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SCR1
State of Judiciary address
REQUESTING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLED IN JOINT SESSION FOR THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY ADDRESS.
(S) 1/17/2025- Filed. KANUHA, AWA
SCR2
DCCA; Insurance Division; Title Insurance; Housing; Homeownership
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE STUDY ON TITLE INSURANCE.
(S) 2/3/2025- Referred to CPN. CHANG CPN  HCR79
SCR3 SD1
Authorizing the Issuance of a Perpetual, Non-Exclusive Easement Covering a Portion of State Submerged Lands at Maunalua, Honolulu, Oahu, for the Stormwater Management Outfall and Drainage System, and for Use, Repair, and Maintenance of the Improvements Constructed Thereon
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAUNALUA, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OUTFALL AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 3/12/2025- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR3
SCR4
Authorizing the Issuance of a Twenty-Five-Year Term, Non-Exclusive Easement Covering a Portion Of State Submerged Lands at Kikiaola, Kekaha, Kauai, for a Shoreline Protection Structure, and for Use, Repair, and Maintenance of the Improvements Constructed Thereon
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KIKIAOLA, KEKAHA, KAUAI, FOR A SHORELINE PROTECTION STRUCTURE, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 3/12/2025- Report adopted, referred to WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR4
SCR5 SD1
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
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.
(S) 3/12/2025- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR5
SCR6
Authorizing the Issuance of a Twenty-Five-Year Term, Non-Exclusive Easement Covering a Portion of State Submerged Lands at Ewa Beach, Ewa, Oahu, for a Seawall, and for Use, Repair, and Maintenance of the Improvements Constructed Thereon
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT EWA BEACH, EWA, OAHU, FOR A SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 3/12/2025- Report adopted, referred to WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR6
SCR7
Authorizing the Issuance of a Twenty-Five Year Term, Non-Exclusive Easement Covering a Portion of State Submerged Lands at Laie, Koolauloa, Oahu, for a Rock Revetment that Includes Stairs, and for Use, Repair, and Maintenance of the Improvements Constructed Thereon
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAIE, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR A ROCK REVETMENT THAT INCLUDES STAIRS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 3/12/2025- Report adopted, referred to WAM. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR7
SCR8
Health; Medicaid; Insurance; Ketamine Therapy; Auditor; Report
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE COSTS OF INTRAVENOUS KETAMINE THERAPY TO TREAT DEPRESSION.
(S) 2/3/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. FEVELLA HHS, WAM  SR4
SCR9
Working Group; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Judiciary; Department of Land and Natural Resources
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO REFORM OR ELIMINATE THE LAND COURT.
(S) 2/5/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY WTL, JDC  SR5
SCR10
DHS; Health Insurance Reform; Prior Authorization; Working Group; Report
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE IN THE STATE.
(S) 2/26/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai HHS, CPN  SR6
SCR11
Behavioral Health; Mental Health; Services; Schools; MED-QUEST; Department of Human Services; Department of Education; Department of Health
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO COVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL-BASED SETTINGS.
(S) 2/26/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY HHS  SR7
SCR12
International Dark Sky Week; Dark Skies; Light Pollution
RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK.
(S) 2/5/2025- Referred to TCA. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai TCA  SR8
SCR13
DHS; DOH; Community Care Foster Family Homes; Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver Program; Medicaid I/DD Waiver Program
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.
(S) 2/26/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY HHS  SR9
SCR14 SD1
Sunrise Analysis; Auditor; Lactation Consultants; Medical Care
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF LACTATION CONSULTANT LICENSURE.
(S) 3/14/2025- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto HHS, CPN  SR10
SCR15
Department of Education; Student Monitoring; Technology Use
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AMEND ITS TECHNOLOGY MONITORING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES TO INCLUDE MONITORING THAT BLOCKS STUDENTS FROM RECEIVING INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES AND ACCESSING HARMFUL MATERIAL.
(S) 2/5/2025- Referred to EDU. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, Wakai EDU  SR11
SCR16
DOH; Community Health Worker Training Programs; Task Force; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING PROGRAMS.
(S) 3/4/2025- Referred to HHS. KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA HHS  SR12
SCR17
Insurance; Insurance Commission; Uninsured; Report
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF UNINSURED MOTORISTS IN HAWAII.
(S) 3/4/2025- Referred to TCA, CPN. CHANG TCA, CPN  SR13
SCR18
United States Postal Service; Pearl City Post Office; United States Navy Property; Relocation
REQUESTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO RELOCATE THE PEARL CITY POST OFFICE TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY PROPERTY ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to EIG. AQUINO, ELEFANTE EIG  HCR33SR14
SCR19
DOE; Public Recreation Facilities; Public Access
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to EDU. ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai EDU  HCR46
SCR20
DCR; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; In-Person Contact Visitation
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY REEVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING IN-PERSON CONTACT VISITATION AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEST SUPPORT INCARCERATED PERSONS IN STAYING CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES WHO CAN HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY OF REHABILITATION.
(S) 3/10/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Wakai PSM
SCR21
DCR; In-House Clinical Counseling Services; Correctional Facility Staff
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY STAFF MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO INMATES.
(S) 3/10/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA PSM  HCR63
SCR22
HI-EMA; Emergency Preparedness; Kupuna
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai PSM/EIG  HCR37
SCR23
DOT; DLE; Speeding; Traffic Safety; Highways; Automated Speed Enforcement; Highway Patrol
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING.
(S) 3/10/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Wakai TCA/PSM  HCR43
SCR24
Office of the Governor; State Building Code Council; County Building Departments; Mayors; Housing Committee; Building Codes; Contractors; Compliance
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, BUILDING DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, AND CHAIRS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEES ON HOUSING TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR ADOPTING UPDATED BUILDING CODES.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Wakai PSM/EIG  HCR67
SCR25
SHPDA; DOH; Certificate of Need; Special Treatment Facility; Public Meeting; Neighborhood Board
REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR ANY PROPOSED SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to HHS. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Wakai HHS  HCR26SR15
SCR26
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Judiciary; Department of Accounting and General Services; Governor; New Oahu Community Correctional Center; Planning and Designs; Courts; Release Procedures
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, IN PLANNING AND DESIGNING THE NEW OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN HALAWA, TO INCLUDE CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURT FACILITIES AND ESTABLISH A RELEASE PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH DETAINEES OR INMATES, UPON RELEASE, ARE TRANSPORTED TO A SITE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OR PUBLIC SPACES.
(S) 3/10/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Wakai PSM, JDC  HCR23
SCR27
DOE; Auditor; Audit; CIP; Finances
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai EDU, WAM  HCR110
SCR28
Auditor; Impact Assessment Report; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Colorectal Cancer Screenings
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS HHS, WAM  HCR36
SCR29
Auditor; Social and Financial Impact Assessment Report; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Biomarker Testing
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS HHS, WAM  HCR35
SCR30
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam; Department of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu; Youth Ball Programs
REQUESTING THE COMMANDER OF JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO USE THE RESTRICTED VACANT LAND ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA FOR YOUTH BALL PROGRAMS.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG. AQUINO, ELEFANTE, Wakai PSM/EIG  SR16
SCR31
Hawaii; Taiwan; United States; International Relations; International Participation
ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN.
(S) 3/6/2025- Referred to TCA. WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA TCA  SR17
SCR32
DCR; DOT; Work Furlough Program; Prisons; Highway Maintenance
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE INMATE WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS FOR STATE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to PSM/TCA. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIM, Wakai PSM/TCA  SR18
SCR33
Tax Review Commission; Long-Term Care; Financing Program; Medicaid; Insurance
REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE MEANS BY WHICH THE HAWAII LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING PROGRAM CAN BE IMPLEMENTED.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM . MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA HHS, WAM  SR19
SCR34
USDA; HDOA; Exports; Quarantine; Restrictions
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to AEN/EIG . MORIWAKI AEN/EIG  HCR27SR20
SCR35
Health Care Technology Hub; Health Care Technology; HTDC; JABSOM; UH Cancer Center; HCDA; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INITIATE THE PLANNING OF A HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY HUB IN KAKAAKO TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF HAWAII'S HIGHLY SKILLED HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDT/HHS. MORIWAKI EDT/HHS
SCR36
REJECTING THE 2025 COMMISSION ON SALARIES RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to WAM. AWA, DECORTE WAM
SCR37
DOT; Department of Transportation of the County of Maui; Kihei Community Association; Infrastructure; Kihei Mauka Road project
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE WITH THE KIHEI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIHEI MAUKA ROAD PROJECT.
(S) 3/12/2025- Re-Referred to TCA. MCKELVEY TCA  SR21
SCR38
North-South Collector Road; Transportation; Maui
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OF THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF THE KIHEI NORTH-SOUTH COLLECTOR ROAD.
(S) 3/13/2025- Re-Referred to TCA. MCKELVEY TCA  SR22
SCR39
Maui County; South Maui Community Plan
URGING THE MAUI COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO RETAIN THE WORD "REQUIRE" IN THE SOUTH MAUI COMMUNITY PLAN AS IT RELATES TO INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT DEVELOPMENT DOES NOT OCCUR WITHOUT ADEQUATE SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG . MCKELVEY EIG  SR23
SCR40
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO ALLOW LOCAL MANUFACTURERS TO EXPAND PRODUCTION, LOWER COSTS, AND CREATE NEW PRODUCTS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDT. DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) EDT  SR24
SCR41
Biosecurity; Counties; Plan
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN. GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai EIG/AEN  HCR42SR25
SCR42
DLNR; Wetlands; Anchialine Pools; Protections
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE TO PRIORITIZE THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF ADDITIONAL WETLANDS AND ANCHIALINE POOLS.
(S) 3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. MCKELVEY WTL  SR27
SCR43
Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights
STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. FUKUNAGA HHS, JDC  SR26
SCR44
Senate; House of Representatives; DCCA; LRB; Cremation Service Providers; Precious Metals; Legislative Working Group
REQUESTING THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE WHOSE PURVIEW INCLUDES CONSUMER PROTECTION, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, TO CONVENE A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATE FAMILY NOTICE AND STANDARDIZED CONSENT PROVISIONS FOR PRE‑NEED CONTRACTS GOVERNING CREMATION.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to GVO, CPN. FUKUNAGA GVO, CPN  HCR47
SCR45
Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights
STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA HHS, JDC  SR28
SCR46
State Auditor; Medicaid; Managed Care Organizations; Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contracts; Management and Financial Audits
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE STATE'S MEDICAID HEALTH CARE INSURANCE CONTRACTORS ON A BIENNIAL BASIS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. GABBARD, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Wakai HHS, WAM  SR29
SCR47
BLNR; Hololani Resort Condominiums; State Submerged Lands
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS SEAWARD OF TAX MAP KEY: (2) 4-3-010:009 AT KAHANA, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING EMERGENCY SANDBAGS AND CONSTRUCTION, USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF A ROCK REVETMENT.
(S) 3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL, WAM  HCR132
SCR48
International Code Council; Building Codes; Adoption; Revisions
URGING THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL TO EXTEND THE TIMEFRAME BETWEEN MODEL CODE UPDATES AND ADOPTION PROCESSES AND TAKE A MORE BALANCED AND DELIBERATIVE APPROACH TO CODE REVISIONS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to PSM. HASHIMOTO PSM  SR30
SCR49
Department of Education; Gun Safety and Storage
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CHANGES TO GUN SAFETY AND STORAGE LAWS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDU. HASHIMOTO EDU  SR31
SCR50
University of Hawaii Maui College; Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BSN
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI CAMPUS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HRE. HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY HRE  SR32
SCR51
Working Group; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Office of Resilience and Recovery
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT OF AN OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY.
(S) 3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. ELEFANTE WTL  SR33
SCR52
DOE; HIEMA; Youth Civil Defense Corps; Emergencies; Disaster Management
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM. MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Wakai EDU/PSM  SR34
SCR53
DAGS; HSPLS; Civic Engagement; Accessibility
REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to GVO. KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai GVO  SR35
SCR54
DLNR; Desalination; Desalination Planning Task Force; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
(S) 3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai WTL  SR36
SCR55
DHRD; DLIR; Boiler and Elevator Inspection Branch; Comprehensive Review; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR INSPECTION BRANCH TO INCREASE PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to LBT. AQUINO LBT  SR37
SCR56
National Biodiversity Strategy
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN. GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura EIG/AEN  HCR105SR40
SCR57
Congress of the United States; POTUS; FIO; FEMA; HPIA; Natural Disasters; Insurance; National Reinsurance Program
URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT A NATIONAL REINSURANCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE MULTI-STATE INSURANCE CRISIS RESULTING FROM CATASTROPHIC NATURAL DISASTERS.
(S) 3/13/2025- Re-Referred to CPN. MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA CPN  SR41
SCR58
Counties; Special Needs Recreational Playground Equipment; County Parks
URGING COUNTIES TO INSTALL SPECIAL NEEDS RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN PARK PLAYGROUNDS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/HHS. MCKELVEY, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai EIG/HHS  SR42
SCR59
Kihei Ramp; DLNR; DOBOR; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Upkeep; Maintenance; Partnership; Collaboration
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION AND KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND IN PARTNERSHIP TO MAINTAIN THE KIHEI RAMP FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.
