Sen. Karl Rhoads
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 13 · Hawaii
-0.077Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#3 of 20Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.5%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1712Roll calls (42 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2016-11-09 · senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=k · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=k · Open States ID 099756de-3b84-4531-b5da-6d1c5d4c89ee
Capitol: State Capitol Room 228, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6130
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 Karl Rhoads. 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 Karl Rhoads.
Committees
- Agriculture and Environment
- Housing
- Judiciary (chair)
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1712 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2060 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2417 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 1432 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2592 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3219 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2057 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2095 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1839 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2023 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 472 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2471 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1870 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3132 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2094 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO JURY DUTY. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2050 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 306 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2247 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO POLITICAL FUNDRAISING BY EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1509 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2567 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PETITIONS TO TEMPORARILY RESTRAIN AND ENJOIN HARASSMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1888 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 1710 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | SB 2340 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 1960 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 1838 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO VISAS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 2505 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1518 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2576 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1810 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2852 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1642 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2069 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1334 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO MEAT DONATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1823 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1692 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2140 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2247 Reconsider: The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO POLITICAL FUNDRAISING BY EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1548 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SENTENCING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2395 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2544 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 3001 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 3076 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2983 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1753 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2175 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1550 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 3262 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2397 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 2293 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2667 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 888 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1920 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 2137 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1959 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1740 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. | 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 2697 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1881 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LAND USE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2239 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 3156 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2818 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO BOATING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |