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

Room: 202
Phone/Fax: 808-586-6760
senrichards@capitol.hawaii.gov

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

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2026 Committee Member of

Measures Introduced in 2026

Measure and Title
SB35 SD1 RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
SB71 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
SB127 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.
SB130 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB131 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB137 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
SB139 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB142 SD2 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB143 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
SB144 SD2 RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
SB146 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB148 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
SB149 RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
SB152 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB161 SD1 RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION.
SB165 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB167 RELATING TO PERMITS.
SB177 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB205 RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
SB208 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB220 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCING.
SB221 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB225 RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
SB293 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
SB296 RELATING TO MINORS.
SB297 PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
SB298 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB299 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
SB301 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO DOGS.
SB310 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB315 RELATING TO FERAL PIGS.
SB324 RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
SB350 SD1 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO CONTRACEPTION.
SB354 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB391 SD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
SB421 SD1 RELATING TO LITERACY.
SB422 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB434 RELATING TO TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
SB450 SD1 RELATING TO AUTISM.
SB492 SD1 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB493 SD1 RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
SB494 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
SB495 RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
SB496 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB497 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB498 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB499 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB500 SD1 RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
SB501 SD1 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB502 RELATING TO VEHICLES.
SB503 RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
SB504 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB505 RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
SB506 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB507 RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
SB508 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB509 RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY.
SB510 RELATING TO THE LAPAKAHI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
SB511 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB512 RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING.
SB513 SD1 RELATING TO WATER.
SB514 RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB515 RELATING TO THE SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES FEE PROGRAM.
SB516 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB517 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB518 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.
SB519 RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.
SB520 SD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
SB521 RELATING TO ACCESS TO WATER ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB522 SD1 RELATING TO THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL.
SB523 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
SB528 RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
SB534 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
SB536 RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
SB537 RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
SB549 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB560 RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
SB563 SD1 RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB564 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB565 SD1 RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
SB566 RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
SB567 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB568 RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
SB569 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB570 RELATING TO GOATS.
SB575 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
SB581 SD1 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB582 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
SB584 RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
SB605 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB607 RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
SB737 RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
SB759 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB760 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB761 RELATING TO THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL.
SB762 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
SB763 SD2 HD3 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB764 RELATING TO PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE.
SB765 SD1 RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
SB766 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
SB767 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
SB768 SD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB769 RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
SB770 RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
SB835 RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION.
SB836 SD1 RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
SB837 RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
SB838 SD2 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
SB840 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB846 RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
SB859 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB867 SD2 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
SB868 RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
SB871 SD1 RELATING TO ARSON.
SB872 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB953 RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
SB958 SD1 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB971 SD2 RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
SB981 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
SB982 RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL.
SB989 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB1003 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
SB1014 RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
SB1035 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB1046 SD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB1050 SD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1054 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
SB1069 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB1070 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
SB1072 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB1100 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB1109 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS.
SB1110 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB1111 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
SB1112 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
SB1113 RELATING TO THE KOHALA DITCH.
SB1114 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB1163 SD2 RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB1189 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1190 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
SB1201 SD1 RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB1226 SD1 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1247 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.
SB1248 RELATING TO THE CRANSTON DUKE PIA ACT.
SB1250 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
SB1251 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
SB1266 SD1 RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
SB1274 RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB1493 SD1 RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
SB1494 SD2 RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
SB1496 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
SB1518 RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB1521 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1537 RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
SB1538 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
SB1539 SD1 RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB1540 RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
SB1541 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.
SB1544 RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SCHOOLS.
SB1546 RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.
SB1559 SD1 RELATING TO DUNE RESTORATION.
