Hawaii Senator Karl Rhoads [D]

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HISB45PassAllows minors sixteen years of age or older and emancipated minors to petition for domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2)
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2023-07-12
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 259, 07/11/2023, (Gov. Msg. No. 1373).
HISB900PassRequires the Executive Office on Aging to submit to the Legislature annual progress reports on the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
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2023-07-07
Act 252, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).
HISB814VetoRequires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in consultation with the Office of Language Access and a working group comprising stakeholders, to develop and publish, and periodically review and update, electronic information technology multi...
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2023-07-07
Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
HISB813PassBeginning in 2026 and every three years thereafter, requires the Judiciary to conduct a study on interpreter fees. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
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2023-07-07
Act 248, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).
HISB1086PassRenames the State Highway Safety Council to the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Amends the composition and duties of the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Effective 7/1/2023. (CD1)
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2023-07-06
Act 242, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).
HISB151PassRequires any department or agency employing law enforcement officers to maintain publicly available policies on minimum standards on the use of force. Allows use of force policies and training to be introduced as evidence in proceedings. Requires law...
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2023-07-05
Act 190, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293).
HISB390PassRepeals the sunset date of section 2 of Act 119, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, making permanent the requirement that the Hawaii Medical Board issue licenses in four levels of emergency response practice in counties with a population of five hundred th...
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2023-07-05
Act 193, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).
HISB691PassAllows the chief energy officer of the Hawaii state energy office to enforce minimum efficiency standards and adopt or amend efficiency standards. Sets minimum efficiency standards for portable electric spas, residential ventilating fans, toilets, ur...
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2023-07-05
Act 224, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).
HISB855PassAuthorizes a condominium association to provide a summary of the required information in its budget. Authorizes a condominium association's reserve study to forecast a loan or special assessment to fund life safety equipment or installations for any ...
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2023-07-05
Act 199, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
HISB746PassExpands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages and the inner packages and inner wrapping labels of roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages. Specifies that the coffee lab...
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2023-07-05
Act 211, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).
HISB930PassBeginning 5/1/2024, allows a landlord or landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee for certain applicants at the time a rental application is processed for a dwelling unit; requires the landlord or landlord's agent to provide a receipt ...
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2023-07-05
Act 200, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).
HISB1173PassProhibits a person from causing a diesel- or gas-powered vehicle to discharge clearly visible smoke, soot, or other exhaust emissions onto another person or motor vehicle. Establishes a minimum $500 fine for violators. (HD2)
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2023-07-05
Act 223, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).
HISB1057PassRequires certain job listings to include an hourly rate or salary range. Prohibits an employer from discriminating between employees because of any protected category established under state law, by paying wages to employees in an establishment at a ...
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2023-07-05
Act 203, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).
HISB7PassMakes necessary amendments to clarify certain references to the School Facilities Authority used in section 302A-1151.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (CD1)
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2023-07-03
Act 165, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).
HISB911PassClarifies that a prospective juror is disqualified to serve as a juror if they have been convicted of a felony and have not been finally discharged, in addition to not being pardoned. Effective 1/1/2024. (HD1)
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2023-06-30
Act 155, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).
HISB811PassEstablishes a task force to assess demographic data collection, processing, retention, and sharing procedures, needs, and challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
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2023-06-30
Act 136, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).
HISB19PassGuarantees the vote of eligible voters who cast their ballot and then subsequently die or otherwise become ineligible before election day. (CD1)
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2023-06-23
Act 113, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
HISB51PassIncreases the amount of fines that may be assessed against noncandidate committees for violations of organizational report and advertisement disclosure requirements. (CD1)
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2023-06-23
Act 127, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).
HISB141PassUpdates rules for certification of electors and their votes to be in full compliance with federal law. Provides procedures for the replacement of electors. Requires presidential electors to take a pledge that they will vote for their party's nominee....
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2023-06-23
Act 114, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).
HISB1076PassRequires the Office of Elections to prepare a digital voter information guide; post the guide on its website in compliance with certain accessibility standards; and mail each ballot with a notice that states a voter information guide may be found on ...
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2023-06-23
Act 115, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).
