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HB3 HD2 SD1 CD1
UH; North Shore Beach Management Plan; Deadline Extension; Appropriation Extension ($)
RELATING TO BEACH MANAGEMENT ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.
Extends the deadline for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to submit the North Shore Beach Management Plan to the Governor and Legislature. Extends the appropriation lapse date to 6/30/2026. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 100, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200). |
QUINLAN |
HED, WAL, FIN |
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HB36 HD2
Excited Delirium; Medical Diagnosis; Cause of Death; Incident Report; Law Enforcement Officers; Hawaii Rules of Evidence
RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a medical examiner, coroner, or health care provider from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new Hawaii Rule of Evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC. |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS/PSM, JDC |
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HB48 HD2 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Hawaii-Grown and -Processed Coffee; Geographic Origin; Regional Origin
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/22/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 864). |
KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN |
AEN, CPN |
SB500 |
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HB54 HD2 SD2
Excessive Speeding; Vehicle; Property Forfeiture; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Increases penalties for a third or subsequent offense within five years of excessive speeding to a misdemeanor. Increases penalties for a second offense within five years of excessive speeding. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Requires individuals convicted of excessive speeding to be subject to identification processing procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
KITAGAWA |
TCA, JDC |
SB97 |
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HB70 HD1 SD1 CD1
Condominium Associations; Budget Summaries; Replacement Reserves; Compliance; Enforcement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM.
Requires budget summaries to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget. Clarifies a unit owner's ability to enforce compliance with budget summary and replacement reserves requirements. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 157, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
CPN, JDC |
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HB72 HD2 SD1 CD1
Board of Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacy Technicians; Certificate of Registration; Pharmacists-in-charge; Supervision
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires pharmacy technicians to be registered with and obtain a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Pharmacy. Imposes a duty on pharmacists-in-charge to report violations by registered pharmacy technicians to the Board of Pharmacy. Specifies that supervising registered pharmacists are responsible for the actions of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 093, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HHS, CPN |
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HB86 HD2 SD1
DLNR; Makai Watch; Marine Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:00PM in Conference Room 411. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SOUZA |
WTL, WAM |
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HB88 HD1
Department of Education; Student Athletes; Travel; Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT ATHLETES.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year student athlete travel pilot program to provide funding for intra-county travel expenses for student athletes of counties with a population of less than 500,000. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/28. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
POEPOE, CHUN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB89 HD3
Teacher Home Assistance Program; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
POEPOE, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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HB97 HD2 SD2 CD1
Travel Insurance; Limited Lines Travel Insurance Producers; Regulatory Framework; Licensing; Registration
RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State, including licensing and registration requirements for limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers, respectively. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAM, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN |
EDT, CPN |
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HB103 SD1 CD1
Penal Code; Sentencing; Life Without Parole; Persons Under Twenty-one
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Prohibits sentencing persons who were under the age of twenty-one at the time of the offense to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 152, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252). |
TAM, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
JDC |
SB778 |
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HB108 HD2 SD1
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commissions to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/28/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
MORIKAWA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, JDC |
SB464 |
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HB110 HD1 SD2
DOE; Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Modifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. (SD2) |
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5/30/2025- Act 137, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237). |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, OLDS |
EDU, WAM |
SB249 |
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HB111
Prostitution; Sexual Exploitation; Sex Trafficking; Civil Claims
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Authorizes civil claims to be made against a person, business, business owner, or business operator that profits from sexual exploitation or sex trafficking. Extends the statute of limitations for civil claims related to sexual exploitation or sex trafficking to ten years. |
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4/23/2025- Act 020, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120). |
ICHIYAMA |
JDC |
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HB125 HD1
Firearms; Storage; Dealers; Notice
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires retail sellers or transferers of firearms to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Expands the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Clarifies the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm. (HD1) |
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4/23/2025- Act 022, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
SB862 |
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HB126 HD1 SD2 CD1
Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act; Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Increases transparency and accountability surrounding property forfeiture. Clarifies which property is subject to forfeiture. Amends the authorized disposition of forfeited property and the proceeds thereof. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Repeals language that requires the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act to be construed liberally. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB127 HD1 SD1
Pretrial Release; Bail
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Requires bail to be set in an amount that the defendant can afford based on certain factors. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 325. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JDC |
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HB128 HD1
Arrests; Warrantless; Citations
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Establishes factors under which officers may, without warrant, arrest and detain persons for petty misdemeanors and violations. Requires officers to record the factors that justified the warrantless arrest. (HD1) |
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3/12/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
TARNAS, IWAMOTO, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
PSM, JDC |
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HB131
Research; Office of Information Practices; Government Records; Disclosure
RELATING TO RESEARCH.
Allows agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain research purposes. |
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3/18/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM |
GVO, JDC |
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HB132 HD1
AG; Expungement; Pilot Project; Promoting of a Detrimental Drug in the Third Degree; Schedule V Substances
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Amends the Department of the Attorney General pilot project for a state-initiated expungement process of arrest records concerning promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree to include the possession of any schedule V substance in any amount. (HD1) |
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4/11/2025- Act 005, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Matayoshi |
JDC |
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HB133 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURFING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 141, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241). |
QUINLAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM |
EDU, WAM |
SB178 |
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HB134 HD1 SD1 CD1
Office of Elections; Nomination Papers; Electronic Filing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Chief Election Officer to provide a system for the electronic filing of nomination papers. Requires that the system for the electronic filing of nomination papers be provided at no additional cost to the filer. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 194, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294). |
QUINLAN, CHUN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB137 HD1
Firearms; Ownership, Possession, or Control; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Provides that violent felons that are in violation of the prohibition against owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition are subject to a mandatory prison term. (HD1) |
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4/11/2025- Act 016, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116). |
QUINLAN, CHUN, EVSLIN, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAM |
PSM |
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HB139 HD2 SD1
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/23/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB642 |
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HB141 HD1
Elections Commission; Members; Advice and Consent; Quorum
RELATING TO THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION.
Makes the members of the Elections Commission subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Clarifies that a majority of all members to which the Elections Commission is entitled shall constitute a quorum to do business. (HD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
TAM, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN |
JDC, WAM |
SB948 |
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HB145 HD1
Attorney General; HCJDC; Judiciary; Expungement Orders
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to transmit all expungement orders to the Judiciary to effectuate the purposes of Act 159, SLH 2023. (HD1) |
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4/11/2025- Act 003, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
JDC |
SB861 |
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HB159 HD1 SD1 CD1
Civil Service; Exemptions; Contracts; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $3,000,000, in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation programs utilized for the personal service. (CD1) |
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6/25/2025- Act 213, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
SB425 |
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HB162 HD2 SD1 CD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining; Resolution of Disputes; Impasse; Arbitrator Selection
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to furnish a list of five qualified and experienced interest arbitrators in the event the parties fail to select the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Clarifies that the list of five interest arbitrators may contain arbitrators from both the American Arbitration Association and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 087, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB337 |
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HB164 HD1 SD1
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Overpayment Payroll Transactions; Deductions for Recovery; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
Requires disbursing officers to notify employees within sixty days of making a determination that an indebtedness has occurred to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment. Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
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HB175 HD1
Real Property Maintenance; Neglect; Fines; Enforcement; State; Counties
RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Requires owners or lessees of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions. Requires DOA to establish rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the proliferation of invasive species. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the prevention of wildfires and other public safety hazards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN/PSM, JDC. |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN/PSM, JDC |
SB1080 |
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HB177 HD1 SD1
Department of Transportation; Civil Identification Card; Free of Charge; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Makes the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card free of charge. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, WAM |
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HB194 HD1
Maritime Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.
Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to TCA. |
SOUZA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
TCA |
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HB202 HD1 SD2
DLIR; Employment Security Law; Adequate Reserve Fund; Actuarial Study; Report
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
Amends the definition of "adequate reserve fund" by increasing the multiplier used to calculate its amount from the existing factor of 1, to unspecified amounts for calendar year 2026 and for calendar year 2027 and thereafter. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 10:00AM in conference room 016. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M., TAKENOUCHI, YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB212 HD2 SD1
OHHS; Homelessness; Return-to-Home Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 329. |
TAM, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB360 |
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HB213 HD1
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
HHS, WAM |
SB299, SB1626 |
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HB214 HD1 SD2
DLE; ATG; Retirees; ERS; EUTF; Benefits; School Resource Officers; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits under the System or the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund if the retirant is employed in a position needed for succession planning, as a law enforcement officer stationed at a public school as a resource officer, as an investigator, or in a management position excluded from collective bargaining, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. (SD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
TAKAYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, WAM |
SB99 |
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HB226 HD3 SD1 CD1
Motor Vehicles; Window Glazing; Levels; Sun Screening Devices; Fines
RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING.
Prohibits a person from installing, mounting, adhering, affixing, or using any sun screening device in conjunction with the glazing material of a motor vehicle with mirrored or high reflective finishes that produce a red, yellow, amber, or blue appearances from the exterior. Requires all drivers and passengers of motor vehicles with applied tint to fully roll down their windows when stopped by a law enforcement officer at a traffic stop, with certain exceptions. Clarifies the light transmittance levels on sun screening devices used in conjunction with glazing material for front side windows and wing windows. Exempts rear windows, including rear windshields on certain vehicles, and side windows to the rear of the driver on sedans from sun screening device requirements. Increases the minimum and maximum fines for violating sun screening device requirements. Specifies that failure of an installer to issue a required certificate to be a violation of sun screening device requirements. Makes the absence of the required certificate in a vehicle prima facie evidence that an installer is noncompliant with the law. (CD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 129, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229). |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, MIYAKE |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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HB228 HD1 SD2 CD1
License Plates; Obstruction; License Plate Flipping Devices; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Prohibits the use of license plate flipping devices. Prohibits the obstruction of a license plate. Establishes minimum and maximum fines. (CD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 124, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224). |
KILA, CHUN, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
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HB229 HD1 SD1
Traffic Code; Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Towing; Restrictions; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Restricts motor vehicles that tow a motor vehicle or trailer from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction with exemptions. Specifies penalties for restricted motor vehicles who drive in the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes moving in the same direction. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, Chun |
TCA/EIG, JDC |
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HB235 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; City and County of Honolulu; Traffic Safety; North Shore of Oahu
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Transportation, after the City and County of Honolulu educates the public and adjusts any systems, to expand the use of photo red light imaging detector systems and automated speed enforcement systems to locations on the North Shore of Oahu. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
QUINLAN |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
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HB237 HD1 SD1 CD1
Peer-to-Peer Support Programs; Children; Families; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for the Family Health Services Division of the Department of Health to establish and oversee peer-to-peer support programs for children from birth to age five and their families, including the establishment of program specialist positions. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KITAGAWA, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB824 |
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HB239 HD1 SD1
Child Abuse; Neglect; Child Welfare; Financial Ability
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/3/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS, JDC |
SB1104 |
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HB242 HD1 SD2 CD1
HSEO; Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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6/25/2025- Act 209, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311). |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
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HB244 HD1 SD1
DHS; Community-based Organizations; Social Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to collaborate with contracted community-based organizations to address the need for social services in the State. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 329. |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
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HB250 HD2 SD2 CD1
SHPDA; Prior Authorization; Data; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency and requires the working group to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 151, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251). |
MARTEN, AMATO, IWAMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Hussey |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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HB256 HD2 SD1
Waste-to-energy Facility; Emissions; Standards; Air Pollution Control Permit
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for emission limitations as they existed on 12/31/2024, unless emission limitations are made more stringent by federal regulations or by the state air pollution control permit issued to that owner or operator by the Department of Health. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HHS/AEN, CPN |
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HB277 HD2 SD2 CD1
Attorney General; Law Enforcement Agencies; Vehicular Pursuit Policy
RELATING TO VEHICULAR PURSUIT.
Establishes requirements related to vehicular pursuit by law enforcement agencies. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires law enforcement agencies to provide reports to the Department of the Attorney General on all vehicular pursuits. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 210, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312). |
TARNAS, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
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HB280 HD3 SD1 CD1
Community Outreach Court; Establishment; Homelessness; Department of Law Enforcement; Office of the Public Defender; City and County of Honolulu Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the Public Defender, and City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. (CD1) |
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6/26/2025- Act 229, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB361 |
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HB286 HD2 SD1
Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax Savings; Maximum Annual Deduction; Increase
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
For taxable years, beginning 1/1/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, WARD |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
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HB299 HD1 SD1
HISC; Native Resources and Fire Protection Program; Viability Funding; Invasive Species; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB548 |
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HB300 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2025- Vetoed on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345), line-item appropriations veto. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB473 |
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HB302 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; AG; Medical Cannabis; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Patient Records; Access; Provider-Patient Relationships; Inter-Dispensary Sales; Criminal Penalties; Nuisance Abatement and Mitigation; Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund; Cannabis Cultivator License; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Part I: Authorizes DOH to inspect qualifying patient medical records held by the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or hospice provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient. Amends and adds definitions for purposes of the medical use of cannabis law. Clarifies the conditions of use for the medical use of cannabis. For purposes of issuing written certifications, authorizes the establishment of a provider-patient relationship via telehealth and limits the maximum amount of fees that can be assessed by providers. Authorizes the sale of hemp products and accessories for the medical use of cannabis at retail dispensing locations, except in waiting rooms. Clarifies transportation requirements for certain inter-dispensary sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Part II: Establishes criminal penalties for the unlicensed operation of a medical cannabis dispensary. Part III: Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances related to illegal cannabis and hemp products and medical cannabis dispensaries and appropriates funds from the Special Fund to the AG's Drug Nuisance Abatement Unit for these purposes, including establishing positions. Part IV: Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the cultivation of cannabis without a cannabis cultivator license issued by DOH. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2025- Act 241, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343). |
TAKAYAMA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HLT, CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB1069 |
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HB303 HD2 SD2
Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Dietitians; Physician Assistants; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826). |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TODD |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB1070 |
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HB306 HD2 SD1
State Water Code; CWRM; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines every five years from 2030 to 2045. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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HB307 HD1 SD1
Special Number Plates; Kahoolawe; Kohe Malamalama o Kanaloa Protect Kaho?olawe Fund
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoolawe. Specifies the decal size for all special number organizational plates. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
POEPOE, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
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HB309 HD1 SD1
UH; Fishponds; Working Group; Inventory; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Establishes a fishpond inventory working group within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create an inventory and map of all fishponds on state land and conduct a literature review. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-21-25 10:00AM in conference room 229. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HRE, WAM |
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HB316 HD1 SD1 CD1
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 101, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201). |
HASHEM |
WTL, WAM |
SB20 |
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HB320 HD2 SD1 CD1
Supported Decision-Making Agreement; Qualified Adults; Supportive Community; Terms; Restrictions
RELATING TO SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS.
Allows qualified adults, including adults with a disability, mentally ill adults, and adults sixty-five years of age or older, to enter into supported decision-making agreements with one or more members of a supportive community. Specifies the terms of a supported decision-making agreement, including access to personal information, agreement requirements, and circumstances for termination. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN |
HHS, JDC |
SB776 |
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HB329 HD2 SD2 CD1
School Facilities Authority; School Facilities Authority Board; Public Schools; Early Learning Facilities; Workforce Housing; Recruitment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for projects for facilities for prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning programs; workforce housing; and any public school development, planning, and construction assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning program facilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/24/2025- Act 204, on 06/24/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB580 |
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HB341 HD1 SD2 CD1
SPRB; Hawaii Island Community Health Center; West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center to purchase or lease land on the island of Hawaii and develop primary care health care facilities. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 076, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176). |
LOWEN |
HHS, WAM |
SB1127 |
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HB344 HD1 SD2
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:55PM in Conference Room 325. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
SB1089 |
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HB345 HD2 SD1 CD1
Wai ʻŌpae; ʻŌpae ʻUla; Anchialine Pool Ecosystems; Conservation; State Shrimp
RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP.
Establishes the ‘ōpae ‘ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 071, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171). |
LOWEN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
TCA/AEN |
SB1082 |
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HB348 HD1 SD1
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816). |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD |
EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC |
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HB350 HD2
Energy; Water Heater System Requirements; Heat Pump Water Heaters; Variance
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN |
EIG/HOU, CPN |
SB748 |
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HB359 HD2 SD2 CD1
Covered Offender Registration; Sexual Offense; Public Access; Termination of Registration
RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Amends covered offender registration laws by expanding the definition of "sexual offense" to include additional sexual offenses from the Penal Code. Provides that the exception to covered offender registry public access requirements for a first-time misdemeanor offense does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor. Clarifies that a person who is required to report their location of residence in person every year under the covered offender registration requirements shall report during the thirty-day period following the offender's birthday, rather than from the offender's actual date of birth. Specifies how certain covered offenses are to be tiered for purposes of seeking termination of registration requirements. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 149, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
SB777, SB808 |
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HB367 HD2 SD1
County Permits; Maintenance; Group U Structures; Remodeling; Special Management Areas; Exemptions
RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS.
Allows for county permit exemptions for certain kinds of activities, including maintenance activities, installing group U structures, and certain interior remodeling work, when located outside a special management area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
EVSLIN |
HOU, JDC |
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HB369 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB255 |
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HB370 HD2 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB256 |
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HB371 HD1 SD1
CSC; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees and officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors or grantees from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the contract. Requires any unlawful contribution to be returned to the contributor or it will escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Requires disclosures of the names of any officers and immediate adult family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB257 |
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HB372 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Solicitation and Acceptance; Campaign Contributions; State Legislators
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state legislators from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the Legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB258 |
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HB373 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; HHFDC; Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Development; Bond Proceeds
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/EIG, WAM |
SB288 |
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HB381 HD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Procurement; Small Purchases
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends the procurement thresholds for small purchases. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB254 |
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HB386
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Offenses Relating to Drugs and Intoxicating Compounds; Fentanyl
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.
Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 004, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB279 |
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HB389 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES.
Clarifies the applicable felony offenses for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB282 |
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HB392 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Firearms; Ghost Guns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns. Establishes mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in the commission of a felony. (HD1) |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 018, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM |
SB285 |
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HB395 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB261 |
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HB396 HD1 SD1 CD1
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-Appointed Counsel; Fees; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 199, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB263 |
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HB398 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Court-Appointed Counsel; Guardians Ad Litem; Fees
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings. (CD1) |
(H)
6/26/2025- Act 230, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB265 |
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HB399 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. (CD1) |
(H)
6/26/2025- Act 231, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB266 |
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HB400 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025 and ending 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
6/26/2025- Act 227, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB260 |
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HB401 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; Third Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit. (CD1) |
(H)
6/26/2025- Act 232, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB267 |
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HB408
Office of Elections Package; Voter Registration; Deadlines; Forms
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Extends the deadline to register to vote by mail from 30 to 10 days prior to a primary or general election. Repeals obsolete language regarding permanent absentee ballots. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 006, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB275 |
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HB410 HD1 SD1 CD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2025, and ending on 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
SB269 |
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HB411
State Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code; Lobbyist Law; Administrative Fines
RELATING TO ETHICS ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
Establishes uniform provisions for the assessment of administrative penalties under the State Ethics Code and Lobbyist Law. |
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3/4/2025- Referred to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB289 |
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HB412 HD1 SD2
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Transparency; Procurement
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Establishes certain presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law under certain conditions. Expands the definition of "lobbying" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with certain government officials regarding procurement decisions. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD2) |
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5/16/2025- Act 063, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
SB290 |
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HB413 HD1 SD1
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Contributions
RELATING TO LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS.
Clarifies administrative oversight of statutory restrictions relating to prohibited lobbyist contributions. Clarifies that the regular or special sessions in which lobbyist contributions are prohibited are periods during which both houses of the legislature are in session. (SD1) |
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5/16/2025- Act 064, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB291 |
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HB417 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; RHRF; Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount; Housing; Priorities; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the Rental Housing Revolving Fund without legislative approval. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN |
HOU, WAM |
SB35 |
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HB420 HD3 SD2 CD1
Contractor Repair Act; Statute of Repose; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Construction Defect; Mediation; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Clarifies that the statute of repose applies to contract, tort, and statutory claims. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of a construction defect served on a contractor. Clarifies the process and time frame by which a claimant may accept or reject a contractor's offer to settle and authorize repairs. Clarifies the mediation process for construction defect claims. Clarifies the statute of limitation or repose for construction defect claims. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, TAM, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB179 |
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HB422 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOE; School Facilities Authority; School Impact Fees; Construction Cost Component; Exemptions; Rules; Land Component Impact Fee; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals the construction cost component of school impact fees. Exempts government housing developments, affordable housing units and projects, and Hawaiian home lands housing from school impact fees. Requires the School Facilities Authority to adopt rules governing fee collection. Increases the minimum number of units in a development to trigger land dedication provisions of the land component impact fee. Requires a report to the Legislature on program efficacy. Sunsets 7/1/2029. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HOU, WAM/EDU |
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HB423 HD2 SD1
Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers; Automatic Approval
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of rehabilitation services. Requires providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational plan no later than ninety days after submitting an initial evaluation report, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:30PM in Conference Room 016. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KITAGAWA, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
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HB424 HD2
Department of Education; Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; Cost; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than an unspecified portion of the cost of preparing the meals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
SB221 |
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HB427 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOA; Biosecurity Emergency Declaration; Quarantine; Transitional Facilities; Certified Biosecurity Compliance Auditors; Penalties; Readiness and Response Agreements; Pest Dashboard; Biosecurity and Pest Management Plans; Plant Care Component Program; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture as the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (Department) and the Board of Agriculture as the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Part II: Establishes a Deputy Chairperson for Biosecurity. Part III: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part IV: Authorizes the Department to establish transitional facilities. Requires the Department to certify and train biosecurity compliance auditors to inspect imported plants and animals. Requires inspection of various items transported interisland. Increases penalties for illegally transporting plants, animals, and microorganisms. Part V: Authorizes the Department to enter into government‑industry agreements for readiness and response to unwanted organisms in the State. Authorizes biosecurity and pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Requires the Department to establish a pest dashboard by 12/1/2025. Part VI: Authorizes the Department to adopt rules to establish and enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Authorizes the Department to assess administrative penalties for the enforcement of the Plant Care Component Program. Part VII: Transfers the Hawaii Invasive Species Council from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department. Part VIII: Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/27/2025- Act 236, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
AEN/TCA/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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HB428 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/21/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31AM in conference room 325. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
AEN, WAM |
SB1250 |
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HB429 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB430 HD2 SD2 CD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Private Sector; Internships; Workforce Development; Workers' Compensation Coverage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Establishes a state internship and workforce development program. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to collaborate with the Department of Human Resources Development for placement of interns in state executive branch departments, agencies, and programs. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB431 HD2 SD2 CD1
DHS; OHHS; Housing; Kauhale Initiative; Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Reporting; Auditor; Coordinator on Homelessness; Director of Human Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Part I: Establishes requirements for kauhale projects, including reporting requirements by the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions (OHHS). Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and performance audit of the kauhale initiative. Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the kauhale initiative. Part II: Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a permanent program within OHHS. Appropriates funds to DHS for the continued implementation of the Ohana Zones Pilot Program. Part III: Requires OHHS to submit a report every four months to the Legislature detailing the expenditure of funds appropriated toward the kauhale and ohana zones initiatives and conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. Part IV: Changes references to the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to "Coordinator on Homelessness". Specifies that the Coordinator on Homelessness shall report directly to the Director of Human Services. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HHS/HOU, WAM |
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HB432 HD1 SD2
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Workforce Rental Housing; For-Sale Housing; Rules; Prioritization; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HOU, WAM |
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HB433 HD1 SD1
DCR; Reentry Services; Community-Based Services; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/17/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-21-25 1:30PM; Conference Room 016. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Lamosao |
PSM, WAM |
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HB437 HD1 SD1
Filipino Caucus; DBEDT; Out-of-state Office; Republic of the Philippines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Republic of the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225. |
ILAGAN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
SB817 |
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HB441 HD2 SD2 CD1
Cigarette Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Tax Increase; Revenue; Disposition; Debt Reduction
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the cigarette tax from 16 cents to 18 cents and amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund, with a portion to be used exclusively for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Effective 12/31/2025. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 095, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195). |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
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HB442 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH West Oahu; Nursing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii, West Oahu for the pre-nursing pathway program. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 094, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194). |
GARRETT, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HRE, WAM |
SB637 |
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HB448 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Businesses; Technology Enablement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses, including those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
TAM, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDT, WAM |
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HB449 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Economic Development; Hawaii-Manufactured Products; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to prioritize funding for certain Hawaii-based businesses. Appropriates funds to assist in the development and promotion of Hawaii-manufactured products through the INNOVATE Hawaii program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
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HB450 HD3 SD1
SFCA; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS; DBEDT; Comptroller; Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Administrative Services Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
TCA/EDT, WAM |
SB582 |
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HB454 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Economic Diversification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes state goals related to economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology and Development Corporation to meet those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports over three years to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
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HB455 HD1 SD2
DBEDT; Start-Up Business; Financing; Support; Contracted Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the contracting of services for start-up business financing and support. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
ILAGAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WARD |
EDT, WAM |
SB132 |
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HB458 HD2 SD1
Brother Joseph Dutton Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 4/27/2843. (SD1) |
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4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
ILAGAN |
TCA |
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HB463 HD3 SD1
Judiciary; Eviction Records; Disassociations; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine the ability, best approaches, various issues, and potential impacts of requiring courts to disassociate a residential tenant from an eviction proceeding brought by a landlord in certain circumstances. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB154 |
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HB472 HD1 SD2
Digitized Identification Cards; Valid Identification
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Allows digitized identification cards to be accepted as a valid form of identification, under certain conditions. Authorizes state and county law enforcement agencies to accept a digitized identification card as proof of a person's identity beginning 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 325. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Tam |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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HB474 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOH; Fall Prevention; Older Adults; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to fund the current Fall Prevention Campaign. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
LEE, M., BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Hussey |
HHS, WAM |
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HB476 HD2 SD1
Capital Gains Tax
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
Amends the capital gains tax rate for individuals, estates, and trusts. Amends the alternative capital gains tax for corporations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/4/2025- Recommitted to WAM. |
SAYAMA, HOLT, KILA, MATAYOSHI |
WAM |
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HB477 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Benefits; Unemployment Claims; Registration for Work; Electronic Notification
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Amends the definition of "registered for work" or "registration for work" under the Hawaii Employment Security Law. Repeals the requirement to post work availability online. Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive certain unemployment benefits. Beginning 4/1/2027, permits electronic notification of determinations or redeterminations of unemployment claims. Repeals language that limited an individual's ability to change a previously elected withholding status to once during a benefit year. (SD2) |
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6/25/2025- Act 214, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316). |
SAYAMA, HASHEM, HOLT, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
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HB480 HD1 SD1
Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Examination; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:29PM in Conference Room 325. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, CPN/WAM |
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HB496 HD2 SD1 CD1
HDOA; Māmaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
Prohibits the use of certain words and misleading Hawaiian imagery, place names, and motifs on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the plant Pipturus albidus, unless 100 per cent of the tea or dried leaves were cultivated, harvested, and dried in the State. Appropriates funds for a Measurement Standards Inspector position. (CD1) |
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6/27/2025- Act 242, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EDT/AEN, WAM/CPN |
SB1183 |
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HB504 HD2 SD2
DLNR; DOA; HTA; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Transportation; Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum Tax; Increase; Natural Resources; Working Group; Fees; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires collection of a monthly tax of $20 per passenger per port entry or any commercial passenger vessel at any port facility under the jurisdiction of the department of taxation. Establishes a Transient Accommodation Tax Enforcement Working Group. Requires the transfer of all agricultural leases under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for certain environmental stewardship projects. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for its operating budget request. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
ICHIYAMA |
EDT/WTL, WAM |
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HB505 HD1 SD2 CD1
Red Hill WAI Policy Coordinator; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 197, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB150 |
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HB506 HD1 SD2 CD1
Equipment; Oahu Branch; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 099, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199). |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, QUINLAN |
WTL, WAM |
SB561 |
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HB510 HD1 SD2
CWRM; Water Shortage and Emergency; Water Shortage Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. Limits the duration of a water shortage declaration to ninety days. Limits water usage restrictions imposed on a permittee or owner and operator to twenty per cent of the permittee's or owner and operator's last reported monthly use. Requires CWRM to maintain a list of names and postal or email addresses of persons who request notification of a water shortage declaration and send them a copy of a notice of a water shortage declaration whenever water shortage is declared. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
WTL, JDC |
SB145 |
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HB511 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Lands; Lands Set Aside; Survey; State Agencies
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 082, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182). |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
WTL, JDC |
SB766 |
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HB528 HD1
Residential Leases; State Lands; County Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of no less than ninety-nine years from state law governing residential leaseholds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPN/WTL, JDC. |
MIYAKE, LAMOSAO |
CPN/WTL, JDC |
SB77 |
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HB529 HD1 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Line of Credit
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to utilize revenue bonds when obtaining a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, LAMOSAO |
HOU, WAM |
SB40 |
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HB531 HD1 SD1
Motor Vehicles; Special Number Plates; UH Cancer Center
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
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HB534 HD2 SD1 CD1
Uniform Packaging and Labeling; Food Labeling; Country of Origin; Tuna; Raw Processed Ahi; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Prohibits the sale of any raw processed ahi by retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2025- Act 238, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EDT, CPN |
SB129 |
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HB542 HD1
University of Hawaii; Scholarships; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Expands the Hawaii promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year university of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SOUZA |
HRE, WAM |
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HB544 HD1 SD1 CD1
Pet Insurance; Regulation; Establishment
RELATING TO PET INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 079, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179). |
GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA |
CPN, JDC |
SB1026 |
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HB546 HD1 SD1
UH; Aloha Intelligence Institute; Artificial Intelligence
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
SB1622 |
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HB548 HD1
UH; Saint Francis School; Campus; Acquisition; Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HRE/EIG, WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SOUZA |
HRE/EIG, WAM |
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HB549 HD3 SD1
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HRE/EDU, WAM |
SB426 |
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HB550 HD2 SD1 CD1
DLE; Fireworks; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Recordings; Probable Cause
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Allows recordings made by law enforcement agencies who are using, controlling, or operating unmanned aerial vehicles to establish probable cause for arrests under the Fireworks Control Law if the unmanned aerial vehicle is recording directly above public property and the act leading to the arrest is committed on public property. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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HB560 HD1 SD1
Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
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HB563 HD1 SD1
UH; Institute for Astronomy; Space Sciences and Engineering Initiative; Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for high school and college students. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HRE, WAM |
SB767, SB1268 |
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HB576 HD2 SD1
Housing Development Programs; HHFDC; Restrictions on Transfer; Hawaiian Home Lands; Exception
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Exempts transfers of Hawaiian Home Lands from transfer restrictions for real property under housing development programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TODD |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
SB834 |
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HB596 HD1 SD1
Emergency Management; Disasters; Emergencies; Definitions
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
PSM, WAM |
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HB606 HD1 SD1
DHHL; Repair and Maintenance; Mercantile Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for mercantile projects, as well as lump sum repair and maintenance, in fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 1:30PM in conference room 325. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
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HB613 HD1 SD1 CD1
OYS; Safe Spaces for Youth Program; Homeless Youth and Young Adults; Shelter; Reports; Appropriation
RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with certain state and county departments. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MARTEN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB1098 |
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HB619 HD1
Board of Education; Public Schools; Financial Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt and enact a policy by the 2026-2027 school year directing Department of Education public schools to incorporate financial literacy education in the school's curriculum. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB620 HD1 SD1
DOE; Braille; Low Vision or Blind Students; Individualized Educational Programs; Section 504 Plans; Braille Instruction; Print Instructional Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include braille instruction and the use of braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 6:20PM in conference room 229. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB622 HD1 SD1
DOE; Computer Science; Legislative Report; Due Date; Extension
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Changes the due date of the Department of Education's annual computer science legislative report from June 30 to October 31. (SD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 067, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167). |
WOODSON, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU |
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HB624 HD1 SD1
DOE; School Psychologists; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
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HB627 HD1
DOE; School Safety, Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for positions to implement and maintain school safety measures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB628 HD1
Veterans; Armed Services; Wartime Practices; High School Diploma; DOE
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
WOODSON, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
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HB636 HD2
School Capital Improvement Project Modernization Initiative; School Facilities Authority; BOE; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.
Establishes a school capital improvement project modernization initiative in the School Facilities Authority to create a planning database for school facilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, SOUZA, Chun, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
SB449 |
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HB637 HD1
Department of Education; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development; Appropriation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, WOODSON, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
SB1001 |
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HB640 HD3
Office of the Ombudsman; Child Welfare Services Branch; Department of Human Services; Complaints ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish an annual report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch to provide notification to certain parties that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
SB1108 |
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HB643 HD2 SD1
Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaii; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
SB686 |
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HB648 HD1 SD1 CD1
Judiciary; Guardianship; Conservatorship; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES.
Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Probate Court and Family Court of the First Circuit to fund certain guardianship- and conservatorship‑related court resources in situations where the respondent does not have sufficient funds to pay for one or more of the resources and the court has deemed the resource or resources beneficial. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 208, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310). |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB788 |
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HB649 HD1
Small Boat Harbors; Commercial Vessels; DLNR; Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Establishes the Small Boat Harbor Commercial Vessel Special Fund. Increases moorage fees for commercial vessels. Requires that revenue from the fee increase be used by the Department of Land and Natural Resources for improvements that primarily benefit commercial vessels that utilize state small boat harbors. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds with debt service to be paid from special funds, for repairs of various harbors. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
HASHEM |
WTL, WAM |
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HB650 HD1 SD1 CD1
DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 195, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295). |
HASHEM, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO |
EDT, WAM |
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HB661 HD2
Environmental Review; Permitted Activities
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Permits, under certain circumstances, a previously permitted or authorized activity challenged as being subject to environmental review to continue while the applicable agency or applicant conducts an environmental assessment, prepares an environmental impact statement, or determines whether the activity is exempt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
HASHEM |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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HB664 HD1 SD2
AG; DLE; Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission; Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund; Gun Violence Resource Bank; Gun Establishment; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Moves the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement. Replaces the Attorney General with the Director of Law Enforcement as Chair of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission and includes the Attorney General as a commission member. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
KILA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB774 |
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HB667 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county to scan any cat or dog carcass found on a state or county roadway for a microchip, record certain information, report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors, and make reasonable efforts to contact the registered owner. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and each county to coordinate with each other to share scanner resources or protocols. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 081, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181). |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB599, SB1521 |
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HB683 HD2
Student Transportation Coordinators; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB864 |
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HB692 HD1 SD1 CD1
Preschool Open Doors Program; Eligibility; Providers
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's eligibility criteria. Repeals the requirement that Preschool Open Doors Program providers be accredited. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
6/24/2025- Act 203, on 06/24/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304). |
MARTEN, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB712 |
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HB697 HD2 SD1
DLE; DOT; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Violations; Evidence; State Highway Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB1208 |
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HB698 HD1 SD2
Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Pet Animals; Service Animals; Law Enforcement Animals; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Increases the criminal penalties for the offenses of cruelty to animals in the first and second degree that involve pet animals. Increases the criminal penalty for a second or subsequent offense of causing injury or death to a service animal or law enforcement animal. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 873). |
KILA, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, OLDS, TAM, TODD |
JDC |
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HB700 HD1 SD2 CD1
Cognitive Assessments; Medicare Beneficiaries; Annual Wellness Visits; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; Dementia Data Pilot Program; Reporting Requirements; Executive Office on Aging ($)
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
Establishes, with certain exceptions, standardized cognitive assessments for qualified Medicare beneficiaries. Establishes a two-year Dementia Data Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging to collect and analyze cognitive assessment data. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
SB482 |
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HB701 HD3 SD2
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Executive Office on Aging; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/23/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 801). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
SB879 |
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HB702 HD1
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Matching Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
SB877 |
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HB703 HD1 SD1 CD1
Kupuna Caucus; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Kupuna Housing; Sunset; Extension
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Extends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
SB878 |
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HB705 HD1 SD1 CD1
Kupuna Caucus; EOA; Low-Income Subsidy Programs; Medicaid; Medicare; Medi-Medi Project; Underserved Populations; Community Outreach; Reports; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Establishes a Medi-Medi Project within the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain access to their benefits. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for staff and operating expenses. Requires and appropriates funds for the Executive Office on Aging to develop a one-year pilot project to provide the Medi-Medi Project to kupuna and families living in a disadvantaged community, specifically the Kalihi Valley catchment areas. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB880 |
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HB706 HD1 SD1
Skateboards; Helmet Requirement; Minors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Requires all skateboard users under the age of sixteen to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, JDC |
SB344 |
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HB712 HD2 SD2 CD1
AG; Affordable Health Care; Prescription Drugs; 340B Drug Pricing Program; Pharmacies; Covered Entities; Discriminatory Practices; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits drug manufacturers from denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition, shipping, or delivery of a 340B drug to pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Authorizes 340B covered entities and the Attorney General to bring a civil action for enforcement within four years of a violation. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires each 340B covered entity in the State to report certain information annually to the hospital trade association operating in the State and requires the hospital trade association to prepare and publicly post an aggregate report of reports submitted by each 340B covered entity. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 143, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB480 |
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HB713 HD1 SD1 CD1
DHS; Rate Study; Medicaid; Home Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 193, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293). |
TAKAYAMA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB483, SB954 |
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HB714 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Education; Health Care Workforce; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HHS/EDT, WAM |
SB294 |
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HB716 HD1 SD1
Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB959 |
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HB718 HD1 SD1 CD1
JABSOM; Faculty and Staff Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for faculty positions in the fields of cardiovascular biology, tropical medicine, and quantitative health biostatistics, and an environmental health and safety officer staff position. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 086, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GARRETT, HASHEM, PERRUSO, TAM |
HRE, WAM |
SB1217 |
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HB727 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary; Women's Court Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
Permanently establishes the Women's Court Program in the First Circuit. Establishes a temporary two-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the Kona division of the Third Circuit. Requires reports. Establishes a temporary position. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
6/26/2025- Act 228, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB526 |
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HB729 HD2
Marriage; Legal Age; Family Court; Guardianship; Penal Code
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Repeals exemptions for sexual assault of a minor if the perpetrator is married to the minor. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
SB528 |
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HB732 HD2 SD2 CD1
Counties; OPSD; Shoreline Management; Development; Special Management Areas; Permits
RELATING TO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Increases the valuation of development that determines the necessity of a special management area minor permit to $750,000, under certain conditions, and a special management area use permit to $750,000, with both $750,000 valuation thresholds to be adjusted every five years for inflation. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 125, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
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HB734 HD1 SD1
DOH; Rules; Wastewater Systems; Cesspool Conversion; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, LOWEN |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1636 |
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HB735 HD2 SD1 CD1
Individual Wastewater Systems; Dwellings; Dwelling Units; Accessory Units; Cesspools
RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
Allows an individual wastewater system to serve up to five bedrooms, regardless of the number of dwellings, dwelling units, or accessory units, whether attached or detached, with certain exclusions. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 224, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326). |
EVSLIN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PIERICK, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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HB736 HD1 SD1 CD1
University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; Wastewater System Testing; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 for a three-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology testing pilot program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 198, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
HED, EEP, FIN |
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HB739 HD2
Kamaaina Homes Program; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HOU, WAM |
SB490 |
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HB740 HD2 SD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Purchase of Equity; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
SB491 |
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HB741 HD2
Community Development Financial Institutions; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Prevailing Wages; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts affordable housing projects that are financed by a nonprofit community development financial institution certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as utilizing less than a certain amount from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from prevailing wage provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/18/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE, NAKAMURA |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
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HB749 HD1
Department of Health; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion Section; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Section within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB675 |
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HB750 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOH; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Requires the Department of Health to hold a public hearing on the draft needs assessment and complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature by 12/31/2027. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 103, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203). |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB674 |
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HB751 HD2 SD1
Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Counties; Solid Waste Management Plans; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TODD |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
SB676 |
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HB754 HD2
DOE; Community Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for community schools and a program manager position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
WOODSON, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDU, WAM |
SB821 |
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HB756 HD2
Keiki Caucus; Prohibition; Sale; Labeling; Flavored Nicotine Products; Nicotine Product Flavor Enhancers; E-Liquids; Penalties; Appropriation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
SB972 |
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HB763 HD1
Civic Education; Civic Education Trust Fund; Department of Education; Resource Teacher; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Establishes the civic education trust fund to support programs benefiting civic education of public school students. Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB773 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the requirements to receive grants offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, State, counties, or private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31AM in conference room 325. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AEN, WAM |
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HB774 HD2 SD1 CD1
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to assist with implementation. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2025- Act 237, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339). |
KAHALOA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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HB778 HD2 SD1 CD1
OPSD; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 187, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287). |
KAHALOA |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB1182 |
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HB782 HD1 SD1
DOA; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 325. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, EVSLIN, HASHEM, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
AEN, WAM |
SB1185 |
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HB784 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329. |
LOWEN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB569 |
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HB792 HD1 SD1
Office of the Legislative Analyst
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Clarifies the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB794 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Bonds; State Budget
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
YAMASHITA, KITAGAWA |
WAM |
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HB795 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Constitution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Appropriates general revenues for deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB796 HD1 SD1 CD1
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits existing on 12/31/2025 or established or renewed after 12/31/2025 include a 5-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction, beginning with the 6th year of the credit. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
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HB799 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; Health Care; Organized Ambulatory Health Care Facility; Physicians; Report
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Clarifies that a physician may practice at an organized ambulatory health care facility even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Applies to counties with populations of less than five hundred thousand. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 092, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192). |
YAMASHITA |
HHS, CPN |
SB829 |
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HB800 HD1 SD2 CD1
Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu; DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Appropriations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land upon which Alii Tower is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Exempts the lands transferred to the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the definition of public lands for purposes of Chapter 171, HRS. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
YAMASHITA |
WTL, WAM |
SB1535 |
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HB806 HD1 SD2 CD1
Fireworks; DLE; Enforcement; Safety; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct fireworks sting operations and establish an explosives and firearms laboratory. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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HB807 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Condominiums; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes the Condominium Loan Program to provide condominium associations with low-cost financing, or refinancing for previously obtained loans, for maintenance or repair projects. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/1/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
CPN, WAM |
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HB818 HD2
Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District; Establishment; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIAKEA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District and the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority as it relates to the new development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDT/WTL, WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, HASHEM, KAHALOA, KUSCH, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDT/WTL, WAM |
SB1078 |
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HB826 HD2
Land Use; Residential Housing; Agricultural Workforce Housing; Long-term Rentals; Workforce Fee Simple Ownership; County Planning Commission; Agricultural Districts; Special Permit
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/18/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
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HB830 HD2 SD2 CD1
DLNR; SHPD; Review and Comment; Historic Preservation Review; Residential Units; Mixed-Use Development; Third-Party Consultants ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Establishes requirements for qualified third-party consultants providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay the reasonable fee requirements of the third-party consultant. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HOU, JDC/WAM |
SB575 |
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HB833 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; DURF; Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program; Affordable Housing; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Requires reports to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for establishment of the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2030. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, Kila |
HOU, WAM |
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HB850 HD1 SD1
Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Cumulative Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies an association board's authority with respect to calling electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 1:30PM in conference room 224. |
ICHIYAMA |
CPN |
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HB858 HD1 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Statistics Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
AEN, WAM |
SB1111 |
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HB860 HD1 SD2 CD1
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance; Counties; Report
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Specifies for a county with a population of more than two hundred thousand but less than five hundred thousand, that the State or county may repair or maintain any street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and county. Specifies that the State or county that repaired or maintained the street may only be held liable for acts or omissions arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street that the State or county performed at any time. Deems that repair or maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. Sunsets 7/1/2030. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 200, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300). |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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HB862 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 140, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
TRN, FIN |
SB1199 |
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HB864 HD2
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
SB872, SB1063 |
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HB867 HD2
Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment; Department School Playgrounds; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Beginning on 6/30/2030, requires all new playgrounds constructed on Department of Education school grounds to include accessible recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses. Establishes the Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB871 HD1 SD1
HHCA; Act 130; Secretary of the Interior; Congressional Approval
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Clarifies that Act 130, SLH 2024, which amended the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, takes effect on the earlier of the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter that Act 130 does not require congressional approval, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1) |
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5/19/2025- Act 074, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HWN, JDC |
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HB874 HD3 SD2 CD1
Child Performers; Trust Accounts; Theatrical Employment; Fiduciary Duty; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS.
Establishes that for a minor in theatrical employment with a gross income of at least $5,000 on a project or $20,000 in a calendar year: a parent or legal guardian of the minor is required to establish a trust account for the minor with an independent third-party trustee; and the employer of the minor is required to deposit a portion of the minor's earnings into the trust account until the minor becomes an adult. Makes misappropriation or fraudulent use of funds within the trust account a breach of fiduciary duty subject to penalties. (CD1) |
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6/4/2025- Act 173, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273). |
LEE, M., GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Muraoka |
LBT, JDC/CPN |
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HB879 HD1 SD1 CD1
Cesspool Upgrade and Conversion; DOH Wastewater Branch; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Appropriates funds to establish a position within the Department of Health to assist with the upgrade and conversion of cesspools and perform any other related responsibilities as designated by the Wastewater Branch of the Department of Health. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 188, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288). |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, WARD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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HB880 HD3
Early Intervention Services; Early Intervention Specialists; Department of Health; Positions; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD INTERVENTION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of new positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KITAGAWA, AMATO, CHUN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB823 |
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HB892 HD1
Penal Code; Probation; Geographical Restrictions; Limitations
RELATING TO GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTIONS.
Establishes limitations on geographical restrictions provided as a condition of probation. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
TARNAS |
JDC |
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HB893 HD1
Firearms; Assault Rifles; Assault Shotguns; .50 Caliber Rifles; Detachable Magazines; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber rifles. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC. |
TARNAS, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TAM |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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HB900 HD2
Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
SB1228 |
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HB901 HD2
Charter Schools; BOE; Appeals
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Clarifies the grounds for an appeal of non-renewal or revocation of a charter contract. Authorizes public charters schools to appeal directly to the Board of Education on matters regarding the schools' operations, governance, or funding, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
WOODSON (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
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HB904 HD1 SD1
BOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Public Charter Schools; Annual Report; Review
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
WOODSON, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU |
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HB918 HD2 SD1
DOH; Labeling Requirements; Do Not Flush; Premoistened Nonwoven Disposable Wipes; Consumer Protection; Waste; Environmental Protection; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LABELING.
Establishes labeling requirements for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes. Requires certain manufacturers of covered products to submit for approval, their "DO NOT FLUSH" label notices and symbols to the United States Environmental Protection Agency by 1/1 2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
HOLT, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TODD |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB925 HD3 SD1
Arts; Performing Arts Special Fund; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Establishes a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Establishes exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA |
TCA, WAM |
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HB934 HD1 SD2 CD1
DBEDT; DAGS; DCCA; Broadband Office; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Broadband Revolving Fund; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Renames the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office to Broadband Office. Repeals broadband duties assigned to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Repeals the Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Transfers the duty of collecting and posting certain broadband infrastructure notices to the Broadband Office. Establishes the Broadband Revolving Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/9/2025- Act 201, on 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
EDT, WAM |
SB1062 |
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HB939 HD1 SD2
Alcohol; Liquor Tax Law; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Definition; Rate
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.93 per wine gallon. Increases small craft producer production limits. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224. |
TODD, QUINLAN |
CPN, WAM |
SB641 |
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HB943 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOH; Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division; Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program; Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Homelessness; Substance Abuse; Mental Illness; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Expands existing crisis intervention programs by requiring, and appropriating funds for, the Department of Health to establish a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within its Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness. Requires the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to redirect certain homeless persons to the appropriate health care system and services. Authorizes the program to include intensive mobile outreach services. Requires appropriations for the program to be used only for services contracted directly between the Department of Health and the service provider. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WARD, Matsumoto |
HHS, WAM |
SB1628 |
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HB951 HD2 SD1
Prescriptions; Opiates; Telehealth; Three-day Supply; Physicians; Health Care Providers; Prescriptive Authority
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Allows a patient who has been seen in person by a health care provider who is in the same medical group as the prescribing provider authorized pursuant to section 329-33, HRS, to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth. (SD1) |
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5/16/2025- Act 065, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165). |
TAKAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, CPN |
SB956 |
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HB952 HD1 SD1
SHPDA; Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee; Webpage; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Agency to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB1049 |
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HB957 HD1 SD1 CD1
Laulau Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.
Designates the first Friday in May of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN |
TCA |
SB1101 |
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HB958 HD2 SD2 CD1
Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the word "motor-driven cycle" with the word "motor scooter". (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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HB960 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. (CD1) |
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6/25/2025- Act 207, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309). |
KILA, EVSLIN, GARRETT |
TCA, WAM |
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HB961 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Education; Librarian Pilot Program; Education; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a two-year Librarian Pilot Program to serve one school complex on Oahu and one school complex on an island other than Oahu. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 135, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235). |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB962 HD1
Department of Education; School Librarian Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a two-year school librarian pilot program to provide funding for qualifying schools to hire librarians. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB963 HD2
Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Strict Liability; Crimes Against Elders
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
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HB966 HD2
Agricultural Tourism Activities; LUC; Uniform Statewide Standards
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/19/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/WTL/EDT/EIG, WAM |
SB1251 |
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HB969 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; CWRM; Waste Disposal Facilities; Landfill Units; Agricultural District; Buffer Zones; Underground Injection Control Lines; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits landfill units on land in an agricultural district with class A soils in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Beginning 7/1/2025, narrows the prohibition on constructing, modifying, or expanding waste or disposal facilities within a one-half mile buffer zone of residential, school, or hospital property lines to apply specifically to landfill units or components of landfill units. Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand, with certain exemptions. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
EEP, WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB974 HD1 SD1
BNF; Public Utilities Commission; Energy; Step-In Agreements; Power Purchase Agreements; Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to enter into step-in agreements for payment obligations arising under certain power purchase agreements. Establishes the Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund. Establishes that money collected from on-bill charges for power purchase agreements and money received from a surcharge supporting a reserve account that are deposited in the Trust Fund shall be held in trust by the State, and that independent power producers shall hold a beneficial interest in the moneys to the extent of the amounts owed under the covered power purchase agreements. Appoints, authorizes, and empowers an electric utility to serve as the billing, collection, and payment agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. (SD1) |
(S)
4/3/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
LOWEN |
EIG/CPN, WAM |
SB1501 |
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HB977 HD1 SD1
Energy Financing; Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Underserved Ratepayers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EIG, WAM |
SB1071 |
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HB979 HD1
Summary Possession; GET license; Judiciary
RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
Requires that a current general excise tax license number for any rental income be filed with the complaint to the court for summary possession proceedings. Requires the Judiciary to submit an annual list of certain information regarding summary possession cases to the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, TAM |
CPN, JDC |
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HB980 HD1
Mongoose; Feral Chickens; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Amends the law authorizing the killing of mongoose by clarifying the circumstances under which mongoose may be killed and authorizing feral chickens to be killed under certain circumstances. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Amato, Tam |
AEN, JDC |
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HB982 HD3 SD1
DCCA; Wildfire Recovery Fund; Working Group; Report ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study concerning the creation of a Wildfire Recovery Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, HASHEM, KILA, TARNAS, Lowen |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
SB1201 |
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HB983 HD1
Board of Public Accountancy; Qualifications; Licensure; Certified Public Accountants; Practice of Public Accountancy: Professional Experience
RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Establishes an alternative pathway to licensure for certified public accountant license applicants by permitting applicants to demonstrate completion of an additional twelve months of professional experience in the practice of public accountancy or completion of no less than an additional thirty semester hours of study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPN. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
CPN |
SB1291 |
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HB984 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Loan Program; Loan Limits; Interest Rates; Credit Denials; Line of Credit; Import Replacement Loans ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering and fixing interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. Includes food hubs as an eligible entity for Class E loans. Authorizes the Agricultural Loan Program to issue lines of credit. Creates a new class of loans to encourage large scale agriculture of import replacement crops or crops grown for the farm to state program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 069, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB1303 |
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HB987 HD1 SD1 CD1
SPO; State Procurement Automation System Special Fund; Chief Procurement Officers; School Facilities Authority
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a Procurement Automation System Special Fund to be administered by the State Procurement Office. Adds the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as the Chief Procurement Officer for the School Facilities Authority in the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 206, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1306 |
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HB988 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1307 |
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HB989 HD1
DAGS; Plans; Land Survey; Subdivision; Maps
RELATING TO PLANS.
Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates the permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies statutory fees are pursuant to rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
SB1308 |
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HB990 HD2 SD1 CD1
Claims Against the State; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 080, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB1309 |
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HB991 HD1 SD1 CD1
ATG; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 083, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1310 |
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HB994 HD1
Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Written Information
RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.
Authorizes the offense of promoting pornography for minors to be instituted by written information. (HD1) |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 009, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1313 |
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HB995
ATG; Firearms; Reporting
RELATING TO FIREARMS REPORTING.
Amends the annual reporting requirements imposed on the Department of the Attorney General and the chief of police of each county regarding licenses to carry firearms. |
(H)
4/23/2025- Act 023, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB1314 |
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HB998
Citations; Misdemeanor; Petty Misdemeanor; Violation
RELATING TO CONTENTS OF CITATIONS.
Clarifies that the omission of certain information or any error in a citation does not constitute ground for dismissal of a charge or for reversal of a conviction, if the omission or error did not prejudice the defendant. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 002, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1317 |
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HB1001 HD1 SD3 CD1
Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund; Establishment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, EIG, WAM |
SB1320 |
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HB1002 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Authorizes the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB1321 |
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HB1006 HD2 SD1
ADC; DOA; Enterprise; Definition; Agricultural Tourism; Agricultural Development Division; Transfer
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Includes agricultural tourism in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Transfers the Agricultural Development Division of the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
SB1325 |
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HB1007 HD2 SD2 CD1
HCDA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Program; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Amends the membership of the HCDA board of directors. Establishes the Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program under HCDA. Repeals the Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board. Authorizes HCDA to issue bonds to finance the development of infrastructure outside of HCDA's community development districts. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1326 |
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HB1008 HD2
DLNR; Review of Proposed State Affordable Housing Projects; Request for Determination; Historic Review Requirements
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS OF STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Bases the historic review requirements on the project area's known or likely density of historic, cultural, and archaeological resources or previous identification of no significant historic properties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/HOU, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
SB1327 |
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HB1009 HD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program; Interim Financing
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent. Allows partial or full repayment of Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund interim loans in the form of unit equity through the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
SB1328 |
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HB1017 HD1 SD1
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. (SD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 048, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, JDC |
SB1336 |
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HB1020 HD1 SD2
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Report; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:55PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
SB1339 |
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HB1025 HD1
East-West Center; Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc.; Chapter 42F Exemption; General Fund Appropriations
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, INC.
Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1344 |
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HB1026 HD1 SD1 CD2
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1, BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-8, BU-9, BU-10, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 is exceeded. (CD2) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 029, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1345 |
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HB1027 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1; BU-10; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 030, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1346 |
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HB1028 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 031, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1347 |
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HB1029 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 032, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1348 |
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HB1030 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 033, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1349 |
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HB1031 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (5) and their excluded counterparts negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 034, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1350 |
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HB1032 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 035, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1351 |
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HB1033 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-7; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 036, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1352 |
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HB1034 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 037, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1353 |
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HB1035 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 038, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1354 |
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HB1036 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1355 |
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HB1037 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1356 |
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HB1038 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 039, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1357 |
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HB1039 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1358 |
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HB1045 HD1 SD1 CD1
DAGS; Judiciary; DLE; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL COSTS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary for payroll and fringe benefits of affected Department of Law Enforcement personnel. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 040, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
SB1364 |
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HB1050 HD1 SD1
Insurance; Net Solvency Report; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Dental Insurers
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Provides amendments to net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and dental insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB1369 |
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HB1051 HD1 SD1 CD1
PUC; Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Requires energy-efficiency portfolio standards to be designed to achieve 6,000 gigawatt hours of electricity use reductions statewide by 2045. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish additional interim standards for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2035 and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standards and any interim standards. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, CPN |
SB1370 |
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HB1052 HD1 SD2 CD1
PUC; Telecommunications Access; Universal Service Program; Universal Service Fund; Print Disabilities; Time-Sensitive Information
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission, under the Universal Service Program, may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide free telecommunications access to time-sensitive information for individuals with print disabilities. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2025- Act 202, on 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
SB1371 |
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HB1055 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency Appropriation; PUC; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Consultant Services ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Public Utilities Commission to procure services by consultants with technical expertise to assist with the efforts to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in the State. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 041, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
SB1374 |
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HB1059 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeal on 7/1/2027. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1378 |
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HB1064 HD2 SD2 CD1
State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; State Fire Codes; State Fire Marshal Selection Commission; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Effectuates the recommendations of the "Phase 3" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the 2023 Maui wildfires and further clarifies the appointment and role of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes the Office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the State Fire Marshal Selection Commission. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC |
SB1383 |
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HB1065 HD1 SD1
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund; Repeal
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND.
Retroactively requires stipend funds repaid after July 1, 2023, by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeals the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. (SD1) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 056, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB1384 |
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HB1066 HD1
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Board; Composition
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
Adds the head start state collaboration office director as an ex officio, non-voting member of the early learning board, and requires the board to invite the president of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or the president's designee, to serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
SB1385 |
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HB1069 HD1 SD2
BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Adds 2 ex officio, voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. (SD2) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB1388 |
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HB1079 HD1 SD1
DHS; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-informed Care; Child Welfare Services; Assessment; Training; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services Branch staff. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 875). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB1398 |
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HB1087 HD2
DHHL; Historic Preservation; Project Reviews
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction, except under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
SB1406 |
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HB1088 HD1
DHHL; School Impact Fees; Education; Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/20/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HWN/HOU, WAM |
SB1407 |
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HB1091 HD1 SD1 CD1
Counties; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Sewer Systems Servicing; Sewer Transmission Lines
RELATING TO SEWER TRANSMISSION LINES.
Requires a county to accept, within 60 days after receipt of a completed application for maintenance request, license or dedication of sewer transmission lines and related sewerage facilities servicing Hawaiian Home Lands that are brought into compliance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 145, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB1410 |
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HB1093 HD1 SD1 CD1
HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 089, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
SB1412 |
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HB1096 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Low-Income Housing; Tenant Selection; Preferences
RELATING TO TENANT SELECTION.
Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/PSM, JDC |
SB1415 |
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HB1097 HD1 SD1
HPHA; Public Housing; Evictions; Tenants; Unclaimed Property
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING EVICTIONS.
Reduces the time the Hawaii Public Housing Authority is required to store unclaimed personal effects of a tenant evicted from public housing from thirty days to fourteen days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HOU, JDC |
SB1416 |
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HB1098 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Threats; Physical Harm; Protective Services Workers
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS.
Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties constitutes the class C felony offense of assault in the second degree. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of terroristic threatening in the first degree. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 142, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB1417 |
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HB1099 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Provides an emergency appropriation for fifty per cent of the penalty assessed by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to be reinvested in the continued development of a new eligibility system that will assist in reducing the State's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate, which, if successful, may result in the State not being required to pay the remaining fifty per cent of the penalty. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 043, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB1418 |
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HB1120 HD2 SD2
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. Repeals definition of "nuisance" to include toxic materials used in or by-products of methamphetamine drug labs and odors and filth resulting from feeding feral birds. (SD2) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 073, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB1439 |
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HB1137 HD2 SD1 CD1
Restoration of Beach Lands; Beach Restoration Activities
RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS.
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems through the management of sand and native vegetation, placement of sand, and activities undertaken to remove abandoned remnant materials that pose a risk to public and ecosystem health. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 102, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB1456 |
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HB1141 HD1 SD2
BLNR; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB1460 |
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HB1144 HD2
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Program; Employees
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to WTL/LBT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/LBT, WAM |
SB1463 |
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HB1145 HD1 SD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2024; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2024. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1464 |
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HB1146 HD1 SD1
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
Requires all qualified members claiming a credit for pass-through entity taxation to adjust their income to include the qualified member's share of taxes paid by an electing pass-through entity for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. (SD1) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 058, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1465 |
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HB1147 HD1
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that nonresidents who claim the state refundable earned income tax credit are required to adjust the amount claimed using the ratio of their Hawaii adjusted gross income to federal adjusted gross income. Eliminates the unlimited carryforward on nonrefundable earned income tax credits claimed for tax year 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/1/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1466 |
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HB1149 HD1
General Excise Tax Exemptions; Sugar Cane Growers; TRICARE; Patient-Centered Community Care Programs
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by contractors of the Patient-Centered Community Care program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB1468 |
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HB1152 HD1 SD2
DOTAX; Tax Administration; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Permanently exempts the software developer supervisor in the Department of Taxation and the data privacy officer and tax business analysts in the Office of the Director of Taxation from civil service. (SD2) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 057, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1471 |
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HB1153 HD1 SD2 CD1
Budget Special Provisions; Supplemental Allotments; Transfers; Protocol Funds
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Authorizes supplemental allotments and transfers of unrequired balances for capital improvement program projects and establishes a protocol fund with a cap of $7,000 for each state principal department. Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the 4th quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. Authorizes the Governor to use program savings and available funds for the purpose of temporarily maintaining critical federally funded state programs and positions. Authorizes the transfer of an amount in excess of the requirements of the State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund to the general fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 042, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1472 |
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HB1155 HD1 SD2
Procurement; Ethical Public Procurement; DOT; Project Management; Government Bodies
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits all governmental bodies and public employees from procuring services for project management through non-governmental third-party contracts, except for certain procurements of independent verification and validation contracts for information technology services. Temporarily authorizes, until 6/30/2027, outside contractors who prepared specifications and work statements in the development of a Department of Transportation solicitation to bid on those projects if certain requirements are satisfied. Requires a report by the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM/GVO |
SB1474 |
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HB1156 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Special Facility Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.
Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 070, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1475 |
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HB1158 HD1
Department of Transportation; Firefighting at Commercial Harbors; Limited Liability
RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services with a firefighting vessel at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
SB1477 |
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HB1159 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Transportation; Commercial Harbors; Evacuation Orders; Emergencies; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Establishes a Commercial Harbors Emergency Evacuation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 211, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, PBS, JHA, FIN |
SB1478 |
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HB1161 HD2 SD1
DOT; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Expands allowable uses of the State Highway and Highway Funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
SB1480 |
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HB1162 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOT; Motorcycle Instruction Permits; Basic Motorcycle Rider Course; Enclosed State Certified Training Range
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS.
Requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation. Clarifies that a person shall not operate a motor vehicle in connection with the driving training course without a valid temporary instruction permit unless it is a motorcycle that is being used for training purposes on an enclosed state certified training range. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 066, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB1481 |
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HB1164 HD1 SD1
DOT; Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization
RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1483 |
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HB1166 HD1
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/18/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1485 |
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HB1167 HD1 SD1
Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Transportation; Motor Carrier Law ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1486 |
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HB1168 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Conditions revenue bond proceeds appropriation on room and board assistance to students with financial need. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 156, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1487 |
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HB1169 HD1 SD2 CD1
UH; Conference Center Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund and the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Lapses all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 097, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1488 |
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HB1170 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 138, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1489 |
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HB1171 HD2 SD1 CD1
UH; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING.
Allows the Board of Regents to use moneys in the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. Requires a report. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 085, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1490 |
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HB1173 HD1 SD1 CD1
Taxation; DOTAX; Tax Liens; Discharge When Unenforceable
RELATING TO TAX LIENS.
Requires the Department of Taxation to: (1) State the assessment date on certificates of tax lien; and (2) Issue certificates of discharge when the tax liability on which a lien is based has been satisfied or has become unenforceable by lapse of time. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 068, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168). |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB1174 HD1 SD1
Payments Under Protest; Procedure
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS.
Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1175
Taxation; Tax Appeals; Filing; Appeal from Final Judgment
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR TAX APPEALS.
Removes language specifying that an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court be filed with the Tax Appeal Court. Allows an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court to be filed within thirty days of entry of a final judgment. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 010, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110). |
YAMASHITA |
JDC |
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HB1179 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Rural Emergency Hospitals; Critical Access Hospitals; Licensure; Medicaid
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals at the state level by the Department of Health. Clarify Medicaid reimbursement policies for hospitals transitioning from a critical access hospital designation to a rural emergency hospital designation. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 144, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB556 |
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HB1185 HD2
UHCTAHR; Plant-based Building Materials Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-based Building Materials Working Group to study and report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1187 HD1 SD1
Procurement; State Agencies; Lei; Plant Material Grown and Harvested Outside the State; Restriction
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Phases in a ban on state departments and administratively attached agencies from purchasing lei that contain plant material grown and harvested outside the State. (SD1) |
(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, KILA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1194 HD2 SD3
Midwives; Practice of Midwifery; Scope of Practice; Native Hawaiian and Customary Practices; Certified Midwives; Certified Professional Midwives; Licensure; Requirements; License Renewal; Prescriptive Authority; Peer Review; Data Submission; Medical Records
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
Makes laws regulating midwives and the practice of midwifery permanent. Clarifies the scope of practice of midwifery. Establishes licensure requirements for certified midwives and certified professional midwives. Establishes continuing education requirements. Grants global signature authority to midwives. Grants prescriptive authority to licensed midwives practicing as certified midwives and amends the list of approved legend drugs that may be administered by midwives. Establishes peer review and data submission requirements. Affirms that the practice of midwifery does not include Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Clarifies exemptions from licensure and grounds for refusal to grant, renew, reinstate, or restore licenses or for revocation, suspension, denial, or condition of a license. Clarifies medical record availability and retention requirements for the purposes of medical torts. (SD3) |
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5/5/2025- Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 028, 05/02/2025, (Gov. Msg. No. 1128). |
ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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HB1220 HD1 SD1 CD1
Kaneohe Bay; Majano Anemone; Invasive Species; DLNR; Division of Aquatic Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to support the efforts of the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 104, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204). |
LEE, M., GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB1072 |
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HB1231 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Transportation; Safe Routes to School Program Vehicle Registration Surcharge; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Facial Recognition Software; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Establish a safe routes to school program vehicle registration surcharge on certain motor vehicle registrations to be imposed and collected no later than 12/31/2025. Prohibits the use of facial recognition software in the operation of any photo red light imaging detector systems or automated speed enforcement systems. Clarifies the citations and summons procedures for the Automated Speed Enforcement Detector Systems Program. (CD1) |
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6/25/2025- Act 212, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314). |
LA CHICA, ALCOS, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
SB1664 |
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HB1234 HD1
DOE; Standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, EVSLIN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
SB1223 |
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HB1237 HD1 SD1
DOA; Maui County; Biosecurity; Invasive Species; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural biosecurity and the prevention, detection, and control of invasive species in Maui County. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1259 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Speed Limits; Factors to Consider; Reduction
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Specifies that an engineering study is not required to be considered when reducing the maximum speed limit within ten miles per hour of the current speed limit for that road. Requires the Department of Transportation or a county, to the extent practicable, to consider National Association of City Transportation Officials guidance when setting a maximum speed limit for sections of highways with residential or commercial areas or schools immediately on a highway. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 196, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296). |
TODD, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Amato |
TCA, JDC |
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HB1260 HD1 SD2
DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB1666 |
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HB1277 HD2
Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosk; Daily Maximum; Cryptocurrency
RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET.