SB1560 RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.
SB1569 SD1 RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
SB1570 SD1 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB1610 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
SB1618 RELATING TO JOURNALISM.
SB1622 SD1 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SB1633 SD1 RELATING TO HEMP.
SB1653 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
SB1654 RELATING TO LAND TRANSFERS.
SB1655 RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
SB1656 SD1 RELATING TO PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER.
SB1657 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB2034 RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
SB2038 RELATING TO MEDICATION LABELING.
SB2039 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB2040 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
SB2045 SD1 RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
SB2046 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB2047 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
SB2048 SD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2050 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
SB2051 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB2053 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2054 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB2055 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
SB2056 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2057 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2058 RELATING TO SAFE COMMUNITIES.
SB2059 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2067 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2071 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2074 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
SB2075 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
SB2076 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
SB2081 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB2082 RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB2085 RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
SB2086 RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
SB2087 SD2 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
SB2088 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR WORKERS.
SB2090 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
SB2102 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
SB2104 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB2105 RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
SB2114 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB2115 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB2116 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
SB2117 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
SB2118 SD1 RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
SB2119 SD1 RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
SB2120 SD1 RELATING TO TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
SB2121 RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SB2122 SD1 RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
SB2131 RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB2132 RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE.
SB2134 RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
SB2135 SD2 RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB2136 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2137 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB2138 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SB2139 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
SB2141 RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
SB2142 RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
SB2143 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER.
SB2144 RELATING TO WATER RETENTION.
SB2145 HD1 RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
SB2146 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
SB2147 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
SB2148 RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
SB2152 SD2 HD1 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
SB2153 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2154 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2155 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
SB2156 SD1 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2157 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2158 SD1 RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
SB2159 RELATING TO THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL.
SB2160 SD1 RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
SB2161 SD1 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2162 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2163 RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
SB2164 RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
SB2165 RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
SB2166 RELATING TO NUISANCE.
SB2167 RELATING TO THE HAWAII PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT.
SB2168 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2169 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB2170 SD1 RELATING TO THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL.
SB2171 RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
SB2172 SD1 RELATING TO VEHICLES.
SB2173 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB2174 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2175 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
SB2176 RELATING TO RIGHT-OF-ENTRY PERMITS.
SB2177 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2178 SD1 RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
SB2179 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2201 RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SB2203 SD2 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2209 SD1 RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
SB2210 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
SB2219 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
SB2256 RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
SB2257 RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
SB2262 SD1 RELATING TO POLLUTION.
SB2263 SD1 RELATING TO BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS.
SB2264 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
SB2269 RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
SB2270 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2272 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.
SB2277 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HOSPITAL PRICE TRANSPARENCY.
SB2280 RELATING TO FORFEITURE.
SB2281 SD1 RELATING TO THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH CARE.
SB2282 RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
SB2283 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
SB2284 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2285 SD1 RELATING TO COMPLEX PATIENT TREATMENT.
SB2287 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2288 RELATING TO MENTAL ILLNESS.
SB2289 SD1 RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF NEED.
SB2291 RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.
SB2292 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL TREATMENT.
SB2299 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB2301 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB2303 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2317 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2318 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
SB2319 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY.
SB2320 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2321 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
SB2323 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2324 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB2327 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2331 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2332 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2334 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2335 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2336 SD1 RELATING TO TREES.
SB2338 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2339 SD1 RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
SB2341 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
SB2342 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2344 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2358 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2359 SD1 RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES.
SB2360 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
SB2369 RELATING TO COMBUSTION-FREE ENERGY SOLUTIONS.
SB2370 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2372 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TREES.
SB2404 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
SB2405 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB2406 RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
SB2407 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.
SB2492 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
SB2611 SD1 RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
SB2612 RELATING TO MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN SCHOOLS.
SB2613 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
SB2614 HD2 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2657 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.
SB2658 SD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB2675 SD1 RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
SB2700 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2701 RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
SB2702 SD1 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB2703 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2704 SD1 RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE GARDENING.
SB2706 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SB2708 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2715 RELATING TO FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION.
SB2717 RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB2718 SD1 RELATING TO THE FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
SB2739 RELATING TO LICENSURE.
SB2740 RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
SB2741 SD1 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB2742 RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS.
SB2743 RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS.
SB2744 RELATING TO DUE PROCESS.
SB2745 RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
SB2746 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2747 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2757 SD2 RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSET CHARTERS.
SB2761 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
SB2768 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB2770 RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
SB2776 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2782 SD1 RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
SB2785 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB2788 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS.
SB2790 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB2794 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB2798 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2799 SD1 RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.
SB2834 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
SB2844 RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
SB2853 RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
SB2854 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2855 RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
SB2856 RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
SB2857 RELATING TO PHARMACY.
SB2858 RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
SB2859 RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
SB2860 RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIAL FUND.
SB2872 SD1 RELATING TO RETIRED EDUCATION EMPLOYEES.
SB2874 RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB2875 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2876 RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
SB2877 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2879 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2885 SD1 RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB2886 RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR CRIMES.
SB2887 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2891 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB2901 RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB2902 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2904 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2922 SD2 RELATING TO COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS.
SB2925 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO COCONUT TREES.
SB2926 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB2927 SD1 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB2948 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD.
SB2952 SD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB2960 SD1 RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE.
SB2964 SD1 RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE.
SB2967 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SB2992 RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
SB3001 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SB3015 SD1 RELATING TO PERSONAL INFORMATION.
SB3056 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB3057 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB3058 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB3059 RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
SB3060 RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
SB3212 RELATING TO DETACHABLE AMMUNITION MAGAZINES.
SB3218 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO BONDS.
SB3220 RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
SB3221 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF AGRICULTURE.
SB3222 RELATING TO FOOD HUBS.
SB3223 RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB3224 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
SB3251 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB3256 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3257 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-EDUCATION PROGRAM.
SB3258 RELATING TO REGIONAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION.
SB3264 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES.
SB3265 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACTIONS.
SB3284 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB3288 SD1 RELATING TO THE COUNTRY CLUB APARTMENT BUILDING, HILO, HAWAII.
SB3295 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF THE FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB3296 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB3297 RELATING TO LAND TRANSFER.
SB3298 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
SB3310 RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
SB3318 RELATING TO RESILIENCY.
SB3320 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK.
SB3322 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SCR3 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING MEZZANINE LOANS TO INCREASE THE RATE OF HOUSING PRODUCTION IN THE STATE.
SCR7 AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
SCR19 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
SCR20 STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT.
SCR21 REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION'S EAST HAWAIʻI REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A RURAL HEALTH CLINIC OR COMPARABLE RURAL HEALTH ACCESS POINT TO SERVE THE VOLCANO COMMUNITY.
SCR22 RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE.
SCR29 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.
SCR31 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.
SCR32 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
SCR44 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PEER COUNSELOR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISCONNECTION IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS.
SCR45 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.
SCR47 ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN.
SCR49 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON HAWAII'S FOOD MANUFACTURING STRENGTHS AND STRATEGIC MARKETS.
SCR54 REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
SCR55 SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.
SCR56 RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
SCR57 ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STATE AND TAIWAN.
SCR60 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE FINDINGS OF THE PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY TITLED BREAKING CYCLES: ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU.
SCR70 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN A DEPARTMENT SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF A STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERAL SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, BEGINNING WITH THE 2029-2030 SCHOOL YEAR.
SCR71 URGING THIS BODY TO INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH STRICT LIABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO KEEP, HARBOR, OR FEED CERTAIN ANIMALS IN A MANNER THAT RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
SCR72 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NEED TO UPDATE SELF-DEFENSE LAWS ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SCR73 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXEMPT ANY AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE PRACTICING DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE ON FORMER SUGARCANE LANDS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FROM ANY REQUIREMENT FOR A PERMIT OR SIGHT PLAN APPROVAL GRANTED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
SCR76 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
SCR82 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER A BASIC SWIMMING COURSE IN EITHER PRIMARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION LEVELS.
SCR83 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
SCR84 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF PROJECTED MAXIMUM INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY AROUND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREAS WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
SCR85 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.
SCR87 ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
SCR94 ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.
SCR95 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.
SCR97 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NOT COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND GOVERNED BY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SCR107 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.
SCR108 SD1 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THREE PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS COVERING PORTIONS OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIALAE, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR EXISTING DRAINAGE PURPOSES, AND FOR USE, OPERATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
SCR120 URGING THE STATE TO CONSIDER THE IMPORTANCE OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS AND ADOPT POLICIES THAT FURTHER SUSTAIN RANGELAND HEALTH AND PASTORALIST LIVELIHOODS.