(S) 3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI WTL  SR43
SCR60
HHFDC; Housing Plan; Report
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
(S) 3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai HOU  HCR90SR45
SCR61
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin Guide
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SPONSOR A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDT. CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Elefante, Wakai EDT  HCR118SR46
SCR62
DOH; Water Fluoridation; Counties; Public Water Supply; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WATER FLUORIDATION WORKING GROUP.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. CHANG, RHOADS HHS, WAM  HCR113SR47
SCR63
DLIR; Meilleur Ouvrier de France; Craftsmanship; Hawaii Outstanding Workers Award Program
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to LBT. CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai LBT  HCR115SR48
SCR64
DHRD; State Agencies; Hawaii State Fellows Program; Fellowship; Public Employment; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII STATE FELLOWS PROGRAM.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to LBT. CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai LBT  HCR98SR49
SCR65
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Stadium Authority; Department of Accounting and General Services; Division of Public Works; Stadium Development District; New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District Project
URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDT. WAKAI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante EDT  SR50
SCR66
DOE; BOE; Financial Literacy; Curricula Plan; Public High Schools
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. KIDANI, AQUINO EDU  SR44
SCR67
DHRD; Mental Health Care Workforce
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO MORE CLOSELY COOPERATE WITH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT UNITS ASSIGNED TO STATE AGENCIES COMPRISING THE STATE'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE HIRING AND FILLING CRITICAL VACANCIES, INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to LBT. AQUINO LBT  SR51
SCR68
Counties; Privately-Owned Roadways; Roadway Maintenance; Taxes
REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AUTHORIZE A PERCENTAGE OF TAXES GENERATED BY THE GENERAL EXCISE AND FUEL TAXES COLLECTED BY THE COUNTIES TO BE USED FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATELY‑OWNED ROADWAYS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA. SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS EIG/TCA  SR52
SCR69
DOH; Pharmacy Benefit Manager; Working Group; Reform
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO REFORM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER PRACTICES IN THE STATE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS FOR CONSUMERS AND IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR, LOWER DRUG COSTS TO PATIENT CONSUMERS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai HHS  SR53
SCR70
Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND CONVENE A PHARMACY REIMBURSEMENT WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE LEGISLATION FOR THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to CPN. SAN BUENAVENTURA CPN  HCR152SR54
SCR71
Auditor; Sunrise Review; Doulas; DCCA
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF DOULAS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. SAN BUENAVENTURA HHS, WAM  HCR74
SCR72
DOE; DOH; Vaccinations; Records; Public School Students; Charter School Students
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UPDATE VACCINATION FORMS AND RECORDKEEPING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Gabbard EDU/HHS  SR55
SCR73
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Report; Trauma-informed Care; Children
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.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai HHS  SR56
SCR74
DHS; DOH; Community Care Foster Family Homes; Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver Program; Medicaid I/DD Waiver Program
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.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS. SAN BUENAVENTURA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai HHS  SR57
SCR75
County of Maui; Archaeologist; Historic Preservation
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO EMPLOY AN ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN REBUILDING LAHAINA.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/WTL. MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai EIG/WTL  SR58
SCR76
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Kahana Bay; Erosion
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSULT WITH THE KAHANA BAY STEERING COMMITTEE, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REGARDING A PATH FORWARD FOR THE PROPOSED KAHANA BAY EROSION MITIGATION PROJECT.
(S) 3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. HASHIMOTO WTL  SR59
SCR77
HHFDC; Counties; Housing Credits; Act 31, SLH 2024; Eligible Developers
DECLARING THE INTENT THAT PROJECTS WITH HOUSING UNITS THAT QUALIFY FOR HOUSING CREDITS UNDER ACT 31, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2024, ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HOUSING CREDITS AFTER THE REPEAL OF THAT ACT IF THE HOUSING PROJECTS WERE APPROVED BY THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BEFORE JULY 1, 2031, AND REQUESTING THE CORPORATION AND EACH COUNTY TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION WHEN APPROVING HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOUSING CREDITS.
(S) 3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA HOU  HCR78SR60
SCR78
Health Tech Hub; Health Care Technology; HTDC; JABSOM; UH Cancer Center; HCDA; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office
REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INITIATE THE PLANNING OF A HEALTH TECH HUB IN KAKAAKO TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF HAWAII'S HIGHLY SKILLED HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDT/HHS. MORIWAKI EDT/HHS  HCR116SR61
SCR79
DOE; Pepper Spray; Teachers; Public Safety; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WHETHER TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL SHOULD BE TRAINED IN THE USE OF, AND BE EQUIPPED WITH, PEPPER SPRAY.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) EDU, WAM  SR62
SCR80
EOA; UH; Direct Care Workforce Development Strategic Plan; Long-Term Care; Reports
REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA CENTER ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A KUPUNA WORKFORCE INNOVATION HUB TO IMPLEMENT SHORT-TERM STRATEGIES OUTLINED IN THE 2025 STRENGTHENING HAWAII'S LONG-TERM DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE STRATEGIC PLAN.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/HRE. MORIWAKI HHS/HRE  HCR114SR63
SCR81
BLNR; Kahala Hotel and Resort; Drainage Outlets; Easement
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIALAE, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING DRAINAGE OUTLETS, AND FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. CHANG WTL, WAM  SR64
SCR82
County of Maui; United States Army Corps of Engineers; Kulanihakoi Bridge
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO PRIORITIZE AND EXPEDITE THE PLANNING, FUNDING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT FOR THE KULANIHAKOI BRIDGE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG. MCKELVEY EIG  HCR205SR65
SCR83
State Auditor; DCCA; INET; Institutional Networks; Cable Operators; Maintenance Costs
REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE INSTITUTIONAL NETWORKS ON EACH ISLAND OF THE STATE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE.
(S) 3/14/2025- Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM. MCKELVEY, AQUINO, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai EDT/CPN, WAM  SR66
SCR84
DOD; HIEMA; Maui Emergency Management Agency; Maui County; Disaster Drills; Disaster Preparedness
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAUI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TO CONDUCT REAL-TIME WILDFIRE AND OTHER DISASTER DRILLS INVOLVING THE MAUI COMMUNITY.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura, Wakai EIG/PSM  SR67
SCR85
United States Congress; Federal Law; Cannabis; Records; Business
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REMOVE CANNABIS FROM THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STATES THAT ARE IN THE PROCESS OF CLEARING CANNABIS OFFENSES FROM DEFENDANTS' RECORDS, AND FACILITATE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BANKING SERVICES FOR CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. SAN BUENAVENTURA EIG, JDC  SR68
SCR86
Department of Health; Emergency Management Systems; Aeromedical Services Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN AEROMEDICAL SERVICES WORKING GROUP.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS. SAN BUENAVENTURA HHS  SR69
SCR87
Real Estate Salesperson's Examination; Japanese Language; Timeshare Products
STRONGLY URGING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO ALLOW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON'S EXAMINATION IN THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE FOR PURPOSES OF ISSUING A FULL REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON'S LICENSE, LIMITED TO THE SALE OF TIMESHARE PRODUCTS IN HAWAII, TO PROMOTE THE SALE OF THESE PRODUCTS TO JAPANESE-SPEAKING VISITORS AND ENHANCE JAPAN'S INVOLVEMENT IN AND SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII TOURISM INDUSTRY.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN. DECOITE, Wakai EDT, CPN  HCR102SR70
SCR88
Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program; Rules; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A MICROBIAL ALGAE SOIL PRODUCTS PILOT PROGRAM.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai AEN  SR71
SCR89
Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaii; Meat Processing; Educational Pathway; Working Group; Reports
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.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to AEN/HRE. RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai AEN/HRE  SR72
SCR90
ADC; Kohala Ditch; Maintenance and Repairs; Report
REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE KOHALA DITCH.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDT. RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai EDT  SR73
SCR91
Stand Your Ground Law; Agricultural Land; Duty to Retreat; Self-Protection; Deadly Force
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 SELF‑DEFENSE LAWS TO DEPRIORITIZE THE DUTY TO RETREAT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
(S) 3/14/2025- Re-Referred to AEN, JDC. RICHARDS, GABBARD, MCKELVEY AEN, JDC  SR74
SCR92
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Legislative Engagement Forums
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.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HWN. RICHARDS, GABBARD HWN  SR75
SCR93
Just Climate Future; Indigenous Knowledge; Olelo Hawaii
URGING THE GOVERNOR 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.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA AEN  SR76
SCR94
Maui; Axis Deer
MAUI AXIS DEER CONTROL AND VENISON INITIATIVE.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai AEN  HCR200SR77
SCR95
Maui County; 2023 Maui wildfires; Universal Basic Income; Feasibility Study; Recovery Efforts; Report
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS IMPACTED BY THE 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG. MCKELVEY EIG  SR78
SCR96
HIEMA; DOT; Maui County; Emergency Response; Evacuation Signage Program
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI AND THE MAUI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EVACUATION ROUTE SIGNAGE PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. MCKELVEY EIG/PSM  SR79
SCR97
Auditor; Impact Assessment Report; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Ambulance Services; Community Paramedicine Services
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AMBULANCE AND COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE SERVICES.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. RHOADS HHS, WAM
SCR98
Taiwan; International Observer; International Organizations
STANDING WITH TAIWAN TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY AND SECURITY.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to TCA/EDT. RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD TCA/EDT  HCR198SR80
SCR99
United States Constitution; Child Labor Amendment; Ratification
RATIFYING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES GIVING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE, AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/LBT, JDC. RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD EIG/LBT, JDC  SR81
SCR100
DLNR; Kalopa State Park; Renaming; Memorial
ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RENAME KALOPA STATE PARK ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII THE MARK NAKASHIMA KALOPA STATE PARK.
