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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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  HCR3
SCR4 HD1
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.
(H) 4/25/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877). KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  HCR4
SCR5 SD1 HD1
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.
(H) 4/25/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877). KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) WAL, FIN  HCR7
SCR8 SD1
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.
(H) 4/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). FEVELLA HLT, FIN  SR4
SCR10 SD2
DHS; Health Insurance Reform; Prior Authorization; Working Group; Report
URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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 HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/11/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai HLT, FIN  SR6
SCR12 SD1 HD1
International Dark Sky Week; Dark Skies; Light Pollution
RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK.
(H) 5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai CAA  SR8
SCR16 SD1
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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA HLT, FIN  SR12
SCR18 SD1
United States Postal Service; Pearl City Post Office; United States Navy Property; Relocation
REQUESTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO BUILD A NEW AND LARGER PEARL CITY POST OFFICE AT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PROPERTY ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA WITH A LARGER PARKING LOT FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.
(H) 4/14/2025- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 04-17-25 10:30AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. AQUINO, ELEFANTE ECD  HCR33SR14
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) 4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Wakai PBS
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.
(H) 4/17/2025- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 33 ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA FIN  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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai HSH  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.
(H) 4/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Muraoka, Shimizu, Souza voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3). ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Wakai TRN, JHA  HCR43
SCR24 SD1
DOD; United States Army; 442nd Regimental Combat Team; 100th Infantry Battalion; Website
STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN ALL REFERENCES TO THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION AND 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM ON ITS WEBSITES FOR THE PUBLIC.
(S) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Wakai ECD  HCR67
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to PBS/JHA, referral sheet 28 ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Wakai PBS/JHA  HCR23
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) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. AQUINO, ELEFANTE, Wakai ECD  SR16
SCR31 SD1
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) 4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA ECD  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) 4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIM, Wakai TRN  SR18
SCR33 SD1
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 28 MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA FIN  SR19
SCR34 SD1
Congressional Delegation; USDA; Interstate Commerce; Parity; Export; Agricultural Goods
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) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. MORIWAKI AGR  HCR27SR20
SCR37 HD1
DOT; Department of Public Safety of the County of Maui; Kihei Community Association; Infrastructure; Kihei Mauka Road project
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO COLLABORATE WITH THE KIHEI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIHEI MAUKA ROAD PROJECT.
(H) 4/21/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846). MCKELVEY TRN, FIN  SR21
SCR38 SD1
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) 4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. MCKELVEY TRN  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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY WAL, ECD  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) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) ECD  SR24
SCR41 SD1
Counties; DOA; HISC; Biosecurity Plan
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
(S) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai AGR  HCR42SR25
SCR42 SD1
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY WAL  SR27
SCR44 SD2
Senate; House of Representatives; DCCA; DOH; 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 TO CONVENE A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FAMILY NOTICE AND STANDARDIZED CONSENT PROVISIONS FOR PRE-NEED CONTRACTS GOVERNING CREMATION.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to LMG, CPC, referral sheet 28 FUKUNAGA LMG, CPC  HCR47
SCR48 SD1
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.
(H) 4/16/2025- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHIMOTO HSG  SR30
SCR50 HD1
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 COLLEGE.
(H) 4/14/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 780). HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY HED  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.
(H) 4/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). ELEFANTE ECD, FIN  SR33
SCR53 SD1 HD1
LRB; HSPLS; Civic Engagement; Accessibility
REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE 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.
(H) 4/25/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877). KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai EDN  SR35
SCR54 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Desalination; Desalination Planning Task Force; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.
(H) 4/25/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877). KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai WAL, FIN  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) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. AQUINO LAB  SR37
SCR56
National Biodiversity Strategy
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
(S) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura AGR  HCR105SR40
SCR57 SD1
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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA CPC  SR41
SCR58 SD1
Counties; Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment; County Parks; Comprehensive Maintenance Plan; DOE; DAGS; Working Group
URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE TO INSTALL A MINIMUM SET OF ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN EACH PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN A COUNTY PARK AND TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLANS THAT ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, AND FUNCTIONALITY OF EACH PLAYGROUND.
