Hawaii State Senator

Iii Herbert M. "tim" Richards 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 16)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR16

Introduced
2/9/26  
Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Requesting The Division Of Aquatic Resources To Collaborate With The Department Of Education And State Public Charter School Commission To Develop And Propose A Framework For A Student Coral Stewardship Program.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR20

Introduced
2/9/26  
Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Engrossed
4/8/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/20/26  
Refer
4/20/26  
Report Pass
4/27/26  
Strongly Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Develop The Kealakehe Regional Park Project.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR17

Introduced
2/9/26  
Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Strongly Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Develop The Kealakehe Regional Park Project.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR22

Introduced
2/9/26  
Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/20/26  
Recognizing The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Restoration Of Ahuena Heiau And Affirming Its Unparalleled Role In The Spiritual, Political, And Cultural History Of The State.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR19

Introduced
2/9/26  
Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Recognizing The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Restoration Of Ahuena Heiau And Affirming Its Unparalleled Role In The Spiritual, Political, And Cultural History Of The State.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR18

Introduced
2/9/26  
Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii 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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR21

Introduced
2/9/26  
Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Refer
4/17/26  
Report Pass
4/21/26  
Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii 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.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR26

Introduced
3/10/26  
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.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR32

Introduced
3/10/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/20/26  
Refer
4/20/26  
Report Pass
4/27/26  
Requesting The Establishment Of A Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Study Task Force To Develop A Statewide Implementation Plan.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR31

Introduced
3/10/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Engrossed
4/8/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/16/26  
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.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR29

Introduced
3/10/26  
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.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR28

Introduced
3/10/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Requesting The Establishment Of A Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Study Task Force To Develop A Statewide Implementation Plan.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR27

Introduced
3/10/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
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.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR49

Introduced
3/10/26  
Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On Hawaii's Food Manufacturing Strengths And Strategic Markets.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR43

Introduced
3/10/26  
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.