Legislative Members

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Senate District 4
North Hilo, Hāmākua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa, North Kona

Room: 202
Phone: 808-586-6760
Fax: 808-586-6689
[email protected]

Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III was elected to the Hawaii State Senate in 2022 to represent the north shore of Hawai‘i Island — from North Kona, through North and South Kohala, to North Hilo. He is a sixth generation "kama‘aina" resident of Hawaii and third-generation to the Big Island. Born and raised in North Kohala, he grew up working on the family owned and operated Kahua Ranch, a cattle and sheep operation. Tim Richards education includes a minor in chemistry and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Washington State University in 1984. His career experience includes working as a veterinarian with Veterinary Associates, Inc., the president and general manager of Kahua Ranch Ltd., and a Hawai‘i County Councilman. He began his journey of becoming an "accidental" politician after being elected to the Hawai‘i County Council in 2016.

Through these life experiences, and many more, he has a deep appreciation for the lands of Hawaii and the people who work and steward those lands. Leveraging collaborative partnerships in his community, he brings people together — especially those who have no seat at the table.

He is a businessperson, a man of science: dollars and details matter. As an island in the middle of the Pacific, he believes we must come together to become more "self-reliant" and united as one Hawai‘i. His vision is to:

- Ignite the agriculture industry to power our local economy.
- Develop renewable energy options for Hawai‘i
- Update our infrastructure.
- Responsibly manage and steward our land and water resources.
- Take care of our homeless neighbors.
- Spark economic growth.
- Improve access to rural healthcare.
- Remove the barriers and build affordable/workforce housing.

Education:
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Bachelor of Science Veterinary Science 1981, Minor in Chemistry
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 1984

Professional:
Hawaii State Senator: District 4

•	Elected November 2022, Assistant Majority Whip
•	Vice Chair of Agriculture and Environment; Committee Member: Education, Commerce & Consumer Protection, Hawaiian Affairs

Hawaii County Councilman: County of Hawaii

•	Term: December 2016-2018, Re-elected 2018-2020, 2020-2022
•	Chairman County Council Committee on Agriculture, Water, Energy, and Environmental Management 2016-2022

Veterinary Associates Inc., Kamuela, Hawaii

(General & Referral Mixed Animal Practice: 5 doctors, 14 technicians)

•	Staff Veterinarian: 1984 to Present
•	President: 1994 to 2007, Vice-President: 2007 to Present

Kahua Ranch Ltd., Kohala, Hawaii

(Family Owned & Operated Cattle & Sheep Ranch: 3500 mother cows, 400 mother ewes; includes diversified Agriculture Tourism and Diversified Agriculture related Enterprises)

•	Mainland Marketing: 1995 to 2013
•	Livestock Manager: 1999 to 2013
•	President & General Manager: February 2004 to 2013

Kahua Ranch Ltd., Kohala, Hawaii

(Family Owned & Operated Cattle & Sheep Ranch: 1000 mother cows, 425 mother ewes)

•	Partner & General Manager January 2021 to Present

Professional Associations, Boards, and E‌xperiences:
Elected Office

•	National Association of Counties (NaCO): 2016 to 2022
•	National Board of Directors; Member at Large / Presidential Appointment: 2018 to Present

Veterinary

•	American Association of Bovine Practitioners: 1984 to Present
•	American Society of Theriogenology: 1984 to 2018
•	American Veterinary Medical Association: 1980 to Present

◦	Congressional contact point: 1990 to 2015

•	Academy of Veterinary Consultants: 2000 to Present

◦	Standards of Practice Committee Member: 2002 to 2017
◦	Beef Cattle Health and Well Being Committee: Founding Chair 2006 to 2008, Committee Member 2006 to 2018
◦	Board of Directors: Western Regional Delegate April 2005 to 2008
◦	Liaison to United States Animal Health Association 2014 to 2020

•	Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association: 1984 to 2022

◦	Executive Committee 1988 to 1993, Vice President 1988-1989

•	Hawaii State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners: 1994 to 2002

◦	Vice Chairman 2000-2001, Chairman 2001-2002

•	Hawaii State Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Regulated Industries Complaints Office- Veterinary Advisory and Review Board: January 2004 to Present
•	United States Animal Health Association:

◦	Industry Delegate from the Western States Livestock Health Association Industry & Executive Board
◦	Member February 2005 to Present (WSLHA is the Western District of USAHA)
◦	Member Animal Welfare Committee 2005 to Present
◦	Member Import / Export Committee 2013 to Present, Vice Chair 2020 to Present
◦	Member International Standards Committee 2013 to 2022
◦	District at Large Committee 2005-Present; Vice Chair 2018-Present

