Certificate of Appreciation
 Measures Introduced in 2024
Measure and Title
SB3
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
SB4
RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DEVICES AND BILLBOARDS.
SB5
RELATING TO HURRICANE RESISTANT CRITERIA.
SB6
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
SB8
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
SB10
RELATING TO FERAL ROOSTERS AND CHICKENS.
SB11
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB13
RELATING TO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE WELFARE.
SB14
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB15 SD1
RELATING TO VESSELS.
SB16 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SB17
RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
SB18 SD1
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
SB20 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
SB21
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.
SB22 SD1
RELATING TO BED BUGS.
SB23
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
SB24
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
SB25
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION.
SB26 SD1
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
SB27
RELATING TO VEHICLE SALES.
SB28
RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
SB29
RELATING TO CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
SB30
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
SB31 SD1
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
SB32 SD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN TO DRAW DISTRICT LINES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
SB33
RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
SB35 SD2
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
SB37
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB38
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
SB39
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
SB40 SD1
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
SB41
RELATING TO LABOR.
SB42
RELATING TO FAIR SCHEDULING.
SB43
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
SB44 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
SB46
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
SB47 HD2
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
SB48
RELATING TO STATE LANDS.
SB49
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB50
RELATING TO PLASTIC STRAWS.
SB52 SD1
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
SB53
RELATING TO FIREARMS POSSESSION.
SB54 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS.
SB55 SD2
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
SB56 SD2
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
SB57 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S `ŌLELO HAWAI`I INITIATIVES.
SB58
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.
SB60
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB61
RELATING TO ASSOCIATE PHYSICIANS.
SB62 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
SB63 SD2 HD3 CD2
RELATING TO NURSES.
SB64 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE.
SB113 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
SB118
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
SB121
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB123
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB128
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
SB131
RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
SB132
RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
SB134
RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION.
SB137
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
SB139 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
SB142
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION.
SB143
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB144
RELATING TO COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
SB149 SD1
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
SB154 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB157
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
SB158 SD1
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
SB160
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
SB166
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB167
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
SB168
RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
SB169
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB170 SD1
RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT.
SB171
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
SB172
RELATING TO STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
SB173
RELATING TO VISION ZERO.
SB174
RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
SB175
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
SB176
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB285 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
SB286
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
SB288
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE PACIFIC.
SB297 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID.
SB299 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED SUBMISSIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
SB304 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO VISITOR IMPACT FEES.
SB306 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC INFORMATION.
SB330 SD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB332
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
SB334
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
SB336 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB340 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB341 SD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
SB342 SD1
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
SB344
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKERS.
SB345
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
SB347
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB348
RELATING TO BEACHES.
SB349 SD1
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
SB350
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
SB351
RELATING TO CABARET LICENSES.
SB352 SD2
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
SB353 SD2
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
SB367 SD1
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB368
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB369
RELATING TO TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR COMMITTED PERSONS.
SB370 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.
SB373
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
SB376 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB378
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB379
RELATING TO TIP DISCLOSURE.
SB380
RELATING TO UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.
SB382 SD2
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB383
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
SB384 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO ACCESS FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
SB386
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
SB387
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB388 HD1
RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
SB389 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO EQUITY.
SB391 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE TRAINING.
SB395 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
SB396
RELATING TO RENT-TO-OWN CONTRACTS.
SB397 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
SB400 SD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB411
RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.
SB416
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB417 SD1
RELATING TO CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS.
SB421 SD1
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
SB423
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
SB424
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB425
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB432
RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB442 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB445 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO POLLUTION ABATEMENT.
SB447
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SB449 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
SB457
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB462
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.
SB463 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT.
SB467 SD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
SB496
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB498 SD2
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB499
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
SB502
RELATING TO INMATE PAY.
SB503
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
SB504 SD1 HD3
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB505
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB508 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB509 SD1
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
SB510
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB586 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB587 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB590
RELATING TO NOISE.
SB592
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB595
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB605
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
SB607
RELATING TO ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
SB608 SD1
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
SB609 SD1
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
SB610
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
SB611
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES.
SB612 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
SB614 SD1
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
SB627 HD2
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB628
RELATING TO NOISE.
SB632
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
SB636 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB649
RELATING TO PACKAGING WASTE.
SB652 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB670
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
SB679
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
SB682 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
SB683
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
SB685
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB689
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
SB690 SD2
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
SB698
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB707
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
SB714
RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
SB723
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
SB724 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
SB745 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB747
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB749 SD1
RELATING TO ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
SB750
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
SB751
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.
SB754
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
SB760 SD1
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB766 SD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB767
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
SB768
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
SB773
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
SB775 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
SB787
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
SB842 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FOR IMMIGRANTS.
SB850
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB856
RELATING TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.