(S) 4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. MCKELVEY, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai ECD  SR42
SCR59 SD1
Kihei Ramp; DLNR; DOBOR; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Upkeep; Maintenance; Partnership; Collaboration
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PARTNER WITH THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION TO COLLABORATIVELY IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE CONTINUED REPAIR, REHABILITATION, AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE KIHEI RAMP.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI WAL  SR43
SCR60 SD1 HD1
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.
(H) 5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai HSG  HCR90SR45
SCR61 SD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin Guide
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE COST-BENEFIT AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF A POSSIBLE SPONSORSHIP OF A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 28 CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Elefante, Wakai ECD, FIN  HCR118SR46
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.
(H) 4/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai LAB, FIN  HCR115SR48
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) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. WAKAI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante ECD  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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 28 KIDANI, AQUINO EDN  SR44
SCR67 SD1
DHRD; Mental Health Care Workforce
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE AGENCIES COMPRISING THE STATE'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO COOPERATE MORE CLOSELY TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE THE HIRING AND FILLING OF CRITICAL VACANCIES, INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
(S) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. AQUINO LAB  SR51
SCR69 SD1 HD1
SHPDA; Pharmacy Benefit Manager; Working Group; Reform
REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
(H) 4/21/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846). SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai HLT  SR53
SCR70 SD1
Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR 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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. SAN BUENAVENTURA HLT  HCR152SR54
SCR73 SD1
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) 4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai HSH  SR56
SCR75 SD1
County of Maui; Archaeologist; Historic Preservation
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO EMPLOY AN ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN REBUILDING LAHAINA.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai WAL  SR58
SCR76 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Kahana Bay; Erosion
URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONSULT WITH THE KAHANA BAY STEERING COMMITTEE, COUNTY OF MAUI, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REGARDING A PATH FORWARD FOR THE PROPOSED KAHANA BAY EROSION MITIGATION PROJECT.
(S) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. HASHIMOTO WAL  SR59
SCR77 SD1
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 ACT 31 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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28 HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA HSG, FIN  HCR78SR60
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.
(H) 4/10/2025- Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29 MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura, Wakai WAL  SR67
SCR86 SD1 HD1
Department of Health; Emergency Management Systems; Aeromedical Services Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN AEROMEDICAL SERVICES WORKING GROUP.
(H) 5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). SAN BUENAVENTURA HLT  SR69
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) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai AGR  SR71
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.
(H) 4/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai AGR, WAL  SR73
SCR92 SD1
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28 RICHARDS, GABBARD JHA  SR75
SCR93 SD1
Just Climate Future; Indigenous Knowledge; Olelo Hawaii
URGING THE GOVERNOR, MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, 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) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA EEP  SR76
SCR94 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Maui County; Axis Deer Overpopulation; Joint Task Force; Report
URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
(S) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai AGR  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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 28 MCKELVEY ECD, FIN  SR78
SCR103 SD1
PFAS; Working Group; Environmental Danger; Reports
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.
(H) 4/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3). GABBARD, Wakai EEP, FIN  SR84
SCR104 SD1
Governor; DOH; Solid Waste Management; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, OR THE GOVERNOR'S DESIGNEE, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28 GABBARD EEP, FIN  SR85
SCR110 SD1
HSEO; Green Bonds Program; Report
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A GREEN BONDS PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3). GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura EEP, FIN  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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS EEP  HCR188SR92
SCR112 SD1 HD1
City and County of Honolulu; National Purple Heart Day; City Hall; Lights
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7, 2025, IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
(H) 4/16/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 808). GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai CAA  SR93
SCR115 HD1
Marine Ecosystems; Carbon Sequestration; Decarbonization; Climate Change
AFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF MARINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TO ACHIEVE THE STATE'S DECARBONIZATION GOALS.
(H) 5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA EEP  SR96
SCR117 SD1 HD1
DOT; DOE; County of Hawaii; Bus Stops; Transportation Infrastructure
URGING THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAII ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.
(H) 4/22/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 858). KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai EDN, TRN  SR98
SCR118 SD1
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) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai HLT, FIN  SR99
SCR119 SD1
DLNR; DOBOR; Kailua Pier
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP.
(H) 4/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). KANUHA WAL, FIN  HCR191SR100
SCR120 SD1
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.