Imposes a daily maximum of $1,000 on transactions through a digital financial asset transaction kiosk. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to LBT, CPN. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
LBT, CPN |
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HB1278 HD2
Hazardous Trees; Assessment; Removal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.
Appropriates funds for the assessment and removal of hazardous trees on state lands across Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/17/2025- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-19-25 1:45PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
TAKENOUCHI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, TODD, Poepoe |
WTL, WAM |
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HB1283 HD2
Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
LAMOSAO, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, JDC |
SB1520 |
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HB1291 HD2 SD1 CD1
Roasted Coffee; Hawaii-grown Coffee; False Labeling; Fines
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Expands the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory minimum fine of $7,500 for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 126, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TEMPLO, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB1276 |
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HB1293 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOE; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products; Written Quotes
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than $250,000 from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products of less than $250,000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 134, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB1548 |
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HB1294 HD2 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 9:00AM in conference room 224. |
KAHALOA |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
SB498 |
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HB1295 HD2 SD1
Clean Energy; State and County Agencies; Renewable Energy Projects; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY.
Requires all state and county agencies to utilize applicable federal clean energy tax credits, pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, for the purchase and financing of capital improvement projects that use clean energy technology and zero-emission vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
YAMASHITA |
EIG, WAM |
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HB1296 HD1 SD1 CD1
Governor; Major Disaster Fund; Notice Requirement; Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND.
Establishes timely notice and reporting requirements to the Legislature by the Governor regarding the transfer of appropriations to the Major Disaster Fund. Effective 7/1/2025. Sunsets 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
YAMASHITA |
PSM, WAM |
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HB1297 HD1 SD1
Procurement Code; Protests; Bonds
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Sets a time limit for submitting bid protests. Makes the seventy-five-day limit for issuing a written decision on protests apply to any contract awarded by competitive sealed bid or competitive sealed proposal. Caps the protest bond amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810). |
YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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HB1298 HD3 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Government Employee Housing; Affordable Rental Housing; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a Government Employee Housing Program within HHFDC, to be financed by the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds for the program. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 166, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266). |
YAMASHITA |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
SB1235 |
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HB1300 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos, including an analysis of the health effects and risks of individuals living in close proximity to landfills in Nanakuli, Oahu. Requires the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to seek other sources of funding to complete the study. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, QUINLAN |
HED, FIN |
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HB1307 HD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for water well development for geophysical investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HWN/EIG, WAM. |
HOLT, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TARNAS, Kila |
HWN/EIG, WAM |
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HB1308 HD3 SD2
DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. (SD2) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 12:30PM in conference room 411. |
HOLT, KILA, TODD |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
SB1569 |
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HB1316 HD2 SD1 CD1
Rental Vessels; Registration; Numbering; Navigable Waters; Wailua River State Park; Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park; Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park; State Parks Special Fund
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires rental vessels to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources before being rented or leased, or offered for rent or lease, by the public for transiting the navigable waters of a state park. Requires registration fees to be deposited into the State Parks Special Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 128, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228). |
EVSLIN, NAKAMURA |
WTL, WAM/CPN |
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HB1320 HD1 SD1
UH; Higher Education; Graduate Outcomes; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, analyze, and publicly report certain graduate outcome data. Requires and appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a graduate outcomes dashboard. Appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii's Office of the Vice President of Academic Strategy. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 6:25 PM; Conference Room 229. |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1325 HD3 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Tenants; Right of First Refusal; Relocation Assistance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to assist certain tenants who are subject to displacement or eviction by the proposed project by: granting those tenants the right of first refusal of a comparable unit in the housing project or establishing a fund to provide relocation benefits and offer assistance; providing information, either directly or through a contracted service, on how to obtain assistance and exercise the right of first refusal; and establishing procedures to track and maintain communication with those tenants. Establishes consequences for a developer's noncompliance. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
HSG, CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1334 HD3 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Food Donation; Charitable, Religious, or Nonprofit Organizations; Wild Game; Axis Deer
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Exempts the donation of wild game meat or meat products, including axis deer, to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/CPN. |
MIYAKE, COCHRAN, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
SB1230 |
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HB1337 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Endemic Plants; Seed Bank; Pilot Program
RELATING TO ENDEMIC PLANTS.
Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish an endemic plant seed bank pilot program to preserve and promote the planting of plant species that are endemic to Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1343 HD1
Department of Education; Phones; Related Devices; Ban
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WARD |
EDU, JDC |
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HB1345 HD1 SD2
DOE; UH; Four-year College; Tuition Subsidy; Mandatory Fee Subsidy; State-Approved Teacher Education Program; Teacher Education; Resident Student; Service Requirement
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to subsidize all tuition and mandatory fees for a resident student enrolled in a 4-year college campus of the University of Hawaii System with an education program or that offers an education degree for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
HED/EDN, FIN |
SB1524 |
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HB1348 HD2 SD2 CD1
BLNR; Public Lands; Recreation-Residence Use Leases; Public Lottery
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation-residence use by public lottery under certain conditions and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located under certain conditions. (CD1) |
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6/25/2025- Act 225, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327). |
MORIKAWA, EVSLIN, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, NAKAMURA |
WTL, JDC |
SB1517 |
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HB1349 HD1
DHS; Medicaid Coverage; Children's Health Insurance Program; Pregnant Persons; Children; Immigration Status; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-17-25 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1358 HD3
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to facilitate the hiring of necessary staff and the purchase of equipment and professional services on behalf of the public land trust working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
SOUZA, AMATO, BELATTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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HB1359 HD1
DLNR; Residential Flood Mitigation; Drainage Systems; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FLOOD MITIGATION.
Establishes a grant program for drainage system maintenance and flood mitigation measures in residential areas, to be administered by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
TEMPLO |
WTL, WAM |
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HB1365 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOA; Panaewa Agricultural Park; Panaewa Farm Lots; Environmental Impact Statement; Environmental Assessment; Non-potable Water Wells Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a Non-Potable Water Wells Pilot Program to prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa Agricultural Park and Panaewa farm lots, under the Department of Agriculture. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 186, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286). |
TODD, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
SB1085 |
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HB1369 HD1 SD1 CD1
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Sugarcane Producers; Vessel Use; Securities Exchange Fees, Dues, and Amounts Received
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends and repeals certain exemptions under the general excise tax and use tax laws. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB1370 HD1 SD1 CD1
Beer; Draft Beer; Definition; Liquor Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of draft beer used in liquor tax laws to mean beer in an individual container of five gallons or more. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 090, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190). |
YAMASHITA |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB978 |
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HB1378 HD2 SD2 CD1
SFCA; State Art Museum; Performing Arts Grants Program; Performing Arts Grants Special Fund; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program and Performing Arts Grants Special Fund to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the SFCA's responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Amends the funding sources for the State Art Museum. Amends the amounts required to be transferred into, including an annual transfer amount and the allowable expenditures from, the Works of Art Special Fund. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 131, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231). |
KAPELA |
TCA, WAM |
SB1577 |
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HB1379 HD2 SD1
Foreign Medical Graduates; Licensure; Hawaii Medical Board
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Allows a pathway for foreign medical school graduates to be licensed as physicians that was previously only available to graduates who passed the qualifying examination of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before 1984. Establishes an alternative pathway for the licensure as physicians for foreign medical graduates who passed certain examinations, possess an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate, and have completed two years of post-graduate medical training. (SD1) |
(H)
6/4/2025- Act 174, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274). |
LEE, M., KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HHS, CPN |
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HB1382 HD1
Department of Human Services; Child Welfare Services; Domestic Violence; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with a non-profit specializing in domestic violence to provide training and staff to be housed on-site in Child Welfare Services Branch offices to support all aspects of screening for and addressing domestic violence within a case. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1389 HD1
Feral Chicken Program; Feral Animals; City and County of Honolulu; DOH; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu for the expansion of the feral chicken program and the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health for a statewide education campaign for the feeding of feral animals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EIG/HHS, WAM. |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EIG/HHS, WAM |
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HB1391 HD1 SD1 CD1
DBEDT; Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Reports; Out-of-state Relations Activities; Appropriations
RELATING TO TRADE.
Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to fund out-of-state relations activities. (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2025- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused. |
QUINLAN |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
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HB1405 HD1
Permits; Facilitated Application Process; DBEDT; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on EDT deferred the measure. |
ILAGAN, HOLT, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, TAM, TEMPLO, TODD |
EDT, WAM |
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HB1406 HD1 SD2 CD1
Government Procedures; Permitting Process; Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROCEDURES.
Establishes the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force to identify actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures necessary to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental development permit processes. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 133, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1233). |
ILAGAN, HOLT, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, TAM, TEMPLO, TODD |
EIG, WAM |
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HB1408 HD1
DHHL; HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when the Department acts as an eligible borrower for a loan agreement under section 184A of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, as amended. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/18/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
POEPOE, COCHRAN, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
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HB1409 HD1 SD1 CD1
Transit-Oriented Development; Counties; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Infrastructure; Transit-Supportive Density
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and sunsets the Subaccount on 6/30/2030. Requires the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board to consider the infrastructure needs of transit-supportive density requirements. Requires the strategic plan developed by the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to delineate transit-oriented development areas for each county. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 159, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
SB1614 |
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HB1410 HD2
Conveyance Tax; Supportive Housing Special Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Infrastructure Funding; County-designated Transit-oriented Development ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system and adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections to the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, Kila |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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HB1411 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Geographic Preferences
RELATING TO HOUSING PREFERENCE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allow projects to grant preferences in the sale or lease of housing units to applicants who live or work within five miles of the project. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1414 HD1
Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Contract Award; Best Interests of the State
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Authorizes the head of a procurement agency to award a contract to a bidder who is not the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for procurements conducted by competitive sealed bidding, if the head of the procuring agency determines that the award is most beneficial to taxpayers or otherwise in the best interests of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
REYES ODA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1422 HD2 SD1 CD1
Motor Carriers; Motor Carrier Law; Exemptions; Community-Based Organizations; Community-Based Economic Development; Transportation Services
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Exempts community-based organizations engaged in community-based economic development providing transportation services from the Motor Carrier Law under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA, EVSLIN, MORIKAWA |
TCA, CPN |
SB1510 |
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HB1424 HD1 SD1 CD1
BUF; Budget; Appropriations; Reports
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Requires the Director of Finance to report to the Legislature on the transfer of funds originally appropriated for positions but used for operating expenses, and vice versa. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 215, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317). |
NAKAMURA |
GVO, WAM |
SB1513 |
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HB1427 HD1 SD1
DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AVIAN INFLUENZA.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
NAKAMURA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1591 |
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HB1428 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Housing Counseling Agencies; ALICE Households; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate to housing counseling agencies certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services. Requires a report to the Legislature regarding services provided by the housing counseling agencies. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA |
HOU, WAM |
SB1592 |
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HB1431 HD2
Department of Health; Oral Health Task Force; Position; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Establishes temporary full-time equivalent program specialist V positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
NAKAMURA |
HHS, WAM |
SB1516 |
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HB1437 HD2
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Nonprofit Schools
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption on the gross proceeds or gross income received from sales of commodities or services that benefit nonprofit schools. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1439 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment; Legislature; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes an appropriation for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 127, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227). |
NAKAMURA |
WAM |
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HB1440 HD1
Legislative Agencies; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Act 001, on 03/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). |
NAKAMURA |
WAM |
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HB1449 HD2 SD1
DOA; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Plant Care Components; Rules; Penalties; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PLANT CARE COMPONENTS.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules related to the Plant Care Component Program. Prohibits distributing plant care components that originated outside the State unless it was subjected to treatment before arrival. Establishes administrative penalties to enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for purposes of the Plant Care Component Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN |
AEN/JDC, WAM |
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HB1450 HD2 SD1
DOA; Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CLIMATE RESILIENCY.
Establishes a three-year Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
QUINLAN |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1462 HD1 SD1 CD1
Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Intensive Mobile Treatment Services; Department of Health ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, or both. Authorizes the use of intensive mobile treatment services as part of the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1467 HD2
DBEDT; Strengthen Hawaii Homes Act; Housing; Disaster Resiliency; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.
Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2025- The committee on EDT deferred the measure. |
AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
EDT, WAM/CPN |
SB1560 |
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HB1477 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Needs Allowance; Long-Term Care Facilities; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the domiciliary care rates for certain providers and clarifies that the needs allowance and domiciliary care rates are included in the state supplemental payment ceiling amounts. Effective 10/1/2025. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 045, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145). |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB1627 |
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HB1482 HD1 SD3 CD1
DOH; OMCCR; DLE; ATG; Manufactured Hemp Product Distributors; Manufactured Hemp Product Retailers; Registration; Certificate; Inspection; Forfeiture; Nuisance Abatement; Civil Penalty; Violation; Hawaii Hemp Processing Special Fund ($)
RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to obtain a certificate of registration from DOH. Establishes the offense of unlawful hemp distribution or retailing. Specifies the authority to inspect businesses engaged in the distribution and sale of, and authority to seize or confiscate, products containing or derived from hemp. Prohibits the sale of tinctures to persons under twenty-one years of age. Specifies that the offense of unlawful hemp distribution or retailing is subject to nuisance abatement proceedings. Establishes that a violation of the hemp processor laws constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice and unfair method of competition subject to a civil penalty. Allows funds in the Hawaii Hemp Processing Special Fund to be used by DOH for the registry of manufactured hemp product distributors and retailers. Authorizes the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to administer the hemp processors program. Establishes that every building, premises, or place used for the purpose of violating the hemp processors law is a nuisance subject to abatement. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA, QUINLAN |
HLT, CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1483 HD1 SD1 CD2
Fireworks; Criminal Offenses; Penalties; Infractions; Adjudication ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnic. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Adds fireworks infractions to the existing adjudication of infractions process for traffic and emergency period infractions. (CD2) |
(H)
5/2/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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HB1494 HD3 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Restricts private donations to the Stadium Authority to use on stadium infrastructure and stadium development costs. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund, subject to the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Requires certain moneys expended to be from private sources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
GARRETT, YAMASHITA |
EDT/HRE, WAM |
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HB1497 HD1 SD1
DOA; Restricted Use Pesticides; Online Reporting; Position Conversion; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool on restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert an unspecified number of temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1499 HD2
Department of Education; Administration of Medication; Students' Health and Safety
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Expands the Department of Education's authority to allow more trained staff to volunteer to assist students with the administration of medication. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, CPN/JDC. |
LA CHICA |
EDU, CPN/JDC |
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HCR1
Recess Days; House of Representatives
RELATING TO RECESS DAYS FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2025.
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(H)
1/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
NAKAMURA, ICHIYAMA |
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HCR2
State of the State Address
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLED IN JOINT SESSION.
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(H)
1/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
NAKAMURA, ICHIYAMA |
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HCR8
United States Department of Justice; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO INCLUDE HAWAII IN THE MISSING OR MURDERED INDIGENOUS PERSONS REGIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
SOUZA |
EIG, JDC |
HR8 |
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HCR19
Military; Task Force on Military Partnership; Report
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON MILITARY PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC-MILITARY RELATIONSHIP IN HAWAII.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to PSM. |
SHIMIZU, GARCIA, MARTEN, PIERICK |
PSM |
HR19 |
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HCR23 HD1
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 A CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURT FACILITY AND ESTABLISH A RELEASE PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH DETAINEES OR INMATES, UPON RELEASE, ARE TRANSPORTED TO A SITE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OR PUBLIC SPACES.
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(S)
4/15/2025- Report adopted, referred to JDC. |
KONG |
PSM, JDC |
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HCR24 HD1
Auditor; Sunrise Analysis; Condominium Association Managers
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
SAYAMA, KILA, MATAYOSHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPN, WAM |
HR23 |
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HCR25 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Desecration Laws; Akamai Arrival Program
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO INCLUDE A SECTION ON DESECRATION LAWS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM.
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(S)
4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
TAM, AMATO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
AEN |
HR24 |
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HCR27 SD1
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.
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(S)
4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
AEN/EIG |
HR26 |
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HCR28 HD1
Puuloa Range Training Facility; Working Group; DOH
REQUESTING THE RECONVENING OF THE WORKING GROUP ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18, H.D. 1 (REGULAR SESSION OF 2024) TO CONTINUE THE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO WATER AND AIR CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF THE PUULOA RANGE TRAINING FACILITY.
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(H)
4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
REYES ODA, ALCOS |
HHS/AEN |
HR27 |
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HCR30
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.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
KILA |
EIG/PSM |
HR29 |
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HCR33
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.
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(H)
4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
CHUN, TAKAYAMA |
EIG |
HR32 |
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HCR35
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.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
CHUN, AMATO, GARRETT, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
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HCR37
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.
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(H)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD |
PSM/HHS |
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HCR39
SHPDA; Health Data Advisory Council; Med-QUEST Division; Uninsured and Underinsured Children; Universal Health Insurance; Report
REQUESTING THE HEALTH DATA ADVISORY COUNCIL TO CONFIRM THE NUMBER OF UNINSURED CHILDREN STATEWIDE AND PER COUNTY IN 2025 AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO ESTIMATE COSTS AND COLLABORATE WITH THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON POLICY CHANGES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to HHS. |
MARTEN, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS |
HR34 |
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HCR40
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.
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(H)
4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WTL |
HR35 |
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HCR42 HD1
Biosecurity; Counties; Plan
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
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(H)
4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, WARD, Muraoka |
EIG/AEN |
HR36 |
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HCR43 HD1
DOT; DLE; Speeding; Traffic Safety; Highways; Automated Speed Enforcement; Highway Patrol
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING, INCLUDING THE IMPACT IT WOULD HAVE ON THE DISTRICT COURTS.
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(S)
4/17/2025- Report adopted, referred to JDC. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, KILA, MATAYOSHI |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
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HCR45 HD1
DOT; PUC; Motor Carrier Law; Regulatory Authority; Transfer
URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETE TRANSFER OF ITS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER MOTOR CARRIERS AND OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING WATER CARRIERS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to CPN/TCA. |
KILA |
CPN/TCA |
HR38 |
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HCR52
Pedestrian Safety; Sidewalk; Ewa Beach; Iroquois Point
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN IROQUOIS POINT AND EWA BEACH.
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(S)
3/31/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA. |
ALCOS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, WARD |
EIG/TCA |
HR48 |
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HCR55 HD1 SD1
Judiciary; Study; Effectiveness; TRO Laws; Harassment by Stalking Laws
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY HOW EFFECTIVE EXISTING LAWS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND HARASSMENT BY STALKING ARE IN PREVENTING CONTINUED ABUSE AND HARASSMENT.
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(S)
4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
LAMOSAO |
JDC |
HR51 |
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HCR57
DTS; Honolulu; Traffic Mitigation; Traffic Calming; Study
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING DEVICES IN AND AROUND PAIWA STREET IN WAIPAHU, OAHU.
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(H)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LAMOSAO |
EIG/TCA |
HR53 |
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HCR58 HD1
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.
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4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, SHIMIZU, TARNAS |
EIG |
HR54 |
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HCR59
Construction Costs; Management; Department of Accounting and General Services; Study
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN EACH STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT.
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(H)
4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
YAMASHITA |
GVO |
HR55 |
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HCR60
Costs of Delay for Public and Private Projects; Permitting; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES, TO DEVELOP METHODS TO ESTIMATE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
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4/4/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO. |
YAMASHITA |
WTL/GVO |
HR56 |
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HCR61
LRB; Fiscal Notes; Study; Other Jurisdictions
REQUESTING A STUDY EXAMINING HOW CERTAIN OTHER JURISDICTIONS PRODUCE FISCAL NOTES.
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(H)
4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HCR65
Land Use; Reclassification; Land Use Commission; Counties; Review
REQUESTING THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO COORDINATE WITH COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONS AND COUNTY COUNCILS TO CONDUCT CONCURRENT REVIEWS OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS, AND ZONING AMENDMENTS WHEN RECLASSIFYING LAND.
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4/4/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WTL/EIG |
HR59 |
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HCR66
Point Access Blocks; State Building Code; State Building Code Council
REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.
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4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
PSM/HOU |
HR60 |
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HCR67 HD1
Governor; State Building Code Council; Counties; Building Codes; Updates
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, PLANNING 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.
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4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
EVSLIN |
PSM/EIG |
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HCR68
Kalaleoa Parklands; Animal Education and Training Facility; City and County of Honolulu
REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL, AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CREATE A DEDICATED ANIMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPLEX WITHIN KALAELOA PARKLANDS.
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(H)
4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, POEPOE |
EIG |
HR61 |
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HCR69 HD1 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 PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS 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.
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4/16/2025- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 796) in amended form (SD 1). |
KILA, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, Muraoka |
PSM |
HR62 |
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HCR70 HD1
Department of Transportation; Sustainable Aviation Fuels; Decarbonization; Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE |
TCA/EIG |
HR63 |
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HCR71
Ko Olina Golf Club; Stray Golf Balls; Farrington Highway; Public Safety
REQUESTING THE KO OLINA GOLF CLUB OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT GOLF BALLS FROM REACHING FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
TCA |
HR64 |
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HCR72
County Ethics Commissions; County Elected Officials and Officers
URGING THE ETHICS COMMISSION OF EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT STANDARDS SIMILAR TO THAT APPLICABLE TO STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS AS ADOPTED AND ENFORCED BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
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4/14/2025- Report adopted, referred to JDC. |
KILA |
EIG, JDC |
HR65 |
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HCR73
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.
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3/28/2025- Referred to HRE. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
HRE |
HR66 |
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HCR75
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity; Education
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ASSESS THE CRITERIA REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE AND CURRICULUM TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY SKILLS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY.
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3/28/2025- Referred to EDU/HRE. |
ILAGAN |
EDU/HRE |
HR67 |
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HCR77 HD1 SD1
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 ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS STATEWIDE THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
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4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
LAMOSAO |
EDT |
HR69 |
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HCR78
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.
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4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MIYAKE |
HOU |
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HCR86 HD1
Aloha Civics Working Group; Civics Education; Department of Education
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALOHA-BASED CIVIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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(S)
3/31/2025- Referred to EDU. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
EDU |
HR80 |
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HCR87
Department of Education; Climate Week; Public School Students; Climate Awareness
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL CLIMATE WEEK IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE TO SPREAD CLIMATE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES.
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3/28/2025- Referred to EDU. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDU |
HR81 |
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HCR91
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.
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(H)
4/23/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS, CPN |
HR87 |
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HCR94
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.
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(H)
4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KONG |
TCA |
HR90 |
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HCR95 HD1
Department of Education; Gun Safety and Storage
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO POST PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE PERTAINING TO CHANGES TO GUN SAFETY AND STORAGE LAWS.
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(S)
3/28/2025- Referred to EDU. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, OLDS, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
EDU |
HR91 |
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HCR96
University of Hawaii; Mental Health Services
ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS.
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(H)
4/25/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HRE |
HR92 |
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HCR98
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.
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(S)
3/28/2025- Referred to LBT. |
LEE, M. |
LBT |
HR94 |
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HCR100
Training; LGBTQ+; Culturally Specific Gender Identities
REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO REQUIRE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP THAT ADMINISTERS THE MANDATORY HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES DEMONSTRATE ADEQUATE COMPETENCY IN LGBTQ+ (LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND MORE IDENTITIES) IDENTITY AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC GENDER IDENTITY RELEVANT TO HAWAIʻI.
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4/11/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
TAM, PERRUSO |
JDC |
HR96 |
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HCR102 HD1
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 LIMITED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON'S LICENSE, FOR THE SALE OF TIMESHARE PRODUCTS IN HAWAII, TO JAPANESE NATIONAL VISITORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING JAPAN'S INVOLVEMENT IN AND SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII TOURISM INDUSTRY.
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(H)
4/23/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
TAM |
EDT, CPN |
HR98 |
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HCR104
Department of Education; Farm-to-School Initiatives
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN FARM-TO-SCHOOL INITIATIVES.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to EDU. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MATSUMOTO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, WARD |
EDU |
HR100 |
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HCR109 HD1
Department of Education; Journalism
SUPPORTING FREE AND RESPONSIBLE SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTING AND HONORING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN |
EDU, JDC |
HR105 |
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HCR111
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.
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(S)
3/28/2025- Referred to EDU. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDU |
HR107 |
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HCR112
"Pedestrian First" policy; Ordinance; City and County of Honolulu
STRONGLY URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A "PEDESTRIAN FIRST" POLICY VIA ORDINANCE.
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(H)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, OLDS, SHIMIZU |
EIG/TCA |
HR108 |
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HCR119 HD1 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.
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(H)
4/21/2025- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 840) in amended form (SD 1). |
ILAGAN, TAM |
TCA |
HR115 |
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HCR121 SD1
United States Department of Defense; United States Army; United States Navy; Kolekole Pass; Emergency Exit
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES ARMY, UNITED STATES NAVY, AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO EXPAND, PLAN, AND COORDINATE WORK RELATED TO USING KOLEKOLE PASS AS AN EXPANDED EMERGENCY EXIT ROUTE.
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(S)
5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 823). |
KILA |
PSM/TCA |
HR117 |
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HCR122 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Working Group; Shorelines; Erosion
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A COLLABORATIVE WORKING GROUP TO SURVEY, IDENTIFY, AND MONITOR CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SHORELINES IMPACTED BY EROSION.
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(H)
4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
WTL |
HR118 |
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HCR123 SD1
Department of Transportation Services; City and County of Honolulu; Restricted Parking Zone; District 44
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT A RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE PILOT PROGRAM IN THE KO ʻOLINA, HONOKAI HALE, NANAKULI, AND MAILI NEIGHBORHOODS.
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(S)
4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
KILA |
TCA/EIG |
HR119 |
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HCR124 HD1
University of Hawaii; Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language; I Hoa Na Moolelo
ENCOURAGING THE KAWAIHUELANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO FURTHER PROVIDE LEARNING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to HRE/HWN. |
HOLT, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HRE/HWN |
HR120 |
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HCR125 HD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaiʻinuiākea School; Hawaiian Knowledge
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PRIORITIZE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT "HALAU O KAWAIHUELANI".
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4/4/2025- Referred to HRE/HWN. |
HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LEE, M., OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA |
HRE/HWN |
HR121 |
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HCR128 HD1
Freshwater; Nearshore Marine Ecosystems
REAFFIRMING THE STATE'S OBLIGATION TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ITS PEOPLE BY RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FRESHWATER IN MAINTAINING HEALTHY NEARSHORE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.
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(H)
4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
WTL |
HR124 |
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HCR129 HD2
Haiku Elementary School; Traffic
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to TCA/EDU. |
POEPOE, AMATO, KILA, PERRUSO |
TCA/EDU |
HR125 |
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HCR130 HD1 SD1
Biosecurity; Invasive Species Committees; Hawaii Ant Lab; Funding
URGING CONGRESS, THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE, AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE INCREASED AND SUSTAINED FUNDING TO THE INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEES AND HAWAI‘I ANT LAB WITHIN THE PACIFIC COOPERATIVE STUDIES UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MĀNOA.
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5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 823). |
POEPOE |
AEN/HRE |
HR126 |
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HCR133
Pearl Harbor; Floating Drydock; Support
STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR.
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(H)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HASHEM |
PSM |
HR128 |
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HCR136 HD1
Pedestrian; Safety; Reflective Gear; Transportation
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ENCOURAGE PEDESTRIANS TO WEAR REFLECTIVE GEAR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF DUSK AND DAWN.
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3/31/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA. |
MATSUMOTO, IWAMOTO, KILA, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
EIG/TCA |
HR130 |
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HCR137 HD1
Pedestrian Safety; Crosswalk; Elementary School; Mililani
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT VISIBILITY ENHANCEMENT MEASURES ON THE KUAHELANI AVENUE CROSSWALK AT KIPAPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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4/4/2025- Referred to TCA/EDU. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, KUSCH, LA CHICA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
TCA/EDU |
HR131 |
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HCR139 HD1
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.
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3/28/2025- Referred to HHS. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, KILA, LEE, M. |
HHS |
HR133 |
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HCR142
Keiki Art; Neighbor Island Airports; Kahea Airport Greetings Program; HTA; DOT
URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPAND THE KĀHEA AIRPORT GREETINGS PROGRAM TO DISPLAY KEIKI ART IN ALL NEIGHBOR ISLAND AIRPORTS.
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4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
EDT/TCA |
HR136 |
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HCR145
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Public Health Surveillance
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO PREPARE FOR HAWAII'S PURSUIT OF FUNDING FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE FOR ESTIMATING AUTISM PREVALENCE.
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4/4/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDU/HHS |
HR139 |
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HCR146 HD1 SD1
Department of Human Services; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND IMPLEMENT THE ELDERLY SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION PROJECT IN THE STATE WHEN CAPABLE.
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4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KILA, MARTEN, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
HHS |
HR140 |
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HCR149 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Volcano, Hawaii; Working Group; Biosphere
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES NEEDED TO TRANSITION VOLCANO, HAWAII, INTO A BIOSPHERE AREA THAT PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING AND COMPLEMENTS THE NEIGHBORING HAWAIIAN ISLANDS BIOSPHERE RESERVE.
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4/4/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN. |
KAPELA, AMATO, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
WTL/AEN |
HR143 |
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HCR153
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.
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4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, PERRUSO |
PSM |
HR148 |
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HCR156
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO BUILD A STRONGER, DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY, CREATE HIGH-WAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND POSITION HAWAII AS A LEADER IN INNOVATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE PACIFIC.
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4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ILAGAN |
EDT |
HR151 |
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HCR157
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.
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(H)
4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ILAGAN |
EIG |
HR152 |
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HCR158 HD1
Judiciary; Landlord-Tenant Code; Housing; Working Group
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP LANDLORD-TENANT CODE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF HOUSING IN HAWAII.
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(S)
4/4/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MATAYOSHI |
CPN, JDC |
HR153 |
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HCR163 HD1
Pacific Islands Caucus; Annual Festival; Culture and Arts
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE AND ARTS.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
WARD, ALCOS, COCHRAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, Muraoka |
TCA |
HR158 |
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HCR164 HD1
Emergency Management; Hurricane Shelters; Publicly Available Information
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF HURRICANE REFUGES AND SHELTERS ELECTRONICALLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
WARD, ALCOS, MARTEN, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
EIG/PSM |
HR159 |
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HCR171 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.
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4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
HHS |
HR167 |
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HCR173 HD2
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 THIRTY PERCENT, BEGINNING AT THE START OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
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4/4/2025- Referred to HHS/EDU. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
HHS/EDU |
HR169 |
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HCR174 HD1 SD1
Office of Youth Services; Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council; Aina-based Learning Programs; Juvenile Legal SysteM
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND JUVENILE JUSTICE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO CONTINUE THE USE OF AINA-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS OFFERED TO YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE LEGAL SYSTEM.
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4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
HHS |
HR170 |
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HCR177
Summer Streets Pilot Program; Honolulu
ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM.
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4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO |
EIG/TCA |
HR173 |
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HCR180 HD1
Homelessness; Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Law Enforcement; Counties
REQUESTING THE STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, HOMELESS COORDINATORS OF EACH COUNTY, COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII.
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4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
OLDS, BELATTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, Amato |
EIG/PSM |
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HCR182
Requesting that the Tax Review Commission consider certain goals for an equitable, efficient, and adequate tax policy structure in its deliberations.
REQUESTING THAT THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION CONSIDER CERTAIN GOALS FOR AN EQUITABLE, EFFICIENT, AND ADEQUATE TAX POLICY STRUCTURE IN ITS DELIBERATIONS.
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4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
HR177 |
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HCR183
Requesting the Department of Taxation and the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii to collaborate and develop data driven analyses of the impacts of tax policies on economic development, migration patterns, and other factors affecting public policy.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP DATA DRIVEN ANALYSES OF THE IMPACTS OF TAX POLICIES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MIGRATION PATTERNS, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PUBLIC POLICY.
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4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
HR178 |
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HCR185
Auditor; Impact Assessment Report; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Native Hawaiian Healing and Cultural Practices; Federally Qualified Health Centers
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALING AND CULTURAL PRACTICES OFFERED THROUGH FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS.
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4/4/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MARTEN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, Amato |
HHS, WAM |
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HCR186
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.
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4/4/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
MARTEN, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, WARD, Matsumoto |
EDU/HHS |
HR179 |
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HCR188 HD1
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.
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4/4/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS. |
LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AEN/HHS |
HR182 |
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HCR190 HD1
DOH; DAGS; Construction Demolition Waste; Waste Reduction; Working Group; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
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4/11/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
HHS |
HR184 |
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HCR191 HD1
DLNR; DOBOR; Kailua Pier
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP.
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4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LOWEN, KAHALOA |
WTL |
HR185 |
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HCR192 HD2
Native Hawaiian Economic Development Working Group; Gambling; Legislative Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A NATIVE HAWAIIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP.
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4/15/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
HOLT |
EDT/HWN |
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HCR193 HD2
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.
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4/4/2025- Referred to HWN. |
HOLT |
HWN |
HR186 |
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HCR195 HD2
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.
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4/4/2025- Referred to HRE. |
QUINLAN |
HRE |
HR188 |
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HCR196 HD2
University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Workforce Development
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S, ASSOCIATE, CERTIFICATE, AND OTHER EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS OR PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
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4/4/2025- Referred to HRE. |
QUINLAN |
HRE |
HR189 |
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HCR197
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.
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4/1/2025- Referred to WTL. |
HASHEM |
WTL |
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HCR199 HD1
DLNR; Wetlands; Anchialine Pools; Protections
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PRIORITIZE THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF ADDITIONAL WETLANDS AND ANCHIALINE POOLS.
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4/4/2025- Referred to WTL. |
AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
WTL |
HR191 |
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HCR200 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Agriculture of the County of Maui; Axis Deer Overpopulation
URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
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5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 823). |
AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
AEN |
HR192 |
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HCR203 SD1
Maui; North-South Collector Road; Priority; Report
URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OF THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF THE KIHEI NORTH-SOUTH COLLECTOR ROAD.