(S) 3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. SAN BUENAVENTURA WTL
SCR101
Department of Health; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Hospitals; Prisons; Healthy Food Options
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND THE DIRECTOR OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO ENCOURAGE HOSPITALS AND PRISONS TO OFFER MORE HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS THAT CONSIST OF MINIMALLY‑PROCESSED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, WHOLE GRAINS, LEGUMES, NUTS AND SEEDS, HERBS AND SPICES, AND NON-DAIRY BEVERAGES, RATHER THAN ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/PSM. GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai HHS/PSM  SR82
SCR102
Department of Health; University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; PFAS; Wastewater Treatment Plants; Testing; Sewage Sludge; Reclaimed Water; Residual Material; Rules; Permits
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO INCENTIVIZE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE, RECLAIMED WATER, AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/HRE. GABBARD, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura HHS/HRE  HCR189SR83
SCR103
PFAS; Working Group; Environmental Danger
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TEMPORARY WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE THE EXISTENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DANGERS OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND OTHER RELATED CHEMICALS.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. GABBARD, Wakai AEN  SR84
SCR104
Department of Health; Solid Waste Management; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FORM A WORKING GROUP ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN. GABBARD HHS/AEN  SR85
SCR105
Director of Health; H-POWER; Waste Combustion Facility Operators; Continuous Emission Monitoring
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE OPERATORS OF WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES TO IMPLEMENT CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND SAMPLING TECHNOLOGIES THAT HAVE BEEN TESTED AND VERIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO ENSURE THAT THE OPERATORS CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR, SAMPLE, AND REPORT THE EMISSIONS OF CONTAMINANTS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN. GABBARD HHS/AEN  SR86
SCR106
Hawaii State Energy Office; Energy Consumption Sector; Decarbonization; Study
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO COMMISSION A STUDY OF THE DIFFERENT ENERGY CONSUMPTION SECTORS TO DETERMINE WHICH SECTOR CAN BE MOST QUICKLY AND COST-EFFECTIVELY DECARBONIZED THROUGH ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN COMBUSTION-FREE ALTERNATIVES.
(S) 3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. GABBARD WTL  SR87
SCR107
United States Military; Hurricane Shelter; Hurricane Fortification
REQUESTING EACH BRANCH OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE SHELTERS THAT CAN WITHSTAND HURRICANES WITH WINDS OF OVER TWO HUNDRED MILES-PER-HOUR FOR ALL OF THEIR ACTIVE AND RETIRED PERSONNEL AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE STATE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to PSM. GABBARD PSM  SR88
SCR108
Liquified Natural Gas; Fracking; Climate Change
URGING THE STATE TO REJECT ENERGY SOURCES FOUND TO BE HARMFUL OR DESTABILIZING TO OUR CLIMATE SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENT AND TO COMMIT TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE VALUES OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN. GABBARD EIG/AEN  HCR210SR89
SCR109
Assyrian Genocide; Seyfo Genocide
ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to TCA/EDT. GABBARD TCA/EDT  SR90
SCR110
HSEO; Green Bonds; Report
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A GREEN BONDS PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN. GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura EIG/AEN  HCR106SR91
SCR111
Climate Change; Public Health Emergency
DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COORDINATION TO IDENTIFY, PLAN FOR, AND CREATE CROSS-SECTOR SOLUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS AEN  HCR188SR92
SCR112
National Purple Heart Day; City Hall
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7 OF EACH YEAR IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai EIG/PSM  SR93
SCR113
Purple Heart State; National Purple Heart Day
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING HAWAII AS A PURPLE HEART STATE ON AUGUST 7, 2025.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to PSM. GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura PSM  HCR94SR94
SCR114
Department of Education; Heat Exposure; Schools; Study
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PRACTICES OF MANAGING HEAT EXPOSURE IN DEPARTMENT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROTECT STUDENTS' HEALTH DURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS EDU/HHS  HCR186SR95
SCR115
Marine Ecosystems; Carbon Sequestration; Decarbonization; Climate Change
AFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF MARINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TO ACHIEVE THE STATE'S DECARBONIZATION GOALS.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA AEN  SR96
SCR116
Counties; Agricultural Lands; Declaration of Compliance; Regulations
URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF AGRICULTURAL-ZONED LANDS TO EXECUTE AND RECORD DECLARATIONS THAT ACKNOWLEDGE STATE AND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Re-Referred to WTL. GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA WTL  HCR103SR97
SCR117
DOT; DOE; County of Hawaii; Bus Stops; Transportation Infrastructure
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to TCA/EDU. KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai TCA/EDU  SR98
SCR118
DOH; Business Activity Water Catchment Working Group; Water Supply
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE STATE TO UTILIZE FILTERED WATER COLLECTED BY WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS. KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai HHS  SR99
SCR119
DLNR; DOBOR; Kailua Pier
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to WTL. KANUHA WTL  HCR191SR100
SCR120
Auditor; Impact Assessment Report; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Continuous Glucose Monitors
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS.