(H) 4/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). KANUHA HLT, FIN  HCR171SR101
SCR121 SD1 HD1
Tourism and Gaming Working Group; Gambling; Legislative Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A TOURISM AND GAMING WORKING GROUP.
(H) 4/29/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 886). DECOITE ECD
SCR123 SD1 HD1
Attorney General; Landlord-Tenant Code; Housing; Working Group
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE TO DETERMINE IF ANY AMENDMENTS OR UPDATES ARE NECESSARY TO IMPROVE LANDLORD-TENANT INTERACTIONS AND ADDRESS OTHER HOUSING ISSUES.
(H) 5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). HASHIMOTO CPC  HCR158SR103
SCR124 SD1
Task Force for Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development; Permitting; Report
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 28 WAKAI ECD  HCR157SR104
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to PBS/JHA, referral sheet 28 RHOADS, Elefante PBS/JHA  HCR153SR105
SCR128 SD1
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) 4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. RHOADS, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura JHA  SR107
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) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. RHOADS, LEE, C. CAA  HCR127SR110
SCR132 SD1
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) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. RHOADS EEP  SR111
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) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai EDN  HCR111SR113
SCR135 SD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; State Departments; Data Sharing Agreements
URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.
(S) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai LAB  SR114
SCR136 SD1 HD2
Hawaii State Energy Office; Nuclear Energy; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/25/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877). DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, WAKAI, San Buenaventura EEP, CPC  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.
(H) 4/9/2025- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, RICHARDS, Kim, Wakai HED, FIN  SR154
SCR138 SD1 HD1
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.
(H) 4/21/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846). DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura HED, FIN  SR155
SCR139 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Transportation; Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor
REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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.
(H) 4/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). DELA CRUZ, CHANG, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura AGR, FIN  HCR77SR157
SCR141 SD1
DOA; 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) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Wakai AGR  SR159
SCR142 SD1 HD1
Office of the Auditor; University of Hawaii at Manoa Athletics Department; Audit; Use and Management of Funds; Name, Image, and Likeness Program
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FUNDS.
(H) 4/21/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846). DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, Wakai HED  SR160
SCR143 SD1
Boards and Commissions; Executive Directors; Performance Review
URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
(S) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai LAB  SR156
SCR145 SD1
DLIR; DHRD; Legislative Working Group; Labor; Paid Family and Medical Leave; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
(S) 4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. AQUINO LAB  HCR179SR117
SCR148
Pearl Harbor; Floating Drydock; Support
STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to PBS, referral sheet 28 INOUYE PBS  HCR133SR119
SCR149 SD1
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 THE RESPECTIVE OBLIGATIONS OF PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, LICENSEES, PERMITTEES, AND HOLDERS OF EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, UTILITY, OR OTHER PURPOSES, FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISK, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT DEFINE A LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING AT OR NEAR ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES.
(H) 4/10/2025- Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29 INOUYE WAL  HCR69SR120
SCR150 SD1
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.
(H) 4/10/2025- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. INOUYE TRN, FIN
SCR153 HD1
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.
(H) 4/14/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 780). MCKELVEY TRN  SR123
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 28 RHOADS CPC  SR125
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, EEP, referral sheet 28 RHOADS WAL, EEP  SR127
SCR158 SD1
United States President; Rule of Law; Court Orders; Judicial Branch
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND ALL MEMBERS OF ANY CURRENT AND FUTURE ADMINISTRATION, TO ABIDE BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCLUDING BY COMPLYING WITH ORDERS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES COURTS.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to JHA/LMG, referral sheet 28 RHOADS JHA/LMG  SR128
SCR159 SD1
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 28 RHOADS ECD  SR129
SCR161 SD1
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 28 KEOHOKALOLE WAL, JHA  HCR193SR130
SCR163 SD1
County; Counties; Setback
REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT FLEXIBLE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OR ESTABLISH VARIANCE PROCEDURES FOR STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO ENHANCE LAND USE EFFICIENCY AND PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY.
(S) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. MCKELVEY LAB  SR132
SCR164 SD1
DOA; Land Use; Rules; Rodeos
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT RULES AUTHORIZING RODEOS ON LANDS ZONED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE.
(S) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. RICHARDS, KANUHA, McKelvey AGR  SR133
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.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28 RICHARDS JHA  SR137
SCR169 SD1
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) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. CAA  SR138
SCR178 SD1
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) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. ECD  SR148
SCR179 SD1
LRB; LGBTQ+ Commission; Commission on the Status of Women; Inclusive Language; Gender-Neutral Terminology; Report
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES AND RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO INCORPORATE GENDER-NEUTRAL TERMINOLOGY.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28 LEE, C. LMG, FIN  HCR99SR149
SCR180 SD1 HD1
DOT; Aviation Safety; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OF HELICOPTER AND AIR TOUR OPERATORS TO HELP RESIDENTS AND VISITORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
(H) 5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). LEE, C. TRN  SR150
SCR181 SD1 HD1
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 WITH THE INTENT OF PRIORITIZING SAFETY AND SAVING LIVES ON HAWAII'S ROADS.
(H) 4/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3). LEE, C. TRN, JHA  SR151
SCR182
Summer Streets Pilot Program; Honolulu
ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM.
(S) 4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. TRN  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) 4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. EEP  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) 4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. TRN, JHA  HCR30SR146
SCR192 HD1
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.
(H) 4/17/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 831). DELA CRUZ HED, AGR  HCR195SR172
SCR193 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Workforce Development
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS AND OTHER INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
(H) 4/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LAB as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3). DELA CRUZ HED, LAB  HCR196SR173
SCR194 SD1
DOH; Disposable Surgical Equipment; Sustainable Practices
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENCOURAGE REDUCTIONS IN THE USE OF DISPOSABLE SURGICAL EQUIPMENT AND ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOLLOWING EXAMPLES SET BY CALIFORNIA AND JAPAN.
(S) 4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. DELA CRUZ HLT, EEP  HCR194SR174
SCR195
Sweden; Establishment; Broader Relationship
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN.
(S) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. ECD  SR175
SCR196 SD1
Hawaii; Kingdom of Norway
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY.
(S) 4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. ECD  SR176
SCR197 SD1 HD1
Canada; International Relations; Indigenous Peoples' Day
RECOGNIZING JUNE 21, 2025, AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY, JULY 1, 2025, AS CANADA DAY, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY, IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ENDURING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF CANADA AND HAWAII, THE INDEPENDENT SOVEREIGNTY AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE PEOPLE OF CANADA, AND A COMMITMENT TO NEVER AGAIN ALLOW THE SOVEREIGN RIGHT OF A PEOPLE TO SELF DETERMINATION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST THEIR WILL.
(H) 5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). LEE, C. CAA  SR177
SCR198 SD1
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 WHO KNOWINGLY ENGAGED IN MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE.
(S) 4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. EEP, CPC  SR178
SCR200 SD1
Department of Transportation; Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization; Transportation Management Training Programs
REQUESTING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO CONTINUE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON EDUCATING KEY DECISION MAKERS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION POLICY, PLANNING, FUNDING, AND IMPLEMENTATION.
(S) 4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. LEE, C. TRN  SR180
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.
(H) 4/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3). KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai HED, FIN  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) 4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. KIM, ELEFANTE, McKelvey JHA  SR164
SCR205 SD1
DOH; Noise Pollution; Concerts
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A COMMUNITY NOISE WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH RESPECT TO NOISE SOURCES AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28 KIM HLT, FIN  SR165
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.
(H) 4/10/2025- Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29 FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, San Buenaventura, Wakai WAL  SR184
SCR222 SD1
Towing Companies; Tow Truck; Automatic Teller Machine
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PAYMENT OPTIONS FROM TOW COMPANIES.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28 FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, San Buenaventura CPC, FIN  SR197
SCR229 SD1
Counties; Police Department; Public Safety; Explosion Detection Technology
REQUESTING EACH COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE STATE TO PURCHASE AND DEPLOY EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE AND RESPOND TO EXPLOSIONS CAUSED BY THE ILLEGAL USE OF FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS.
(H) 4/4/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28 FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI JHA  SR205
SCR231 SD1
Department of Transportation; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC SCANNING EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
(S) 4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI TRN  SR207
SCR239 SD1
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.
(H) 4/10/2025- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. FEVELLA HSH, FIN  SR215