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Karl Rhoads

State Senator · Senate District 13 · Party: Democratic

18 final-passage votes on record; the latest, Apr 14, 2026: Yes on HB 1842.

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A member of Hawaii's state Senate, which votes on the state's laws and budget.

Latest votes
  • Voted Yes on HB 1842 (RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.). It passed. Apr 14, 2026
  • Voted Yes on SB 2367 (RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.). It passed. Mar 10, 2026
  • Voted Yes on SB 2353 (RELATING TO OUTDOOR SIGNAGE.). It passed. Mar 10, 2026

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OfficeDemocratic
Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 13
Party
Democratic
Term
Since 2016-11-09
SourceOct 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

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Photo: Photo via Open States

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  • HB 1842

    RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Apr 14, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 2367

    RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

    Mar 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 2353

    RELATING TO OUTDOOR SIGNAGE.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

    Mar 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 2593

    RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS BOARD.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 3085

    RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM STUDIO.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

    Mar 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 3169

    RELATING TO COASTAL RESILIENCE.

    Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).

    Mar 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 2401

    RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 10, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 3069

    RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 6, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 3138

    RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 6, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 585

    RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).

    Feb 25, 2026 · Result: Passed

  • SB 935

    RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

    Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1).

    Apr 30, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SCR 5

    AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON‑EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR CONCRETE STAIRS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

    Resolution adopted in final form.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Result: Failed

  • SB 891

    RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 4, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 891

    RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 4, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 1624

    RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 4, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 1624

    RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 4, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 741

    RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 4, 2025 · Result: Passed

  • SB 741

    RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

    Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.

    Mar 4, 2025 · Result: Passed

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