Ranching

•	Palani Ranch: Board of Directors 2009 to Present

◦	Operations Committee 2013 to Present

•	Ponoholo Ranch Ltd: Board of Directors 2004 to 2018

◦	Evaluations Committee 2012 to 2018

•	Kahua Ranch Ltd: Board of Directors 1984 to 2013
•	Hawaii Cattle Producers Cooperative:

◦	Board Member 2006 to 2012
◦	Animal Welfare Chair 2006 – 2011
◦	Hawaii Country Beef Chair 2008 – 2011
◦	Marketing Committee 2008 to 2009

•	National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Member: 1994 To Present

◦	Animal Health and Welfare Committee Member 1995 To 2014
◦	Membership Committee Member 1995 To 2004
◦	Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator 2006 to Present

•	Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council (State Association):

◦	Executive Committee 1994 To 2012
◦	Membership Committee Chair 1994 To 2004
◦	Education Committee Member 1994 to 2010
◦	Animal Welfare Committee Chair 2005 to 2010
◦	President Elect / Vice President 2008 to 2010
◦	President 2010 to 2012

•	Hawaii Cattlemen’s Association (County Association):

◦	Executive Committee 1994 To 2010
◦	Animal Welfare Chair 1996 To 2010
◦	Membership Committee Chair 1994 To 2005
◦	Vice President 1998 to 2000, President 2000 to 2002

•	National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Young Cattlemen’s Conference: Participant 1996

Civic

•	Atherton Family Foundation: Vice-President 2018 - Present
•	County of Hawaii Agriculture Advisory Commission to the Mayor

◦	2009 to 2016, Vice Chair 2014-2015, Chair 2015-2016

•	Paniolo Preservation Society

◦	Board Member June 2011 to 2019

•	Rotary International Group Study Exchange Participant to Israel: 1987
•	Washington State University Cougar Crew Alumni Association

◦	Founding Chair and Chairman March 2005 to Present

•	Washington State University Foundation

◦	Board of Trustee September 2010 to 2019
◦	Recognition and Stewardship Committee 2013 to 2019

•	YMCA Sustaining Membership Chairman 1998
•	YWCA Blue Ribbon Capital Campaign 2022 - Present

Awards & Recognition

•	Washington State University Distinguished Service Award 2023
•	Hawaii Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year 2020
•	Washington State University Cougar Crew Alumni Association:

◦	Endowment Fund named “Tim Richards Cougar Crew Endowment” Spring 2018

•	Academy of Veterinary Consultants 2011 Consultant of the Year
•	Washington State University Cougar Crew Alumni Association:

◦	Ken Struckmeyer Founders Award 2010

•	National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “Top Hand” Membership Recruiting