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4/30/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819). |
AMATO, PERRUSO |
EIG/TCA |
HR195 |
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HCR205 SD1
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.
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5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 823). |
AMATO |
TCA/EIG |
HR197 |
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HCR208
Recreational Facilities; Military Installations; Access to All Hawaii Residents; Department of Defense
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAKE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN HAWAII ACCESSIBLE TO ALL HAWAII RESIDENTS.
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4/4/2025- Referred to PSM. |
HUSSEY, AMATO, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
PSM |
HR200 |
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HCR209 HD1
Import Substitution; Economic Growth and Diversification
REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER IMPORT SUBSTITUTION AS A KEY STRATEGY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION.
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3/31/2025- Referred to EDT. |
HUSSEY, AMATO, BELATTI, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU |
EDT |
HR201 |
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HR1
Temporary Chair; House of Representatives
ELECTING THE TEMPORARY CHAIR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.
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1/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN, MATSUMOTO |
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HR2
Speaker and Vice Speaker; House of Representatives
ELECTING THE SPEAKER AND VICE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.
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(H)
1/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN, MATSUMOTO |
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HR3
Officers; House of Representatives
ELECTING THE OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.
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1/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN, MATSUMOTO |
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HR4
Caucus Leadership and Committee Assignments; House of Representatives
ACKNOWLEDGING AND RECOGNIZING THE CAUCUS LEADERS AND NAMING THE CHAIRS, VICE CHAIRS, AND MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.
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(H)
1/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN, MATSUMOTO |
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HR5
House Ready to Transact Business; House of Representatives
COMMUNICATING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE HAS ASSEMBLED AND IS READY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS.
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1/17/2025- Filed. |
QUINLAN, MATSUMOTO |
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HR6
Adopting Rules; House of Representatives
ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING THE RULES FOR THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
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1/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN, MATSUMOTO |
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HR7
Adopting Administrative and Financial Manual; House of Representatives
ADOPTING THE HOUSE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANUAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.
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1/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN, MATSUMOTO |
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HR8
United States Department of Justice; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO INCLUDE HAWAII IN THE MISSING OR MURDERED INDIGENOUS PERSONS REGIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
SOUZA |
JHA |
HCR8 |
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HR13
Dr. Amefil "Amy" Agbayani
RECOGNIZING DR. AMEFIL "AMY" AGBAYANI FOR HER UNPARALLELED DEDICATION TO IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, ADVOCACY FOR THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO SHAPING A MORE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY.
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2/12/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ILAGAN |
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HR23 HD1
Auditor; Sunrise Analysis; Condominium Association Managers
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
SAYAMA, KILA, MATAYOSHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPC, FIN |
HCR24 |
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HR24 HD1
Plant and Animal Declaration Form; Desecration Laws; Department of Agriculture
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT ON DESECRATION LAWS IN THE PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM.
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3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
TAM, AMATO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
AGR |
HCR25 |
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HR26
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.
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3/25/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
AGR |
HCR27 |
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HR27 HD1
Puuloa Range Training Facility; Working Group; DOH
REQUESTING THE RECONVENING OF THE WORKING GROUP ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18, H.D. 1 (REGULAR SESSION OF 2024) TO CONTINUE THE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO WATER AND AIR CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF THE PUULOA RANGE TRAINING FACILITY.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
REYES ODA, ALCOS |
HLT, EEP |
HCR28 |
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HR29
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.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
TRN, JHA |
HCR30 |
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HR32
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.
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3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
CHUN, TAKAYAMA |
ECD |
HCR33 |
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HR34
SHPDA; Health Data Advisory Council; Med-QUEST Division; Uninsured and Underinsured Children; Universal Health Insurance; Report
REQUESTING THE HEALTH DATA ADVISORY COUNCIL TO CONFIRM THE NUMBER OF UNINSURED CHILDREN STATEWIDE AND PER COUNTY IN 2025 AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO ESTIMATE COSTS AND COLLABORATE WITH THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON POLICY CHANGES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MARTEN, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
HSH, FIN |
HCR39 |
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HR35
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.
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3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WAL |
HCR40 |
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HR36 HD1
Biosecurity; Counties; Plan
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
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3/25/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, WARD, Muraoka |
AGR |
HCR42 |
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HR38 HD1
DOT; PUC; Motor Carrier Law; Regulatory Authority; Transfer
URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETE TRANSFER OF ITS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER MOTOR CARRIERS AND OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING WATER CARRIERS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
TRN, CPC |
HCR45 |
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HR43 HD1
Emergency Preparedness; Waiʻanae Coast; Access Road
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CONSTRUCT AN EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD ON THE WAIʻANAE COAST.
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4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MURAOKA |
TRN, PBS |
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HR48
Pedestrian Safety; Sidewalk; Ewa Beach; Iroquois Point
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN IROQUOIS POINT AND EWA BEACH.
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3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ALCOS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, WARD |
TRN |
HCR52 |
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HR51 HD1
Judiciary; Study; Effectiveness; TRO Laws; Harassment by Stalking Laws
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY HOW EFFECTIVE EXISTING LAWS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND HARASSMENT BY STALKING ARE IN PREVENTING CONTINUED ABUSE AND HARASSMENT.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LAMOSAO |
JHA |
HCR55 |
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HR53
DTS; Honolulu; Traffic Mitigation; Traffic Calming; Study
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC MITIGATION AND CALMING DEVICES IN AND AROUND PAIWA STREET IN WAIPAHU, OAHU.
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3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LAMOSAO |
TRN |
HCR57 |
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HR54 HD1
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.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, SHIMIZU, TARNAS |
EEP, CPC |
HCR58 |
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HR55
Construction Costs; Management; Department of Accounting and General Services; Study
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN EACH STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
HCR59 |
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HR56
Costs of Delay for Public and Private Projects; Permitting; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES, TO DEVELOP METHODS TO ESTIMATE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
HCR60 |
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HR59
Land Use; Reclassification; Land Use Commission; Counties; Review
REQUESTING THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO COORDINATE WITH COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONS AND COUNTY COUNCILS TO CONDUCT CONCURRENT REVIEWS OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS, AND ZONING AMENDMENTS WHEN RECLASSIFYING LAND.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WAL, FIN |
HCR65 |
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HR60
Point Access Blocks; State Building Code; State Building Code Council
REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.
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3/25/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
HSG |
HCR66 |
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HR61
Kalaleoa Parklands; Animal Education and Training Facility; City and County of Honolulu
REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL, AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CREATE A DEDICATED ANIMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPLEX WITHIN KALAELOA PARKLANDS.
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3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, POEPOE |
AGR |
HCR68 |
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HR62 HD1
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, 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.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, Muraoka |
PBS, FIN |
HCR69 |
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HR63 HD1
Department of Transportation; Sustainable Aviation Fuels; Decarbonization; Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE |
EEP, TRN |
HCR70 |
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HR64
Ko Olina Golf Club; Stray Golf Balls; Farrington Highway; Public Safety
REQUESTING THE KO OLINA GOLF CLUB OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT GOLF BALLS FROM REACHING FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.
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(H)
3/24/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
TRN |
HCR71 |
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HR65
County Ethics Commissions; County Elected Officials and Officers
URGING THE ETHICS COMMISSION OF EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT STANDARDS SIMILAR TO THAT APPLICABLE TO STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS AS ADOPTED AND ENFORCED BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
JHA |
HCR72 |
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HR66
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.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
HED |
HCR73 |
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HR67
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity; Education
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ASSESS THE CRITERIA REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE AND CURRICULUM TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY SKILLS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ILAGAN |
EDN/HED |
HCR75 |
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HR69 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.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LAMOSAO |
AGR, FIN |
HCR77 |
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HR80 HD1
Aloha Civics Working Group; Civics Education; Department of Education
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALOHA-BASED CIVIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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(H)
3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
EDN |
HCR86 |
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HR81
Department of Education; Climate Week; Public School Students; Climate Awareness
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL CLIMATE WEEK IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE TO SPREAD CLIMATE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDN |
HCR87 |
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HR84
U.S.A.F. Reserve Command, 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Medical Operations Flight
COMMENDING THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND, 624TH AEROMEDICAL STAGING SQUADRON, MEDICAL OPERATIONS FLIGHT ON THEIR MERITORIOUS HUMANITARIAN SERVICE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN THE MAUI WILDFIRE RESPONSE.
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(H)
3/7/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
PIERICK |
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HR87
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.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, SOUZA |
HLT, CPC |
HCR91 |
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HR90
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.
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(H)
4/1/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KONG |
CAA, PBS |
HCR94 |
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HR91 HD1
Department of Education; Gun Safety and Storage
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO POST PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE PERTAINING TO CHANGES TO GUN SAFETY AND STORAGE LAWS.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, OLDS, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
EDN |
HCR95 |
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HR92
University of Hawaii; Mental Health Services
ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HED, HLT |
HCR96 |
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HR94
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.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, M. |
LAB |
HCR98 |
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HR96
Training; LGBTQ+; Culturally Specific Gender Identities
REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO REQUIRE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP THAT ADMINISTERS THE MANDATORY HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES DEMONSTRATE ADEQUATE COMPETENCY IN LGBTQ+ (LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND MORE IDENTITIES) IDENTITY AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC GENDER IDENTITY RELEVANT TO HAWAIʻI.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
TAM, PERRUSO |
LAB, JHA |
HCR100 |
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HR98 HD1
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 LIMITED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON'S LICENSE, FOR THE SALE OF TIMESHARE PRODUCTS IN HAWAII, TO JAPANESE NATIONAL VISITORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING JAPAN'S INVOLVEMENT IN AND SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII TOURISM INDUSTRY.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
TAM |
TOU, CPC |
HCR102 |
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HR100
Department of Education; Farm-to-School Initiatives
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN FARM-TO-SCHOOL INITIATIVES.
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(H)
4/2/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MATSUMOTO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, WARD |
EDN, AGR |
HCR104 |
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HR105 HD1
Department of Education; Journalism
SUPPORTING FREE AND RESPONSIBLE SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTING AND HONORING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN |
EDN, JHA |
HCR109 |
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HR107
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.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDN |
HCR111 |
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HR108
"Pedestrian First" policy; Ordinance; City and County of Honolulu
STRONGLY URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A "PEDESTRIAN FIRST" POLICY VIA ORDINANCE.
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(H)
3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, OLDS, SHIMIZU |
TRN |
HCR112 |
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HR115 HD1
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.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ILAGAN, TAM |
ECD, JHA |
HCR119 |
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HR117
United States Department of Defense; United States Army; United States Navy; Kolekole Pass; Emergency Exit
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES ARMY, UNITED STATES NAVY, AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO EXPAND, PLAN, AND COORDINATE WORK RELATED TO USING KOLEKOLE PASS AS AN EXPANDED EMERGENCY EXIT ROUTE.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
TRN/PBS, FIN |
HCR121 |
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HR118 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Working Group; Shorelines; Erosion
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A COLLABORATIVE WORKING GROUP TO SURVEY, IDENTIFY, AND MONITOR CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SHORELINES IMPACTED BY EROSION.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
WAL, FIN |
HCR122 |
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HR119
Department of Transportation Services; City and County of Honolulu; Restricted Parking Zone; District 44
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT A RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE PILOT PROGRAM IN THE KO ʻOLINA, HONOKAI HALE, NĀNĀKULI, AND MAILI NEIGHBORHOODS.
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(H)
3/24/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
TRN |
HCR123 |
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HR120 HD1
University of Hawaii; Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language; I Hoa Na Moolelo
ENCOURAGING THE KAWAIHUELANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO FURTHER PROVIDE LEARNING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HOLT, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HED, JHA |
HCR124 |
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HR121 HD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaiʻinuiākea School; Hawaiian Knowledge
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PRIORITIZE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT "HALAU O KAWAIHUELANI".
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LEE, M., OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA |
HED, FIN |
HCR125 |
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HR124 HD1
Freshwater; Nearshore Marine Ecosystems
REAFFIRMING THE STATE'S OBLIGATION TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ITS PEOPLE BY RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FRESHWATER IN MAINTAINING HEALTHY NEARSHORE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.
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(H)
3/31/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
WAL |
HCR128 |
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HR125 HD2
Haiku Elementary School; Traffic
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
POEPOE, AMATO, KILA, PERRUSO |
TRN, EDN |
HCR129 |
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HR126 HD1
Biosecurity; Invasive Species Committees; Funding
URGING THE STATE, COUNTIES, AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE INCREASED AND SUSTAINED FUNDING TO THE INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEES AND HAWAIʻI ANT LAB WITHIN THE PACIFIC COOPERATIVE STUDIES UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MĀNOA.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
POEPOE |
AGR, FIN |
HCR130 |
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HR128
Pearl Harbor; Floating Drydock; Support
STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HASHEM |
PBS |
HCR133 |
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HR130 HD1
Pedestrian; Safety; Reflective Gear; Transportation
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ENCOURAGE PEDESTRIANS TO WEAR REFLECTIVE GEAR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF DUSK AND DAWN.
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(H)
3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MATSUMOTO, IWAMOTO, KILA, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
TRN |
HCR136 |
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HR131 HD1
Pedestrian Safety; Crosswalk; Elementary School; Mililani
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT VISIBILITY ENHANCEMENT MEASURES ON THE KUAHELANI AVENUE CROSSWALK AT KIPAPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, KUSCH, LA CHICA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
TRN, EDN |
HCR137 |
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HR133 HD1
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.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, KILA, LEE, M. |
HSH |
HCR139 |
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HR136
Keiki Art; Neighbor Island Airports; Kahea Airport Greetings Program; HTA; DOT
URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPAND THE KĀHEA AIRPORT GREETINGS PROGRAM TO DISPLAY KEIKI ART IN ALL NEIGHBOR ISLAND AIRPORTS.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
TOU, TRN |
HCR142 |
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HR139
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Public Health Surveillance
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO PREPARE FOR HAWAII'S PURSUIT OF FUNDING FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE FOR ESTIMATING AUTISM PREVALENCE.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDN, HLT |
HCR145 |
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HR140 HD1
Department of Human Services; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND IMPLEMENT THE ELDERLY SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION PROJECT IN THE STATE.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KILA, MARTEN, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
HSH |
HCR146 |
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HR143 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Volcano, Hawaii; Working Group; Biosphere
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES NEEDED TO TRANSITION VOLCANO, HAWAII, INTO A BIOSPHERE AREA THAT PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING AND COMPLEMENTS THE NEIGHBORING HAWAIIAN ISLANDS BIOSPHERE RESERVE.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KAPELA, AMATO, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EEP |
HCR149 |
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HR147 HD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Act 279 Funds; Oversight Working Group
ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP FOR THE CONTINUED OVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS' EXECUTION OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
NAKAMURA, EVSLIN, ICHIYAMA, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
HSG, JHA |
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HR148
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.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, PERRUSO |
PBS |
HCR153 |
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HR151
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO BUILD A STRONGER, DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY, CREATE HIGH-WAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND POSITION HAWAII AS A LEADER IN INNOVATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE PACIFIC.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ILAGAN |
ECD |
HCR156 |
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HR152
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.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ILAGAN |
ECD |
HCR157 |
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HR153 HD1
Judiciary; Landlord-Tenant Code; Housing; Working Group
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP LANDLORD-TENANT CODE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF HOUSING IN HAWAII.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MATAYOSHI |
CPC, JHA |
HCR158 |
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HR158 HD1
Pacific Islands Caucus; Annual Festival; Culture and Arts
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE AND ARTS.
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(H)
3/25/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
WARD, ALCOS, COCHRAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, Muraoka |
CAA |
HCR163 |
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HR159 HD1
Emergency Management; Hurricane Shelters; Publicly Available Information
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF HURRICANE REFUGES AND SHELTERS ELECTRONICALLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
WARD, ALCOS, MARTEN, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
PBS |
HCR164 |
|
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HR169 HD2
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 THIRTY PERCENT, BEGINNING AT THE START OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
HLT, EDN |
HCR173 |
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HR170 HD1
Office of Youth Services; Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council; Aina-based Learning Programs; Juvenile Legal System
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND JUVENILE JUSTICE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO EXAMINE THE AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF AINA-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS OFFERED TO YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE LEGAL SYSTEM.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
HSH, JHA |
HCR174 |
|
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HR173
Summer Streets Pilot Program; Honolulu
ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM.
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(H)
3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO |
TRN |
HCR177 |
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HR177
Requesting that the Tax Review Commission consider certain goals for an equitable, efficient, and adequate tax policy structure in its deliberations.
REQUESTING THAT THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION CONSIDER CERTAIN GOALS FOR AN EQUITABLE, EFFICIENT, AND ADEQUATE TAX POLICY STRUCTURE IN ITS DELIBERATIONS.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
HCR182 |
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HR178
Requesting the Department of Taxation and the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii to collaborate and develop data driven analyses of the impacts of tax policies on economic development, migration patterns, and other factors affecting public policy.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP DATA DRIVEN ANALYSES OF THE IMPACTS OF TAX POLICIES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MIGRATION PATTERNS, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PUBLIC POLICY.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
HCR183 |
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HR179
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.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MARTEN, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, WARD, Matsumoto |
EDN, HLT |
HCR186 |
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HR181
Clean Energy Transition
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE AGENCIES, AND OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO ACCELERATE HAWAII'S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION AND TAKE IMMEDIATE, DECISIVE ACTION TO REDUCE AND ELIMINATE DEPENDENCE ON IMPORTED FOSSIL FUELS TO IMPROVE ENERGY SECURITY AND PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM RISING ENERGY COSTS.
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(H)
3/31/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
EEP |
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HR182 HD1
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.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LOWEN, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Amato |
EEP, HLT |
HCR188 |
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HR184 HD1
DOH; DAGS; Construction Demolition Waste; Waste Reduction; Working Group; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
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(H)
3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EEP |
HCR190 |
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HR185 HD1
DLNR; DOBOR; Kailua Pier
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LOWEN, KAHALOA |
WAL, FIN |
HCR191 |
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HR186 HD2
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.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HOLT |
WAL, JHA |
HCR193 |
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HR188 HD2
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.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN |
HED, AGR |
HCR195 |
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HR189 HD2
University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Workforce Development
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S, ASSOCIATE, CERTIFICATE, AND OTHER EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS OR PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN |
HED, LAB |
HCR196 |
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HR191 HD1
DLNR; Wetlands; Anchialine Pools; Protections
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PRIORITIZE THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF ADDITIONAL WETLANDS AND ANCHIALINE POOLS.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
EEP |
HCR199 |
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HR192
Maui; Axis Deer
MAUI AXIS DEER CONTROL AND VENISON INITIATIVE.
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4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
AGR, FIN |
HCR200 |
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HR195
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.
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(H)
3/24/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
AMATO, PERRUSO |
TRN |
HCR203 |
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HR197
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.
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(H)
4/1/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
AMATO |
TRN, PBS |
HCR205 |
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HR199
DLNR; Military-Leased Lands; Economic Analysis
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ALL MILITARY-LEASED LANDS.
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4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HUSSEY, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, SOUZA |
PBS |
HCR207 |
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HR200
Recreational Facilities; Military Installations; Access to All Hawaii Residents; Department of Defense
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAKE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN HAWAII ACCESSIBLE TO ALL HAWAII RESIDENTS.
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(H)
4/3/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HUSSEY, AMATO, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
PBS |
HCR208 |
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HR201 HD1
Import Substitution; Economic Growth and Diversification
REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER IMPORT SUBSTITUTION AS A KEY STRATEGY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION.
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(H)
3/28/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HUSSEY, AMATO, BELATTI, PERRUSO |
ECD |
HCR209 |
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HR204
Koolau Mountains Watershed Partnership; 25th Anniversary
CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE KOʻOLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY.
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(H)
3/11/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GARRETT |
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HR205
PACE; Civic Learning Week; Outstanding Local Educators
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS JANYCE OMURA, JESSICA DOS SANTOS, DENISE MAZURIK, ʻĪMAIKALANI WINCHESTER, AND RICHARD ORNELLAS DURING CIVIC LEARNING WEEK FOR THEIR WORK IN PROMOTING AND ADVANCING CIVIC EDUCATION IN THE STATE.
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(H)
3/12/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
PERRUSO |
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HR206
Herb Lee, Jr.; Retirement
HONORING AND COMMENDING HERB LEE, JR., FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION, CULTURAL PRESERVATION, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI.
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(H)
3/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MARTEN |
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HR207
2025 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year; Milken Educator Award; Milken Teacher of Promise Award
CONGRATULATING THE 2025 HAWAIʻI STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, 2023 MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARDEES, 2024 MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARDEE, AND 2024 MILKEN TEACHER OF PROMISE AWARDEE.
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(H)
3/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
WOODSON |
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HR208
Kauai District Complex Area 2025 Teacher of the Year; 2025 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate; 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionaries Winner; 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
CONGRATULATING THE KAUAʻI DISTRICT KAPAʻA-KAUAʻI-WAIMEA COMPLEX AREA 2025 TEACHER OF THE YEAR, 2025 UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM DELEGATE, 2024 PRUDENTIAL EMERGING VISIONARIES WINNER, AND 2024 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL.
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(H)
3/18/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HASHEM |
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HR209
2024 Hawaii Principal Related Awardees; 2024 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Awardee; 2025 Hawaii School Counselor of the Year
CONGRATULATING THE 2024 HAWAIʻI PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, 2024 NATIONAL OUTSTANDING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, 2024 HAWAIʻI ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, 2024 MASAYUKI TOKIOKA EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARDEE, AND 2025 HAWAIʻI SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR.
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(H)
3/19/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
POEPOE |
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HR210
2025 Hawaiʻi Public Charter School Teacher of the Year; 2025 Teachers of the Year for School Complex Areas in the Leeward District, Hawaiʻi District, and Maui District
CONGRATULATING THE 2025 HAWAIʻI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND THE 2025 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR FOR SCHOOL COMPLEX AREAS IN THE LEEWARD DISTRICT, HAWAIʻI DISTRICT, AND MAUI DISTRICT.
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(H)
3/20/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KILA |
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HR211
2025 Hawaii LifeSmarts State Competition; Iolani School; Kalani High School; 2025 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate
CONGRATULATING THE FIRST AND SECOND PLACE TEAMS AT THE 2025 HAWAIʻI LIFESMARTS STATE COMPETITION AND 2025 UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM DELEGATE.
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(H)
3/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
TAM |
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HR212
Commending Kapolei Neighborhood Security Watch Groups; Public Safety
COMMENDING AND HONORING THE LEADERS OF THE KAPOLEI NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH GROUPS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, AND LEADERSHIP IN EXPANDING NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS ACROSS OAHU.
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(H)
3/24/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GARCIA |
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HR213
U.S. Coast Guard Station Maui; Lahaina Wildfire Response
COMMENDING THE U.S. COAST GUARD STATION MAUI FOR ITS COURAGEOUS RESPONSE TO THE LĀHAINĀ WILDFIRE.
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(H)
3/25/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
COCHRAN |
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HR214
Report Title Healthcare Association of Hawaii; 2024 Healthcare Heroes
HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2024 HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII HEALTHCARE HEROES AWARD.
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(H)
3/27/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
TAKENOUCHI |
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HR215
Mililani High School; Extracurricular Programs; Student Recognition
CONGRATULATING THE BOYS AND GIRLS HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS AND STATE CHAMPION MARCHING BAND FROM MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL, THE TROJANS.
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(H)
3/31/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MATSUMOTO |
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HR216
Landon McNamara; 11th Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Winner
CONGRATULATING LANDON MCNAMARA FOR WINNING THE 11TH EDDIE AIKAU BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL.
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(H)
4/2/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN |
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HR217
Interim Duties; Speaker
AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE SPEAKER TO PERFORM AND CARRY OUT ANY OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS DURING THE INTERIM BETWEEN THE 2025 AND 2026 REGULAR SESSIONS.
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(H)
5/2/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
QUINLAN, MATSUMOTO |
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HR218
Adjournment Sine Die
INFORMING THE SENATE AND GOVERNOR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS READY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE.
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(H)
5/2/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
NAKAMURA, ICHIYAMA |
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SB1
Real Property; Agricultural Lands; HDOA; AG; Restrictions on Foreign Ownership; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to AEN/TCA, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA |
AEN/TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB2 SD1
Fruit Tree Harvest Pilot Program; Landscaping; Fruit Trees; Harvest; Indemnification; Report
RELATING TO TREES.
Establishes a two-year Fruit Tree Harvest Pilot Program. Requires state agencies, to the extent practicable, to plant fruit trees in new or renovated landscaping that includes trees within the boundaries of the program. Authorizes persons to harvest fruit from those fruit trees. Provides that the State is not liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the harvesting or ingesting of fruit, including food-borne illness. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB3 SD1
CWRM; BLNR; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Board Membership
RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes a public trust purpose for the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent counsel. Repeals the First Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Establishes the Executive Director of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Administratively attaches the Commission on Water Resource Management to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes members of the Commission on Water Resource Management to be eligible to serve as chairperson. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of Health to serve as ex officio voting members ineligible to serve as chairperson. Authorizes entities to whom an emergency order is directed to challenge the order under certain conditions. Clarifies the notification requirements and contents of declarations of water shortages. Establishes fines. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fevella |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB4
DLNR; OHA; Royal Mausoleum; Mauna Ala; Stewardship
RELATING TO THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUM.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer the stewardship of the Royal Mausoleum, Mauna Ala, to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
(S)
2/11/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
INOUYE |
HWN/WTL, WAM |
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SB5 SD1
Legislature; Senators; Representatives; Vacancies; Appointments; Term
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
Establishes that if a state legislative vacancy occurs due to the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent before a primary election, but after the close of filing for that election, and the prior incumbent was the only person whose name appeared on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the next succeeding term. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
LMG, JHA |
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SB6
BLNR; DLNR; DOCARE; Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Conservation District; Natural Resource Management; Emergency Response
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response over Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2026. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
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SB7
Employment Practices; Healthy Workplace Act; Abusive Conduct; Prohibition; Penalty; Private Cause of Action; Remedies; Rules
RELATING TO HEALTHY WORKPLACES.
Prohibits any employer or employee from subjecting an employee to abusive conduct. Requires employers and certain employees to take all reasonable preventative and responsive measures to ensure a safe work environment free of abusive conduct. Prohibits employers and certain employees from taking retaliatory actions against employees who engage in certain protected acts. Establishes a penalty, private cause of action, and remedies. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
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SB8 SD1
Jury Duty; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Exemption
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Beginning 1/1/2027, allows an advanced practice registered nurse to claim exemption from service as a juror. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2032. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
HHS, JDC |
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SB9
UH; Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the establishment and administration of the Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to study how best to develop the plant-based building materials industry in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
INOUYE |
HRE, WAM |
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SB10
Reusable Air Filters; Disposable Air Filters; Prohibition; Air Filter Standards
RELATING TO AIR FILTERS.
Prohibits the sale and use of disposable air filters beginning January 1, 2030. Requires the State to establish reusable air filters as the new standard. |
(S)
1/24/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, Fevella |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
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SB11 SD2
DLNR; State Fire Marshal; County Fire Departments; Vegetation Management Program; Public Utility Lines; Wildfire Hazard Map; Hazardous Vegetation; Property Owner Obligations; Utility Company Rights; Fines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines, enforced by the State Fire Marshal as to State-owned land and the applicable county fire department as to privately owned land. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WAL/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE |
WAL/PBS, EEP, FIN |
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SB12
DOA; Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides; Prohibition; Seeds; Rules
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that shall belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. Prohibits the sale or use of seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules that identify and regulate the most harmful neonicotinoid pesticide formulations and develop guidelines for safer alternatives. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
INOUYE, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB13 SD1
Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
AEN, WAM |
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SB14
Property Insurance; Homeowner's Insurance; Renter's Insurance; Premium Increase; Prohibition; Insurance Commissioner
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning January 1, 2026, prohibits an insurer of property, homeowner's, or renter's insurance from increasing the premium for a policyholder's insurance policy upon renewal unless the insurer submits a report to the policyholder and Insurance Commissioner and receives approval from the Insurance Commissioner. Establishes penalties. Sunsets 1/1/2029. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
INOUYE |
CPN, JDC |
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SB15 SD1 HD2 CD1
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; Exclusions
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property is over fifty years old and meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. Excludes proposed projects on existing residential property and proposed projects that are in nominally sensitive areas from the State's Historic Preservation Program review, under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA |
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SB16
Aquaculture; Aquarium Fish Permit; Aquaculture Research
RELATING TO AQUARIUM FISH PERMITS.
Exempts persons engaging in aquaculture research from the aquarium fish permit requirement. Defines aquaculture research. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB17
OPSD; Wildfire Mitigation Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE MITIGATION.
Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to provide administrative support to the working group. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE |
PSM/WTL, WAM |
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SB18 SD1
SHPD; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Properties; Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriate funds into and out of the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund for the State Historic Preservation Division to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological survey necessary to compile the inventory. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB19 SD1
DLNR; DAR; Aquatic Resources; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB913 |
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SB20
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB316 |
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SB21 SD2 HD2
PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish, no later than 7/1/2026, a Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index automatic adjustment mechanism and waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
INOUYE |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB914 |
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SB22
Fisheries; Environmental Review; Exemption
RELATING TO FISHERIES.
Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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SB23
Health Insurance; In Vitro Fertilization; Mandatory Insurance Coverage; Infertility; Same-Sex Couples; Unmarried Individuals; Transgender Persons; Male Infertility; Parity
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried individuals, transgender persons, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least six months' duration, rather than five years. Includes need for medical intervention to conceive due to physiological or anatomical factors. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HHS, CPN |
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SB24 SD1
Housing; Limited-Profit Housing Associations; Limited-Profit Housing Council; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HOU/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB25 SD1
Counties; Reduction in Housing; Maintaining Residential Capacity
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any portion of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, Fevella |
HSG, JHA |
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SB26 SD2 HD2
OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
HB1451 |
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SB27 SD1
Housing Development; County Council Approval Exemption; State Financing Commitments
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB416 |
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SB28
Land Use Commission; Decision-Making Process; Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
WTL, JDC |
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SB29
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Vehicle License Recovery Fees; Fees; Weight Taxes
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals the definition of "vehicle license recovery fees". Limits to vehicle license and registration fees and weight taxes the fees and taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee. Amends the prorated amount of vehicle license and registration fees and weight taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee. Repeals the requirement that rental car companies submit annual audits to the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
TCA, CPN |
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SB30 HD2 CD1
Mopeds; Safety Equipment; Safety Helmet; Requirement
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Prohibits persons under the age of sixteen from driving a moped. Requires all persons driving a moped to wear a safety helmet, regardless of age. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 222, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324). |
CHANG |
TRN, JHA |
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SB31 SD2 HD2 CD1
Property; Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants; Invalidation of Covenants; Immunity
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Authorizes a person who discovers a recorded discriminatory restrictive covenant to take certain actions, without liability, to invalidate the covenant. Defines discriminatory restrictive covenant. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
HSG, JHA |
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SB32
DCCA; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT); Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB33
DBEDT; Department Name; Rename; Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Renames the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Tourism. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EDT/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS |
EDT/HOU, WAM |
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SB34
DOE; Education; Attendance; Mental Health; Exemption; Excused Absence
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Education to identify an absence due to the mental health of a student as an excused absence. Defines the term "excused absence". Exempts an absence due to the mental health of a student from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory attendance at school. Limits the number of excused absences that may be taken by a student due to mental health reasons. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Gabbard |
EDU, JDC |
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SB35 SD1
HHFDC; RHRF; Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount; Housing; Priorities
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer moneys between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the RHRF without legislative approval. (SD1) |
(S)
1/29/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
HOU, WAM |
HB417 |
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SB36
LUC; Counties; County General Plan; State Land Use Urban District Boundaries; Reclassification
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG, JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
WTL/EIG, JDC |
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SB37
Mental Health; Suicide Prevention; Hotlines; Student Identification Cards; Public Schools; Charter Schools; Private Schools; Penalty
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires all public and private schools that serve students in grades 6 through 12 and issue student identification cards to have information on mental health and suicide prevention hotlines printed on the student identification cards. Establishes exceptions and penalties. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB38 SD2 HD2 CD1
HHFDC; Housing Development; Counties; Stricter Conditions; Fee Waivers
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide counties with an opportunity to comment on certain housing development projects. Prohibits the legislative body of a county from imposing stricter conditions than the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, stricter area median income requirements, or a reduction in fee waivers to housing development proposals that would increase the cost of the project. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSG, JHA |
HB527 |
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SB39
DOE; Automatic Voter Registration; Enrollment Application; Registration; Students
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Makes an application for voter registration part of the enrollment applications or course registration process for Department of Education high schools. Requires eligible student applicants to be given the choice to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of eligible student applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, Department of Education, election personnel, and online voter registration system. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, WAKAI |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB40 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Line of Credit; Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to utilize revenue bonds when securing a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB529 |
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SB41
Conveyance Tax; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Allocates ten per cent of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Removes the annual cap on conveyance taxes paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Moriwaki |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB42
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; HHFDC; Grants; Repeal
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Repeals statutory language requiring certain housing projects have at least five per cent of available units be for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income to be eligible for loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals statutory language providing grants to developers for rental units set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income in any project financed in part or in whole by the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals statutory language requiring the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish an application process for Rental Housing Revolving Fund allocation that gives preference to projects providing units for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income. |
(S)
1/23/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
HOU, WAM |
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SB43
Universal Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
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SB44
Counties; Rental Discrimination; Income; Prohibited
RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
Authorizes the counties to prohibit discrimination against a renter based on the renter's source of income. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EIG/HOU, CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EIG/HOU, CPN/JDC |
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SB45
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Financial Support; Children
RELATING TO RESTITUTION.