SB858 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB859 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB863 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB864 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB870
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
SB873
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
SB876
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB877
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB879 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
SB883
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB897
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE RIGHT TO MARRY ANY HUMAN BEING AND FOR THAT RIGHT NOT TO BE ABRIDGED BY THE STATE.
SB899
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB901
RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.
SB905
RELATING TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS.
SB906
RELATING TO LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.
SB907
RELATING TO THE BICYCLE GRANT PROGRAM.
SB908
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
SB909
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB910 SD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB912
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
SB913
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
SB914
RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.
SB915
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP.
SB916
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB917 SD3 HD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
SB918
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB919
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB920
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
SB922
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM.
SB923
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB924 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB925 SD1
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
SB926 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
SB927 SD2
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.
SB928
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES.
SB929 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
SB931
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB932
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
SB976
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
SB977 SD1
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
SB978
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB979
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB980
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB981
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS.
SB982
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
SB983
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
SB984
RELATING TO FAMILY.
SB985
RELATING TO THE HAWAII THEATRE CENTER.
SB986
RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
SB987 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB988
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB990 SD2
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
SB991 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
SB992 SD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
SB993
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
SB994
RELATING TO UHU.
SB997
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB998
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
SB999
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB1000
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB1001
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
SB1002 SD1
RELATING TO AN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON CAPTURE PLANT.
SB1003
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
SB1004
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1005 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
SB1006 SD1
RELATING TO COASTAL ROADS.
SB1007
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
SB1008
RELATING TO TAXATION OF AVIATION FUEL.
SB1042
RELATING TO CHILD SEARCH AND SEIZURE.
SB1051
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB1054
RELATING TO NON-COMPETE CLAUSES.
SB1055
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB1060
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1061
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
SB1070
RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
SB1072
RELATING TO COURTS OF APPEAL.
SB1073
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
SB1078 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC CITATIONS.
SB1080
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB1081
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
SB1083
RELATING TO CORAL REEF INSURANCE.
SB1087
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1088
RELATING TO PAID LEAVE.
SB1105
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
SB1115
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB1116
RELATING TO TELEWORK.
SB1121 SD1
RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS.
SB1125
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB1126
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1137
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
SB1142
RELATING TO WHALES.
SB1143
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
SB1159
RELATING TO COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
SB1160
RELATING TO APPEALS.
SB1164
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB1165
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
SB1167 SD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
SB1174
RELATING TO CROSSWALK SAFETY.
SB1178 SD1
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB1179 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB1180
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB1181
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB1208 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1210
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1212 SD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB1218
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1219
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB1220 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICE.
SB1221
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB1222
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
SB1231 SD1
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
SB1240 SD2
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB1245
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
SB1261
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB1262
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
SB1445
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1459 SD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB1470 SD2
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB1478 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO OFFENSIVE CYBERSECURITY.
SB1481
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1483
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB1484
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
SB1487
RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.
SB1490 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES.
SB1491
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
SB1492 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB1494
RELATING TO FIREARMS INSURANCE.
SB1496
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS CREDIT.
SB1503
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1528
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
SB1540 SD1
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
SB1542
RELATING TO WEAPON SAFETY.
SB1543 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
SB1544
RELATING TO FRAUD.
SB1554
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
SB1580 SD1
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
SB1597
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
SB2005
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2010
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2014
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2015
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2016
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2021
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
SB2025
RELATING TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
SB2026 SD1
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
SB2029 SD2
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
SB2034 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2037 SD1
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
SB2039
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
SB2135
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SB2136
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
SB2137
RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
SB2138
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2139 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
SB2140
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB2239 SD2
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB2240 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2241
RELATING TO LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS.
SB2301
RELATING TO INSURANCE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE RENTERS.
SB2332
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
SB2333 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS.
SB2334 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS.
SB2340
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS.
SB2341
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2342 SD2 HD3 CD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2355
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
SB2381 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
SB2382
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2383
RELATING TO CREDITS FOR FUEL TAXES PAID BY COMMERCIAL FISHERS.
SB2384
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
SB2385 SD1 HD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PLACE PROCEDURAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE TIMING OF JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS.
SB2386
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2387
RELATING TO OWNERS OF LAND.
SB2388
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
SB2389
RELATING TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
SB2390
RELATING TO WATER.
SB2391
RELATING TO CHILD LABOR LAW.
SB2392 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2393
AMENDING ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PREVENT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM SERVING IN PUBLIC OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT.
SB2394
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
SB2395 SD1
RELATING TO A PROBATION COMPLIANCE CREDITS PROGRAM.
SB2396
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2451 SD1
RELATING TO AN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON CAPTURE PLANT.
SB2452
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB2453
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB2454
RELATING TO MAIL.
SB2455
RELATED TO GRAFFITI.
SB2456
RELATING TO LICENSING.