HISB1493PassProhibits, during legislative sessions and shortly before and after, lobbyist contributions and expenditures, and promises of contributions or expenditures, to any elected official, candidate, candidate committee, or individual who is required to fil...
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2023-06-23
Act 128, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).
HISB1541PassSpecifies that Hawaii voters are prohibited from casting more than one ballot during an election, even if one of those ballots is cast in an election outside of Hawaii. (HD1)
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2023-06-23
Act 116, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).
HISB671PassExcludes fentanyl testing strips from the definition of drug paraphernalia in the uniform Controlled Substances Act. Defines fentanyl test strip. (HD1)
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2023-06-22
Act 111, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).
HISB295PassEstablishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office to contract with an administrative facilitat...
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2023-06-14
Act 086, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).
HISB933PassAuthorizes the family courts to allow petitioners to attend TRO hearings remotely upon request. Requires the courts to consider certain factors. Requires the courts to allow petitioners who allege domestic abuse to attend TRO hearings remotely. (CD1)
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2023-06-14
Act 075, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).
HISB588PassRequires and appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund for the Department of Transportation, in conjunction with counties having a population greater than 500,000, to develop and implement a pilot program to use noise detection traffic cameras t...
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2023-06-07
Act 063, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).
HISB821PassEstablishes the Illegal Fireworks Task Force within the Department of Law Enforcement to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control laws, and ensure the safety and security o...
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2023-06-07
Act 067, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).
HISB975PassEstablishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of "tobacco products" for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Amends the license and permit fees f...
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2023-06-06
Act 062, 06/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162).
HISB372PassProvides that a law enforcement officer has a duty to intervene if the law enforcement officer reasonably believes that another law enforcement officer is using unnecessary or excessive force on an arrestee. Requires the law enforcement officer to re...
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2023-06-05
Act 055, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).
HISB989PassEstablishes the offense of trespass with an unmanned aircraft system as a misdemeanor. (HD2)
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2023-06-05
Act 058, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158).
HISB1230PassProhibits firearms in certain locations and premises. Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry. Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended. Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicati...
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2023-06-02
Act 052, 06/02/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).
HISB415PassMakes general contractors entering into or under contracts in the State for work on buildings, structures, or other private construction works liable for debt incurred by subcontractors for wages due to claimants, including interest owed, for perform...
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2023-06-01
Act 047, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147).
HISR26PassRequesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Convene An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group For The Purpose Of Promoting The Increase Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.
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2023-05-22
Certified copies of resolutions sent.
HISR35PassDesignating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR41PassDesignating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR42PassRequesting The Blood Bank Of Hawaii To Expedite The Process Of Removing The Deferral For Individuals Previously Considered To Be Exposed To Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease And Variant Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease To Assist With The Urgent Demand For Blood In ...
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2023-05-22
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HISCR44PassUrging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graph...
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2023-05-22
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HISR39PassUrging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graph...
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2023-05-22
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HISR82PassRequesting The Department Of Public Safety To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing The Department's Process In Assisting Inmates In Obtaining Identification Cards.
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2023-05-22
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HISR103PassStrongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR92PassRequesting The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Create A Working Group To Identify Solutions To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Pop...
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2023-05-22
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HISR107PassRecognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.
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2023-05-22
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HISR88PassUrging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.
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2023-05-22
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HISR129PassRequesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.
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2023-05-22
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HISR85PassRequesting The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, The City And County Of Honolulu, And The County Of Hawaii, To Collaborate To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And C...
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2023-05-22
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HISR192PassRequesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.
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2023-05-22
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HISCR204PassStrongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.
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2023-05-22
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HISB921PassClarifies that no statute of repose shall affect a condominium association's right of action against a condominium developer sooner than two years after the period of developer control terminates.
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2023-05-04
Act 029, 5/4/2023, veto override.
HISB63Engross
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Authorizes the board of nursing to issue temporary permits for six-month periods to out-of-state licensed practical nurses and registered nurses or who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or foreign country, under certain ci...
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2023-04-28
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.
HISB57Engross
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Appropriates funds to the judiciary to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
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2023-04-28
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309.
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