Provides for the making of restitution by a defendant who has been convicted of violating section 707-702.5(1)(a), HRS, where the violation caused the death of a parent or legal guardian of a child. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
CHANG |
TCA, JDC |
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SB46
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurers in the state, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations. |
(S)
1/29/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB47 SD1
Public Administration; State Holidays; Lunar New Year
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
TCA/LBT, WAM |
HB554 |
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SB48
State Building Code Council; Building Codes and Standards; Financial Impact Assessment; Building Industry Trade Associations
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Requires the State Building Code Council to assess the financial impact of the adoption of a code or standard on single-family and multi-family homes. Requires the State Building Code Council to also include amortized utility costs when adopting codes or standards. Amends annual reporting requirements for the State Building Code Council to include assessment of costs and determinations of benefits for residents. |
(S)
1/24/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
PSM, WAM |
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SB49 SD1
Terminal Illness; Investigative Drug or Biological Product; Access to Care; Right-to-Try
RELATING TO TERMINAL ILLNESSES.
Authorizes manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products that are pending approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration to make the drugs or products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB50 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Hidden Fees; False Advertising
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes as a deceptive practice advertising, displaying, or offering a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, subject to certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella |
TCA, CPN |
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SB51 SD1
Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Ihara, Moriwaki |
JHA, FIN |
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SB52 SD1
DOT; Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB53
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Eligibility; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
HB539 |
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SB54
Corporate Welfare; Phase Out; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE WELFARE.
Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
EIG/PSM/EDT, WAM/JDC |
HB462 |
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SB55 SD1
Administrative Rules; Rulemaking; Agencies; Digital Accessibility; Searchability; Formatting
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all state agencies to make the full text of their rules available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format that meets or exceeds certain federal standards. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
HB642 |
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SB56
DAGS; Child Care Centers for Eligible Children of State Employees; Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and operate a Child Care Center Pilot Program on Oahu for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2030. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to GVO/LBT, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, DeCorte |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
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SB57
Corporation Reports; Independent Campaign Expenditures and Political Contributions
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Ihara, Moriwaki |
CPN, JDC |
HB149 |
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SB58 SD1
DHS; General Assistance; State of Emergency; Emergency Supplementary Income; Eligibility; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to provide public assistance to eligible residents during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB672 |
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SB59
Department of the Attorney General; Algorithmic Decision-Making; Algorithmic Discrimination; Artificial Intelligence; Report
RELATING TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides means of civil enforcement. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C. |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB60
Leaf Blowers; Residential Zones; Definition
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Defines "residential zone" for purposes of leaf blower restrictions to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, KIM, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
EIG, JDC |
SB359 |
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SB61
Liquor; Liquor Commissions; Penalties; Multiple Violations
RELATING TO LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.
Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI |
EIG, JDC |
HB578 |
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SB62
Temporary Liquor Licenses; Liquor Sales; Liquor Consumption; Nonprofit Organizations; Public Access Areas; Restrictions
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Restricts the sale of liquor under temporary liquor licenses to confined and demarcated spaces not located on public streets, roads, sidewalks, or pedestrian walkways. Applies restrictions to temporary liquor licenses granted to nonprofit organizations. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, Moriwaki |
CPN, JDC |
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SB63
DOE; School Classes; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
HB333 |
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SB64
DOE; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; K-12; Mental Health Professionals; School Counselors; Psychologists; School Psychologists; Social Workers; Report to Legislature; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires each public school in the State, including charter schools, to employ, or retain under contract, at least 1 mental health professional for every 250 students enrolled, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Education to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract for mental health professionals and to establish an unspecified number of full time equivalent mental health professional positions within the Department of Education. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Elefante, Gabbard |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
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SB65 SD2 HD1 CD1
HPHA; Rehabilitation, Remodeling, Renovation, Repair; Public Housing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 182, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB907 |
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SB66 SD2 HD3 CD1
Housing; Counties; Permits; Permitting Agencies; Licensed Professionals; Expedited Permit; Applications; Requirements
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes procedures and requirements for single-family and multi-family housing project applicants to apply for an expedited permit, including requirements for completeness of expedited permit applications, duties of licensed professionals and the counties during construction, and applications for owner-builder exemptions. Takes effect 7/1/2026. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
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SB67 SD1
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB68 SD1
Department of Housing; HCDA; HHFDC; OPSD; HPHA; Establishment; Transfer
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB69 SD1
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Gabbard |
CPN/HOU, WAM |
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SB70 SD1
RHRF; Eligible Applicants; Organizations; Profits; Government Agencies
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/3/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
HOU, WAM |
HB762 |
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SB71 SD2 HD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Workforce Rental Housing; Director of Finance; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that targets workforce rental housing projects for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds into and out of the Mixed-Income Subaccount of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
HSG, FIN |
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SB72
HHFDC; Housing Development Programs; Criteria; Preferences; Ranking; Housing Location Proximity; State and County Employees; Returning Resident Graduates; Reserved Units; Rules
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to consider as a preference under chapter 201H, HRS, the proximity between the housing location and the applicant's place of employment; whether the applicant is a state or county employee; and whether the applicant is a returning resident that left the State to attend a university, college, or trade school and has graduated within the past two years. Requires, for any project developed or administered by the HHFDC under chapter 201, HRS, the HHFDC to set aside as a matter of preference an undetermined per cent of available units for state or county employees, when feasible. Requires HHFDC to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants accordingly, select applicants based on application date within the pool of similarly ranked applicants, and validate the preference status of applicants before occupancy of a unit. Authorizes HHFDC to adopt rules to establish additional eligibility criteria. |
(S)
1/16/2025- Referred to HOU/LBT, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
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SB73 SD1
Counties; Permits; State Projects; Designated Staff; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITS.
Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
EIG, WAM |
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SB74
Governor; DAGS; Office of the State Architect; State Architect; State Construction Projects; Design Approvals; Design Review Special Fund; County Building Permit, Inspection, and Certificate of Occupancy Requirements; Exemptions; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Establishes the Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General Services to be headed by the State Architect. Authorizes the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Requires the State Architect to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes DAGS to provide centralized design review services for state construction projects and issue design approvals through the State Architect. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements, subject to certain conditions. Makes appropriations. |
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2/6/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB971 |
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SB75
Housing; Qualified Allocation Plan; RHRF; Prioritization; Terms; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/31/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB418 |
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SB76 SD1
Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Fee Simple; Leasehold
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than ninety-nine years. Increases the time period that the sales price of dwelling units under the Rent-to-Own Program shall remain fixed from five years to ten years after the rental agreement is executed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HOU/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB525 |
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SB77
Residential Leases; State Lands; County Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of not less than ninety-nine years from chapters 516 and 516D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to CPN/WTL, JDC. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN/WTL, JDC |
HB528 |
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SB78
Automatic Voter Registration; State Agencies; Dual-Purpose Applications
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Makes an application for voter registration part of certain state agency application processes. Requires the sharing of certain information among certain state agencies, election personnel, and online voter registration system. |
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1/30/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
CHANG, RHOADS |
GVO, JDC |
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SB79 SD1 HD2 CD1
DLNR; DHHL; Housing Projects; Historic Review; Historic, Cultural, and Archaeological Resources
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed state or county housing projects that may affect a historical property, an aviation artifact, or a burial site within ninety days of a request for determination. Establishes historic review requirements based on the project area's known historic, cultural, and archaeological resources. Establishes procedures and notification requirements if previously unidentified human remains or previously unidentified historic property are discovered. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
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SB80
HHFDC; DURF; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Repeals the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program. Clarifies that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purchase of equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
HOU, WAM |
HB460 |
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SB81
Voter Registration; Department of Human Services; Med-QUEST; Office of Elections; Examiner of Drivers
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Department of Human Services' Med-QUEST division to automatically transmit applicants' voter registration information to the Office of Elections and clerk of the county of the applicant's residence, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Office of Elections to designate state agencies for automatic voter registration if the agency collects, processes, or stores certain information. Updates methods for automatic voter registration conducted by the Examiner of Drivers. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 1/30/2026. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
HHS, JDC |
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SB82
American Rescue Plan Act; Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Conforms the Hawaii income tax laws to the provision of the American Rescue Plan Act relating to tax treatment of restaurant revitalization grants. Applies retroactively to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
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SB83 SD2
Hotels; Hotel Services; Service Disruption; Third-Party Vendor; Guests; Notice; Violation; Penalty
RELATING TO HOTELS.
Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to third-party vendors and prospective and current guests under certain conditions. Prohibits hotelkeepers from imposing any fee, penalty, or other charge and from retaining any deposit of a guest who cancels a reservation if a service disruption is likely to exist during the period of the reservation. Requires any hotelkeeper that violates or causes another person to violate this Act to forfeit to the injured party three times the amount of the sum charged in excess of what the hotelkeeper is entitled to. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to TOU, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 19 |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO |
TOU, JHA, CPC |
HB594 |
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SB84
DOE; CPR; AED; Cardiac Emergency Response Plan; Training; Curriculum; Standards; Counties; Pilot Program
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, establishes a pilot program that requires the Department of Education to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training for public school students in grades six through twelve as part of existing health or physical education curriculum. Requires all public elementary, middle, intermediate, and high schools in the state to have a cardiac emergency response plan as part of the pilot program. Establishes standards for the cardiac emergency response plan. Requires school officials to work with county emergency medical service providers to integrate the cardiac emergency response plan into the counties' emergency response plan into the counties' emergency medical service provider protocols. Authorizes uncertified trainers to instruct others in the administration of an automated external defibrillator or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if the course does not result in certification. Terminates at the end of the 2029-2030 school year. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, LEE, C., McKelvey |
EDU/HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB85
DOE; University of Hawaii; School Facilities Authority; County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. Repeals 1/1/2030. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to EIG/EDU/HRE, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., Moriwaki |
EIG/EDU/HRE, JDC |
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SB86
DOE; Pilot Program; Free School Lunches; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., MCKELVEY |
EDU, WAM |
HB335 |
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SB87
UH; Mental Health Practitioners; Division of Student Success; Counseling and Student Development Center; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish three additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, C., Fukunaga, McKelvey |
HRE, WAM |
HB842 |
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SB88 HD1 CD1
National Guard; Insurance; TRICARE; Department of Defense; Dental; Vision
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 181, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PBS, FIN |
HB674 |
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SB89
Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking. |
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1/23/2025- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, Fevella, Gabbard, Kanuha |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB156, HB204 |
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SB90
DCR; Compensatory Time Cash-Out Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a Compensatory Time Cash-Out Pilot Program for eligible employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation who work in any state correctional facility. Appropriates funds. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
HB69 |
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SB91
DOE; Financial Literacy; Personal Transition Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., Kim, Moriwaki |
EDU, WAM |
HB559 |
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SB92
DAGS; Automated External Defibrillators; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; State Buildings; Public Schools; Training; Cardiac Emergency Response Plan; Counties; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE.
No later than January 1, 2026, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings, including all public schools. Requires DAGS to establish a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and work with the counties to implement the plan into the counties' emergency service provider protocols. Requires DAGS to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators and the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for state employees and security staff of certain state agencies. Makes appropriations. |
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2/6/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
GVO/EIG, WAM/JDC |
HB51 |
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SB93
Housing Development; Exemptions; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Decreases the time period for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing developments exempt from certain requirements pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, from forty-five days to thirty days. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to HOU/EIG, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki |
HOU/EIG, JDC |
HB419 |
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SB94
Temporary Restraining Order; Mandatory Jail Sentence; Increase; Mental Health Counseling
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
Increases the mandatory minimum jail sentence for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order from forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Requires mandatory mental health counseling for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order. |
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1/28/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Kanuha |
JDC, WAM |
HB198 |
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SB95
Certificate of Inspection; Vehicle Safety; Fines
RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
Creates additional fines for any individual found operating a vehicle or moped without a current certificate of inspection. |
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2/21/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, Gabbard, McKelvey, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
HB227 |
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SB96
DLE; Traffic Cameras; Citations; Mail; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Code
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to establish traffic cameras and issue a citation by mail for certain violations of traffic-related laws. Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Kanuha, Wakai |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
HB334 |
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SB97 SD2 HD2 CD2
Excessive Speeding; Vehicle; Property Forfeiture; Penalties; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Part I: Increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense within five years of excessive speeding to a misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of thirty days. Part II: Clarifying when a summons or citation is sent under an automated speed enforcement system. (CD2) |
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6/3/2025- Act 170, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIM, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Wakai |
TRN, JHA |
HB54 |
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SB98
Low-Speed Electric Bicycles; Minimum Age; Increase
RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Increases the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years of age. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIM, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
HB236 |
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SB99
DOE; ATG; ERS; Retirees; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Benefits; School Resource Officers; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as a school resource officer or investigator in positions identified by the Department of Education or the Department of the Attorney General, respectively, as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill positions, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Director of Human Resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kanuha |
LBT, WAM |
HB214 |
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SB100 SD2
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses; Fingerprinting; Nonprofit Organizations; Exempt
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Provides that leaders of nonprofit organizations shall not be fingerprinted when applying for a liquor license in counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand. (SD2) |
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4/11/2025- Act 012, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112). |
HASHIMOTO, KIM, LEE, C., MCKELVEY |
JHA |
HB829 |
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SB101 SD1
UH; JABSOM; Resident Tuition Fee; In-State Tuition
RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
Requires graduates of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine who have paid in-state tuition to serve as a physician in the State for at least 2 years following their medical residency or fellowship. Begins with the class of 2029. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, FEVELLA, LEE, C. |
HRE, WAM |
HB221 |
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SB102 SD2 HD2 CD1
Restaurants; Reservations; Third-Party Restaurant Reservation Services; Unauthorized Actions; Prohibition; Remedies
RELATING TO RESTAURANTS.
Prohibits third-party restaurant reservation services from advertising, listing, promoting, facilitating, enabling, or selling restaurant reservations without first obtaining a written agreement from the applicable restaurant authorizing the action. Establishes a private cause of action for civil remedies. (CD1) |
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5/19/2025- Act 077, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177). |
HASHIMOTO, FEVELLA, KIM, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB103 SD1
HSEO; Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Working Group; Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
Establishes a two-year Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Working Group within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires the working group to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Wakai |
EEP, FIN |
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SB104 SD2 HD3 CD1
DCR; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Correctional Facilities; Committed Persons; Restrictive Housing; Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group; Restrictions; Report
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Beginning 7/1/2026, restricts the use of restrictive housing in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Establishes a restrictive housing legislative working group to develop and recommend more comprehensive laws, policies, and procedures regarding restrictive housing for members of vulnerable populations by 1/8/2027. Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review restrictive housing placements on an annual basis. Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, by 12/1/2027, to implement policies and procedures recommended by the restrictive housing working group related to committed persons. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, LEE, C., SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB1322 |
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SB105
Legislative Staff; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining; Repeal
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES.
Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit. Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB1236 |
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SB106 SD1 HD2
Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing; Pilot Program
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Establishes a three-year Pedestrian Safety Pilot Program in a county with population of two hundred fifty thousand or less, under certain conditions. Authorizes the Governor to revoke and abolish the Pilot Program and overturn a county's request to opt-out of the Pilot Program. Authorizes a county with a population of over two hundred fifty thousand to participate in the Pilot Program, subject to certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires a driver of a vehicle to yield to a pedestrian when the pedestrian clearly indicates their intention to cross a roadway within a crosswalk. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
RHOADS, LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA |
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SB107
Medical Informed Consent; Timing; Hawaii Medical Board; Standards
RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained before the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure. |
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1/27/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
HHS, CPN |
HB215 |
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SB108 SD1
DOT; Vessels; Harbors; Regulation of Noise; Study; Report
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to work with relevant stakeholders to conduct a study of noise regulations and best practices as they apply to other ports in similar locations. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB109 SD2 HD1
Hawaiian Language; State Law; Public Documents
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and meets certain criteria. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
HB304 |
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SB110
Department of Health; Wetlands; Isolated Wetlands; State Waters; Water Pollution
RELATING TO WATER.
Defines "isolated wetlands" and "wetlands". Clarifies the definition of "state waters" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to HHS/WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
HHS/WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB343 |
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SB111
Public Improvements; State Building Design and Construction; New State Buildings; Disaster Preparedness; Hurricane; Standards
RELATING TO HURRICANE RESISTANT CRITERIA.
Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings, constructed on or after 7/1/2025, for the capability of providing shelter refuge. |
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2/4/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
HB659 |
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SB112 SD2
Police Reports; Access; Investigation; Police Department
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons for whom law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time. (SD2) |
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4/11/2025- Act 017, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117). |
RHOADS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C. |
JHA |
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SB113
Liquor Licenses; Renewal; Protest; Denial
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
EIG, CPN |
HB2 |
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SB114 SD1
Presidential Preference Primary Election; Establishment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Beginning 6/1/2026, establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C., Fukunaga |
JDC, WAM |
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SB115 SD1
Real Property; Exemption; Attachment; Execution
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1) |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, Moriwaki |
JDC, WAM |
HB147 |
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SB116 SD2 HD1
DLE; Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that any person who causes a law enforcement officer to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived protected class with the intent to discriminate against the person shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. For purpose and intent of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission law, adding "place of birth" as a protected class. Effective 9/1/2025. (HD1) |
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4/21/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C. |
JHA |
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SB117 SD1
Defamation; Litigation; Sexual Assault; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Discrimination; Immunity
RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JHA |
HB148 |
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SB118 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission; Investigator; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB119 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH Maui College; Nursing; BS in Nursing Degree; Establishment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO NURSING.
Appropriates funds to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIM, MCKELVEY |
HED, FIN |
HB617 |
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SB120
State Building Code Council; Duties; Recommendations; Analysis
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Amends responsibilities of the State Building Code Council. |
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1/24/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
PSM, WAM |
HB1 |
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SB121
Justices and Judges; Appointment; Confirmation; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE SENATE MORE TIME TO CONFIRM JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to extend the amount of time allowed the Senate to consider and act on the appointments of justices and judges from thirty to sixty days for appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in Regular Session or is about to adjourn the Regular Session. |
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4/4/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS, KANUHA, KIDANI |
JHA, FIN |
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SB122
Cabaret Liquor License; Prohibition; Apartment Mixed Use Subprecinct; Special District; Special Improvement District
RELATING TO CABARET LICENSES.
Expands the prohibition of class 11 cabaret licenses to premises within apartment mixed use subprecincts of special districts and special improvement districts. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
EIG, CPN |
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SB123 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Taxation; Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C. |
HOU, WAM |
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SB124 SD1
Reapportionment; Census Data; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD1) |
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3/10/2025- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB140 |
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SB125 SD2 HD1
State Enterprise Zones; Qualified Business; Tax Incentives; Eligible Business Activities; Retail Sales; Value-Added Agricultural Products; Health Care Services; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for State Enterprise Zone Program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone to the final consumer, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health-care-related sectors, the use of advanced manufacturing to produce products, or the development of cybersecurity technology. Extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit and general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones from 7 years to 9 years. Extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones engaged in the manufacturing of tangible personal property or the producing or processing of agricultural products from 10 years to 12 years. Makes the extension of the state business tax credit eligibility period applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Makes the extension of the general excise tax exemption eligibility period take effect on 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
ECD, AGR, FIN |
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SB126
HDOA; UH; CTAHR; Neonicotinoids; Apiaries; Bee Hives; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to conduct a study on the effects of neonicotinoids on Hawaii beehive and apiary operations, including beekeeping activities at solar energy facilities. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Wakai |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB127 SD1
DOA; Conventional Farming; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.
Establishes the Conventional Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to small and midsized farmers who practice conventional farming. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB128
Criminal Trespass; Agricultural Land; Penalty; Firearm
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
Establishes the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land. Prohibits persons being prosecuted for or convicted of the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, KANUHA, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
AEN, JDC |
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SB129 SD2
Uniform Packaging and Labeling; Food Labeling; Country of Origin; Raw Ahi; Ahi Poke; Processed Ahi
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Prohibits the sale of raw ahi, including ahi poke or processed ahi, in retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
DECOITE, AQUINO |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB534 |
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SB130
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB131
Procurement; Procurement Policy Board; Penalties for Non Performance or Major Delay
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules requiring contracts to impose mandatory fines or provide for termination of a contract for default if a contractor fails to perform the contractor's duties or if there is a major delay in a deliverable. Requires each contract to establish a schedule of deliverables and to specify what constitutes a "major delay". |
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1/30/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
GVO, JDC |
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SB132
Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program; Hawaii Start-up Business Loan Program Special Fund; DBEDT; Business Development and Support Division; HTDC; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program. Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program special fund. Requires DBEDT to submit an annual report to the Legislature regarding the program. Appropriates funds. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
EDT, WAM |
HB455 |
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SB133 SD2
PUC; State Facilities; Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to other state facilities pursuant to administrative rules or orders established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2025- Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB134
Office of Elections; Elections; Voter Service Centers; Report
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Office of Elections to establish three additional voting centers in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG, JDC/WAM |
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SB135
Macadamia Nuts; Labeling; Processed
RELATING TO THE LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
Specifies that the macadamia nut labeling requirements apply if the applicable products are produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed macadamia nuts. Effective 1/2/2026. |
(S)
2/11/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki |
EDT/CPN, JDC |
HB530 |
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SB136
DLIR; Ironworkers; Iron Projects; Apprenticeship Program; Requirement; Rules
RELATING TO IRONWORKERS.
Prohibits any person from disassembling, dismantling, or demolishing iron projects unless the person has completed an apprenticeship program for ironworkers approved and registered with the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. |
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2/10/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Richards |
LBT, JDC |
HB956 |
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SB137 SD2 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Companies; Acquisitions; Mergers; Consolidations; Application Review Process; Alternative Applications; Non-Investor-Owned Utilities Ownership Models; Collective Bargaining Agreements; Power Purchase Agreements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider whether approving a proposed merger or acquisition would or would not further the State's renewable energy goals. Prohibits the acquiring entity of an electric utility company from terminating or attempting to renegotiate any existing and valid power purchase agreements and requires the acquiring entity to assume and be bound by existing collective bargaining agreements and retain all covered employees. Establishes a process to ensure that when an electric utility is subject to an application for a proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and seeks approval of the application from the Public Utilities Commission, the electric utility shall demonstrate that it solicited bids from potential acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model. Requires the electric utility to submit acceptable bids from a potential acquiring entity operating under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model concurrently with an application by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and the Public Utilities Commission to review those applications concurrently. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB339 |
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SB138 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Safe Room Installation Income Tax Credit; Hurricane-Resistant Safe Rooms; Director of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers that incur costs related to the design, materials, installation, and construction of hurricane-resistant safe rooms. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO |
PSM, WAM |
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SB139
Community Action Programs; Invasive Species; Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Authorizes any department of the Invasive Species Council, county, or any agent of a department of the Invasive Species Council or a county, including the Hawaii Ant Lab or an island-based invasive species committee to use community action programs for the control or eradication of certain invasive pests. Defines community action program. Exempts individuals participating in a community action program from pest control operator requirements and regulations. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to AEN/WTL, CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
AEN/WTL, CPN/WAM |
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SB140 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOA; Firewood; Import; Restrictions; Exemptions
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Prohibits the importation of firewood into the State unless the firewood is certified as heat-treated and labeled accordingly or the importation is authorized and permitted by the Department of Agriculture before importation. Requires persons who import firewood into the State to maintain, and make available on request, records of imports for at least two years. (CD1) |
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6/27/2025- Act 240, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECORTE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Richards, Wakai |
AGR, CPC |
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SB141 SD1
HIEMA; Hawaii Disaster Drill Day; Preparedness; Federal Government; Counties
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the eighth day of August of each year as "Hawaii Disaster Drill Day". Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with all state departments and agencies, to conduct drills and perform other activities for that day. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Richards |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB142 SD2
Property Insurance; Claims; Payment; Mortgaged Property; Electronic Delivery
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows an insured to authorize the insurer to electronically remit claim proceeds to the insured's mortgagee when a homeowners insurance policy that covers a mortgaged property allows for the payment of proceeds by issuing a check. Requires a mortgagee in receipt of electronic delivery of claim proceeds to deliver the proceeds of the claim to the insured in accordance with the mortgage agreement and the insurance policy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Hashimoto |
CPC |
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SB143
Special Number Plates; Kahoolawe; Kohe Malamalama o Kanaloa Protect Kahoolawe Fund; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the island of Kahoolawe. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to TCA, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA, WAM |
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SB144 SD2
Hawaii Board of Chiropractic; Licensure; Exception; Students; Clinical Practice; Rules
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
Beginning 7/1/2027, allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic college to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HED, CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
HED, CPC |
HB970 |
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SB145
Commission on Water Resource Management; Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
WAL, JHA |
HB510 |
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SB146 SD1 HD2
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Evaluative Mediation; Binding Arbitration
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of evaluative mediation or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECORTE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB147 SD2
Condominium Associations; Unit Owners; Tenants; Declarations; By-Laws; House Rules; Violations; Fines; Appeals; Attorneys' Fees
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes processes and requirements for associations to impose fines against unit owners, tenants, and guests for violations of the declaration, bylaws, or house rules. Prohibits associations from charging attorneys' fees with respect to any fines that are not deemed collectable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, INOUYE |
CPC, JHA |
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SB148 SD2 HD2
State Boxing Commission of Hawaii; Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Combat Sports Contests; Prohibitions; Mixed Martial Arts Contests; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, RICHARDS, Kanuha |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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SB149
Discrimination in Public Accommodations; Persons with Disabilities; Discriminatory Practices; Accessibility; Information and Communication Technology
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for public accommodations to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of information related to their services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. |
(S)
2/7/2025- Re-Referred to CPN/LBT, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN/LBT, JDC |
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SB150 SD1
Red Hill WAI Policy Coordinator; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Establishes a Water Alliance Initiative Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECORTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB505 |
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SB151 SD1
DHHL; Geothermal Resources; Permitted Interaction Group; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes a permitted interaction group within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to continue geophysical data collection, investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Authorizes DHHL to hire consultants. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Moriwaki |
HWN/EIG, WAM |
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SB152 SD1
HHFDC; DHHL; DURF; Collateral; Loans; Residential Homestead Lots; Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when DHHL is an eligible borrower of a loan guaranteed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended, subject to approval of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
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SB153
Housing; Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Notices; Intent to Raise Rent; Intent to Terminate
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires, for tenancies greater than 90 days, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement 60 days before the expiration of the original rental agreement. Requires 90 day's notice for a landlord or tenant to terminate tenancies of three years or more and 60 days' notice to terminate tenancies of less than three years, with certain exceptions. Increases the amount of notice required to terminate tenancies that are less than month-to-month. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
HB464 |
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SB154
Eviction Records; Sealed Court Records; Landlord and Tenant; Summary Possession; Discriminatory Practices; Real Estate Transactions
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
Requires that all court records of any eviction proceeding be sealed within specified timeframes upon resolution of the proceeding. Authorizes the court to seal certain eviction records prior to the expiration of these timeframes upon motion by a tenant who is able to demonstrate that certain conditions apply. Requires the clerk of the court to provide access to sealed eviction records to the tenant. Makes it a discriminatory practice to require a person to disclose a sealed eviction record as a condition of certain real property transactions. Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions against a person with a sealed eviction record. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
HB463 |
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SB155
Landlord-Tenant Code; No-fault Evictions; For-cause Evictions; Relocation Assistance; Waiver of Rent
RELATING TO EVICTIONS.
Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause. Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction. Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
HB466 |
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SB156
Affordable Housing; Notice; Eligible Parties; Matched Agreement of Sale
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires certain landlords to provide a specified notice to a tenant regarding the tenant's potential right to purchase the property, under certain conditions. Allows tenants, families, local governments, affordable housing nonprofits, and community land trusts forty-five days to match or beat the best bona fide offer to buy an eligible affordable housing property. |
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1/30/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN/JDC |
SB1134 |
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SB157 SD2
Attorney General; Antitrust; Rental Housing; Price-fixing; Public Education Program; Penalties
RELATING TO ANTITRUST.
Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
CHANG |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB831 |
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SB158
State-owned Bank Implementation Board; Financial Institutions
RELATING TO PUBLIC BANKING.
Establishes a state-owned bank implementation board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to determine the need for, potential costs and benefits of, and prerequisites to establishing a state-owned bank. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/28/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM |
HB721 |
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SB159
School Impact Fees; Housing; Exemption
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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SB160
DOH; DCR; Inmates; Detainees; Mental Health Facility; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to construct a mental health facility for inmates or detainees with mental health needs in the custody of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, C., Gabbard |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
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SB161 SD1
State Agencies; Counties; State Projects; County Building Permit Requirements; Exemption; Public Disclosure; Programmatic or Project-Specific Agreements; Cooperative Working Groups; Report
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION.
Allows state projects to be exempt from county building permit requirements under certain conditions. Requires all exempted state projects to be included in a report that is regularly made available to the public. Allows state agencies that undertake projects to be dedicated to a county to prepare programmatic or project-specific agreements that establish requirements and standards for review and acceptance if the agency wants the project to be exempted. Allows state agencies that want to be exempted from county permitting processes to establish a cooperative working group. Requires cooperative working groups to submit an interim report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
HB761 |
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SB162
DHRD; DLIR; Workforce Development; State Agencies; Employment; Hawaii State Fellows Program; Report; Appropriations
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of ten to eleven months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have pre-existing ties to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RHOADS |
LBT/GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB209 |
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SB163
HHFDC; RHRF; Allocation; Priorities; Housing; Loans
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to maximize the amount of housing built that utilizes loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund by prioritizing projects with the shortest projected loan repayment terms that produce the highest number of units, per dollar, per year. Repeals all other priorities and preferences for projects utilizing the RHRF. |
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1/28/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
HOU, WAM |
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SB164
HHFDC; RHRF; SHRF; DURF; Conveyance Tax; Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount; Affordable Housing; Eligible Applicants; Organizations; Profits; Government Agencies; Grants; Allocations; Eligibility; Fund Allocation; Preference; Priorities; Repeal; Qualified Allocation; Terms; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals statutory requirements for certain housing projects to be eligible for loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals certain statutory provisions for grants to developers for rental units eligible to be financed in part or in whole by the RHRF. Repeals statutory language requiring the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish an application process for RHRF allocation that prioritized projects meeting certain requirements. Renames the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the State Housing Revolving Fund (SHRF). Clarifies eligible applicants of the SHRF. Authorizes the HHFDC to use funds from the SHRF for broader housing projects. Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the SHRF. Authorizes the HHFDC to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the RHRF without legislative approval. Amends the criteria and eligibility requirements for applicant developers seeking assistance from the SHRF. Requires the HHDFC to maximize the amount of housing built that utilizes loans from the SHRF by prioritizing projects with the shortest projected loan repayment terms that produce the highest number of units, per dollar, per year. Repeals all other priorities and preferences for projects utilizing the RHRF. Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the SHRF, and the terms of loans. Requires a report to the Legislature. Allocates ten per cent of conveyance tax collections to the DURF. Removes the annual cap on conveyance taxes paid into the SHRF. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA |
HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB165
Housing; Qualified Nonprofit Housing Trusts; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" to specify organizations that exclusively serve qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, HRS. |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS |
HOU, WAM |
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SB166
Insurance; Captive Insurance Company; Insurance Commissioner; Certificate of Exemption; Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination if the captive insurance companies meet certain requirements. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG, Hashimoto |
CPN |
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SB167
County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction Projects; State Departments; Off-site Improvements
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of any state department or agency, under certain conditions. Clarifies that contracts for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities under the control of the department of education, university of Hawaii, or school facilities authority shall be exempt from county permitting requirements that related off-site improvements be made by the contracting government agency as a condition to the issuance of any permit. |
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1/29/2025- Re-Referred to EIG/EDU/HRE, WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
EIG/EDU/HRE, WAM |
HB331 |
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SB168
School Facilities Authority Board; Governance Structure; Dissolution of School Impact District Without Public Hearing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Places oversight of the School Impact Fee Program under the School Facilities Authority Board. Allows the School Facilities Authority Board to dissolve a school impact district without a public hearing. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG, Hashimoto |
EDU, WAM |
HB330 |
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SB169 SD1
Wrongful Convictions; Civil Remedies; Redress; Compensation
RELATING TO REDRESS FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law. Requires the liberal construction of that law. Changes the standard for a claim for compensation for wrongful imprisonment from actual innocence to grounds consistent with innocence. Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances. Requires the State to prove, for claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment, that the reversal or vacating of the petitioner's conviction or pardoning of the petitioner was inconsistent with innocence. Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C., SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye |
JDC, WAM |
HB151 |
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SB170
Internet Privacy; Ownership of Data; Constitutional Amendment
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.
Proposes to amend the Hawaii State Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, LEE, C., SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB171
UH; Hawaii Community College Promise Program; Community College Access; Financial Assistance; Scholarships; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Expands eligibility for scholarships under the Hawaii Community College Promise Program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
RHOADS, HASHIMOTO |
HRE, WAM |
HB869 |
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SB172
Liquor Commissions; Liquor Control Adjudication Boards; License Renewal; Violations; Denial
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Requires Liquor Commissions or Boards to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to EIG/CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI |
EIG/CPN, JDC |
HB579 |
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SB173 SD1
Judiciary; Pilot Program; Child Care; Witnesses; Parties; First Circuit; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Judiciary to establish a three-year pilot program to provide free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the first circuit. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB174
Ammunition; Purchase; Transfer; License to Sell
RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition, and for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulates ammunition in the same manner that firearms are regulated. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, LEE, C., MORIWAKI |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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SB175 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventy-five years of age. (SD1) |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB176 SD1 HD1 CD1
Elections; Recounts; Initial Tabulation
RELATING TO RECOUNTS.
Allows for ballots designated by the county clerks for inclusion to be included in the initial tabulation for purposes of initial recounts. Prohibits ballots that the county clerks initially determine are deficient or need additional time to be corrected or verified from being included in the initial tabulation. Increases the minimum threshold required to trigger an automatic recount. (CD1) |
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6/25/2025- Act 226, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB177 SD1 HD1
DOA; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture Program; Import Assessment; Biological Aquatic Risk-Based Framework; Biocontainment Standards; Aquatic Livestock; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a biological aquatic risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 2:40 PM; Conference Room 411. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB47 |
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SB178
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURFING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, C., Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
HB133 |
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SB179 SD1
Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery; Statute of Repose
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Clarifies the applicability of the statute of repose for actions arising from construction defects. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to settle or inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. Clarifies the consequences of rejecting an offer of settlement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
AQUINO |
CPN, JDC |
HB420 |
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SB180
DAGS; OETS; State Website; Translation Tool; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop and maintain a translation tool for the State's website. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, WAM |
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SB181
Hazard Pay Bonus; Coronavirus Disease 2019; Collective Bargaining; Units (5), (6), (7); Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAZARD PAY BONUS.
Appropriates funds for a one-time hazard pay bonus to state officers and employees in bargaining units 5, 6, and 7, and their excluded counterparts under certain conditions. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, WAM |
HB618 |
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SB182 SD1
Hotels; Hotel Services; Service Disruptions; Strikes; Lockouts; Third-Party Vendor; Guests; Notice; Damages
RELATING TO SERVICE DISRUPTIONS.
Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of strikes and lockouts to guests and third-party vendors under certain conditions. Allows for recovery of damages by injured parties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/21/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
AQUINO |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB183 SD1 HD1
EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Contributions; Disputes; Impasses; Arbitration
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-25 10:16AM; Conference Room 016. |
AQUINO |
LAB, FIN |
HB160 |
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SB184
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Deposit and Refund Value; Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Increases the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents under the deposit beverage container program. |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
AEN, WAM |
HB109 |
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SB185 SD1
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Overpayment Payroll Transactions; Deductions for Recovery; Disbursing Officer; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
Requires disbursing officers to notify employees within sixty days of making a determination that an indebtedness has occurred to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment. Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB186
Motor Carrier Vehicles; Inspection; Repealed
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES.
Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, Awa, San Buenaventura |
TCA, JDC |
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SB187
Ewa Beach Public and School Library; DOE; James Campbell High School; Transfer
RELATING TO A LIBRARY IN EWA BEACH.
Requires the Department of Education to transfer the Ewa Beach Public and School Library from the State Public Library System to James Campbell High School. |
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2/10/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, Awa |
EDU, WAM |
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SB188
State Permitting Office; DOT; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
Establishes the State Permitting Office within the Department of Transportation to process building and infrastructure permits for construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to GVO/TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, Awa |
GVO/TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB189 SD1
Breast Cancer; Mammography; Risk-Factor Screening; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
Expands mandatory health insurance coverage for low-dose mammography for occult breast cancer to include any supplemental imaging deemed medically necessary for a patient of any age having an above-average risk for breast cancer as determined by the use of a risk-factor modeling tool. On or before 1/1/2026, expands mandatory health insurance coverage to include additional supplemental imaging for any patient, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by the patient's primary care provider. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD, KIM, Awa, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB190
Probation; Geographic Restriction; Misdemeanor Conviction; Ewa Beach; Kapolei; Waianae
RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Allows a person who has been convicted of 3 misdemeanors committed in Ewa Beach, Kapolei, or Waianae, to be sentenced to a term of geographic restriction during which the person is prohibited during certain hours from entering the specific area where the acts occurred. Mandates a sentence of imprisonment for 30 days for a violation of the geographic restriction. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, Awa |
JDC |
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SB191 SD1 HD1
DHS; PUC; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- 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, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, Chang, San Buenaventura |
EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN |
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SB192
Counties; Public Safety; Explosion Detection Technology; Grant In-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the county police departments to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology equipment to assist in the location of and response to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Appropriates moneys to the counties as a grant in aid. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
PSM/EIG, WAM/JDC |
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SB193
Sex Trafficking; Penalty; Protection of Minors
RELATING TO CRIME.
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, DECORTE, KIM, Awa |
JDC |
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SB194
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Food; Medical Services; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD |
HHS, WAM |
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SB195
HDOT; Counties; Mass Transit Fares; Fare Increases; Transit Based Advertisements
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare, to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
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SB196
Education; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; Epinephrine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires each public or public charter school to have staff trained in the administration of, and authorized to administer, epinephrine. Requires signs to be displayed in school buildings stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, KIM |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB197
LUC; DHHL; DLNR; UH; Public Notice; Land Use; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the country in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN/HRE, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE |
WTL/HWN/HRE, WAM/JDC |
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SB198
DOD; DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB199 SD1
OHA; Native Hawaiian Cultural Centers; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to establish and maintain Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to construct one cultural center on Oahu by 2040. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' compliance with this Act. Appropriates funds for the planning and design of the first Native Hawaiian cultural center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI |
HWN, WAM |
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SB200
Penal Code; Criminal Procedure; Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses; Right to Speedy Trial; Child Abuse; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings. |
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1/27/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, Moriwaki |
HHS, JDC |
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SB201
DOE; Out-Of-Service-Area Attendance; District Exemption; Geographic Exception; Report
RELATING TO STUDENT OUT-OF-SERVICE-AREA ATTENDANCE.
Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a 5 year phaseout period. Requires the DOE to submit annual progress reports. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB202 SD1
Net Energy Metering; Electric Utilities; Net Energy Producers; Compensation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires electric utilities to compensate customer-generators for excess electricity credits. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
EIG, CPN |
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SB203
Gambling; Drugs; Special Intergovernmental Task Force; Community Safe Zones
RELATING TO CRIME.
Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
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SB204
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. Makes the setting, charging, and collecting of administrative fines by the Commission on Water Resource Management mandatory, rather than discretionary. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB205
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; HHC; CWRM; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the chairperson's designee, to the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, RICHARDS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB206
Residential Property; Nonresident Aliens; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
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SB207
DOT; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB208
DHS; Senior Citizen Discount; Study; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to assess the feasibility of offering a 20% discount on certain goods and services for the State's low- to moderate-income elders. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
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SB209
Water Use; Commission on Water Resource Management; Recreational or Ornamental Purposes; Prohibition
RELATING TO WATER.
Prohibits the use of 1,000,000 or more gallons of water per year for recreational or ornamental purposes. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
WTL, JDC |
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SB210
DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB211
Hawaii Community Development Authority; OHA; Residential Development; Kakaako Makai
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 5 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development on the 5 OHA-owned parcels in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by OHA or by third parties to which OHA conveys the parcels. Requires OHA and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN/HOU/TCA, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Richards |
WTL/HWN/HOU/TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB212
Cesspool Conversion; Mandate; Exemption
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Authorizes the Director of Health to grant an exemption from the requirement to upgrade, convert, or connect a cesspool if the State is unable to present evidence that the cesspool is affecting the State's drinking water supply or recreational waters. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE |
HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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SB213
Abortion Survivor; Infant Born Alive; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Requires medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment for all infants born alive. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, GABBARD |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB214
Minimum Wage; Tip Credit
RELATING TO INCOME.
Implements a phased elimination of the tip credit. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
LBT/CPN, WAM |
HB684 |
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SB215 SD1
Towing Companies; Fees
RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES.
Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Prohibits a towing company or parking management company from installing immobilization devices on motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Hashimoto, Richards |
TCA, CPN |
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SB216 SD1
BOA; DOA; Agricultural Park Lots; Farm Dwellings; Land Use; Inspections
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2025-2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, JDC |
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SB217
DOT; Toll Roads; Toll Charges; Hana Highway
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road, and impose toll charges for the use of, any existing state highway. Requires the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road a certain portion of Hana Highway. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a plan to exempt resident vehicle operators from the imposition of toll charges for the use of Hana Highway. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
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SB218
Tourism; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism; Destination Management
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Replaces the Hawaii Tourism Authority with the Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism, a nonprofit entity to guide Hawaii's visitor economy in collaboration with public, private, nonprofit, and community stakeholders in achieving beneficial outcomes from tourism based on the principles of destination stewardship and regenerative tourism. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM/JDC |
HB19 |
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SB219
Ocean Recreation and Coastal Areas Programs; DLNR; State Small Boat Harbors; Maui County; Inter-Island Ferry Services; Fees
RELATING TO INTER-ISLAND FERRY SERVICE.
Clarifies that harbor use fees shall not be waived for vessels engaging in inter-island ferry service within Maui county. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/TCA, WAM/CPN. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/TCA, WAM/CPN |
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SB220
County Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCING.
Authorizes a county that has adopted a surcharge to state tax to extend the surcharge to 12/31/2056. Extends the end date of the one percent Transient Accommodation Tax increase to 12/31/2056. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit and annual review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation until 12/31/2056. Requires the Comptroller to certify the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's invoices for capital costs until 12/31/2056. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, RICHARDS |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
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SB221
Department of Education; Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Appropriates funds. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB424 |
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SB222 SD1 HD2 CD1
Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Reports
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Extends the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030 and extends the annual reporting requirements to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB508 |
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SB223 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Forestry and Wildlife; State Fire Council; State Fire Code; Property Owners; Hazardous Fire Areas; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Report; Budget; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish an independent program relating to the prevention, control, and extinguishment of wildland fires within forest reserves. Authorizes the Administrator of Forestry and Wildlife to establish and maintain facilities for the performance of fire protection, fire prevention, pest control, and forest and range protection and enhancement activities. Allows the State Fire Council to amend the State Fire Code to require certain owners and occupants of properties and holders of easements located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks and to practice other fire prevention activities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and implement the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PBS/WAL, FIN |
HB113 |
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SB224 SD1 HD1
DCR; Offender Reentry; Identification Documents; Departmental Assistance
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to assist inmates with obtaining civil identification cards and other identification documents within a certain time. (HD1) |
(S)
4/16/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB677 |
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SB225
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
HB711 |
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SB226
Health Insurance; Prescription Drugs; Step Therapy Protocol; Clinical Review Criteria; Clinical Practice Guidelines; Exceptions
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Establishes requirements for the clinical review criteria and clinical practical guidelines used to establish step therapy protocols. Provides a process for a patient to request an exception to using step therapy protocols. Establishes insurance coverage requirements relating to the use of step therapy protocols and standards to appeal an adverse step therapy exception determination. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE |
HHS, CPN |
HB216 |
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SB227 SD1 HD2
DLE; Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, RHOADS, WAKAI |
JHA, FIN |
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SB228 SD1 HD2
Excited Delirium; Medical Diagnosis; Cause of Death; Incident Report; Law Enforcement Officers; Hawaii Rules of Evidence
RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a medical examiner, coroner, or health care provider from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new Hawaii Rule of Evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, Fevella |
HLT, JHA |
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SB229
Department of Education; Farm to School Program; Geographic Preference; Locally Grown Food
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.
Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
EDU, WAM |
HB191 |
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SB230
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires that if parking is to be included in any new state building construction, the design provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
GVO/EIG, WAM |
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SB231
Agricultural Tourism; Accessory and Secondary Use; Restrictions; Productive Agricultural Use
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Requires the counties to adopt ordinances setting forth procedures and requirements for the review and permitting of agricultural tourism uses and activities as secondary uses, in addition to accessory uses, on a working farm or farming operation. Requires the counties' ordinances to include requirements that: the principal agricultural use on a working farm or farming operation preexists the issuance of any land use permit or building permit for any accessory and secondary use; agricultural tourism includes only those activities that are allowed under existing zoning and land use regulations; and agricultural tourism be allowed only on land on which productive agricultural use is occurring. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
WTL/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM |
HB189 |
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SB232
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Online Automated Permitting Platform; Self-Certification Process
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. |
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1/30/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM |
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SB233
Climate Resilience; Emergency Preparedness; Workforce Development; Energy Security Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Requires the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the Energy Security Special Fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
EIG, WAM |
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SB234
Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to study how best to grow plants, develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii, and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to AEN/EDT, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS |
AEN/EDT, WAM |
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SB235
Department of Education; Farm to School Meals; Department Schools; School Meals; Plant-based Option; Plant-Based Meal Program
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to authorize and facilitate complex areas or individual department schools to form their own farm to school meal programs through partnerships to meet the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Allows the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program no later than the 2026-2027 school year. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
HB328 |
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SB236
DOH; Auditor; Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Prioritization; Income Tax Credit; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Part II: Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050. Part III: Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established pursuant to Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Part IV: Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system, and requires the Auditor to periodically review the tax credit. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
AEN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB237
Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Appropriates funds. |
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1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB1245 |
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SB238
UH; DOH; Water Resources Research Center; New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Program; Reports; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resources Research Center. Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resource Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to AEN/HRE/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
AEN/HRE/HHS, WAM |
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SB239 SD1
State Buildings; Public Schools Buildings; Design; Hurricanes; Shelter
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Requires certain state buildings, including public school buildings, for which construction is anticipated to commence on or after 7/1/2026 to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, RHOADS |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
HB358 |
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SB240
Hawaii Right to Farm Act; Farming Operations; Customary and Traditional Subsistence Farming; Animal Feeding Operations; Ownership and Beneficiary Structure; Nuisance Claims
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO FARM.
Amends the definition of "farming operation" by including customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear or non-transparent ownership or beneficiary structures. Establishes additional criteria for farming operations to meet in order to be protected against nuisance claims. Clarifies the purpose and intent of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act. |
(S)
1/27/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
AEN/HWN, JDC |
HB193 |
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SB241
DLNR; Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises, which, beginning 1/1/2026, will be funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing used for emergencies during a state disaster from the Transient Accommodations Tax. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
WTL/AEN/EDT, WAM/JDC |
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SB242 SD2
DOA; Agricultural Land; Foreign Entities; Lease Limitations; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
GABBARD, AWA, Moriwaki |
AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB192 |
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SB243
PUC; Energy-Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension; Update
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals and clarifies procedures. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Re-Referred to EIG, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, Moriwaki |
EIG, CPN/WAM |
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SB244
Conservation and Resources; Parrotfish; Spearing; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PARROTFISH.
Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise. |
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2/5/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
WTL, CPN/JDC |
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SB245
Agricultural Lands; Real Property; Restrictions on Ownership; Exemptions
RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits certain entities from owning, purchasing, or acquiring ownership of agricultural lands. |
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2/10/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB246
DLNR; NOAA; Coral Reef Herbivores; Coral Reefs; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CORAL REEFS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study on the populations of coral reef herbivores around the island of Oahu and an analysis of policies and strategies to increase the populations of coral reef herbivores around Oahu, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and other experts. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA |
WTL, WAM |
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SB247
Conveyance Tax Surcharge; Net Capital Gains; Agricultural Land
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the net capital gain from the transfer or conveyance of agricultural land. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Fevella |
WTL, WAM |
HB929 |
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SB248
DOE; Farm to School Program; Complex Area Superintendents; DHRD; Compensation Review; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DECENTRALIZATION OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL.
Provides that complex area superintendents have the authority to implement the farm to school and farm to school meals programs. Requires certain school cafeteria supervisors to report directly to complex area superintendents. Establishes school cafeteria supervisor positions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a compensation review of school cafeteria supervisor positions. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
HB190 |
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SB249 SD1
DOE; Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Clarifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA |
EDU, WAM |
HB110 |
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SB250 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Interisland Shipping; Agricultural Products and Inputs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates an income tax credit for qualified transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB251
DOA; Counties; Invasive Species Placard Program; Invasive Species; Plant Nurseries
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and carry out an Invasive Species Placard Program for plant nurseries. Allows a county to adopt an Invasive Species Placard Program if the Department does not adopt the Program within a certain number of years. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB252 SD2 HD2
DOA; Pests; Invasive Species; Importation; Inspection; Sale; Prohibition; Quarantine; Penalties
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Clarifies that the importation of any pest or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the Hawaiian Islands. Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of items or material that is a pest, is infested or infected with a pest, or prohibited from being sold. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to compel the quarantine, treatment, or destruction of certain materials. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations, based in part on whether violations were knowingly committed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB253 SD2 HD1
Condominiums; Budget Summaries; Condominium Associations; Boards of Directors; Compliance; Standing; Good Faith Defense; Burden of Proof
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVES.
Requires a detailed budget summary to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget or reserve study. Excludes the good faith defense for associations whose boards adopt a budget that omits the required detailed budget summary. Clarifies a unit owner's standing and the association's burden of proving substantial compliance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB254 SD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Public Procurement; Small Purchases
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Increases the procurement thresholds for small purchases. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB381 |
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SB255
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. |
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2/5/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB369 |
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SB256
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all state and county elective offices. Amends section 11-425, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), by increasing the maximum amount of public funds available for each election for candidates (1) for Mayor of the County of Kauai and the County of Maui by 125%; (2) for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to 10% of the expenditure limit established in section 11-423(d), HRS; and (3) for candidates for all other offices by 50%. Amends section 11-429(a), HRS, by increasing the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 in the aggregate to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai and for the Office of County Council for the County of Maui. Provides for an unspecified appropriation to pay for the increase in the partial public financing program. Provides for an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 for the Commission to hire 2 additional staff members. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB370 |
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SB257
Campaign Spending Commission; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB371 |
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SB258
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Solicitation and Acceptance; Campaign Contributions; Candidate Committees.
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state and county elected officials from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB372 |
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SB259 SD1
Honolulu Police Department Package; Pawnbrokers; Secondhand Dealers; Recordkeeping
RELATING TO RECORDKEEPING.
Establishes recordkeeping requirements for secondhand dealers, requiring records to be retained for two years from the date of sale. Amends and standardizes recordkeeping requirements for pawnbrokers, requiring records to be retained for two years from the date of maturity. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB382 |
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SB260 SD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025, and ending 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB400 |
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SB261 SD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB395 |
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SB262 SD1
Judiciary Package; Prospective Jurors; Juror Qualification Form
RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE JURORS.
Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Authorizes the Judiciary to use more than one method of delivery and attempt to contact any one juror more than once. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB402 |
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SB263 SD1
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-Appointed Counsel; Fees; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB396 |
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SB264 SD1 HD1 CD1
Judiciary Package; Fitness to Proceed; Penal Responsibility; Private Examiner Compensation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS.
Establishes the amount of compensation for private-sector examiners who evaluate a criminal defendant's fitness to proceed or penal responsibility in a legal case. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB397 |
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SB265
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Court-Appointed Counsel; Guardian Ad Litem; Fees
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings. |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB398 |
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SB266
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB399 |
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SB267
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; Third Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit. |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB401 |
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SB268 SD1 HD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Burial Councils; Composition
RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.
Decreases the size of the Island Burial Councils from nine to seven members. Removes the requirement for the councils to include members having development and large property owner interests. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB409 |
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SB269 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2025, and ending on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB410 |
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SB270
Kauai County Council Package; Sunshine Law; Boards; Members; Informational Meeting; Presentation; Board Business
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Authorizes any member of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to board business; provided that the meeting or presentation is not specifically and exclusively organized for or directed toward members of the board. Repeals the requirement of a subsequent report of attendance and the matters presented and discussed that related to board business at the informational meeting or presentation. |
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1/30/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB403 |
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SB271
Maui County Council Package; Statewide Composting; DOH; Agricultural District Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATEWIDE COMPOSTING.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt or amend rules to establish a classification system for composting facilities or operations. Allows composting and co-composting in the agricultural district, including on lands with class A or class B soils. Appropriates moneys. |
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2/7/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
HB404 |
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SB272
Maui County Council Package; Water; CWRM; Emergency Orders; Water Shortages; Fines
RELATING TO WATER.
Defines the public trust responsibilities of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Amends the scope of the Commission to include declaration of emergencies. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management and establishes the position of Executive Director. Amends the composition of the Commission. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB405 |
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SB273
Maui County Council Package; Police; Deferred Retirement
RELATING TO DEFERRED RETIREMENT FOR POLICE.
Establishes a deferred retirement option program for police officers. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB406 |
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SB274
Maui County Council Package; DCCA; Licensed Midwives; Licensed Certified Midwives; Licensed Certified Professional Midwives; Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
Establishes a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Re establishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB407 |
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SB275
Office of Elections Package; Voter Registration; Deadlines; Forms
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Extends the deadline to register to vote by mail from 30 to 10 days prior to a primary or general election. Repeals obsolete language regarding permanent absentee ballots. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB408 |
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SB276
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Violation of Order for Protection
RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.
Reinstates mandatory minimum jail sentences for successive violations of the same order for protection. Removes the distinction between domestic and non-domestic violations of an order for protection. Eliminates the court's ability to suspend mandatory minimum sentences. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB383 |
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SB277
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Penal Code; Sexual Offenses Against Minors
RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST MINORS.
Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than 3 years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB384 |
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SB278
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Elder Persons
RELATING TO ELDER CRIME VICTIMS.
Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. Raises the threshold age from 60 years of age or older to 65 years of age or older. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB385 |
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SB279
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Offenses Relating to Drugs and Intoxicating Compounds; Fentanyl
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.
Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine. |
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3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB386 |
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SB280
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Negligent Injury
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. |
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2/6/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB387 |
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SB281 SD1 HD2 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Penal Code; Torture; Prohibition
RELATING TO TORTURE.
Defines and prohibits the offense of torture. Makes torture a class A felony. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 147, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
HB388 |
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SB282
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES.
Increases the penalty for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony. |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB389 |
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SB283 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
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3/20/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB390 |
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SB284 SD1 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; AG; Criminal Offenses; Wiretapping Authorization
RELATING TO INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to provide a written memorandum recommending approval or disapproval of an order authorizing or approving the interception of a wire, oral, or electronic communication to the prosecuting attorney within twenty-four hours of the prosecuting attorney's request to the Department. Establishes a process for emergency applications for emergency orders authorizing or approving the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. (HD1) |
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5/19/2025- Act 078, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB391 |
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SB285
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Firearms; Ghost Guns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns. Establishes mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in the commission of a felony. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB392 |
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SB286 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB393 |
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SB287 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Appropriation; GIA ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB394 |
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SB288
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; HHFDC; Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Development; Bond Proceeds
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/EIG, WAM |
HB373 |
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SB289
State Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code; Lobbyist Law; Administrative Fines
RELATING TO ETHICS ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
Establishes uniform provisions for the assessment of administrative penalties under the State Ethics Code and Lobbyist Law. |
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4/11/2025- Act 013, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB411 |
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SB290
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Transparency
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when provided by a lobbyist. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law. Expands the definition of "lobbying" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with high-level government officials regarding procurement decisions. |
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1/29/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB412 |
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SB291
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Contributions
RELATING TO LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS.
Clarifies administrative oversight of statutory restrictions relating to prohibited lobbyist contributions. Clarifies that the regular or special sessions in which lobbyist contributions are prohibited are periods during which both houses of the legislature are in session. |
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1/29/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB413 |
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SB292 SD1 HD2 CD1
Sexual Exploitation; Safe Harbor Protections; Medical or Law Enforcement Assistance
RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSH, JHA |
HB689 |
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SB293
Residential Real Property; Mandatory Disclosure; USPS Delivery
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a seller or its agent in a residential real property transaction to disclose that the United States Postal Service cannot deliver mail or packages to the residential real property being offered for sale. |
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2/14/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
CPN |
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SB294
DOE; UH; Education; Health Care Workforce; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce. Allocates funds to the Department of Education for health care certificate programs and classroom renovations for health care training in public high schools. Allocates funds to the University of Hawaii for education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS/EDU/HRE, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Richards, Wakai |
HHS/EDU/HRE, WAM |
HB714 |
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SB295 SD1 HD2
Domestic Abuse Protective Orders; Temporary Restraining Order; Order for Protection; Penalties
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Increases the penalties imposed on individuals convicted for violations of temporary restraining orders and orders for protection. Clarifies that the court shall not sentence a defendant to pay a fine for violating a domestic abuse protective order if the court makes an on-the-record determination that the defendant is or will be unable to pay the fine. Specifies that any conviction for violation of a temporary restraining order issued under the same judicial case number as an order for protection shall be treated as a prior violation of an order for protection. Clarifies when the court may suspend certain jail sentences for violations of domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2) |
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5/29/2025- Act 121, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, WAKAI, DeCoite, Hashimoto, Kidani |
HSH, JHA |
HB176 |
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SB296
Minors; Consent; Medical Care; Sexual Offenses; DHS; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities; Minor Offenders
RELATING TO MINORS.
Authorizes a physician, upon consultation with a minor patient who indicates that the minor was the victim of a sexual offense, with the consent of the minor patient, to perform customary and necessary examinations to obtain evidence of the sexual offense and may prescribe for and treat the patient for any immediate condition caused by the sexual offense. Provides that the consent of the parent, parents, or legal guardian of a minor offender who has been committed to the Hawaii youth correctional facilities is not necessary in order to authorize hospital, medical, mental health, dental, emergency health, or emergency surgical care. |
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2/7/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB731 |
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SB297
Constitutional Amendment; Reproductive Freedom; Abortion; Contraceptives; Pregnancy Outcomes
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose to obtain an abortion and to obtain or use contraceptives. |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kidani |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB728 |
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SB298 SD1 HD1
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services to increase funding for Medicaid in-home services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HSH, FIN |
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SB299 SD2 HD1
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HLT, FIN |
HB213 |
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SB300
Legislature; Senators; Representatives; Vacancies; Governor
RELATING TO STATE LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
Establishes unspecified deadlines for the governor to appoint, and for political parties to nominate, individuals to fill certain state senatorial vacancies. Provides that if the Governor fails to appoint an individual to fill a state legislative vacancy by an applicable statutory deadline, the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make the appointment within an unspecified number of calendar days after the deadline. |
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1/30/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC |
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SB301 SD1 HD1
Dog Owner; Liability; Agricultural Land; Penalty
RELATING TO DOGS.
Establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose dog destroys property while on land zoned for agricultural use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Fevella |
AGR, JHA |
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SB302 SD1
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Amends the definition of "cultural". Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural use by permit. Repeals the wording of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allows the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Makes it unlawful to offer, display for sale, sell, or furnish consumer fireworks to any person except for cultural use by permit, with a cap of not more than five permits per person. Prohibits the sale of fireworks to a person more than 5 calendar days before a permitted cultural use. Imposes a fee of $25 per permit for the purchase and cultural use of consumer fireworks. Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural use. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
HB414 |
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SB303
State Fire Council Package; Public Safety; Fire Sprinklers; Counties; Residences
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Amends the sunset date of Act 83, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to repeal section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on June 29, 2025. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/EIG, CPN/JDC |
HB415 |
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SB304 SD1 HD2 CD1
Judiciary; Adult Client Services Branch; First Circuit Court; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Establishes positions and appropriates funds for the Adult Client Services Branch of the First Circuit Court. (CD1) |
(H)
6/26/2025- Act 233, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB114 |
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SB305
Medical Providers; Social Security Disability Benefits; Medical Records; Requests; Reasonable Fees; Timely Response; Penalties
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for requests for a patient's medical records from the patient's family member, caregiver, or representative. Requires medical providers to respond to requests in a timely manner. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, JDC |
HB248 |
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SB306
Landlord-Tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC |
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SB307 SD2 HD2
Law Enforcement Activities; Recordings; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of a person to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for any violation of the right to record law enforcement activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RHOADS, CHANG |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
HB595 |
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SB308 SD2
Firearms; Detachable Magazines
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over a ten-round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over a thirty-round capacity. Exempts detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of thirty rounds that are designed for or capable of use with any firearm other than a pistol obtained before 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI |
JHA |
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SB309
Buildings; Inspections; Structural Integrity; State Building Code
RELATING TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS.
Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height. Establishes procedures for inspections, preparing inspection reports, and responding to report findings. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
PSM, WAM |
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SB310
General Excise Tax; County Surcharge; Tax Assessment; Use
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030, at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030, and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs of a locally preferred alternative for a mass transit project for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Elefante, Fevella |
EIG, WAM |
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SB311 SD1 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Richards |
JHA, FIN |
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SB312 HD1
Audible Reverse Warning Systems; Broadband Sound; Exemptions; Report
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
Prohibits a state- or county-owned vehicle purchased on or after 1/1/2028, from using an audible reverse warning system that emits a warning sound other than one using broadband technology. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to grant exemptions under certain circumstances. Requires the Director of Transportation to maintain an updated record of all exemptions granted and a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIM |
TRN, FIN |
HB1479 |
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SB313 SD1
Department of Taxation; Wealth Asset Tax; Wealth Tax; State Net Worth
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
Beginning January 1, 2030, establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB1235 |
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SB314
Taxation; Corporations; Combined Reporting
RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM. |
RHOADS |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB116 |
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SB315
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Feral Pigs; Permitting Process; Expedited
RELATING TO FERAL PIGS.
Creates an expedited permitting process to authorize the destruction or control of feral pigs on privately owned land, if the feral pigs have caused or are likely to cause substantial damage to agricultural or aquacultural crops, indigenous plants or wildlife, or pose a threat to human health and safety. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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SB316
Counties; Housing Subdivisions; Infrastructure; Roads; Repair and Maintenance; Working Group; Act 200, SLH 2022; Assessments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS.
Requires lot owners in subdivisions that are not planned communities to pay for the repair and maintenance of subdivision roads. Authorizes counties to assess and collect fees for repair and maintenance of subdivision roads if no court appointed or deed designated entity is authorized to do so. Requires counties to provide certain services to associations. Restricts provisions to counties having a population greater than 200,000 but less than 500,000. Extends the reporting date and sunset date for the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EIG/CPN, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Hashimoto, McKelvey, Richards |
EIG/CPN, WAM |
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SB317
Lactation Consultants; Breast Feeding; Licensure; DCCA
RELATING TO LACTATION CONSULTANTS.
Establishes the Board of Lactation Consultants of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and requires that lactation consultants be licensed by the board. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, Fevella, Hashimoto |
CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB318
DCCA; Genetic Information; Genetic Testing; Privacy; Rules
RELATING TO GENETIC INFORMATION.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules establishing privacy requirements for direct to consumer genetic testing in the State. Requires the Department's rules to specify whether consumers' genetic information may be used for purposes of investigative genetic genealogy. |
(S)
1/28/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB319
Marijuana; Possession; Decriminalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Changes from 1 ounce to 30 grams the minimum amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the second degree. Increases from 3 grams or less to 15 grams or less the amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree. |
(S)
2/28/2025- Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 11; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 12 (Senator(s) Aquino, DeCorte, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fevella, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kidani). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, LEE, C., Chang, Fevella |
JDC |
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SB320
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the criminal forfeiture fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB321 SD1 HD2 CD1
Private Streets; Highways; Roads; Subdivider; Title; Fee Simple; Ownership; Community Association
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Provides that in any county with a population of less than 250,000, fee simple absolute title of a privately owned highway, road, alley, street, way, lane, bikeway, bridge, or trail is deemed transferred to adjacent property owners or the community association if certain conditions are met. Effective 7/1/2027. Sunsets 7/1/2032. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 088, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., Moriwaki |
TRN, WAL, JHA |
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SB322 SD1
DHS; Medicaid; Long-Term Care Services; Home- and Community-Based Services; Rates; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Gabbard |
HHS, WAM |
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SB323
DOH; Mental Health; Intoxication; Incapacity; Voluntary Treatment
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Authorizes a person intoxicated by alcohol, under the influence of drugs, or incapacitated by substances, including a minor, to voluntarily admit themself to a psychiatric facility or a behavioral health crisis center for an emergency evaluation to determine need for treatment. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, Gabbard |
HHS, JDC |
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SB324
Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State beginning January 1, 2026. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
HHS, CPN |
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SB325 SD1 HD1
Mandatory Tax Credit; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund; Constitution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848). |
DELA CRUZ |
FIN |
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SB326 SD1 HD1 CD1
Budget; Revolving Funds; Demonstration of Financial Self-Sustainability
RELATING TO REVOLVING FUNDS.
Requires the Legislature, in establishing or reviewing a revolving fund, to ensure the revolving fund is financially self-sustainable by either annual projections that show that the revolving fund will be sustainable without appropriations of general funds or a schedule of projected collections of outstanding payments to the revolving fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 223, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kim, San Buenaventura |
FIN |
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SB327 SD2 HD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Private Sector; Internships; Workforce Development; Workers' Compensation Coverage; Appropriation
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
LAB, FIN |
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SB328 SD1 HD2
Income Tax; Dairy Farm Retrofit; Hog Farm Conversion; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for capital infrastructure costs incurred in the conversion of a dairy farm to a hog farm. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, Richards, San Buenaventura |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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SB329 HD1
Water Pollution; Recycled Water; Treatment Works Effluent; Counties; Reports
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires at least fifty per cent of treatment works effluent to be R-1 recycled water by January 1, 2045. Requires each county to report to the Department of Health by 1/1/2027 on the feasibility of recycling treatment works effluent that meets certain standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
EEP, FIN |
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SB330 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOA; USDA; Invasive Species Prevention; Federal Quarantines; Enforcement
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to enforce federal quarantines. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 190, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR/ECD, JHA |
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SB331
Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT.
Expands the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs along with the notice of claim to the extent the claimant has evidence. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or an offer to remedy. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
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SB332 SD1 HD3 CD1
Foreclosure; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Power of Sale Foreclosure; Bundled Properties; Public Sale; Prohibition; Eligible Bidders; Subsequent Bids
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Prohibits sellers of mortgaged properties in a power of sale foreclosure from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each mortgaged property to be bid on separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until the earliest of either fifteen days after the public sale, unless an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid, or forty-five days after the public sale. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 105, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, JHA |
HB467 |
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SB333
DOH; Study; Addictive Online Activities; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on addictive online activities engaged in by residents of the State and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
HHS, WAM |
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SB334
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin Guide; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Appropriates funds to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDT, WAM |
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SB335
Candidates; Office of Elections; Nomination Papers; Challenges; Hearings
RELATING TO CANDIDATES.
Requires objections made by an officer of a political party to candidate nomination papers to be filed with and determined by the Office of Elections. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
JDC |
HB104 |
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SB336 HD1 CD1
AG; State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the Attorney General, on behalf of the State, to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 120, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JHA, FIN |
HB166 |
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SB337 SD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining; Resolution of Disputes; Impasse; Arbitrator Selection
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to furnish a list of five qualified and experienced interest arbitrators in the event the parties fail to select the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Clarifies that the list of five interest arbitrators may contain arbitrators from both the American Arbitration Association and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Gabbard |
LBT, WAM |
HB162 |
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SB338 SD2 HD1
DOTAX; Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Technology-Enabled Infrastructure; Data Servers; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga |
ECD, FIN |
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SB339
Long-Term Care Facilities; Needs Allowance; State Supplemental Payment for Domiciliary Care
RELATING TO NEEDS ALLOWANCE.
Clarifies that the monthly needs allowance afforded to individuals living in certain long-term care facilities is not intended to replace or affect funds received as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care and shall be supplemental to any funds provided to a recipient as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
HHS, WAM |
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SB340 SD1 HD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Orders; Enforcement
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Clarifies that the Hawaii Labor Relations Board has the authority to enforce its own orders issued pursuant to state law governing collective bargaining in public employment, in addition to discretion to seek judicial enforcement of its orders under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
LAB, JHA |
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SB341
Reimbursement; Public Employees; Travel Costs; Interest Owed
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee within thirty calendar days of a request for reimbursement for travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or a county. Requires the State or a county to pay a percentage of interest on the total amount owed to an officer or employee until the loan is fully reimbursed. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to GVO/LBT, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
HB163 |
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SB342 SD1
State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave; Collective Bargaining Agreement
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires five days of paid family leave annually for certain state and county employees. Ensures the protection of wage, seniority, and other employment benefits of employees who take paid family leave. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, WAM |
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SB343
DHRD; Counties; Public Employees; Temporary Hazard Pay
RELATING TO HAZARD PAY.
Allows the Director of Human Resources Development and the Director's county counterparts, with the approval of the Civil Service Commission in the case of the county, to grant temporary hazard pay to public employees. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, WAM |
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SB344 SD1 HD2 CD1
Skateboards; Helmet Requirement; Minors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Requires all skateboard users under the age of eighteen to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard on public property. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 130, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230). |
RHOADS |
TRN, JHA |
HB706 |
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SB345 SD1 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI |
JHA, FIN |
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SB346
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Driving Under the Influence; Motor Vehicles; Alcohol
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TCA, JDC |
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SB347
Landlord Tenant Law; Unpaid Rent; Security Deposit
RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT LAW.
Authorizes a tenant to change the date on which the tenant's rent is due by making a one-time payment to cover the period between the original due date and the newly established due date. Clarifies that a landlord may only assess a late fee on any unpaid rent and not the entire monthly rent. Reduces the maximum amount of a late charge for unpaid rent from 8% of the unpaid amount to 5% of the unpaid amount. Specifies that if rent is increased, the landlord may also proportionately increase the amount due as a security deposit; provided that a continuing or renewing tenant shall have at least 30 days to pay the additional amount due. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB348
Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM ANTITRUST PRE-MERGER NOTIFICATION ACT.
Establishes the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS, Richards |
CPN, JDC |
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SB349
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB350 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Right to Obtain Contraceptives; Right to Engage in Contraception (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO CONTRACEPTION.
Proposes an amendment to article I of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to protect a person's right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception. (SD1) |
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3/10/2025- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
RHOADS, CHANG, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB351
DOA; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB1284 |
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SB352 SD2
DOA; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AGR, CPC |
HB1285 |
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SB353 SD2 HD3
Emergency Management; State of Emergency
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends emergency management laws to clarify state and county authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for records or vital records and statistics during a state of emergency. Adds definition of the term "severe weather warning". Allows the Legislature and county councils to terminate a state of emergency after thirty days, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB673 |
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SB354
Consumer Protection; Transient Accommodations; Booking Transactions; Drip Pricing; Disclosures; Junk Fees
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit that were not disclosed before the time of purchase. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display a rate or price that includes all fees to be charged at the time of purchase in each advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN. |
RHOADS, RICHARDS |
EDT, CPN |
HB321 |
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SB355
Consumer Protection; Transient Accommodations; Booking Transactions; Disclosures; Taxes; Government-Related Fees; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits any person from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit that does not include all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display a rate or price that includes all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay in each advertisement for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction to also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN. |
RHOADS |
EDT, CPN |
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SB356 SD1
Disability; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
JHA |
HB115 |
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SB357
Labor; Unpaid Internships; Students; Guidelines
RELATING TO LABOR.
Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
RHOADS, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LBT, JDC |
HB1469 |
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SB358
Labor; Shift Schedules; Fair Scheduling; Work Schedules; Notice; Employee; Employer
RELATING TO FAIR SCHEDULING.
Requires employers to provide employees with written notice of the employee's shift schedule at least ten calendar days before the employee is scheduled to work, under certain circumstances. Requires certain employers to pay their employees twice as much as their regular rate of pay for time worked when their shift schedule was not timely given. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB359
Leaf Blowers; Residential Zones; Definition
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Defines "residential zone" for purposes of leaf blower restrictions to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
EIG, JDC |
SB1088 |
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SB360
OHHS; Homelessness; Return-to-Home Program; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, Fukunaga |
HHS, WAM |
HB212 |
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SB361 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 4/23/2057. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kanuha |
JHA, FIN |
HB280 |
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SB362
Digital Currency; Companies; Activity; Money Transmitters Modernization Act; Applicability
RELATING TO DIGITAL CURRENCY.
Clarifies that chapter 489D, HRS, relating to the Money Transmitters Modernization Act, applies to digital currency companies and activity. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB363 SD1
Firearms; Firearm Parts; Criminal Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Allows the carrying or possessing of firearm parts only at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container. Defines firearm parts and prohibited persons. Establishes and increases penalties for the carrying or possessing of certain firearms or firearm parts other than at or between specific locations and in an enclosed container. (SD1) |
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2/27/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, RHOADS, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB279 |
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SB364
BLNR; DLNR; DOBOR; State Boating Facility Lease Program; Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; State Boating Facilities; Reports
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045. |
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2/3/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Hashimoto |
WTL, WAM |
HB210 |
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SB365
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Noise and Air Pollution; Prohibition; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale or offer for sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Repeals the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB366
DLNR; Abandoned Property; Personal Property; Property Storage; Streams; Tributaries
RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a public stream or tributary for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall become abandoned property which the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall dispose of. |
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2/3/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Gabbard |
WTL, JDC |
HB211 |
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SB367
Mopeds; Motor Vehicles; Mufflers; Certificate of Inspection
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the issuance of a certificate of inspection for a moped or motor vehicle that has been altered, installed, or otherwise modified in any way which will noticeably increase the noise emitted by the motor vehicle or moped above that emitted by the motor vehicle or moped as equipped from the factory. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, GABBARD, RHOADS, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
HB102 |
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SB368
Health Care Providers; Medical Records; Billing Records; Record Request; Response Timeframe; Account Credit; Notice to Patient; Penalties
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
Requires health care providers to provide patients with copies of billing records within ten working days of a request from the patient and provide written notice to patients if there is a credit on the patient's account. Clarifies that health care providers must respond to medical record requests from patients in a timely manner pursuant to federal regulations, with exceptions. Establishes penalties for violations. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
FUKUNAGA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RHOADS, Elefante |
HHS, JDC |
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SB369
DBEDT; DOTAX; Food and Beverage Supply Chain; Resiliency; Tax Credit; Permits
RELATING TO RESILIENCY.
Establishes the Food and Beverage Supply Chain Resiliency Income Tax Credit to be administered by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Taxation. Requires DBEDT to establish expedited permitting processes for food and beverage supply chain activities. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
EDT, WAM |
HB499 |
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SB370
DCCA; Licensed Midwives; Licensed Certified Midwives; Licensed Certified Professional Midwives; Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
Establishes a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Re establishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB371 SD2 HD1
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities in the first and second degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Elefante, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura |
PBS, JHA |
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SB372
DAGS; Naming Commission; State Buildings, Parks, Facilities, Events; Members
RELATING TO STATE NAMING COMMISSION.
Establishes an Advisory Commission in the Department of Accounting and General Services to propose names or a change of names for state buildings, parks, facilities, and events. |
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1/30/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, KIDANI, Fevella, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Kanuha |
GVO, WAM |
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SB373
Online Fantasy Sports Contests; Gambling; Exemption; Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund; Department of the Attorney General; Taxation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Lahaina community recovery efforts. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDT, WAM/JDC |
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SB374
Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements; Comprehensive Economic Impact Analysis; Reports
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
Requires counties to commission a comprehensive economic impact analysis before issuing tax increment bonds and make the analysis publicly available. Requires counties issuing tax increment bonds to conduct publicly available biennial independent audits and report to the Legislature. Requires counties issuing tax increment bonds to establish a review board to oversee tax increment bond projects. Restricts the amount of total outstanding tax increment bonds that may be excluded from the calculation of a county's debt limits from exceeding twenty per cent. Conforms county debt limit statements law to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
EIG, WAM |
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SB375 SD1
Office of the Governor; Government Restructuring; Commission; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Select Commission on Government Restructuring within the Office of the Governor. Requires interim reports and a final report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 12/31/2027. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, Fevella, Hashimoto |
GVO, WAM |
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SB376 SD1
Home Fire Safety Improvement Nonrefundable Tax Credit; Insurance Commissioner; Fire Safety; Homeowner's Insurance
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who construct or install improvements to their residence that increase the residence's fire safety rating as calculated by the taxpayer's homeowner's insurance policy. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Fevella, Wakai |
PSM/CPN, WAM |
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SB377
General Excise Tax; Medical Services; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts medical services from the general excise tax. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, Chang, Hashimoto, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB378 HD1
HHFDC; Maui County; Mixed-used Developments; Potential Acquisitions; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for use as affordable housing and commercial rental leases. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
HSG, FIN |
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SB379
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Housing Projects; Affordability; Perpetuity; Special Flood Hazard Area
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Prohibits development of affordable housing in a special flood hazard area. |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HOU, WAM |
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SB380
DAGS; Auditor; Report; Recommendations; Reclassification of Funds; Non-General Funds
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Accounting and General Services, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-17. |
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1/30/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
GVO, WAM |
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SB381 SD1
Public Agency Meetings and Records; Sunshine Law; Open Deliberation; Open Meeting; Appointment; Selection; Head of a State Division or Agency; Voting
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Requires appointments and selections of heads of state divisions and agencies that require a board approval to be made through a publicly established process and timeline. Requires the approval of the process and timeline to appoint or select a new head of a state division or agency to be determined in an open meeting. Requires that votes to appoint or select heads of state divisions and agencies be conducted in an open meeting. Provides that any vote to appoint or select a head of a state division or agency cast in violation of the foregoing shall be invalid. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD, Fevella |
GVO, JDC |
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SB382 HD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after any protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 1:00 PM; Conference Room 016. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, KIM, Fukunaga, Kanuha, Richards |
FIN |
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SB383 SD2 HD1 CD1
State Procurement Office; Public Procurement; Small Purchase Procurements; Minimum Threshold; Report
RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES.
Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements that are subject to an electronic system, from $25,000 to $50,000. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
FIN |
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SB384 SD1
Victim Restitution; Negligent Homicide in the First Degree
RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.
Requires, when a defendant is convicted of negligent homicide in the first degree for causing the death of another while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that victim restitution shall include financial support to raise the decedent's surviving minor children until each child reaches the age of eighteen, or until the age of twenty-three for any child who enrolls full-time in a college, university, vocational school, or trade school, in an amount to be determined by the court and to be paid to the person responsible for raising the children. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
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SB385 SD1 HD1 CD1
Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Governing Documents; Electronic Copies
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium associations to provide electronic copies of their governing documents, as amended or restated, to unit owners or their authorized agents, upon request, at no cost. Repeals the authority of condominium associations to charge a reasonable fee for administrative costs associated with the handling of a request for association documents. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 161, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
CPC |
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SB386
DLNR; Maui County; Water Systems; Eminent Domain
RELATING TO WATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire all West Maui water systems by eminent domain and hold the water systems in trust for the County of Maui to manage. |
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2/3/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB387 SD1
DOA; Service Animal; Neighbor Island Inspection Permit Fees; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to be responsible for all neighbor island inspection permit fees for service animals that are located in the State and are being transported for release at Kona, Kahului, or Lihue airports. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB388
DOE; Teacher Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Incentives; Teacher Loan Program Revolving Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATED TO TEACHER LOANS.
Establishes a teacher loan program revolving fund to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB389
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medicaid; Medicare; TRICARE; Optometrists; Audiologists; Chiropractors; Act 47 (2024)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Expands the general excise tax exemption established by Act 47, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, to include amounts received by optometrists, audiologists, and chiropractors, for healthcare-related goods or services purchased under the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
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SB390
CIP; 16th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB391 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group; Report
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Establishes an End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
EEP, CPC |
HB332 |
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SB392
Electric Bicycles; Regulations; Registration; Minimum Age to Operate
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Increases the minimum age to operate an electric bicycle. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Richards |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
HB435 |
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SB393
DOH; Hospitals; Surgical Smoke; Smoke Evacuation System
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Requires any hospital with an operating room licensed by the Department of Health to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, Richards |
HHS, CPN |
HB218 |
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SB394
Department of Budget and Finance; Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Advisory Committee; Income Check-Off; Free-Roaming Cats; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund Advisory Committee to establish eligibility criteria and disbursement procedures from the Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
AEN, WAM |
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SB395
DOH; Minors; Lead Poisoning; Lead Screening Tests; Mandatory Testing; Recommendations; Report
RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires physicians to perform or order lead screening tests for minor patients at certain intervals as recommended by the Department of Health and make an entry of the lead screening test in the minor patient's record. Requires the Department of Health to adopt recommendations for lead screening tests. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature if it adjusts the recommendations. |
(S)
1/31/2025- Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
RHOADS |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB396 SD1
DHRD; Transportation; Commuting; State Employees; Plan; Commuting Choice Benefit Program; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT/TCA, WAM |
HB461 |
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SB397
Child Labor Law; Exemption; State of Hawaii; Political Subdivisions; United States
RELATING TO CHILD LABOR LAW.
Removes the exemption of the State, its political subdivisions, and the United States from the Child Labor Law. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
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SB398 SD1
Motor Vehicle Rental Fees; Spouse; Additional Driver
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL FEES.
Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
RHOADS |
TCA, CPN |
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SB399
HSEO; HNEI; Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant; Feasibility Study; Report
RELATING TO AN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON CAPTURE PLANT.
Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of an atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD, Richards |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
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SB400
Firearms; Lending; Firearm Permit; Firearm Registration
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
HB150 |
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SB401 SD2 HD1 CD2
Firearms; Gun Safety; Assault Rifles; Assault Shotguns; .50 Caliber Firearms; Detachable Magazines; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. Allows possession of an assault rifle, assault shotgun, or detachable magazine with a capacity greater than ten rounds when certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD2) |
(H)
4/30/2025- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran excused. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Wakai |
JHA |
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SB402
Workers' Compensation; Disability Benefits; Death Benefits; Notice by Employer; Medical Benefits; Knowledge of Injury
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB13 |
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SB403
Waikiki Beach Replenishment; Public Funding Limit; Resort Zoned Areas; Greater Private Sector Contributions
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Limits public funding of beach replenishment projects in resort zoned areas to twenty per cent of the total cost. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM. |
RHOADS |
WTL/EDT, WAM |
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SB404
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Emotional Support Animal; Disclaimer; Service Animal; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals or of certificates, identifications, tags, vests, leashes, and harnesses that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide certain disclaimers to the buyer or recipient. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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SB405 SD1 HD1 CD1
Neighborhood Board; Meeting; Agenda; Third-Party Reports; Government Officials
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETINGS.
Allows neighborhood boards to discuss and receive information on matters raised by third-party reports from any government official not included in a publicly noticed agenda. Requires neighborhood boards to make decisions on matters raised by third-party reports from any government official at a later meeting where the agenda gives notice of decision-making on the matter. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 072, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB406 SD1
Digital Copies of Public Records; Costs and Fees
RELATING TO COPYING FEES.
Prohibits the cost of reproducing government records in a digital format from exceeding 5 cents per digital record that has already been digitized. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB407
DOH; TDI; Eligibility Criteria Exemption; Family Leave; Pregnancy; Childbirth; Preterm Birth; NICU; Kangaroo Care; Breast Milk Expression
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Expands the State's temporary disability insurance coverage to, and exempts from TDI benefit eligibility requirements that are employment-related, employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the employee's childbirth or provision of kangaroo care to, or expression of breast milk for, the employee's child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Extends under certain conditions the temporary disability benefit payment period and family leave period for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to a preterm birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or birth of a child who is required to stay in a NICU for more than eight weeks. Defines "kangaroo care" and "preterm birth". Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules to include neonatal care as related condition where the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" is used. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, Hashimoto |
LBT/HHS, WAM |
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SB408
DOE; Per-Pupil Expenditure; Increase; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to increase per-pupil expenditures to $18,000 per student. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, RHOADS |
EDU, WAM |
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SB409
DOE; Photovoltaic Panels; Playgrounds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to design and construct photovoltaic panel coverings over playgrounds at all Department of Education schools. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, RHOADS, Elefante, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB410
State Employees; County Employees; Bachelor's Degree; Requirement; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYMENT.
Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies or any county from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state or county employment. Establishes exemptions. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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SB411 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Small Boat Harbors; State Parks; Capital Improvement Projects; Existing Facilities; Exception; Reports
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in certain capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires quarterly reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 5 years after the effective date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
WAL, FIN |
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SB412 SD1
HSEO; Renewable Energy; State Facilities; Reports; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state department facility. Requires state departments to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
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SB413
Fireworks Control Law; Civil Liability
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes a civil cause of action that may be brought by any person, other than an officer or employee of the State or employee of a local governmental entity in the State, for certain violations or aiding or abetting certain violations of the Fireworks Control Law. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC |
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SB414 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; County of Maui; Permanent Housing; Villages of Leialii; Land; Access Road; Condemnation; Major Disaster Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORING ACCESS TO DISASTER-AFFECTED AREAS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to institute proceedings to condemn certain lands in Lahaina to build a new access road from Keawe Street to the Kilohana and Kalaiola sites developed in the Villages of Leialii. Appropriates funds out of the Major Disaster Fund for the appraisals and other preparations for the condemnation proceedings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Fevella, Fukunaga, Gabbard |
HSG, PBS, FIN |
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SB415
DLNR; Division of State Parks; Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program; Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund; Trail Accessibility; Americans with Disabilities Act; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAIL ACCESSIBILITY.
Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, Elefante, Richards, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
HB1269 |
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SB416 SD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Pet Animals; Restrictions Prohibited; Liability Insurance Coverage
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits rental agreements from prohibiting tenants from keeping pet animals in dwelling units, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
CPN, JDC |
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SB417 SD1
National Emergencies; States of Emergency; Disasters; Contractors; Unlicensed Performance of Work; Penalties
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Establishes as a class B felony the unlicensed performance of contractor work, during or within 5 years following a national emergency, state of emergency, or disaster proclamation, in an affected political subdivision. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
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SB418 SD1
AG; Regulatory Review Program; Hawaii Administrative Rules; State Agencies; Reports; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REGULATORY SUNSET REVIEW IN HAWAII.
Establishes a regulatory review program overseen by the Department of the Attorney General to evaluate all Hawaii Administrative Rules adopted by state agencies and identify any rules that should be retained, modified or repealed. Requires each state agency to review 20 per cent of their rules every year and submit a report to the Department of the Attorney General. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to notify the Governor and Legislature of any noncompliance by a state agency, adopt rules, and submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB419 SD1 HD1
Insurance; Motor Vehicles; Child Passenger Restraint Systems; Replacement
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system that was damaged or in use by a child during a motor vehicle accident for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB420 SD1
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-Based Internships; Recent Graduates
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
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SB421 SD1
DOE; Dyslexia Screening; Reading Proficiency; English Language Arts Universal Screening; Professional Development; Teacher Training; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LITERACY.
Requires the Department of Education to administer a general dyslexia screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Requires the Department of Education to continue to administer the general English language arts universal screening for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with teacher training programs to ensure prospective candidates are trained on literacy instruction, including evidence-based intervention, to support all students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB422 HD1
DOE; Veterans; High School Diploma
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDN, PBS, FIN |
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SB423 SD1 HD2 CD1
Early Learning Board; Composition; Membership; Hawaii Head Start State Collaboration Office; Head Start Association of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
Requires one voting member of the Early Learning Board to have experience as a local provider of early childhood education and development services. Adds the Director of the Hawaii Head Start State Collaboration Office as an ex officio, nonvoting member to the Early Learning Board. Requires the Early Learning Board to invite the President of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or their designee, to serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Board. (CD1) |
(H)
6/24/2025- Act 205, on 06/24/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306). |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
EDN, JHA |
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SB424
DLIR; Health; Hospitals; Work Environment; Registered Nurses; Minimum Staffing Standard; Staffing Committee; Staffing Plan; Complaints; Penalties; Appeals; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
Establish certain minimum registered nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals. Establishes a process to obtain a variance from the minimum registered nurse staffing standards. Requires hospitals to establish hospital registered nurse staffing committees by 9/1/2025 to develop and adopt registered nurse staffing plans. Requires the staffing committees to submit a charter to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires hospitals to submit their registered nurse staffing plan on an annual basis, and implement the staffing plan. Establishes a complaint and appeals process and penalties. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO |
LBT/HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB425 SD1
Civil Service; Exemptions; Contracts; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $850,000 in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation programs utilized for the personal service. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LBT, WAM |
HB159 |
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SB426 SD1
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Wakai |
HRE/EDU, WAM |
HB549 |
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SB427
Office of the Governor; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Impact Aid; Public Lands; Leases
RELATING TO LAND LEASES.
Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
HB491 |
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SB428 HD1 CD1
Witness Fees; Mileage; Increase
RELATING TO WITNESS FEES.
Increases the fees paid to witnesses in civil and criminal trials. Changes the fees paid to witnesses in civil trials for travel expenses from 20 cents a mile to the mileage allowance prescribed by the Administrator of General Services. Authorizes reimbursement to witnesses in civil trials for use of common carriers. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 153, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB429
Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Incremental Prohibition; Date of Birth Restriction
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Creates an incremental prohibition on tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by restricting their sale, possession, furnishing, or consumption in a public place to people born after 1/1/2005. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, Chang |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB430 SD1
Income Tax; Refund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires the Department of Taxation to provide refunds to taxpayers at the same interest rate as the federal government. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18 |
RHOADS |
FIN |
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SB431
DLE; Traffic Violations; Parking for Disabled Persons; Citizen Reporting
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Allows persons entitled to park in disabled parking spaces to report vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking spaces to the Department of Law Enforcement. Upon receipt of a legitimate report, requires the Department to send a notice to the offender informing them of the report and advising them of the law and penalties for illegally parking in a handicapped space. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB432
DCCA; Gender Representation; Corporate Boards; Reports; Penalties
RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to publish certain reports on the Department's website. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
CPN, JDC |
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SB433
Deadly or Dangerous Weapon; Bladed Weapon; Open Carry; Affirmative Defense
RELATING TO WEAPONS.
Prohibits any person from openly carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon. Includes bladed weapon in the list of deadly or dangerous weapons. Establishes an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the purposes of lawful self-defense and transporting a weapon. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Elefante |
PSM, JDC |
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SB434
DOH; Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
Establishes a pilot program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, e.g., "street psychiatry", to chronically houseless adult individuals suffering from serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
HB593 |
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SB435 SD1
Office of Elections; Voter Guide; Notice; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Office of Elections to include a notice to voters that a digital and print voter information guide is available. Requires the notice to be in thirty-two-point font and enclosed as a separate insert with each ballot. Requires the Office of Elections to maintain a notice on its website providing certain information about the voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to make the digital voter information guide available to the public no later than twenty-one days before the primary election and no later than fifty days before the general election. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD |
JDC, WAM |
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SB436 SD1
State Fire Marshal; Term of Office; Term Limit; Maximum
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, KIM, Wakai |
LAB, FIN |
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SB437
East-West Center; Grants; Standards and Conditions; Exemption
RELATING TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER.
Exempts the Center for Cultural and Technical Exchange Between East and West, Inc. from the qualifying standards and conditions related to the receipt of funds contained in chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, provided that if the center contracts with a recipient or provider, then the conditions in chapter 42F, shall apply to that recipient or provider and the contract. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI |
TCA, WAM |
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SB438 SD2 HD3
DOH; CWRM; Waste or Disposal Facilities; Landfill Units; Agricultural Districts; Buffer Zones; Underground Injection Control Lines; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits landfill units on land in an agricultural district with class A soils. Beginning 7/1/2025, narrows the prohibition on constructing, modifying, or expanding waste or disposal facilities within a one-half mile buffer zone of residential, school, or hospital property lines to apply specifically to landfill units or components of landfill units. Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand, with certain exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Kim |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
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SB439 SD1 HD1
BLNR; State Parks; Trails; User Fees; Nonresidents; Rules
RELATING TO FEES.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to impose user fees that apply solely to nonresidents visiting state parks and trails, as selected by the Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TOU/WAL, FIN |
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SB440 SD2 HD1
DOE; University of Hawaii; Scholarship; Career and Technical Education; Teacher Shortages; Teaching License; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Future Career and Technical Education Teacher Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Education to facilitate the recruitment and retention of career and technical education teachers in Hawaii public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB441 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Designation; Funding; Chapter 42F Exemption; General Fund; State of Hawaii Endowment Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for general operating costs of the Orchestra and for deposit into the State of Hawaii Endowment Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM |
CAA, FIN |
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SB442 SD1 HD1
ERS; Retirants; Employment; Succession Planning
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits if the retirant is employed in a position identified for succession planning purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
LAB, FIN |
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SB443 SD1 HD2
DOA; Solar; Wind; Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Requires that lands within the agricultural district with class B or C soils that have solar or wind energy facilities must also obtain certification from the Department of Agriculture that the lands are also used for a farming operation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, San Buenaventura |
AGR/EEP, CPC |
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SB444
State Government; Boards and Commissions; Employment Decisions
RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
Authorizes boards and commissions to make employment decisions related to its officers and employees without the approval of the head of the department to which the board or commission is administratively attached. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
HB50 |
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SB445
PUC; Renewable Energy; Electric Utilities; Rate Base; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
CPN, WAM |
HB337 |
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SB446 SD2
Waste Management; Landfills; Aquifers; County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans; Fly Ash; Bottom Ash
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit or any component of a landfill unit mauka of the underground injection control line without first establishing a buffer zone of not less than one-quarter mile around the landfill unit. Prohibits the utilization of fly ash, bottom ash, or a combination of fly and bottom ash from a municipal waste combustor, including any ash residue that remains after removal of metals for recycling into new metal products, for the purposes of road building, construction, or as alternative daily cover material on a landfill. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
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SB447 HD1 CD1
DOH; Department of Human Resources Development; Hiring Pilot Program; Reports
RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a Hiring Pilot Program within the Department of Health, which includes an amended hiring procedure for delegated position classifications, certain flexibilities regarding minimum qualifications for positions having a salary range at or below SR-10, the ability to directly hire certain individuals into a civil service position if certain conditions are met, and the authority to make certain temporary appointments at the merited civil service pay scale without step limitation. Applies to recruitments initiated before 7/1/2028. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
DELA CRUZ |
HLT, LAB, FIN |
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SB448 SD1 HD1
ADC; Conservation Easement; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire a conservation easement on agricultural lands in Central Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, FIN |
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SB449
School Capital Improvement Project Modernization Initiative; School Facilities Authority; BOE; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.
Establishes a school capital improvement project modernization initiative in the School Facilities Authority to create a planning database for school facilities. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
EDU, WAM |
HB636 |
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SB450 SD1
Department of Human Services; Med-QUEST Division; Autism; Applied Behavioral Analysis Services; Reimbursement; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AUTISM.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for the Med-QUEST Division's reimbursement for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
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SB451 SD1
DHS; Workers with Disabilities; Medicaid; Buy-In Program
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Richards |
HHS, WAM |
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SB452
Employment Practices; Meal Breaks; Meal Periods; Penalties
RELATING TO MEAL BREAKS.
Prohibits employers from requiring employees to work for more than five consecutive hours without a meal break unless otherwise provided in collective bargaining agreements. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
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SB453
DOE; Sex Trafficking Prevention and Response Training
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Requires the Department of Education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB454 SD1
Taxes; Rental Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO THE RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX.
Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to be pro-rated if the vehicle is rented or leased for a portion of the day. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
CPN/TCA, WAM |
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SB455
Minimum Wage Calculation; Consumer Price Index
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year unless the adjustment would result in a lower minimum wage rate. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Moriwaki |
LBT, WAM |
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SB456 SD1
Bed Bugs; Landlords; Tenancy
RELATING TO BED BUGS.
Requires landlords to ensure that the dwelling unit premises is free of bed bugs at all times during the tenancy. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HOU, CPN |
HB1186 |
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SB457
BLNR; Submerged Lands; Sea-Level Rise; Penalties; Easements
RELATING TO STATE LANDS.
Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, Richards |
WTL, JDC |
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SB458
Employment; State and County Employers; Payment of Wages
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Amends the definition of "employer" in state law that governs payment of wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that law has no comparable provision in state law that governs public officers and employees. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
LBT, JDC |
HB478 |
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SB459
DOT; Deputy Director of Highways; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TCA, JDC |
HB101 |
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SB460
Domestic Abuse; Order for Protection; Temporary Restraining Order; Minors; Family Court; Judiciary
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as a victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for and be granted an order of protection or temporary restraining order. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI |
HHS, JDC |
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SB461
DLIR; Wage and Hour Law; Order of Wage Payment Violation; Enforcement; Penalties
RELATING TO WAGES.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to employers in violation of the State's Wages and Hour Law. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures related to orders of payment violations. Amends the definition of "wage" under the State's Wage and Hour Law to clarify that it means compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee regardless of how it is calculated. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC. |
AQUINO |
LBT, JDC |
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SB462 SD1
Procurement; Contract; Performance Incentive Contracts
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.
Requires all performance incentive contracts to specify a pricing basis, performance goals, and a formula in calculating the contractor's profit, fees, or price decrease if the specified performance goals are exceeded or not met. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Richards |
GVO, WAM |
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SB463
Hawaii Kratom Consumer Protection Act; Kratom Products; Registration
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health and imposes labeling requirements. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB717 |
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SB464
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN/EIG, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, JDC |
HB108 |
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SB465 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KIKIAOLA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor and its surrounding area in the County of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB68 |
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SB466
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; HHFDC; Housing Development Programs; Criteria; Preferences; Ranking; Housing Location Proximity; State and County Employees; Returning Resident Graduates; Reserved Units; Rules
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to consider as a preference under chapter 201H, HRS, the proximity between the housing location and the applicant's place of employment; whether the applicant is a state or county employee; and whether the applicant is a returning resident that left the State to attend a university, college, or trade school and has graduated within the past two years. Requires, for any project developed or administered by the HHFDC under chapter 201, HRS, the HHFDC to set aside as a matter of preference an undetermined per cent of available units for state or county employees, when feasible. Requires HHFDC to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants accordingly, select applicants based on application date within the pool of similarly ranked applicants, and validate the preference status of applicants before occupancy of a unit. Authorizes HHFDC to adopt rules to establish additional eligibility criteria. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB374 |
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SB467
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; County Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax Law; Extension
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028; Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045; and Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, WAM |
HB375 |
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SB468
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Tobacco Products
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing statutory language that: (1) declares that the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices are a statewide concern; and (2) preempts all local ordinances and regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB380 |
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SB469
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DHS; Affordable Housing; Conveyance Tax; Rates; Exemption; Homeless Services Fund; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund and, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB377 |
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SB470
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Retirement; Pension; Benefits; Police
RELATING TO DEFERRED RETIREMENT FOR POLICE.
Establishes a deferred retirement option program to allow qualified officers who are eligible for retirement to continue working. |
(S)
2/3/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
HB378 |
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SB471
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Environment; Individual Wastewater Systems; Nearshore Waters; Denitrification Capacity
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline, or likely to pollute groundwater, to include denitrification capacity. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB379 |
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SB472
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection of Cesspools; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Accelerates the dates for the required upgrades, conversions, or connections of priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools to 2035 and 2040, respectively. Appropriates funds to implement the cesspool compliance pilot grant program. Re-establishes a cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection tax credit. |
(S)
1/31/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB376 |
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SB473
State Budget
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB300 |
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SB474 SD1
DCR; Psychologists; Licensing
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Requires clinical psychologists employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to obtain licensure within five years from the date of employment. Sunsets on 7/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
PSM, CPN |
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SB475
DHS; Colorectal Cancer Screenings; State-Funded; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
HB556 |
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SB476
Illegal Fireworks; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks related violations. Effective 7/1/2025. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Hashimoto, Richards, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB187 |
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SB477
Domestic Abuse Protective Orders; Repeat Offenders; Penalties
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions. |
(S)
2/7/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, WAKAI |
JDC |
HB301 |
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SB478
Low-Speed Electronic Bicycles; Operator Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Requires operators of low-speed electronic bicycles to possess a valid driver's license, instruction permit, or provisional license. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
ELEFANTE |
TCA, JDC |
HB184 |
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SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1
B&F; DOH; SCDD; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Incentive Payments; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Repeals language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to ABLE account owners. Establishes a position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 150, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, FIN |
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SB480
Department of Health; Affordable Health Care; Prescription Drugs; 340B Drug Pricing Program; Pharmacies; Covered Entities; Discriminatory Practices
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors from restricting or denying access for pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities to purchase 340B drugs at a discounted price under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Imposes civil penalties for engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB712 |
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SB481
Board of Dentistry; Community Service License; Accreditation; Unrestricted Dental Practice License; Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada
RELATING TO COMMUNITY SERVICE LICENSES.