SB2457
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
SB2519
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
SB2520 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
SB2521 SD1
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
SB2522 SD1
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
SB2523 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
SB2524
RELATING TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION.
SB2525
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2627
RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT OF CANDIDATE NAMES ON BALLOTS.
SB2628
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2629
RELATING TO INCARCERATED PERSONS.
SB2630 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
SB2631
RELATING TO ARREST PHOTOGRAPHS.
SB2632
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
SB2679
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB2680
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL FEES.
SB2681
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB2682 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.
SB2683 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
SB2684
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
SB2685 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
SB2686 SD1
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
SB2687 SD1 HD2 CD1
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2688
RELATING TO INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY.
SB2689
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
SB2690 SD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB2691
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB2692 SD1
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS.
SB2726 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB2730 SD1
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.
SB2748
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB2749
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2750
RELATING TO BRAILLE LITERACY.
SB2751
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
SB2752
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS.
SB2760
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES.
SB2782 SD2 HD2 CD1
RELATED TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
SB2783
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB2784
RELATING TO TIPPED EMPLOYEES.
SB2785
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
SB2786
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
SB2787 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB2927 SD1 HD1 CD1
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO MAKE THE SENATE CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS MORE UNIFORM.
SB2928
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
SB2929
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
SB2930 SD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
SB2931
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB3200
RELATING TO SMOKING.
SB3209 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB3213
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB3252
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
SB3272
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB3273
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB3274 SD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB3275
RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF LIQUOR.
SB3276
RELATING TO THE RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX.
SB3290 SD2 HD1 CD1
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
SB3315
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
SB3316 SD1
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
SB3317 SD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB3318
RELATING TO JAIL DIVERSION.
SCR4
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY.
SCR5
URGING THE PROMPT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY ACT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024.
SCR38
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT AS PART OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ENGLISH GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SCR62
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI.
SCR71
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UTILIZE OBLIGATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PRIORITIZE EXPENDITURES BASED ON GREATEST NEED.
SCR78
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE MEALS TO OFFER PLANT-BASED MEAL OPTIONS PRIORITIZING INGREDIENTS FROM LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY FARMED PRODUCTS.
SCR103 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY STATE AND COUNTY BUILDINGS, THE DESIGN OF WHICH COMMENCES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
SCR105
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SCR106 SD1 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE ANY ACTION POSSIBLE TO REDUCE THE CARBON EMISSIONS ARISING FROM AIRPLANE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STATE.
SCR107
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITIOUSLY PROPOSE OPTIONS TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LIVE-ABOARD AND HOUSEBOAT PERMITS AND OPTIONS TO DEVELOP TEMPORARY MICRO-HOUSING AT OR NEAR HARBORS AND STATE WATERS.
SCR108
URGING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO STOP PERSECUTION BASED ON RELIGION AND FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO HOLD THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR VIOLATING THE RIGHT OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.
SCR109
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT.
SCR115
ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
SCR124
REQUESTING THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND AND THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE.
SCR125
REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO NOTIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF DECEASED CATS AND DOGS THAT ARE PICKED UP ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADWAYS.
SCR126
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO INCREASE THE STATE'S USAGE OF BIODIESEL AND TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIODIESEL INDUSTRY.
SCR127
RATIFYING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES GIVING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE, AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
SCR135 SD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION.
SR4
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY.
SR5
URGING THE PROMPT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY ACT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024.
SR59
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UTILIZE OBLIGATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PRIORITIZE EXPENDITURES BASED ON GREATEST NEED.
SR65
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE MEALS TO OFFER PLANT-BASED MEAL OPTIONS PRIORITIZING INGREDIENTS FROM LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY FARMED PRODUCTS.
SR85 SD1
REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY STATE AND COUNTY BUILDINGS, THE DESIGN OF WHICH COMMENCES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
SR87
REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SR88 SD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE ANY ACTION POSSIBLE TO REDUCE THE CARBON EMISSIONS ARISING FROM AIRPLANE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STATE.
SR89
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITIOUSLY PROPOSE OPTIONS TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LIVE-ABOARD AND HOUSEBOAT PERMITS AND OPTIONS TO DEVELOP TEMPORARY MICRO-HOUSING AT OR NEAR HARBORS AND STATE WATERS.
SR90
URGING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO STOP PERSECUTION BASED ON RELIGION AND FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO HOLD THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR VIOLATING THE RIGHT OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.
SR91
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT.
SR98
ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
SR106
REQUESTING THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND AND THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE.
SR107
REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO NOTIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF DECEASED CATS AND DOGS THAT ARE PICKED UP ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADWAYS.
SR108
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO INCREASE THE STATE'S USAGE OF BIODIESEL AND TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIODIESEL INDUSTRY.
SR109
RATIFYING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES GIVING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE, AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
SR122 SD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION.
SR145
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI.