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Tim Richards

State Senator · Hawaii Senate District 4

Bills introduced (149)

HISB2175Passed

Relating To Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices.

Act 189, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291). · July 7, 2026

Yes 4No 0Other 0
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HISB2153Passed

Relating To Agriculture.

Act 167, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269). · June 26, 2026

Yes 3No 0Other 0
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HISB2169Passed

Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.

Act 168, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270). · June 26, 2026

Yes 2No 0Other 1
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HISR66Passed

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.

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-15-26. · May 15, 2026

Yes 2No 1Other 2
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HISCR120Passed

Urging The State To Consider The Importance Of Rangelands And Pastoralists And Adopt Policies That Further Sustain Rangeland Health And Pastoralist Livelihoods.

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · May 12, 2026

Yes 3No 0Other 2
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HISB2407Engrossed

Relating To Agricultural Land.

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:45 PM; Conference Room 411. · May 1, 2026

Yes 12No 0Other 1
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HISB2405Engrossed

Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411. · May 1, 2026

Yes 12No 0Other 1
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HISCR71Engrossed

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.

The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. · April 17, 2026

Yes 2No 1Other 2
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HISCR125Introduced

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.

The committee on WLA deferred the measure. · April 8, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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HISR117Introduced

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.

The committee on WLA deferred the measure. · April 8, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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HISCR122Introduced

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.

The committee on GVO deferred the measure. · March 31, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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HISR114Introduced

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.

The committee on GVO deferred the measure. · March 31, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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Showing the 12 most recently active.

Recent votes

BillVote onVote
SB903

Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

May 1, 2026

Yes
HB2207

Relating To Invasive Species.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

May 1, 2026

Yes
SB3253

Relating To Conservation.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

May 1, 2026

Yes
SB177

Relating To Aquaculture.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

May 1, 2026

Yes
SB2101

Relating To Organic Waste.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

May 1, 2026

Yes
HB1707

Relating To Agriculture.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

May 1, 2026

Yes
HB1800

Relating To The State Budget.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 30, 2026

Yes
HB2104

Relating To Island Burial Councils.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 30, 2026

Yes
SB874

Relating To Veterinary Medicine.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 29, 2026

Yes
HB2309

Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 28, 2026

Yes
SB3096

Relating To The Employees' Retirement System's Employer Contributions For Normal Cost And Accrued Liability.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 28, 2026

Yes
SB2153

Relating To Agriculture.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 28, 2026

Yes
HB2152

Relating To Dog Attacks.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 28, 2026

Yes
HB2475

Relating To Labeling Requirements.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 27, 2026

Yes
HB2246

Relating To Agricultural Grant Administration.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 27, 2026

Yes
SB3097

Relating To The Exemption From Civil Service Of Executive Personnel Of The Employees' Retirement System.

Senate · Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments

April 24, 2026

Yes
HCR206

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.

Senate · Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 21, 2026

Yes
HCR186

Urging The United States Department Of Defense And Defense Health Agency To Extend The Renewal Period For Secretarial Designee Health Care Authorizations Related To The Red Hill Water Contamination Crisis And To Improve Health Care Access For Affected Individuals.

Senate · Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 21, 2026

Yes
HCR202

Establishing The Legislative Task Force On Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways To Examine Strategies To Maximize Cost Savings While Minimizing Risk To Ratepayers Over The Next Three Decades And Achieving The State's Energy Goals And Producing Affordable, Reliable, Resilient, And Decarbonized Energy.

Senate · Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments

April 21, 2026

Yes
HCR165

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Install Permanent Pickleball Nets And Court Lighting At The Tennis Courts At Kamiloiki Community Park.

Senate · Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 21, 2026

Yes
HCR43

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Install Raised Crosswalks At The University Avenue, Lauiki Street, And Kamoku Street Intersections With Hihiwai Street To Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Ala Wai Elementary School And The Surrounding Community.

Senate · Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 21, 2026

Yes
HCR154

Requesting The County Of Hawaii To Expand The Hele-on Shared Ride Program To Serve The Entire Island Of Hawaii, Including Rural And Underserved Areas Such As West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, And Puna.

Senate · Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 21, 2026

Yes
HCR200

Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations.

Senate · Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 21, 2026

Yes
HCR122

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On Olelo Niihau.

Senate · Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments

April 20, 2026

Yes
HCR206

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.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR144

Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Collaborate With State And County Agencies And Community-based Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR103

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.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR117

Urging The Governor To Assess Food Insecurity Conditions And Implement A Statewide Food Security Response Plan.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR31

Recognizing 2026 As The International Year Of Rangelands And Pastoralists In Hawaii.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR166

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify State Lands In East Oahu Suitable For The Planting Of Native Hawaiian Trees.

Senate · Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR101

Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.

Senate · Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR180

Urging The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Explore And Pursue Opportunities To Colocate Community-based Renewable Energy Generating Projects With Agricultural Reservoirs And Irrigation Water Infrastructure.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR33

Encouraging Hawaii County, In Collaboration With The Puak Community, Department Of Health, University Of Hawaii At Hilo, And Other Stakeholders, To Complete The Puak Sewage Project.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments

April 17, 2026

Absent
HCR98

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.

Senate · Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments

April 16, 2026

Absent
HB2033

Relating To Transportation.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB2385

Relating To Housing.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB1515

Relating To Workers' Compensation.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB2022

Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB2547

Relating To Corporate Bonds.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB1888

Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB2592

Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB1713

Relating To School Impact Fees.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB1741

Relating To Housing.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB1718

Relating To Housing.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB1618

Relating To Cesspool Conversions.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB1618

Relating To Cesspool Conversions.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 9, 2026

Yes
HB1839

Relating To Immigration.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 8, 2026

Yes
HB1990

Relating To Residential Real Property.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 8, 2026

Yes
SCR117

Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.

Senate · Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 8, 2026

Yes
SR110

Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.

Senate · Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, Unamended

April 8, 2026

Yes
SR153

Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Shared Decision Making Committee To Develop An Action Plan To Establish A K-12 Kaiapuni School In Kapolei.

Senate · Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments

April 8, 2026

Yes
SR125

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity, To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Commercial Octopus Aquaculture.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended

April 8, 2026

Yes
HB1870

Relating To Protected Community Locations.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 8, 2026

Yes
HB2455

Relating To Employment Practices.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 8, 2026

Yes
HB1898

Relating To Health.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 8, 2026

Yes
HB1929

Relating To Biosecurity.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 8, 2026

Yes
HB2062

Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

April 8, 2026

Yes
HB1894

Relating To Education.

Senate · Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended

April 8, 2026

Yes
SR94

Convening A Working Group To Establish A Nonprofit Organization Recognized By The State To Support Sanctuaries And Other Conservation-related Initiatives For Endangered And Other Species.

Senate · Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments

April 8, 2026

Yes
SCR202

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect.

Senate · Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments

April 8, 2026

Yes