◦	1998 to 2001, 2003 to 2005

•	Hawaii Cattlemen’s Association 1999 Cattlemen of the Year

2024 Committee Member of

Agriculture and Environment

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Education

Hawaiian Affairs

2024 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2024

Measure and Title
SB417 SD1 RELATING TO CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS.
SB432 RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB441 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB470 RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
SB503 RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
SB695 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
SB697 RELATING TO COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
SB698 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB730 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
SB734 SD1 RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
SB736 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB741 SD2 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
SB742 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB744 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB749 SD1 RELATING TO ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
SB751 RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.
SB752 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
SB754 RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
SB755 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
SB757 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
SB758 RELATING TO FAMILY PLANNING.
SB761 RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
SB763 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB766 SD1 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB767 RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
SB768 RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
SB770 SD1 RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
SB771 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB772 SD1 RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
SB777 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB778 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS.
SB782 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TARO.
SB785 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
SB789 RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
SB792 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB803 RELATING TO BIOFUELS.
SB1238 RELATING TO ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SB1239 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1245 RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
SB1246 RELATING TO THE FOOD SUPPLY.
SB1443 RELATING TO ASTHMA.
SB1486 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
SB1487 RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA.
SB1488 SD2 HD3 RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.
SB1510 SD1 RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ASTRONOMY ENGINEERING AND INSTRUMENTATION.
SB1546 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
SB1554 RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
SB1587 SD1 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB1589 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
SB1590 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1603 RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
SB2001 RELATING TO HEALTH EDUCATION.
SB2002 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2005 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2012 RELATING TO ONLINE PRIVACY FOR CHILDREN.
SB2015 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2016 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2022 RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
SB2023 RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
SB2024 RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
SB2026 SD1 RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
SB2027 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2030 RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
SB2034 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2042 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2048 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
SB2049 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB2050 SD1 RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
SB2079 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
SB2083 SD1 RELATING TO RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE.
SB2084 RELATING TO BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEM PROJECTS.
SB2090 RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
SB2096 RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB2098 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2107 SD1 RELATING TO SPECIAL COUNSEL.
SB2108 SD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS.
SB2110 RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
SB2112 HD1 RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.
SB2115 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2116 SD1 RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
SB2117 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRECEPTORS.
SB2118 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB2119 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE PRESCRIPTIONS.
SB2170 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
SB2186 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
SB2187 SD1 RELATING TO THE LABOR EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL.
SB2189 RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
SB2304 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB2305 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
SB2319 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
SB2325 RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
SB2326 RELATING TO TEACHERS.
SB2331 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
SB2356 RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB2358 RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
SB2359 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2363 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2364 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2365 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB2370 RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
SB2373 RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
SB2381 SD2 RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
SB2397 SD2 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
SB2398 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
SB2399 SD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2411 SD1 RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
SB2412 SD1 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB2413 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2446 RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
SB2462 RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
SB2463 SD1 RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2465 SD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2467 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
SB2481 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB2482 SD1 RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
SB2483 SD1 RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
SB2491 RELATING TO DOGS.
SB2494 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
SB2535 RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB2539 SD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2540 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2541 RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB2542 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, MOLOKAI EDUCATION CENTER.
SB2543 SD1 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2544 RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
SB2545 SD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
SB2546 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
SB2547 SD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2633 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2634 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.
SB2726 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB2766 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
SB2789 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2790 RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2791 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.
SB2792 RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
SB2793 RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
SB2794 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2795 RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
SB2796 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2797 SD1 RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT.
SB2798 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2799 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2800 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2801 SD1 RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY.
SB2802 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY FOOD INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
SB2803 SD1 RELATING TO THE KOHALA DITCH.
SB2804 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2805 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2806 SD1 RELATING TO VEHICLES.
SB2807 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2808 SD1 RELATING TO STATEWIDE FIRE HELICOPTERS.
SB2809 RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.
SB2810 SD1 RELATING TO THE POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
SB2811 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
SB2812 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
SB2813 SD1 RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
SB2814 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB2815 SD1 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB2816 SD1 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
SB2817 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
SB2818 SD1 RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
SB2819 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
SB2824 SD1 RELATING TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
SB2841 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO WATER SAFETY DAY.
SB2852 RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
SB2862 RELATING TO RENT CONTROL.
SB2945 SD2 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2959 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2960 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO FARMERS.