(S) 3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. KANUHA HHS, WAM  HCR171SR101
SCR121
Tourism and Gaming Working Group; Gambling; Legislative Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A TOURISM AND GAMING WORKING GROUP.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDT. DECOITE EDT
SCR122
COMMITMENT TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
REQUESTING A COMMITMENT TO A NUCLEAR-FREE, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to AEN/EIG. GABBARD AEN/EIG  HCR93
SCR123
Attorney General; Landlord-Tenant Code; Housing; Working Group
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP LANDLORD-TENANT CODE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF HOUSING IN HAWAII.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to CPN. HASHIMOTO CPN  HCR158SR103
SCR124
Task Force for Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development; Permitting
ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE FOR SPEED (SIMPLIFYING PERMITTING FOR ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO IDENTIFY ACTIONS NEEDED TO EXPEDITE, FACILITATE, AND COORDINATE STATE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERMIT PROCESSES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG. WAKAI EIG  HCR157SR104
SCR125
DOT; Abigail K.K. Kawananakoa Airport; Kalaeloa Airport
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE KALAELOA AIRPORT AS THE ABIGAIL K.K. KAWANANAKOA AIRPORT.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) TCA
SCR126
Inmates; Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities; Reduction
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO INCREMENTALLY AND SYSTEMATICALLY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INMATES INCARCERATED IN PRIVATE, OUT-OF-STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to PSM. RHOADS, Elefante PSM  HCR153SR105
SCR127
Law Enforcement; Federal Funding
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO NOT DEFUND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. RHOADS, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA EIG/PSM  SR106
SCR128
Attorney General; State Lands; Leases; Federal Government
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PRODUCE AND PROVIDE A LIST OF STATE LANDS CURRENTLY LEASED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY FEDERAL AGENCY.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. RHOADS, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura JDC  SR107
SCR129
Department of Health; Vaccinations; Schools; Department of Education
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UNDERTAKE PRELIMINARY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND VACCINATION DRIVE EFFORTS AT SCHOOLS IN HAWAII WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER FIFTY PERCENT, PRIORITIZING SCHOOLS WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER THIRTY PERCENT, BEGINNING AT THE START OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura HHS  HCR173SR108
SCR130
Hawaii Health Authority; Single-Payer Health Care System
SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF, AND URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO, THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY TO PLAN FOR A TRANSITION TO A MAXIMALLY COST-EFFECTIVE SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER WAIVERS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED TO CAPTURE ALL MAJOR SOURCES OF FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING TO THE STATE THROUGH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND TRICARE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD HHS, WAM  HCR176SR109
SCR131
Hawaii Theatre; Culture and Arts; Acquire; Public Use; Preservation
URGING THE STATE TO ACQUIRE THE HAWAII THEATRE TO PROMOTE LOCAL CULTURE AND ARTS, PRESERVE ITS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND FACILITATE ITS CONTINUED PUBLIC USE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. RHOADS, LEE, C. TCA  HCR127SR110
SCR132
United Nations; United Nations Global Plastics Treaty; Rapa Nui Summit Declaration; Climate Change; Sustainable Development
ENCOURAGING THE ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY AND RAPA NUI SUMMIT DECLARATION TO ADDRESS CLIMATE JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/AEN. RHOADS TCA/AEN  SR111
SCR133
Pay Inequality; CEO-to-Worker Pay; UHERO; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE CEO-TO-WORKER PAY RATIO IN THE STATE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HRE/LBT. RHOADS HRE/LBT  SR112
SCR134
Department of Education; School Meals; Report
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE TRUE COST OF PRODUCING SCHOOL MEALS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PRICE INCREASES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai EDU  HCR111SR113
SCR135
Office of Wellness and Resilience; State Departments; Data Sharing Agreements
URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to GVO. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai GVO  SR114
SCR136
Geothermal Energy; Working Group; Hawaii State Energy Office
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, WAKAI, San Buenaventura EIG  HCR58SR115
SCR137
Office of the Auditor; University of Hawaii Foundation; Performance Audit
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, RICHARDS, Kim, Wakai HRE, WAM  SR154
SCR138
University of Hawaii; Office of Vice President for Academic Strategy; Hawaii P-20; Audit
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura HRE, WAM  SR155
SCR139
Department of Agriculture; Department of Transportation; Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. DELA CRUZ, CHANG, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura AEN  HCR77SR157
SCR140
Convention of States; Article V; Constitutional Amendments
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE CERTAIN LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA, WAKAI, Elefante EIG, JDC  SR158
SCR141
HDOA; ADC; USDA; Grant Funding; Opportunities; Collaboration; Agricultural Industry
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Wakai AEN/EDT  SR159
SCR142
Office of the Auditor; University of Hawaii at Manoa Athletics Department; Financial and Performance Audit
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, Wakai HRE, WAM  SR160
SCR143
Boards and Commissions; Executive Directors; Performance Review
URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT EXEMPT POSITIONS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to GVO. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai GVO  SR156
SCR144
Medicaid; Medicaid Expansion; Federal Funding; Budget Cuts
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DETERMINE A COURSE OF ACTION FOR THE STATE, SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUT FUNDING FOR MEDICAID.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WAM. MORIWAKI WAM  HCR187SR116
SCR145
DLIR; DHRD; LRB; Legislative Working Group; Labor; Paid Family and Medical Leave; Report
REQUESTING THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND TECHNOLOGY AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE ON LABOR TO CONVENE A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to LBT. AQUINO LBT  HCR179SR117
SCR146
DLNR; CWRM; Working Group
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION SHOULD BE AMENDED.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. INOUYE WTL  HCR197
SCR147
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Transfer
URGING THE STATE TO SUPPORT THE TRANSFER OF THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. INOUYE WTL
SCR148
Pearl Harbor; Floating Drydock; Support
STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to PSM. INOUYE PSM  HCR133SR119
SCR149
Wildfires; Vegetation Management Working Group
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISK.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to PSM. INOUYE PSM  HCR69SR120
SCR150
DOT; Water Carriers; Subsidies
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND RECOMMEND FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY PROGRAMS SUBSIDIZING THE TRANSPORT OF WATERBORNE CARGO.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. INOUYE TCA
SCR151
Hearing Aids; Auditor to Assess Effects
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. SAN BUENAVENTURA HHS, WAM  SR121
SCR152
West Maui; Water Systems; Water Resources; Eminent Domain
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ACQUIRE ALL WEST MAUI WATER SYSTEMS THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN AND TO HOLD THEM IN TRUST FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH MANAGEMENT UNDER THE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM, PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC TRUST DOCTRINE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Re-Referred to WTL. MCKELVEY WTL  SR122
SCR153
Judiciary; Maui County; Hui Roads; Transfer
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO FULFILL ITS AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE AND RESOLVE LONGSTANDING JURISDICTIONAL AMBIGUITIES BY COMPLETING THE TRANSFER OF THE HUI ROADS, INCLUDING HUI ROAD F, FROM THE JUDICIARY.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. MCKELVEY JDC  SR123
SCR154
Universal Periodic Review; United Nations; Human Rights
SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ALL CYCLES OF THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW BY THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, WHERE APPLICABLE TO THE STATE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. RHOADS TCA, JDC  SR124
SCR155
DCCA; Insurance Commissioner; Private Property Insurance; Report
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PRODUCE A DETAILED REPORT REGARDING THE STATE OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN HAWAIʻI.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to CPN. RHOADS CPN  SR125
SCR156
UHERO; Vacant Housing; Residential Property Ownership; Surplus Housing; Institutional Investor Property; Taxation; Eminent Domain; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE USE OF TAXATION AND EMINENT DOMAIN ON THE PRICE AND THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING IN THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE CONCENTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AMONG OWNERS OF VACANT AND SURPLUS HOUSING AND INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR PROPERTY OWNERS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HRE/HOU. RHOADS HRE/HOU  SR126
SCR157
Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction; Adoption
URGING THE STATE TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT UNDER THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA ON THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF MARINE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF AREAS BEYOND NATIONAL JURISDICTION AND SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND POLICY MEASURES TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT AT THE STATE AND COUNTY LEVELS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/AEN. RHOADS TCA/AEN  SR127
SCR158
Automatic Voter Registration; Office of Elections; Working Group
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. RHOADS JDC  SR128
SCR159
Congress; Ukraine; Military Assistance; Humanitarian Aid
URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO THE UKRAINIAN MILITARY IN ITS DEFENSE OF AGGRESSION FROM RUSSIA.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA . RHOADS EIG/TCA  SR129
SCR160
Attorney General; DHHL; National Park Service; Kalaupapa National Historic Park; Breach
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSESS WHETHER THERE HAS BEEN A SUBSTANTIAL OR MATERIAL BREACH OF GENERAL LEASE NO. 231 EXECUTED BY AND BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HWN. RHOADS, DECOITE HWN
SCR161
OHA; SHPD; Island Burial Councils; Burial Sites
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND CONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITE MANAGEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FROM THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HWN. KEOHOKALOLE HWN  HCR193SR130
SCR162
Department of Land and Natural Resources; County of Maui; Wilderness, Trails; Facilities; Accessibility; Report
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM THAT ENHANCES ACCESSIBILITY AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN STATE PARK WILDERNESS, TRAILS, AND FACILITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG. MCKELVEY WTL/EIG  SR131
SCR163
County; Counties; Setback
REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT FLEXIBLE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO ENHANCE LAND USE EFFICIENCY AND PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/GVO. MCKELVEY EIG/GVO  SR132
SCR164
DOA; Land Use; Rodeos
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT RULES AUTHORIZING RODEOS ON LANDS ZONED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. RICHARDS, KANUHA, McKelvey AEN  SR133
SCR165
DLNR; DAR; Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District; Fishing; Moratorium
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES LIFTING THE MORATORIUM ON FISHING IN THE LAPAKAHI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. RICHARDS WTL  SR134
SCR166
Director of Finance; Agribusiness Development Corporation; General Obligation Bonds; North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S PURCHASE OF THE FEE SIMPLE INTEREST IN THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. RICHARDS, MCKELVEY EDT, WAM  SR135
SCR167
DLNR; OHA; Mauna Ala; Royal Mausoleum
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO ASSESS ITS READINESS AND ABILITY TO ASSUME STEWARDSHIP OF THE SACRED HAWAIIAN GROUNDS OF MAUNA ALA.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HWN. RICHARDS HWN  SR136
SCR168
DHHL; Water Pump Storage Hydroelectric Facility; Pilot Project
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WATER ACCESS PILOT PROJECT DEMONSTRATING THE KOHALA REGION'S CAPACITY FOR A POTABLE WATER SYSTEM.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HWN. RICHARDS HWN  SR137
SCR169
DAGS; State Archives; Study; Public Outreach; Civic Engagement
REQUESTING THE STATE ARCHIVES TO EXPAND PUBLIC OUTREACH, SHARE HAWAII'S HISTORY THAT MAY PROVE RELEVANT TODAY, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND EVALUATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. LEE, C. TCA  SR138
SCR170
Department of Agriculture; Pet Animal Sanctuaries
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IDENTIFY EXISTING DEPARTMENTAL LANDS THAT ARE UNSUITABLE FOR AGRICULTURAL USE BUT MAY BE UTILIZED AS PET ANIMAL SANCTUARIES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to AEN. LEE, C. AEN  SR139
SCR171
Department of Health; Restaurants; Dogs
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES OR OTHERWISE PERMIT RESTAURANTS TO ALLOW DOGS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS WHILE ADHERING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. LEE, C. HHS  SR140
SCR172
DOH; DAGS; Construction Demolition Waste; Waste Reduction; Working Group; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. LEE, C. HHS  HCR190SR141
SCR173
Health Insurance Coverage; Prosthetic Devices; Orthotic Devices
REQUESTING HEALTH INSURERS AND MANAGED CARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. LEE, C. HHS, CPN  HCR91SR142
SCR174
Community Forests; DLNR; State Agencies
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO WORK WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY GROUPS TO CO-STEWARD COMMUNITY FORESTS LOCATED ON PUBLIC LANDS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE STATE'S FORESTS AND COMMUNITIES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. LEE, C. WTL  HCR40SR143
SCR175
DOT; Airports; Hawaii Airports Corporation; Task Force
REQUESTING THE AIRPORTS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A CORPORATION TO MANAGE THE STATE'S AIRPORTS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. LEE, C. TCA  HCR120SR144
SCR176
City and County of Honolulu; Landfill; Compensation
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPENSATE THE RESIDENTS OF ANY COUNCIL DISTRICT THAT IS CHOSEN TO HOST A NEW LANDFILL.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG. LEE, C. EIG  SR145
SCR177
"Pedestrian First" policy; Ordinance; City and County of Honolulu
STRONGLY URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A "PEDESTRIAN FIRST" POLICY VIA ORDINANCE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG. LEE, C. EIG  HCR112SR147
SCR178
East-West Center; Global Aid; International Relations
URGING THE EAST-WEST CENTER TO EXPAND INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE WORLD AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO HELP THE STATE SHARE ITS UNIQUE EXPERTISE WITH TROPICAL AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, EDUCATION, CLEAN ENERGY, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WHERE IT MIGHT BE MOST HELPFUL TO OTHER COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/HRE. LEE, C. TCA/HRE  SR148
SCR179
LGBTQ+ Commission; Commission on the Status of Women; Inclusive Language; Gender-Neutral Terminology; Report
REQUESTING THE STATE LGBTQ+ COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO REVIEW THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GENDER-NEUTRAL LANGUAGE TERMINOLOGY.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. LEE, C. JDC  HCR99SR149
SCR180
DOT; Aviation Safety; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE SUMMARIZING SPECIFIC SAFETY‑RELATED INFORMATION FOR EACH GENERAL AVIATION AND COMMERCIAL TOUR OPERATOR IN THE STATE, POST AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF EACH REPORT ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE, AND ADOPT RULES REQUIRING THE PUBLIC POSTING OF THE INFORMATION AT EVERY LOCATION OF EACH OPERATOR.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. LEE, C. TCA  SR150
SCR181
Department of Transportation; Blood Alcohol Concentration; Working Group
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON LOWERING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION TO 0.05 GRAMS OF ALCOHOL PER ONE HUNDRED MILLILITERS OF BLOOD.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. LEE, C. TCA  SR151
SCR182
Summer Streets Pilot Program; Honolulu
ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA. LEE, C. EIG/TCA  HCR177SR152
SCR183
Aloha+ Challenge; Hawaii Green Growth Local2030 Hub; Sustainability Goals
ENDORSING AND REAFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRESS ACHIEVED BY THE ALOHA+ CHALLENGE THROUGH ITS INTEGRATED APPROACH AND SIX AMBITIOUS TARGETS TO BE REACHED BY 2030.
