Hawaii State Senator

Iii Herbert M. "tim" Richards 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 46)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR125

Introduced
3/16/26  
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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR123

Introduced
3/16/26  
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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR121

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/6/26  
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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR180

Introduced
3/16/26  
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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR195

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/20/26  
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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR101

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR192

Introduced
3/16/26  
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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR177

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
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  
Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Convene A Cooperative Working Group To Address State Projects That Require County Permitting.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR148

Introduced
3/16/26  
Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Plan That Removes Carcinogens From School Meals.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR181

Introduced
3/16/26  
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.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR138

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Undertake A Comprehensive Statewide Review Of Civil Service Class Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, And Classifications And Develop Recommendations For A Phased Modernization Implementation Plan.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR113

Introduced
3/16/26  
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity And Department Of Law Enforcement To Increase Penalties And Enforcement Mechanisms For Dog Attacks On Livestock.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR192

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

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR126

Introduced
3/16/26  
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.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR163

Introduced
3/16/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/9/26  
Refer
4/10/26  
Report Pass
4/21/26  
Reaffirming The Legislature's Commitment To Participate As A Member Legislature In The Pacific Inter-parliamentary Assembly.