Sen. Tim Richards
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 4 · Hawaii
-0.081Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#1 of 20Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.9%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1696Roll calls (247 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2022-11-08 · senrichards@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · Open States ID ff0ea974-b3aa-4261-aa1b-fa9cf74b3728
Capitol: State Capitol Room 202, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6760
Where they sit in the Hawaii Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Hawaii Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Tim Richards. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Tim Richards.
Committees
- Agriculture and Environment (vice chair)
- Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Hawaiian Affairs (chair)
- Ways and Means
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1696 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | SB 2999 Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD. | Yea | Pass 22–3 |
| 2026-05-06 | HB 649 Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2207 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3253 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONSERVATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 177 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AQUACULTURE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1707 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1707 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 903 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2101 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 523 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONATHAN WHITE, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 526 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFFREY UEOKA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 525 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON YASUDA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 522 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSICA ENOS, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 521 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACEY KATAKURA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 524 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDITH CHOCK, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 747 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Director of the Department of Budget and Finance, Gubernatorial Nominee, SETH COLBY, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 520 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK FUKUNAGA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 2104 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 1800 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 874 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 2309 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2153 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 2152 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 3096 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NORMAL COST AND ACCRUED LIABILITY. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2475 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2246 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 3097 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL SERVICE OF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 202 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON HAWAII'S FUTURE ENERGY PATHWAYS TO EXAMINE STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE COST SAVINGS WHILE MINIMIZING RISK TO RATEPAYERS OVER THE NEXT THREE DECADES AND ACHIEVING THE STATE'S ENERGY G | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 186 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TO EXTEND THE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR SECRETARIAL DESIGNEE HEALTH CARE AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO THE RED HILL WATER CONTAMINATION CRISIS AND TO IMPROVE | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 206 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 200 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REASSESS PRIOR DETERMINATIONS AND CLOSURE DECISIONS UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT IN LIGHT OF EVOLVING SCIENTIFIC UNDERS | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 154 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS SUCH AS WEST HAWAIʻI, NORTH KOHALA, SOUTH KOHALA, KAʻŪ, AND PUNA. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 165 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO INSTALL PERMANENT PICKLEBALL NETS AND COURT LIGHTING AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT KAMILOʻIKI COMMUNITY PARK. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 43 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL RAISED CROSSWALKS AT THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LAUIKI STREET, AND KAMOKU STREET INTERSECTIONS WITH HIHIWAI STREET TO IMPROVE PE | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 122 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON OLELO NIIHAU. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 31 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 117 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ASSESS FOOD INSECURITY CONDITIONS AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY RESPONSE PLAN. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 33 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ENCOURAGING HAWAIʻI COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUAKŌ COMMUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT HILO, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, TO COMPLETE THE PUAKŌ SEWAGE PROJECT. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 103 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 206 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 180 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO COLOCATE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATING PROJECTS WITH AGRICULTURAL RESERVOIRS AND IRRIGATION WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 101 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 166 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY STATE LANDS IN EAST OAHU SUITABLE FOR THE PLANTING OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN TREES. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 144 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | HCR 98 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | GM 644 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HWN is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAYLA CRIVELLO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1619 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 649 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 2101 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AQUARIUM COLLECTION. | Yea | Pass 19–6 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1842 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1334 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). RELATING TO MEAT DONATION. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 2386 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1588 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 20–5 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1929 Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1628 Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 2423 Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. RELATING TO BIODIESEL. | Yea | Pass 22–3 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1618 Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. | Yea | Pass 23–2 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1658 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2385 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1618 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |