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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
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

2025 Committee Member of

2025 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2025

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.
SB222 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB225 RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
SB292 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
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.
SB330 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.
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.
SB423 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
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 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.
SB752 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
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 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.
SB865 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
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.
SB951 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
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.
SB1044 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
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 RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB1189 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1190 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.
SB1249 SD1 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1250 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
SB1251 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
SB1252 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
SB1266 SD1 RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
SB1274 RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB1298 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
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.
SB1536 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
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.
SB1567 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS.
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.
SCR16 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING PROGRAMS.
SCR19 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
SCR20 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY REEVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING IN-PERSON CONTACT VISITATION AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEST SUPPORT INCARCERATED PERSONS IN STAYING CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES WHO CAN HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY OF REHABILITATION.
SCR23 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING.
SCR24 SD1 STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN ALL REFERENCES TO THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION AND 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM ON ITS WEBSITES FOR THE PUBLIC.
SCR27 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
SCR28 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS.
SCR29 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
SCR31 SD1 ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN.
SCR41 SD1 ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
SCR52 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
SCR53 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SCR54 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
SCR56 URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
SCR60 SD1 HD1 URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
SCR61 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE COST-BENEFIT AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF A POSSIBLE SPONSORSHIP OF A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.
SCR65 URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
SCR68 REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AUTHORIZE A PERCENTAGE OF TAXES GENERATED BY THE GENERAL EXCISE AND FUEL TAXES COLLECTED BY THE COUNTIES TO BE USED FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATELY‑OWNED ROADWAYS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
SCR69 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SCR72 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UPDATE VACCINATION FORMS AND RECORDKEEPING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS.
SCR73 SD1 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO DEVELOP A REPORT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN BORN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC.
SCR74 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES IN THE STATE TO ACCEPT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S MEDICAID I/DD WAIVER PROGRAM.
SCR75 SD1 REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO EMPLOY AN ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN REBUILDING LAHAINA.
SCR88 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A MICROBIAL ALGAE SOIL PRODUCTS PILOT PROGRAM.
SCR89 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.
SCR90 REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE KOHALA DITCH.
SCR91 URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO ADVANCE LEGISLATION AND SUPPORT POLICIES THAT SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY, THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR LIVESTOCK AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS UNDER THEIR EMPLOYMENT OR CARE BY AMENDING THE STATE'S SELF‑DEFENSE LAWS TO DEPRIORITIZE THE DUTY TO RETREAT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
SCR92 SD1 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT FORUMS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY REGARDING THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SCR93 SD1 URGING THE GOVERNOR, MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, AND THE STATE TO WORK TOWARDS A JUST CLIMATE FUTURE BY INTEGRATING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE INTO POLICY AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES RELATED TO CLIMATE ADAPTATION, CLIMATE MITIGATION, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY.
SCR94 SD1 URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
SCR102 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO INCENTIVIZE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE, RECLAIMED WATER, AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
SCR111 DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COORDINATION TO IDENTIFY, PLAN FOR, AND CREATE CROSS-SECTOR SOLUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
SCR112 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7, 2025, IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
SCR113 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING HAWAII AS A PURPLE HEART STATE ON AUGUST 7, 2025.
SCR115 HD1 AFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF MARINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TO ACHIEVE THE STATE'S DECARBONIZATION GOALS.
SCR117 SD1 HD1 URGING THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAII ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.
SCR129 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UNDERTAKE PRELIMINARY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND VACCINATION DRIVE EFFORTS AT SCHOOLS IN HAWAII WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER FIFTY PERCENT, PRIORITIZING SCHOOLS WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER THIRTY PERCENT, BEGINNING AT THE START OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.
SCR134 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE TRUE COST OF PRODUCING SCHOOL MEALS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PRICE INCREASES.
SCR135 SD1 URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.
SCR136 SD1 HD2 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STATE.
SCR137 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION.
SCR138 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SCR139 HD1 REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SCR141 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