(S) 3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. LEE, C. AEN  SR153
SCR184
County Police Departments; Out-of-State Vehicles; Registration; Increased Enforcement
REQUESTING EACH COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES OPERATING ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY REGISTERED IN THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. LEE, C. EIG/PSM  HCR30SR146
SCR185
Child Fatalities and Serious Injuries; Legislative Inquiry
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT MANDATORY INQUIRIES INTO ALL FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES THAT OCCURRED TO CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD HHS, WAM  HCR82SR166
SCR186
Federal Housing Finance Agency; Property Insurance; Condominiums
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO DIRECT FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC TO REPEAL OR REDUCE THE MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IN GUIDE SECTION 4703.2, REQUIRING CONDOMINIUM MASTER INSURANCE POLICY COVERAGE FOR ALL PERILS IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE REPLACEMENT COST VALUE OF THE PROJECT'S IMPROVEMENTS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. AWA, DECORTE EIG, CPN  HCR172
SCR187
Auditor; DCCA; Real Estate Commission; Real Estate Management Agencies
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION'S OVERSIGHT OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT ENTITIES UNDER CHAPTER 514B, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMMISSION'S OVERSIGHT OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT ENTITIES AND RELATED ISSUES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. DECORTE, AWA CPN, WAM  SR168
SCR188
City and County of Honolulu; Ocean Safety Department; Drone Training Program
URGING THE HONOLULU OCEAN SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A DRONE TRAINING PROGRAM.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. DECORTE, Awa EIG/PSM  SR169
SCR189
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Auditor; Audit; Act 279, Session Laws of 2022; Act 125, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE MONEYS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HWN, WAM. DECORTE, AWA, FEVELLA, Inouye, Kim, San Buenaventura HWN, WAM  HCR84SR170
SCR190
City and County of Honolulu; Waianae Police Station
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WAIANAE POLICE STATION.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. DECORTE, AWA EIG/PSM  SR171
SCR191
Requesting the US Transportation Secretary to initiate a performance review of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY TO INITIATE A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA, WAM. AWA, DECORTE EIG/TCA, WAM  HCR81SR167
SCR192
UH; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; Windward Community College; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A VETERINARY MEDICINE EXPANSION WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM AT WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HRE. DELA CRUZ HRE  HCR195SR172
SCR193
University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Workforce Development
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HRE. DELA CRUZ HRE  HCR196SR173
SCR194
DOH; Disposable Surgical Equipment; Sustainable Practices
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REDUCE THE USE OF DISPOSABLE SURGICAL EQUIPMENT AND ADOPT SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOLLOWING EXAMPLES SET BY CALIFORNIA AND JAPAN.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. DELA CRUZ HHS  HCR194SR174
SCR195
Sweden; Establishment; Broader Relationship
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. LEE, C. TCA  SR175
SCR196
Hawaii; Kingdom of Norway
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. LEE, C. TCA  SR176
SCR197
New Zealand; Partnership
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND NEW ZEALAND.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. LEE, C. TCA  SR177
SCR198
Insurance; Claims; Polluters; Climate Change; Insurance Rates
ENCOURAGING HAWAII INSURERS AND THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS KNOWINGLY RESPONSIBLE FOR WORSENING CLIMATE IMPACTS AFFECTING HAWAII INSURANCE RATES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to CPN/AEN. LEE, C. CPN/AEN  SR178
SCR199
Critical Infrastructure; Foreign Influence; Security
URGING INCREASED CAUTION CONCERNING FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM. LEE, C. TCA/PSM  SR179
SCR200
Department of Transportation; Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization; Transportation Management Training Programs
REQUESTING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO COORDINATE A TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA. LEE, C. EIG/TCA  SR180
SCR201
Hawaii Health Authority; Single-payer Health Care System; Legislature; Waivers; Medicaid; Medicare; Tricare
SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY WITH STATUTORY MANDATES THAT SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE THE TRANSITION OF THE STATE'S HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENT SYSTEM INTO A SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN . GABBARD HHS/CPN  SR161
SCR202
DOH; Solid Waste Management; Incinerator Ash
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF INCINERATOR ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATOR FACILITIES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN. GABBARD HHS/AEN  SR162
SCR203
Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers; University of Hawaii; National Institute on Aging; Feasibility Study
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HRE/HHS. KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai HRE/HHS  HCR31SR163
SCR204
Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Explosives; Hazardous Materials; Disposal; Detonation; Destruction; Safety Protocols
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL, DETONATION, AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, AND SIMILAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE STATE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to PSM. KIM, ELEFANTE, McKelvey PSM  SR164
SCR205
DOH; Noise Pollution; Concerts
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM DECIBEL LEVEL FOR CONCERTS OR EVENTS AT PRIVATE VENUES GENERATING NOISE IN PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. KIM HHS  SR165
SCR206
Land Use Changes; Boundary Changes; Enhanced Public Notice
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND LAND USE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CHANGES IN LAND USE OR BOUNDARY CHANGES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO. FEVELLA, AWA, GABBARD WTL/GVO  SR181
SCR207
Gambling; Drugs; Intergovernmental Task Force; Community Safe Zones
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL TASK FORCE TO ERADICATE ILLEGAL GAMBLING AND DRUG ACTIVITIES AND TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY SAFE ZONES.
