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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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| SB 2152 — PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE… | Yea | Jan 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2127 — RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2097 — RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2046 — RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2098 — RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2093 — RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2110 — RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2095 — RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 874 — RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2153 — RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2160 — RELATING TO BEEKEEPING. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2126 — RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2154 — RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2096 — RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2069 — RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND. | Yea | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1323 — RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — RELATING TO FIREARMS. | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1297 — RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 664 — RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 306 — RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 348 — RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1141 — RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 697 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1325 — RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 664 — RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | 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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