SCR143 SD1 URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
SCR164 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT RULES AUTHORIZING RODEOS ON LANDS ZONED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE.
SCR165 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES LIFTING THE MORATORIUM ON FISHING IN THE LAPAKAHI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
SCR166 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S PURCHASE OF THE FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
SCR167 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ASSESS ITS READINESS AND ABILITY TO ASSUME STEWARDSHIP OF THE SACRED HAWAIIAN GROUNDS OF MAUNA ALA.
SCR168 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WATER ACCESS PILOT PROJECT DEMONSTRATING THE KOHALA REGION'S CAPACITY FOR A POTABLE WATER SYSTEM.
SCR203 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SCR215 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PILOT PROGRAM AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL, FOCUSING ON ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR TROUBLED YOUTH.
SCR216 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS FOR SERVICES TO MED-QUEST RECIPIENTS.
SCR228 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO HAVE AVAILABLE STAFF TRAINED IN EPINEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION.
SR12 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING PROGRAMS.
SR17 SD1 ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN.
SR25 SD1 ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
SR34 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
SR35 SD1 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SR36 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
SR38 SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP'S REQUEST FOR RESOURCES AND TIMELINE EXTENSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
SR40 URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
SR45 SD1 URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
SR46 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE COST-BENEFIT AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF A POSSIBLE SPONSORSHIP OF A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.
SR50 URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
SR52 REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AUTHORIZE A PERCENTAGE OF TAXES GENERATED BY THE GENERAL EXCISE AND FUEL TAXES COLLECTED BY THE COUNTIES TO BE USED FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATELY‑OWNED ROADWAYS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
SR53 SD1 REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO REFORM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER PRACTICES IN THE STATE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS FOR CONSUMERS AND IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR, LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SR55 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UPDATE VACCINATION FORMS AND RECORDKEEPING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS.
SR56 SD1 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO DEVELOP A REPORT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN BORN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC.
SR57 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES IN THE STATE TO ACCEPT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S MEDICAID I/DD WAIVER PROGRAM.
SR58 SD1 REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO EMPLOY AN ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN REBUILDING LAHAINA.
SR71 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A MICROBIAL ALGAE SOIL PRODUCTS PILOT PROGRAM.
SR72 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.
SR73 REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE KOHALA DITCH.
SR74 URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO ADVANCE LEGISLATION AND SUPPORT POLICIES THAT SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY, THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR LIVESTOCK AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS UNDER THEIR EMPLOYMENT OR CARE BY AMENDING THE STATE'S SELF‑DEFENSE LAWS TO DEPRIORITIZE THE DUTY TO RETREAT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
SR75 SD1 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT FORUMS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY REGARDING THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SR76 SD1 URGING THE GOVERNOR, MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, AND THE STATE TO WORK TOWARDS A JUST CLIMATE FUTURE BY INTEGRATING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE INTO POLICY AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES RELATED TO CLIMATE ADAPTATION, CLIMATE MITIGATION, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY.
SR77 SD1 URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
SR83 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO INCENTIVIZE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE, RECLAIMED WATER, AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
SR92 DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COORDINATION TO IDENTIFY, PLAN FOR, AND CREATE CROSS-SECTOR SOLUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
SR93 SD1 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7 OF EACH YEAR IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
SR94 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING HAWAII AS A PURPLE HEART STATE ON AUGUST 7, 2025.
SR96 AFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF MARINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TO ACHIEVE THE STATE'S DECARBONIZATION GOALS.
SR98 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAII ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.
SR108 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UNDERTAKE PRELIMINARY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND VACCINATION DRIVE EFFORTS AT SCHOOLS IN HAWAII WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER FIFTY PERCENT, PRIORITIZING SCHOOLS WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER THIRTY PERCENT, BEGINNING AT THE START OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.
SR113 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE TRUE COST OF PRODUCING SCHOOL MEALS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PRICE INCREASES.
SR114 SD1 URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.
SR115 SD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII.
SR133 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT RULES AUTHORIZING RODEOS ON LANDS ZONED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE.
SR134 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES LIFTING THE MORATORIUM ON FISHING IN THE LAPAKAHI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
SR135 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S PURCHASE OF THE FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
SR136 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ASSESS ITS READINESS AND ABILITY TO ASSUME STEWARDSHIP OF THE SACRED HAWAIIAN GROUNDS OF MAUNA ALA.
SR137 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WATER ACCESS PILOT PROJECT DEMONSTRATING THE KOHALA REGION'S CAPACITY FOR A POTABLE WATER SYSTEM.
SR154 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION.
SR155 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SR156 SD1 URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
SR157 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SR159 SD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
SR163 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SR190 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PILOT PROGRAM AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL, FOCUSING ON ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR TROUBLED YOUTH.
SR191 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS FOR SERVICES TO MED-QUEST RECIPIENTS.
SR204 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO HAVE AVAILABLE STAFF TRAINED IN EPINEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION.

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

Assistant Majority Whip