SB2961 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB2962 RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
SB2963 RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
SB3195 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB3213 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB3232 RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
SB3258 SD1 RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
SB3259 SD1 RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
SB3260 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3261 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3262 RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
SB3284 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB3331 RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
SB3336 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND.
SB3337 RELATING TO APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
SB3338 SD1 RELATING TO WATER.
SB3339 RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.
SB3340 SD1 RELATING TO LIVESTOCK.
SB3341 RELATING TO REUSABLES.
SB3342 RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
SB3343 RELATING TO APIARY PROGRAMS.
SB3344 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB3358 RELATING TO BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS.
SB3362 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
SB3363 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SCR23 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS.
SCR46 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
SCR48 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, HUMANE SOCIETIES IN EACH COUNTY, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE AND DISSEMINATE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF, AND ADVOCATE AGAINST THE USE OF, ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY, PETS, AND WILDLIFE.
SCR50 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE.
SCR52 SD1 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PERCENTAGES OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEING LEASED BY THE STATE THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR FARMING AND ACTIVELY BEING USED FOR FARMING PURPOSES AND CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNTS RELATING TO LEASE TRANSFERS.
SCR55 SD1 URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
SCR70 SD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES.
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.
SCR72 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
SCR81 SD1 HD1 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.
SCR86 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROSECUTE ALL CASES WITHIN THE WEED AND SEED SITES IN HAWAII.
SCR87 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH IN EACH HOMESTEAD AREA.
SCR88 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A WELLNESS VISIT FOR ANY CHILD WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TO BE HOMESCHOOLED.
SCR95 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS THE NURTURE ORIGINALS, FOSTER ART, AND KEEP ENTERTAINMENT SAFE ACT OF 2023 (NO FAKES ACT) AND THE NO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FAKE REPLICAS AND UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATIONS ACT OF 2024 (NO AI FRAUD ACT).
SCR96 URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM.
SCR97 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS.
SCR98 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO BECOME FULL-TIME TEACHERS.
SCR99 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE BRIDGES ALONG HANA HIGHWAY.
SCR100 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AGRICULTURE-RELATED ISSUES.
SCR141 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
SCR142 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SALARY STEP MOVEMENTS ON SALARY SCHEDULE COMPRESSION.
SCR143 SD1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS STUDENT AND FACULTY HOUSING FACILITY NEEDS AT THE MANOA CAMPUS.
SCR147 HD1 REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO BEGIN PLANNING TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS IN JAPAN TO APPROPRIATELY RECOGNIZE THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE ATOMIC BOMBINGS AND LIVES LOST IN JAPAN AND HAWAII THROUGHOUT THE WAR, AND REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THESE TRAGEDIES ARE NEVER REPEATED.
SCR164 SD1 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, VANDALISM, AND TRESPASS, IN THE STATE.
SCR165 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT.
SCR170 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE.
SCR175 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.
SCR176 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT CERTAIN PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST APPLICANTS IN OBTAINING GRANTS.
SCR177 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO WORK WITH THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THE ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM BY PROMOTING IT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY QUALIFY.
SCR178 URGING THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS THAT MIGHT THREATEN ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FORAGE GRASS SPECIES.
SCR179 ADOPTING THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT.
SCR180 URGING TURO, INC., TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE AND DESIST LISTING ANY STATE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AS A VEHICLE PICK-UP SITE ON TURO'S DIGITAL PLATFORM.
SCR181 SD1 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
SCR185 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE HAWAII INNOVATION ALLIANCE THAT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DUAL USE REPORT AND TO SUPPORT THE OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN THE REPORT TO GROW THE STATE'S INNOVATION SECTOR.
SCR186 REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.
SCR193 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THE INSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
SCR195 REQUESTING THE NATIONAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO DEVELOP NEW MASTER AND STRATEGIC PLANS.
SCR203 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY.
SR15 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS.
SR27 SD1 URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE.
SR34 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
SR36 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, HUMANE SOCIETIES IN EACH COUNTY, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE AND DISSEMINATE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF, AND ADVOCATE AGAINST THE USE OF, ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY, PETS, AND WILDLIFE.
SR38 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE.
SR40 SD1 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PERCENTAGES OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEING LEASED BY THE STATE THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR FARMING AND ACTIVELY BEING USED FOR FARMING PURPOSES AND CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNTS RELATING TO LEASE TRANSFERS.
SR44 SD1 URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
SR58 SD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES.
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.
SR60 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
SR67 SD1 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.
SR72 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROSECUTE ALL CASES WITHIN THE WEED AND SEED SITES IN HAWAII.
SR73 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH IN EACH HOMESTEAD AREA.
SR74 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A WELLNESS VISIT FOR ANY CHILD WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TO BE HOMESCHOOLED.
SR81 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS THE NURTURE ORIGINALS, FOSTER ART, AND KEEP ENTERTAINMENT SAFE ACT OF 2023 (NO FAKES ACT) AND THE NO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FAKE REPLICAS AND UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATIONS ACT OF 2024 (NO AI FRAUD ACT).
SR82 SD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS.
SR125 REQUESTING THE STATE TO BEGIN PLANNING TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS IN JAPAN TO APPROPRIATELY RECOGNIZE THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE ATOMIC BOMBINGS AND LIVES LOST IN JAPAN AND HAWAII THROUGHOUT THE WAR, AND REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THESE TRAGEDIES ARE NEVER REPEATED.
SR138 SD1 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, VANDALISM, AND TRESPASS, IN THE STATE.
SR139 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT.
SR151 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.
SR152 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT CERTAIN PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST APPLICANTS IN OBTAINING GRANTS.
SR153 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO WORK WITH THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THE ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM BY PROMOTING IT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY QUALIFY.
SR154 URGING THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS THAT MIGHT THREATEN ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FORAGE GRASS SPECIES.
SR155 URGING TURO, INC., TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE AND DESIST LISTING ANY STATE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AS A VEHICLE PICK-UP SITE ON TURO'S DIGITAL PLATFORM.
SR159 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE HAWAII INNOVATION ALLIANCE THAT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DUAL USE REPORT AND TO SUPPORT THE OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN THE REPORT TO GROW THE STATE'S INNOVATION SECTOR.
SR160 REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.
SR165 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THE INSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
SR167 REQUESTING THE NATIONAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO DEVELOP NEW MASTER AND STRATEGIC PLANS.
SR170 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
SR171 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SALARY STEP MOVEMENTS ON SALARY SCHEDULE COMPRESSION.
SR172 SD1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS STUDENT AND FACULTY HOUSING FACILITY NEEDS AT THE MANOA CAMPUS.
SR179 SD1 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY.

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Senator Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III (D)

Assistant Majority Whip