Hawaii State Senator

Herbert Richards Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR56

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
4/2/25  
Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience To Develop A Report To Address The Developmental Needs Of Children Born During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR57

Introduced
3/7/25  
Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR58

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
4/1/25  
Requesting The County Of Maui To Employ An Archaeologist For The Purpose Of Historic Preservation In Rebuilding Lahaina.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR71

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
4/2/25  
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish And Administer A Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR72

Introduced
3/7/25  
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Plan To Create An Educational Pathway In The University Of Hawaii Community College System To Equip Interested Students With The Necessary Entry Level Knowledge, Skill Set, Expertise, And Advancement Potential In The Field Of Meat Processing.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR73

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
4/1/25  
Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Assume Responsibility For The Routine Maintenance And Repair Of The Kohala Ditch.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR74

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/20/25  
Urging The Legislature To Advance Legislation And Support Policies That Safeguard Individuals In The Agricultural Community, Their Families, Their Livestock And Other Property, And Other Individuals Under Their Employment Or Care By Amending The State's Selfdefense Laws To Deprioritize The Duty To Retreat In Certain Circumstances.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR75

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
4/2/25  
Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Provide Legislative Engagement Forums To Educate And Empower The Native Hawaiian Community Regarding The Legislative Process.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR76

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
3/31/25  
Urging The Governor, Mayors Of Each County, And The State To Work Towards A Just Climate Future By Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Policy And Decision-making Processes Related To Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, And Climate Resiliency.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR77

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
4/2/25  
Urging The Hawaii Department Of Agriculture And Department Of Agriculture Of The County Of Maui To Take Further Meaningful Action To Address The Axis Deer Overpopulation.