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Karl Rhoads
HI Senate District 13
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 313Environment & Energy 153Healthcare 119Criminal Justice & Policing 115Civil Rights & Liberties 101Transportation & Infrastructure 88Economy & Taxes 87Social Services & Welfare 84Housing 73Labor & Employment 72Education 68Banking & Finance 38Technology & Privacy 37Agriculture 35Elections & Voting 34Other 34Immigration 20Gun Policy 16Foreign Policy & Trade 9Defense & Military 6Abortion & Reproductive Rights 3Veterans Affairs 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI Senate District 13 current
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 9, 2016 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI Senate District 13
Hawaii |
Democratic | Jan 16, 2013 | Nov 8, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI Senate District 13
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 7, 2006 | Jan 16, 2013 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI House District 29
Hawaii |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI House District 28
Hawaii |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2012 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (989 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 306 — RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 472 — RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1870 — RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2592 — RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2057 — RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3219 — PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2060 — RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1432 — RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA… | Not voting | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3132 — RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2417 — RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2094 — RELATING TO JURY DUTY. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2095 — RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2050 — RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1888 — RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2023 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1509 — RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2247 — RELATING TO POLITICAL FUNDRAISING BY EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2471 — RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1839 — RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2567 — RELATING TO PETITIONS TO TEMPORARILY RESTRAIN AND ENJOIN HARASSMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1838 — RELATING TO VISAS. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1960 — RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2340 — RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1710 — RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2505 — RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (738 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2727
HI · —
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
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SR 57
HI · —
REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH…
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SCR 147
HI · —
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S…
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SB 3294
HI · —
RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.
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SB 2446
HI · —
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
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SR 77
HI · —
REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY…
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SCR 63
HI · —
REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH…
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SCR 86
HI · —
REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY…
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SB 2429
HI · —
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
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SB 2140
HI · —
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
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