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Karl Rhoads

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Won the General, 2022 Hawaii State Senate District 13

Won the General, 2016 Hawaii State Senate District 13

Won the General, 2012 Hawaii State House District 29

Office:

Hawaii State Senate, District 13 (2016 - Present)

Political Experience

Ballot:

Won the General, 2022 Hawaii State Senate District 13

Won the General, 2016 Hawaii State Senate District 13

Won the General, 2012 Hawaii State House District 29

Office:

Hawaii State Senate, District 13 (2016 - Present)

Political Experience

Quick Facts

Full Name:
Karl A. Rhoads
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
01/24/1963
Home City:
Honolulu, HI
Family:
Wife: Cindy

Personal Details

JD, George Washington University, 1993-1996
MA, Soviet/Eastern European Area Studies, University of London, 1987
BA, History/Chemistry, Andrews University, 1986

JD, George Washington University, 1993-1996
MA, Soviet/Eastern European Area Studies, University of London, 1987
BA, History/Chemistry, Andrews University, 1986
Attorney, Self-Employed, present
Former Attorney, Perkin and Hosoda
Former Legislative Aide, Representative Louise M Slaughter
Former Intern, United States Senator John F. Kerry
Legislative Aide, Representative Marilyn B Lee, 2001-2006
Summer Clerk, Judge Corinne K. A. Watanabe, Intermediate Court of Appeals, 1995
Legislative Assistant, Representative Eliot L Engel, 1990-1993

JD, George Washington University, 1993-1996
MA, Soviet/Eastern European Area Studies, University of London, 1987
BA, History/Chemistry, Andrews University, 1986
Attorney, Self-Employed, present
Former Attorney, Perkin and Hosoda
Former Legislative Aide, Representative Louise M Slaughter
Former Intern, United States Senator John F. Kerry
Legislative Aide, Representative Marilyn B Lee, 2001-2006
Summer Clerk, Judge Corinne K. A. Watanabe, Intermediate Court of Appeals, 1995
Legislative Assistant, Representative Eliot L Engel, 1990-1993
Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 13, 2016-present
Former Member, Downtown Neighborhood Board
Candidate, Hawaii State Senate, District 13, 2020
Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 29, 2006-2016

Former Member, Government Operations Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Interim Task Force on Smart Growth

Former Vice Chair, Judiciary and Labor Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Former Member, Water, Land, and Agriculture Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Member, Agriculture and Environment Committee

Chair, Human Services Committee

Chair, Judiciary Committee

JD, George Washington University, 1993-1996
MA, Soviet/Eastern European Area Studies, University of London, 1987
BA, History/Chemistry, Andrews University, 1986
Attorney, Self-Employed, present
Former Attorney, Perkin and Hosoda
Former Legislative Aide, Representative Louise M Slaughter
Former Intern, United States Senator John F. Kerry
Legislative Aide, Representative Marilyn B Lee, 2001-2006
Summer Clerk, Judge Corinne K. A. Watanabe, Intermediate Court of Appeals, 1995
Legislative Assistant, Representative Eliot L Engel, 1990-1993
Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 13, 2016-present
Former Member, Downtown Neighborhood Board
Candidate, Hawaii State Senate, District 13, 2020
Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 29, 2006-2016
Member, Board of Directors, Pacific Gateway Center, present
Former Member, Board of Directors, Honolulu Tower
Former Member, Chinatown Citizens Patrol
Former Member, Sheridan Citizens Patrol
Player, University of London, Men's Basketball, 1986-1987

— Awards:

Freshman Legislator of the Year, University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, 2007;
Chinatown Heroes Award, 2012;
Patsy Mink PAC Awardee, 2013;
Humane State Legislator Award, Humane Society of the United States, 2013;
Certificate of appreciation, United States Department of Defense, 2016

Priority Issues:

In 2006, I ran on a platform of lowering the high cost of housing, reducing area crime and improving the education system. While combating the recession has forced all of us to work on reducing unemployment, the economy is improving and I hope to refocus on these three key issues soon.

State Bills

SCR 81 - REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAN MAXIMIZE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

hi 2018 Regular Session
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Type: concurrent resolution Chamber: upper
SCR 79 - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF IMMEDIATE RIGHT OF ENTRY COVERING A PORTION OF STATE LAND AT KAANAPALI, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR BEACH WALK, TRENCH DRAIN, SIGN, AND PUBLIC BEACH SHOWER PURPOSES.

hi 2018 Regular Session
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Type: concurrent resolution Chamber: upper
SR 48 - URGING THE HAWAII CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN JUDICATURE SOCIETY AND THE HAWAII STATE BAR ASSOCIATION TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY WITHIN THE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF GOVERNMENT IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

hi 2018 Regular Session
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Type: resolution Chamber: upper

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