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Tim Richards
HI Senate District 4
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 335Environment & Energy 161Agriculture 132Housing 111Healthcare 99Education 94Economy & Taxes 80Transportation & Infrastructure 72Criminal Justice & Policing 66Civil Rights & Liberties 63Labor & Employment 62Social Services & Welfare 47Banking & Finance 34Other 34Technology & Privacy 34Immigration 10Abortion & Reproductive Rights 7Elections & Voting 6Foreign Policy & Trade 6Veterans Affairs 5Defense & Military 3Gun Policy 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI Senate District 4 current
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 8, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,049 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 2246 — RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION. | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3097 — RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL SERVICE OF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | Yea | Apr 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 154 — REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, INCLUDING RURAL AND… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 186 — URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TO EXTEND THE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR SECRETARIAL DESIGNEE HEALTH CARE… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 165 — REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO INSTALL PERMANENT PICKLEBALL NETS AND COURT LIGHTING AT… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 206 — REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 200 — URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REASSESS PRIOR DETERMINATIONS AND CLOSURE DECISIONS UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 202 — ESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON HAWAII'S FUTURE ENERGY PATHWAYS TO EXAMINE STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE COST SAVINGS WHILE MINIMIZING… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 43 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL RAISED CROSSWALKS AT THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 122 — REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON OLELO NIIHAU. | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 33 — ENCOURAGING HAWAIʻI COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUAKŌ COMMUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT HILO, AND OTHER… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 101 — NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 144 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 206 — REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 31 — RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 166 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY STATE LANDS IN EAST OAHU SUITABLE FOR THE PLANTING OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 117 — URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ASSESS FOOD INSECURITY CONDITIONS AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY RESPONSE PLAN. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 180 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO COLOCATE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 103 — AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 98 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 644 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAYLA CRIVELLO, for a… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1334 — RELATING TO MEAT DONATION. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 649 — RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2423 — RELATING TO BIODIESEL. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2386 — RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (519 as lead sponsor)
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SR 44
HI · —
SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S EFFORTS TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.
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SR 16
HI · —
REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AND PROPOSE…
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SB 2614
HI · —
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
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SB 2046
HI · —
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
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SR 19
HI · —
RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY…
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SB 2761
HI · —
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
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SB 2090
HI · —
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
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SCR 7
HI · —
AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES…
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SCR 56
HI · —
RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING…
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SB 2203
HI · —
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
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