(S) 3/14/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, Awa JDC  SR182
SCR208
Judiciary; Victims; Witnesses; Right to Speedy Trial
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO URGE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE VICTIM AND WITNESS RIGHTS TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to JDC. FEVELLA, GABBARD, Awa JDC  SR183
SCR209
Disaster Preparedness; Evacuation Routes; Obstructions; Large Trees; HIEMA; DOT
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO IDENTIFY EXISTING LARGE TREES ALONG EVACUATION ROUTES AND TRIM, SPRAY, OR REMOVE TREES HAVING THE POTENTIAL TO OBSTRUCT THE EVACUATION ROUTE; CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIFIC HIGH-RISK TREES; IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES IN URBAN FORESTRY; AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to PSM. FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, San Buenaventura, Wakai PSM  SR184
SCR210
Department of Education; Ewa Beach Elementary; Ice Cream; Pilot Program; Attendance
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM AT EWA BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES ICE CREAM AS A DESSERT OPTION FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE GOOD ATTENDANCE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. FEVELLA EDU  SR187
SCR211
DOE; Education; Equipment; Replacement; Upgrades; Modernization
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY SCHOOLS HAVING AGING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE THE EQUIPMENT WITH NEW AND MODERNIZED EQUIPMENT.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY EDU  SR185
SCR212
Department of Human Services; Senior Citizen Discount; Study; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A TWENTY PERCENT DISCOUNT ON CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME ELDERS IN THE STATE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD HHS, WAM  SR186
SCR213
DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO NOT APPROVE ANY NEW LAND DISPOSITION OR RENEW ANY LAND DISPOSITION TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY THAT ALLOWS FOR OR FACILITATES ANY MILITARY TRAINING ACTIVITIES ON STATE-OWNED LANDS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM. FEVELLA WTL/PSM  SR188
SCR214
School; Safety; Department of Education; Department of Law Enforcement
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE ON ENSURING SAFETY AT PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND STATE PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM CAMPUSES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM. FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, Elefante, Inouye, McKelvey EDU/PSM  SR189
SCR215
Department of Education; Veterinary Technician; Pilot Program; James Campbell High School
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PILOT PROGRAM AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL, FOCUSING ON ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR TROUBLED YOUTH.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura EDU  SR190
SCR216
Department of Human Services; Primary Care Physicians; Med-QUEST Reimbursements
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS FOR SERVICES TO MED-QUEST RECIPIENTS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN . FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS HHS/CPN  SR191
SCR217
Counties; Mass Transit; Transit-Based Advertising; Revenues
URGING THE COUNTIES TO SEEK REVENUES FROM ALTERNATIVE SOURCES, INCLUDING TRANSIT-BASED ADVERTISING, BEFORE IMPOSING ANY NEW OR INCREASED MASS TRANSIT FARE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA. FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Wakai EIG/TCA  SR192
SCR218
Department of Transportation; Fireworks; Aircraft; Inspection
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A PERSONAL AIRCRAFT FIREWORKS INSPECTION PILOT PROGRAM.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM. FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, Elefante TCA/PSM  SR193
SCR219
HDOT; Department of Transportation; Motor Carrier Vehicles; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF ELIMINATING THE STATE'S SAFETY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. FEVELLA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA TCA  SR194
SCR220
Safe and Sound Program; Crime Reduction; Ewa Beach; Kapolei; Waianae
URGING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND HONOLULU PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT SAFE AND SOUND PROGRAMS IN EWA BEACH, KAPOLEI, AND WAIANAE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI EIG/PSM  SR195
SCR221
Prince Kuhio Plaza; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lease
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO REPEAL, REVOKE, OR BUY OUT THE REMAINDER OF THE LEASE OF THE PRINCE KUHIO PLAZA AND RESELL THAT LEASE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE TO A NEW ENTITY THAT AGREES TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HWN, WAM. FEVELLA HWN, WAM  SR196
SCR222
Towing Companies; Tow Truck; Automatic Teller Machine
URGING ALL TOWING COMPANIES TO HAVE AN ON-SITE AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE TO ENSURE ACCESSIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR VEHICLE OWNERS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/CPN. FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, San Buenaventura TCA/CPN  SR197
SCR223
Department of Health; Motor Vehicle Tires; Inventory; Database
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A TIRE INVENTORY DATABASE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. FEVELLA, Gabbard HHS  SR198
SCR224
Healthcare; Health Insurance; Primary Care Physicians; DHS; EUTF; Med-QUEST; Premiums
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO ENSURE THAT ALL OFFERED HEALTH PLANS PROVIDE TWELVE PER CENT OF MONTHLY INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO EACH RESPECTIVE MEMBER-PATIENT'S PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN. FEVELLA LBT/HHS, CPN  SR199
SCR225
Governor; State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/HWN. FEVELLA HHS/HWN  SR200
SCR226
Department of Human Services; Med-QUEST Division; Department of Health; Developmental Disabilities Division; Medicaid 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Waiver; Eligibility Criteria; Rulemaking
URGING THE MED-QUEST DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE MEDICAID 1915(C) HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVER.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN . FEVELLA, Gabbard HHS/CPN  SR201
SCR227
Water Use; Department of Health; Board of Water Supply
URGING ALL ENTITIES AGAINST USING MORE THAN ONE MILLION GALLONS OF WATER PER YEAR FOR RECREATIONAL OR ORNAMENTAL PURPOSES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. FEVELLA WTL  SR203
SCR228
Department of Education; Epinephrine; Public Schools; Charter Schools; Pilot Program
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO HAVE AVAILABLE STAFF TRAINED IN EPINEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, McKelvey EDU/HHS  SR204
SCR229
Counties; Public Safety; Explosion Detection Technology; Police Department
REQUESTING EACH COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE AND DEPLOY EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE AND RESPOND TO EXPLOSIONS CAUSED BY THE ILLEGAL USE OF FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI EIG/PSM  SR205
SCR230
DOE; Out-of-Service-Area Attendance; District Exemption; Geographic Exception; School Overcrowding; Multi-Tracking
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO END THE PRACTICE OF MANDATING THAT CERTAIN STUDENTS ATTEND A SCHOOL OUTSIDE THEIR SERVICE AREA.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. FEVELLA EDU  SR206
SCR231
Department of Transportation; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM. FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI TCA/PSM  SR207
SCR232
Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2ND AS RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura TCA  SR208
SCR233
Department of Education; Indoor Courts and Gymnasiums
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP INDOOR ATHLETIC COURTS AND GYMNASIUMS AT ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. FEVELLA, CHANG EDU  SR209
SCR234
Department of Education; Shorter School Hours on Friday; Pilot Program; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A THREE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM THAT SHORTENS SCHOOL HOURS ON FRIDAYS FOR ONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ONE MIDDLE OR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, AND ONE HIGH SCHOOL TO ALLOW STUDENTS MORE TIME TO WORK ON HOMEWORK.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. FEVELLA EDU  SR210
SCR235
Abandoned Vehicles; Towing; Servicemembers; City and County of Honolulu
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ESTABLISH, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, FAIR POLICIES AND PROCESSES FOR TOWING AND DISPOSING OF VEHICLES THAT BELONG TO ACTIVE DUTY SERVICEMEMBERS AND THAT ARE ABANDONED ON STATE OR CITY PROPERTY.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG. FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD PSM/EIG  SR211
SCR236
Towing Services; Towing Authority; Contracts; City and County of Honolulu
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A TOWING AUTHORITY TO MANAGE TOWING SERVICES AND TOWING CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND COUNTY.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG. FEVELLA, CHANG, KIDANI, Gabbard TCA/EIG  SR212
SCR237
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Game Management; Ethical Wild Animal Control
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT A GAME MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT INCORPORATES ETHICAL MEANS OF GAME POPULATION CONTROL INTO SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. FEVELLA WTL  SR213
SCR238
DLNR; DOBOR; DOCARE; Homelessness; Homeless Encampment; Waianae Small Boat Harbor; Removal; Relocation; Sweep
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RELOCATE, WITH DIGNITY, THE HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS FROM THE WAIANAE SMALL BOAT HARBOR AND PROVIDE A TIMELINE FOR REMOVAL.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/HHS. FEVELLA, AWA WTL/HHS  SR214
SCR239
DAGS; DLNR; Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Restrooms; State Facilities; State Parks; City and County of Honolulu; Parks and Recreation
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS IN ALL STATE FACILITIES, STATE PARKS, AND CITY AND COUNTY PARKS.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to GVO, WAM. FEVELLA GVO, WAM  SR215
SCR240
DOD; DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN LEASES OF PUBLIC LAND TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(S) 3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. FEVELLA EIG/PSM  SR202