SCR121 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO INCREASE PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS FOR DOG ATTACKS ON LIVESTOCK.
SCR122 REQUESTING EACH STATE AGENCY TO PROVIDE THE AFFECTED PERSON WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BEFORE TAKING ANY FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION THAT MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECTS A PROTECTED LIBERTY OR PROPERTY INTEREST.
SCR123 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER FEE SIMPLE TITLE OWNERSHIP OF PARCELS OF LAND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY PURSUANT TO ACT 90, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003.
SCR124 URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS THE LEASES AND SUBLEASES ON MAUNA KEA LANDS.
SCR125 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INCORPORATE INTO THEIR ASSESSMENT PROCESS THE POSSESSION OR ACTIVE SEEKING OF DAM LIABILITY INSURANCE BY PRIVATE DAM OWNERS.
SCR126 REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: (3) 5-3-7:15.
SCR127 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO EXPAND THE AGRICULTURAL ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM TO THE ISLANDS OF KAUAI AND MAUI.
SCR128 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT READINESS, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS.
SCR129 AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE.
SCR130 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT.
SCR146 REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE OVERHAUL OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS TO MODERNIZE THE WORKFORCE, IMPROVE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION, AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A SUPPORT TOOL.
SCR148 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PLAN THAT REMOVES CARCINOGENS FROM SCHOOL MEALS.
SCR163 REAFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER LEGISLATURE IN THE PACIFIC INTER-PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY.
SCR177 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.
SCR184 REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS.
SCR186 SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO, THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY TO PLAN FOR A TRANSITION TO A MAXIMALLY COST-EFFECTIVE SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER WAIVERS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO CAPTURE ALL MAJOR SOURCES OF FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING TO THE STATE THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE.
SCR191 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.
SCR192 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL HAWAII GENUINE PROGRESS INDICATOR REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE NO LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONVENING OF EACH REGULAR SESSION, BEGINNING WITH THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2027.
SCR194 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
SCR195 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO REVISE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A STANDALONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE.
SR7 AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
SR16 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
SR17 STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT.
SR18 REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION'S EAST HAWAIʻI REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A RURAL HEALTH CLINIC OR COMPARABLE RURAL HEALTH ACCESS POINT TO SERVE THE VOLCANO COMMUNITY.
SR19 RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE.
SR26 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.
SR27 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.
SR28 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
SR43 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PEER COUNSELOR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISCONNECTION IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS.
SR44 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.
SR46 ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN.
SR48 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON HAWAII'S FOOD MANUFACTURING STRENGTHS AND STRATEGIC MARKETS.
SR52 REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
SR53 SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.
SR54 RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
SR55 ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STATE AND TAIWAN.
SR65 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN A DEPARTMENT SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF A STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERAL SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, BEGINNING WITH THE 2029-2030 SCHOOL YEAR.
SR66 URGING THIS BODY TO INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH STRICT LIABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO KEEP, HARBOR, OR FEED CERTAIN ANIMALS IN A MANNER THAT RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
SR67 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXEMPT ANY AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE PRACTICING DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE ON FORMER SUGARCANE LANDS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FROM ANY REQUIREMENT FOR A PERMIT OR SIGHT PLAN APPROVAL GRANTED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
SR72 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER A BASIC SWIMMING COURSE IN EITHER PRIMARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION LEVELS.
SR73 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
SR74 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF PROJECTED MAXIMUM INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY AROUND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREAS WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
SR75 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.
SR78 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND THE HAWAIIAN IMMERSION PROGRAM.
SR79 ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
SR89 ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.
SR90 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.
SR92 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NOT COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND GOVERNED BY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SR101 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.
SR113 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO INCREASE PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS FOR DOG ATTACKS ON LIVESTOCK.
SR114 REQUESTING EACH STATE AGENCY TO PROVIDE THE AFFECTED PERSON WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BEFORE TAKING ANY FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION THAT MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECTS A PROTECTED LIBERTY OR PROPERTY INTEREST.
SR115 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER FEE SIMPLE TITLE OWNERSHIP OF PARCELS OF LAND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY PURSUANT TO ACT 90, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003.
SR116 URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS THE LEASES AND SUBLEASES ON MAUNA KEA LANDS.
SR117 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INCORPORATE INTO THEIR ASSESSMENT PROCESS THE POSSESSION OR ACTIVE SEEKING OF DAM LIABILITY INSURANCE BY PRIVATE DAM OWNERS.
SR118 REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: (3) 5-3-7:15.
SR119 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO EXPAND THE AGRICULTURAL ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM TO THE ISLANDS OF KAUAI AND MAUI.
SR120 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT READINESS, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS.
SR121 AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE.
SR122 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT.
SR138 REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE OVERHAUL OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS TO MODERNIZE THE WORKFORCE, IMPROVE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION, AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A SUPPORT TOOL.
SR140 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PLAN THAT REMOVES CARCINOGENS FROM SCHOOL MEALS.
SR154 REAFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER LEGISLATURE IN THE PACIFIC INTER-PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY.
SR165 REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS.
SR167 SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO, THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY TO PLAN FOR A TRANSITION TO A MAXIMALLY COST-EFFECTIVE SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER WAIVERS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO CAPTURE ALL MAJOR SOURCES OF FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING TO THE STATE THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE.
SR172 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.
SR180 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.
SR181 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL HAWAII GENUINE PROGRESS INDICATOR REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE NO LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONVENING OF EACH REGULAR SESSION, BEGINNING WITH THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2027.
SR183 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
SR192 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO REVISE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A STANDALONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE.

Hawai'i State Legislature

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

Assistant Majority Whip