Allows a dental graduate from a dental college accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada to be an eligible candidate for a community service license (CSL). Repeals the requirement that the licensing examinations be completed within five years of a request for a CSL. Repeals the requirement that a CSL applicant provide a copy of an active, unrestricted dental practice license form another state. Repeals the prohibition against a person who failed the license examination from obtaining a CSL. Requires a CSL to be eligible for conversion to an unrestricted dental practice license when a dental provider who holds a CSL completes at least five thousand hours of community service to patients in the State. |
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2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
HHS, CPN |
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SB482
Cognitive Assessments; Medicare Beneficiaries; Annual Wellness Visits; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; Reporting Requirements; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
Requires all health care providers who accept Medicare to provide a cognitive assessment as part of the Medicare Part B annual wellness visit for Medicare beneficiaries sixty-five years of age or older, with certain exceptions. Requires health care providers to submit certain information to the Executive Office on Aging and the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature on an annual basis. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026. |
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2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
HB700 |
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SB483
DHS; Rate Study; Medicaid; Home Health Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funding for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii. |
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2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB713 |
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SB484
Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
CHANG |
TCA, WAM |
HB670 |
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SB485 SD1
Motor Vehicles Regulations; Motor Vehicle Sun Screening Devices; Exemption; Number Plates
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Decreases the exempted light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices on front side wing vents and windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent plus or minus six per cent. Exempts the light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices for side windows that are to the rear of the driver and rear windows in sedans. Repeals the requirement that a front number plate be affixed to the front of a motor vehicle. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
TCA, JDC |
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SB486
Department of Budget and Finance; Pomaikai Hawaii Fund; Visitor Green Fee; Trust Fund; Established; Rules
RELATING TO THE POMAIKAI HAWAII FUND.
Establishes the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund within the Department of Budget and Finance for administrative purposes. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to adopt administrative rules to administer the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB487
Data and Artificial Intelligence Governance and Decision Intelligence Center; Established; Data Sharing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATEWIDE DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE AND DECISION INTELLIGENCE CENTER.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
CHANG |
LBT, WAM |
HB726 |
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SB488
DOH; Water Fluoridation; Exemption; Water Testing; Training; Reports
RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION.
Requires certain water suppliers in the State to adjust the fluoride level in their public water systems to the applicable United States Department of Health and Human Services standards for optimal water fluoridation levels. Exempts federal water suppliers. Requires water suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels at intervals established by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to water suppliers for the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
HHS, WAM |
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SB489
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Districts; Environmental Impact Statements
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prepare environmental impact statements for the Iwilei/Kapalama and University of Hawaii West Oahu transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement districts on the island of Oahu. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL, WAM |
HB742 |
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SB490
Kamaaina Homes Program; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers. |
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2/4/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB739 |
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SB491 SD1
HHFDC; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Equity; Purchase; Voluntary Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity for eligible homeowners or homebuyers to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on such property. Exempts the conveyance tax for certain properties for taxable years beginning on 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB740 |
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SB492 SD1
County Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax Law; Extension
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028. Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045. Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges for housing infrastructure costs. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
EIG, WAM |
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SB493 SD1
Board of Veterinary Medicine; Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund; Scholarships; Loan Repayment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Fee to support recruitment and retention of veterinarians in the State. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPN, WAM |
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SB494 SD2
Auditor; Charter Schools; State Public Charter School Commission; Financial Audit; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial audit of each charter school under the State Public Charter School Commission. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on the Auditor's recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RICHARDS, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, Chang |
EDN, LMG, FIN |
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SB495
DBEDT; ADC; Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund; Meat Processing; Shock Aging Processes; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop, construct, and support facilities that can accommodate shock aging processes for meat products. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund for programmatic funding relating to facilities using shock aging processes for meat products. Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to contract with existing and future slaughterhouses in the State. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Elefante |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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SB496 SD1
BOA; Bona Fide Farmer; Bona Fide Agricultural Activity; Definitions; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture to define the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB497
DOE; Financial Literacy; Curriculum
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to require the teaching of financial literacy to be included in the existing personal transition plan requirement for each student. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB498 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
HB1294 |
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SB499
ADC; Agriculture; Succession Planning Education Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a succession planning education program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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SB500 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Geographic Origins; Regional Origins
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines regional origin. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
AEN, CPN |
HB48 |
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SB501 SD1
DOH; Cesspools; Septic Systems; Clean Water State Revolving Fund; Prioritization
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires the Department of Health, to the extent allowable under federal law, to prioritize the use of Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund moneys for projects by homeowners to upgrade cesspools to director-approved wastewater systems or connect homeowners' properties to sewerage systems, including projects for the installation of cluster systems or community package plants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB502
All-Terrain Vehicles; Highways; Drivers; Equipment; Agriculture
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Allows all-terrain vehicle to drive on streets with posted speed limits of not more than forty-five miles per hour. Allows all-terrain vehicles to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, tail lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. |
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2/11/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, San Buenaventura |
TCA, JDC |
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SB503
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Inspections; Risk Assessment; Risk Mitigation; Dam Insurance; High Hazard; Burden of Proof; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam insurance or the active seeking of dam insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation strategies, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-risk. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB504 SD1
DOA; Transportation Costs; Shipping Costs; Reimbursements; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program within the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
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SB505
DBEDT; READ; Minimum Wage; Small Business; State Economy; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Research and Economic Analysis Division to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the impacts of minimum wage increases on small businesses and the overall economic health of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDT/LBT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Fevella |
EDT/LBT, WAM |
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SB506 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Markets Study; Agricultural Statistics Services; Positions; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds for the one-year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Establishes and funds two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
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SB507
DOA; UH; Meat Processing; Educational Pathway; Working Group; Reports
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Agriculture to develop a plan that creates an educational pathway in the University of Hawaii community college system to equip interested students with the necessary entry level knowledge, skill set, expertise, and advancement potential in the field of meat processing. Require reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB508
DLNR; Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Hike Safe Card; Search and Rescue Special Fund; Mandatory Reimbursement; Counties; Administrative Rules; Trespassing; Misdemeanor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, under certain conditions. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. Makes appropriations. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIM, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB509
DBEDT; ADC; Slaughterhouse Facilities; Development; Food; Market; Animals; Meats; Hogs; Sheep; Goats; Economy; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Makes appropriations. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, INOUYE, San Buenaventura |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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SB510
DLNR; Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District; Fishing; Moratorium
RELATING TO THE LAPAKAHI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules lifting the moratorium on fishing in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA |
WTL/EDT, WAM |
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SB511 SD1
HHFDC; Housing Development; Counties; Affordable Housing; Application; Approval
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that projects seeking exemptions from planning and development laws and rules may be modified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to make recommendations to appropriate Legislative bodies. Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, FEVELLA, Gabbard |
HOU, WAM |
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SB512
State Fire Marshal; Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING.
Requires the State Fire Marshal to establish a Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program. Appropriates funds for the State Fire Marshal to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, drones, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the Program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on 7/1/2026. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, San Buenaventura |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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SB513 SD1
DOH; Counties; Gray Water Recycling Program; Farming; Agriculture; Irrigation
RELATING TO WATER.
Authorizes the Department of Health to allow any county to implement a Gray Water Recycling Program that permits certain small farms of less than ten square acres in size the ability to use gray water for the purposes of irrigation. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB514
DCCA; Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund; Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation; Public Utilities Commission; Catastrophic Wildfire; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB515
DOA; Auditor; Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Program; Exemptions; Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Special Fund; Hawaii Healthy Food Initiative Program (DA BUX); Enforcement; Penalties; Rules; Audit; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES FEE PROGRAM.
Establishes a Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture that, beginning 1/1/2026, imposes a fee on the distribution and sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Establishes the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Special Fund. Requires moneys in the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Special Fund to be expended for the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and administration of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Program. Allows the Department to contract with a third-party to administer the program. Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the program. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture to adopt rules by 12/31/2025. Establishes criminal and civil penalties. Requires reports to the Legislature and the Governor. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, Fevella |
HHS/AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB516
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Creative Industries Division; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Act; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Permits film production on lands that are zoned for agricultural use in counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand and that meet other conditions. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee to monitor and enforce compliance with regulations on film permit activities on agricultural zoned lands. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDT/WTL, JDC. |
RICHARDS, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDT/WTL, JDC |
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SB517
DOA; UH; CTAHR; Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program; Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program Special Fund; Rules; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and other relevant stakeholders. Establishes the Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt administrative rules. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, Fevella |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
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SB518
DLNR; Commercial Activity; Right-of-Entry Permits; Unencumbered State Lands; State Beaches; Wiki Permits Service
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update the online Wiki Permits service to include locations for which a right-of-entry permit for commercial activity is available via the service. Requires public input prior to the removal of any location from the list of available locations. Requires the Department to refund fees for right-of-entry permits if the permitted location is removed from the list of available locations before the commercial activity occurs. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
WTL, WAM |
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SB519
DLNR; Division of Aquatic Resources; Marine Resources; Aquaculture
RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of "aquarium purposes", in Hawaii Administrative Rules, to allow a bona fide aquaculture entity or scientific research entity to collect aquatic life without a permit so long as the aquatic life remains in the county in which it was collected while it is alive. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL/EDT, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, Fevella, Wakai |
WTL/EDT, JDC |
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SB520 SD1
DOH; Individual Wastewater Systems; Dwelling Units; Dwellings; Bedrooms; Rules
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to: (1) Authorize not more than five dwellings and dwelling units connected to a single individual wastewater system; and (2) Provide that not more than five bedrooms may be connected to a single individual wastewater system. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB521
DHHL; County Board or Department of Water Supply; Access to Water; Hawaiian Home Lands; Agreements
RELATING TO ACCESS TO WATER ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to work with the appropriate county board or department of water supply to provide access to potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian home lands; provided that any agreement between DHHL and that county board or department of water supply is made available to the public. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
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SB522 SD1
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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SB523 SD1
DOA; Biosecurity Fencing Cost-Sharing Program; Agricultural Fencing Costs; Reimbursements; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and administer a Biosecurity Fencing Cost-Sharing Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB524
DBEDT; Eminent Domain; Parcel Purchase; Community Needs; Economic Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire certain parcels. Appropriates funds for the acquisition of those parcels. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
EDT, WAM/JDC |
HB445 |
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SB525
Cemetery and Funeral Trusts; Mortuary Services Contracts; Human Remains; Cremation; Precious Metals; Notice; Consent
RELATING TO MANDATORY PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND CONSENT IN CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE CREMATION SERVICES.
Beginning 10/1/2025, requires mortuaries, cemeteries, and pre-need funeral authorities that contract to provide cremation services to provide written notice if precious metals are recovered after cremation and to obtain written consent before the sale or recycling of any recovered precious metals. Requires mortuaries, cemeteries, and pre-need funeral authorities that have contracted to provide cremation services to give certain notice of updated terms by 1/1/2026. |
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2/4/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
FUKUNAGA, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Fevella, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
HB565 |
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SB526 SD1
Women's Court Pilot Program; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
Establishes a temporary three-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the second, third, and fifth circuits. Establishes temporary positions. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
JDC, WAM |
HB727 |
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SB527 SD1
DOE; Civil Rights Compliance Branch; Equity Specialists; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Gabbard, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB528
Marriage; Legal Age
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Moriwaki |
HHS, JDC |
HB729 |
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SB529 SD1
DOE; Hoakea; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for its Hoakea Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/28/2025- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDN, FIN |
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SB530 SD1
DOE; Braille; Low Vision or Blind Students; Individualized Educational Programs; Section 504 Plans; Braille Instruction; Print Instructional Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BRAILLE LITERACY.
Establishes Braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include Braille instruction and the use of Braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB531
DOE; Bronchodilators; Stock Supply; Medication Administration and Assistance; Protocol; Blood Glucose Monitoring; Diabetes Testing; Seizure Rescue Medication; Inhalers; Volunteers; School Health Assistants; Prescriptions
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes provisions for the storage and maintenance of a stock supply of bronchodilators at schools. Requires the Department of Education to establish a protocol for the storage, usage, and administration of bronchodilators. Establishes provisions regarding the administration of certain medications by a volunteer at Department of Education schools. Clarifies labeling requirements for bronchodilator prescriptions issued to the Department of Education for a stock supply of bronchodilators. |
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1/31/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB532 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOE; Medication Administration; Staff; Agents; Health Care Professionals; Physician Assistants; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Prescriptive Authority
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Authorizes school staff and agents trained by a health care professional to volunteer to administer medication to students at Department of Education public schools under certain conditions. Clarifies who may prescribe medication to be administered to students in schools. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 136, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236). |
KIDANI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
EDN, HLT, CPC |
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SB533 SD2 HD1
Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff; Response; Department of Education; Appropriation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support public schools impacted by a local investor‑owned electric utility's planned public safety power shutoff program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/14/2025- Re-referred to EEP, EDN/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
KIDANI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
EEP, EDN/CPC, FIN |
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SB534 SD1
HCDA; OHA; Kakaako Makai; Residential Development; Height Limit; Workforce Housing; Owner-Occupant; Hawaii Community Development Revolving Fund; Special Account; Kakaako Makai; Association Fee
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the process by which the Hawaii Community Development Authority may approve residential development on certain parcels of Kakaako Makai. Raises the building height limit and the maximum floor area ratio on certain parcels in the area. Requires a certain percentage of the residential units developed on certain parcels to be allocated to households at or below a certain income level in perpetuity, with priority given to certain essential workforce in the area. Limits the sale of residential units developed in certain residential developments to prospective owner-occupants. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to determine a Kakaako Makai association fee to be collected from residents, tenants, and lessees of certain parcels to be deposited into a special account in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Special Fund to fund various services and projects in the Kakaako Makai area. (SD1) |
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2/28/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai |
WTL/HWN/HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB535
DLNR; DOH; Land Transfer; Advisory Committee; Reports
RELATING TO FEDERAL LAND.
Establishes an Advisory Committee convened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to inventory lands owned by the United States government which may be reasonably transferred back to the State and to make recommendations on relevant land conditions and appropriateness of potential transfer. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL/HHS, JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
WTL/HHS, JDC |
SB1188 |
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SB536
DOH; Environmental Toxins Testing Laboratory; Report; CIP; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB537
DOH; Counties; Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
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SB538
Solid Waste Control; Municipal Waste Combustor Ash; Disposal; Prohibition on Reuse
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
Requires municipal solid waste combustor ash to be disposed of only in a lined landfill. Prohibits the reuse of municipal solid waste incinerator ash for uses such as roadbuilding, fill, or construction. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS/EIG, JDC. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, KIDANI, RHOADS |
AEN/HHS/EIG, JDC |
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SB539
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATING TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, RHOADS |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB540
DCR; DAGS; DOH; Plant-Based-By-Default Program; Reports
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED FOOD AND DRINKS.
Requires state agencies to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Comptroller, and Director of Health to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2026. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to GVO/AEN/PSM/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RHOADS |
GVO/AEN/PSM/HHS, WAM |
HB828 |
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SB541
Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Zero Jet Fuel; Rules
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Clarifies the level of environmental restoration owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems that had a confirmed release must satisfy by requiring the removal of all jet fuel, including fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura |
HHS/AEN, JDC |
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SB542
DOH; Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Prioritization; Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriations; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035. Requires priority level 2 and other cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050, with certain exemptions. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI |
AEN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB543
DLNR; CWRM; Red Hill WAI; Policy Lead and Coordination; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies; Water Shortage Declarations; Fines; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Mayor and City Council of the City and County of Honolulu. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Amends the composition of the Commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the Commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Specifies that the nominating committee of the Commission shall include one person appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, Richards |
WTL/EIG, WAM/JDC |
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SB544 HD1
Minor Defendants; Criminal Law; Sentencing
RELATING TO SENTENCING OF MINOR DEFENDANTS.
Requires courts to consider certain factors when sentencing a person convicted as an adult for an offense that the person committed when the person was a minor. Allows courts to reduce a mandatory minimum period of incarceration or depart from a mandatory sentencing enhancement if the court determines that the reduction or departure is warranted given certain factors. (HD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 122, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
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SB545
DOE; Charter Schools; School Meals; Synthetic Substances; Prohibited
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Prohibits the usage of synthetic substances in school meals at Department of Education and public charter schools. Defines "synthetic substances". |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
GABBARD, Richards |
EDU, JDC |
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SB546
State Arborists; Contractors; Best Management Practices
RELATING TO ARBORISTS.
Requires the State to ensure and enforce that all certified arborists in its employ, including contractors, adhere to best management practices. |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, Hashimoto |
GVO, WAM |
HB1380 |
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SB547 SD1
DOTAX; DBEDT; Water Conservation; Water Conservation Income Tax Credit; Graywater Recycling Systems; Atmospheric Water Generators; Rebate Program; State Building Code Council; Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Incentivizes the installation and use of gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State by establishing an income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a rebate program. Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt certain standards on gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
AEN/PSM/EDT, WAM |
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SB548 SD1
HISC; Native Resources and Fire Protection Program; Viability Funding; Invasive Species; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB299 |
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SB549
DOE; Farm to School Meals; Recognition Program; High Schools; School Meals; Plant-Based Option
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires all department high schools to provide a plant-based meal option for school meals, under certain conditions. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB550
DOH; DLNR; Landfill Advisory Committee; Landfills; Solid Waste; Hazardous Waste; Aquifers; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes the Landfill Advisory Committee within the Department of Health. Requires the DOH, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and each county's department of board or water supply to create maps of the State's drinking water aquifers. Prohibits the siting, construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous or solid waste on land that is near or above an aquifer as determined by the DOH in consultation with the affected county's department or board of water supply. Expands buffer zones from one-half mile to one mile around a waste or disposal facility. Establishes penalties. Expands the definition of buffer zone to include aquifers, hotel or tourist accommodations, and businesses. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
HHS/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB551
DOH; Single-Use Compostable Plastic Packaging or Utensils for Food or Beverages Sold; Composting Collection Bins; Collection and Disposal; Reports
RELATING TO COMPOSTABLE PLASTIC PACKAGING.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires persons that provide single-use compostable plastic packaging or utensils for any food or beverages sold in the State to have on-site composting collection bins and ensure the collection and delivery of disposed single-use compostable plastic packaging or utensils to certain commercial composting facilities under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 through 2035. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, RHOADS |
AEN/HHS, CPN |
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SB552 SD1 HD1
DOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
AGR, FIN |
HB968 |
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SB553
Energy; Environmental Impact Assessments; Power-Generating Facilities; Combustion; Fuel Source
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Clarifies the definition of "power-generating facility" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include facilities that rely on the combustion of any fuel source, including facilities operating beginning 1/1/2025, and facilities that convert from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
GABBARD, KIDANI |
EIG, CPN |
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SB554
Workers' Compensation; PTSD; First Responders; Firefighters; Emergency Medical Attendants; Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires claims of post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders to be compensable under workers' compensation under certain conditions if the post-traumatic stress disorder resulted from the first responder acting within the course and scope of the first responder's employment. Defines "first responder." Exempts injuries caused by post-traumatic stress disorder from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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SB555
Workers' Compensation; Firefighters; Law Enforcement Officers; Heart Disease
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Creates a presumption for workers' compensation purposes that diseases of the heart in firefighters and law enforcement officers were proximately caused by and resulted from the nature of the person's employment if certain conditions are met. Exempts injuries caused by disease of the heart from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims. Establishes a process for regular physical examinations of firefighters and law enforcement officers to reduce heart disease risks. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIM, LEE, C., RHOADS, Fevella, McKelvey |
LBT/PSM, WAM |
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SB556
DOH; Rural Emergency Hospitals; Licensure; Medicaid
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals by the Department of Health. Provides for the continuation of Medicaid policy protections for hospitals transitioning to a rural emergency hospital designation. |
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2/12/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB1179 |
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SB557 SD1
Huli Au Ola; Physician and Dentist Retention; Molokai; Study; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to serve the island of Molokai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
HRE, WAM |
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SB558 SD2 HD2
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a Food and Product Innovation Network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for the development of Food and Product Innovation Network facilities. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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SB559 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
SB704 |
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SB560
Marriage; Legal Age
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, DECOITE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Moriwaki |
HHS, JDC |
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SB561 SD1
DLNR; Equipment; Oahu Branch; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, RHOADS |
WTL, WAM |
HB506 |
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SB562 SD2 HD1
DOA; Invasive Species; Plant Nursery Registry Program; Pests; Taxa; Quarantine; Control and Eradication; Biosecurity
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes a Plant Nursery Registry Program to regulate the sale of nursery stock. Requires certain plant nurseries to register with the Department of Agriculture. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB563 SD1
DOA; ADC; Counties; Agricultural Water Infrastructure; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct a statewide agricultural water infrastructure study. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB564
Working Group; DOT; Harbors Division; HDOA; Study; Harbors; Report; Ports; Piers; Infrastructure; Agriculture; Transportation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB565 SD1
DLNR; DOFAW; Pololu Valley; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
Appropriates moneys for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and establish positions to manage the trail area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB566
Department of Budget and Finance; Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Spay and Neuter Special Fund Advisory Committee; Taxation; Income Tax Refund Designation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes a spay and neuter special fund. Establishes a spay and neuter special fund advisory committee to develop eligibility criteria for and manage the disbursement of the special fund. Authorizes, and requires the Director of Taxation to amend the individual state income tax form to facilitate, the designation of tax refund moneys to be paid to the spay and neuter special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the special fund. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB567
Income Taxation; Individuals; Medical Travel; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for medically-related travel expenses not covered by insurance. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
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SB568
DLNR; Trapping of Feral Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the primary agency for the trapping of feral goats, sheep, and pigs. Requires the Department to establish a program to humanely manage populations of feral goats, sheep, and pigs in the State by trapping. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
WTL, WAM |
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SB569
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
HB784 |
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SB570
Hunting; Goats; Bag Limits; Public Hunting Areas; Prohibition; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO GOATS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits for goats in public hunting areas. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WTL, JDC |
HB347 |
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SB571
Law Enforcement; Immigration; Access to Detained Individuals; Due Process
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to notify an individual of their rights when in state or local law enforcement agency custody before any interview with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations. Designates all records relating to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records under chapter 92F, HRS. Requires state and local law enforcement agencies that have provided the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a detained individual within the previous year to hold two public forums per year. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB572 SD1 HD1 CD1
Housing; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Adds loan funds administered by certified Nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for certain for-sale affordable housing projects to the list of loan priorities for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. Expands the use of moneys in the revolving fund to allow financing as matching funds for CDFIs to mobilize other funding sources. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA |
HSG, FIN |
HB1432 |
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SB573
Condominiums; Associations; Health or Safety Violations; Common Elements; Duty to Repair
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium associations to repair defective conditions of common elements that constitute health or safety violations. Allows unit owners to make the repairs at the association's expense. |
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2/19/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, Richards |
CPN |
HB336 |
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SB574
EOEL; Public Prekindergarten; Public Preschool; Public School Teacher
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM.
Allows children having a parent or guardian who is a public school teacher to have priority for enrollment in the Executive Office on Early Learning public prekindergarten program. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, FEVELLA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB575
Historic Preservation Reviews; Third-party Consultants
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the Department is unable to complete its review within sixty days. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB830 |
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SB576 SD1 HD2 CD1
HHFDC; HPHA; Legislative Reports; Public Housing Special Fund
RELATING TO FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION.
Amends the required contents of legislative reports to be submitted by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Amends the scope of moneys to be deposited into and the allowable uses of moneys expended from the Public Housing Special Fund. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 155, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
HSG, FIN |
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SB577
Rental Housing Project Disaster Recovery Permits
RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT DISASTER RECOVERY PERMITS.
Authorizes departments to issue permits for the development of multi-family rental housing projects on state or county land that was used for a multi-family rental housing project before a state emergency. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, Moriwaki |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
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SB578
Historic Property; Historic Preservation; Statehood Day; Hawaii Register of Historic Places
RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
Amends the definition of "historic property" under the State's historic preservation program to include only property that predates Statehood Day and, with respect to buildings and structures, is registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
HB533 |
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SB579
Distributed Energy Resources; Solar; Electricity; Utility
RELATING TO DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES.
Requires utilities to pay distributed energy resources program customers for bill credits generated by the customer that are not used by the customer within 1 year. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN |
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SB580
School Facilities Authority; School Facilities Authority Board; Public Schools; Sunshine Law
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for certain development, planning, and construction projects for prekindergarten, preschool, and child care facilities, as well as workforce housing. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten facilities. Exclude School Facilities Authority Board workgroups and subcommittees from the Sunshine Law, except as it relates to permitted interactions. |
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2/4/2025- Re-Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
EDU/GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB329 |
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SB581 SD1
DBEDT; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDT, WAM |
HB451 |
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SB582 SD1
SFCA; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS; DBEDT; Comptroller; Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer; Performing Arts Grants Program; Capital Improvement Appropriations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art and the planning, design, construction of works of art and related appurtenances. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, LEE, C., RICHARDS |
TCA/EDT, WAM |
HB450 |
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SB583 SD2 HD1 CD1
Stadium Authority; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Naming Rights; Stadium; Convention Center; Concessions; Advertising; Marketing; Stadium Development Special Fund; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund
RELATING TO NAMING RIGHTS.
Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility and Convention Center Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility or Convention Center Facility to be deposited into the appropriate special fund of the facility. Authorizes the display of the name of any entity that leased the naming rights to a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority on the exterior of the stadium. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura |
LAB, FIN |
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SB584
Aquaculture; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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SB585 SD1
SPRB; Bana Pacific Inc.; Biogas Production Facility ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bana Pacific Inc. in constructing a biogas production facility. (SD1) |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, McKelvey, Richards |
EIG, WAM |
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SB586 SD1
Climate Change; Mass Transit; Counties; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. Requires the state agencies to prioritize zero emission buses in the procurement policy for purchasing or leasing motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Richards |
TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB587 SD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Grid-Ready Homes Interconnection Process; Vehicle-to-Grid; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator; Electricity Reliability Surcharge; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process, including vehicle-to-grid compliance requirements, by 1/1/2026. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Richards |
EIG/CPN, WAM |
HB340 |
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SB588 SD2
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Permitting Self-Certification; FEMA Flood Zone No-Rise/No Impact Declaration Requirements
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Authorizes certain government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
EEP, CPC |
HB352 |
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SB589 SD1 HD3 CD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Customer-Sited Distributed Energy Resources; Installation Goal; Tariffs; Microgrids; Compensation; Wheeling
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an installation goal for customer-sited distributed energy resources in the State. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish tariffs to achieve the installation goal and for grid services programs, microgrids, and community-based renewable energy. Ensures that certain levels of compensation are provided for solar and energy storage exports from customer-sited distributed energy resources as part of grid service programs and requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish grid service compensation values. Clarifies when a person who constructs, maintains, or operates a new microgrid is not considered a public utility. Authorizes wheeling of renewable energy and requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish policies and procedures to implement wheeling and microgrid service tariffs. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB790 |
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SB590
DLNR; State Parks Special Fund; Division of State Parks; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection. |
(S)
2/4/2025- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-05-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
WTL, WAM |
HB317 |
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SB591
Condominium Associations; Fines; Assessments; Common Expense Assessments; Appeals
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the authority of condominium associations to impose fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws, house rules, or regulations adopted by the condominium association. Establishes a process for the unit owner or tenant of the unit owner to appeal the imposition of a fine. Clarifies the responsibilities of unit owners to pay common expense assessments. Clarifies the rights and process for unit owners to appeal assessments other than common expense assessments. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN, JDC |
HB106 |
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SB592
Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction
RELATING TO TAXATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
Disallows the dividends-paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN/EDT, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN/EDT, WAM |
HB1273 |
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SB593 SD1
Animal Cruelty; Commercial Dog Breeders; Licensing; Regulations; Penalties; Counties
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDERS.
Defines a "dog breeder" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, GABBARD, WAKAI |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB594
Offenses Against Seniors; Penal Code; Enhanced Penalties
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST SENIORS.
Removes the requirement that a perpetrator of certain crimes knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a person sixty years of age or older. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB444 |
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SB595
DHS; Adult Protective and Community Services Branch; Courts; Power of Attorney; Cognitive Deficit; Revocation; Change of Agent; Investigation; Remedies; Penalties
RELATING TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY.
Establishes additional requirements to revoke or make changes relating to agents under powers of attorney of principals diagnosed with cognitive deficits. Requires submittals to the Adult Protective and Community Service Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Branch to issue a notice of receipt to the principal and any person initiating the change. Establishes a mandatory waiting period before any proposed change takes effect. Establishes an expedited process for a court order granting an emergency change to a power of attorney. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
HHS, JDC |
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SB596
Electric Garbage Trucks; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS |
TCA, WAM |
HB105 |
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SB597 HD2 CD1
ADLRO; Written Notice; Decisions
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS LICENSE REVOCATION.
Extends the deadline in which the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office is required to issue a written review decision of a notice of administrative revocation of a person's license to operate a vehicle. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 146, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Hashimoto |
TRN, JHA |
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SB598 SD1
Hawaii Hope Card Program; Protective Orders; Hawaii Hope Card Program Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Establishes the Hawaii Hope Card Program within the Department of the Attorney General to issue hope cards upon request to those holding a long-term protective order, with specified relevant information about the protective orders and all covered parties. Establishes the Hawaii Hope Card Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, RHOADS, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB599
Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds. |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
HB667 |
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SB600
Firearms; Assault Pistols; Assault Weapon Attachments; .50 Caliber Rifles; Magazine Capacity; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty-round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC. |
WAKAI, CHANG, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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SB601 SD1 HD1 CD1
Law Enforcement; Warrants; Searches; Private Property
RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search. Requires law enforcement agencies to develop a policy for securing the entrances to a house, store, or other building designated as a place to be searched after a search is completed. Allows the breaking of any doors, gates, other bars to the entrance, closets, and other closed places during a search when reasonable and other means of entering the space are not reasonable. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, KIM, RHOADS, Elefante, Moriwaki |
JHA |
HB1189 |
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SB602
HPHA; Public Housing; Public Closure; Offices and Facilities; Trespassing
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Includes any parcels owned by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority as areas that may be closed to the public. Specifies required signage. |
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4/24/2025- Act 027, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Hashimoto, Richards, San Buenaventura |
HSG, JHA |
HB199 |
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SB603 SD1
Veterans Rights and Benefits; Advisors; Compensation; Disclosures; Penalties
RELATING TO VETERANS.
Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Gabbard |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB604
DLIR; Tip Credit; Minimum Wage; Employment
RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage and requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted tip credit amount. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
WAKAI, Hashimoto |
LBT, WAM |
HB479 |
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SB605
DOE; BOE; Financial Literacy; K-12 Coursework; Professional Development
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, C., RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
HB865 |
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SB606
DCCA; Business Registration Data; Online
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information. |
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2/4/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura |
CPN, WAM |
HB453 |
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SB607
Vehicle Weight Tax; Annual Vehicle Registration Fee; Disabled Veterans; Exemption
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
HB657 |
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SB608 SD1
Veterans Rights and Benefits; Advising; Regulation
RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
Regulates persons receiving compensation for providing advice or assistance regarding veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Richards |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB652 |
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SB609 SD1
Office of Veterans' Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Richards |
PSM, WAM |
HB656 |
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SB610
Electric Utilities; County Boards of Water Supply; DOE; Teachers; Compensation; Round Up; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Requires electric utilities and county boards of water supply to provide an option for customers to voluntarily round up their bill to the nearest dollar or provide a specific contribution amount. Deposits the proceeds into the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM/CPN. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Hashimoto |
EDU, WAM/CPN |
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SB611
Fireworks; General Prohibition; Consumer Fireworks Exempted
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Prohibits the sale, importation, personal use, and commercial use of all fireworks, except consumer fireworks. Removes permitting requirements for consumer fireworks. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG, CPN/JDC. |
FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Wakai |
PSM/EIG, CPN/JDC |
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SB612 SD1
HHFDC; Rent-to-Build Equity; Study; Report
RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a study on rent-to-build equity for existing and future state-financed housing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
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SB613
Hawaiian Language; DOE; Graduation Requirement; Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language for a high school diploma. Establishes a 2-year pilot program for Hawaiian language instruction at Noelani Elementary School and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDU/HWN, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Richards |
EDU/HWN, WAM |
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SB614 SD1 HD1
La Kuokoa; Hawaiian Independence Day; State Holiday
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Establishes the twenty-eighth day of November of each year as "La Kuokoa", Hawaiian Independence Day, as a state holiday, rather than a day of observance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
FEVELLA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CAA, JHA, FIN |
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SB615
Procurement; Change Order; Cost Increases; Scope of Work
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent or substantially increases the scope of work be considered a new contract for procurement purposes. |
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2/4/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, Hashimoto |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB616
Department of Transportation; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Towing; Illegal Parking; Registration; Certificate of Title
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
TCA, JDC |
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SB617 SD1
Proposed Actions; Environmental Impact Statements; Hearings; Notice
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires, for each draft environmental impact statement, a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, KIDANI, Gabbard |
AEN/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB618
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; DBEDT; Qualified Production
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit by requiring the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to publish on its website the names of the qualified productions and the amount of the tax credits certified per qualified production per filing year. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Hashimoto, Richards, Wakai |
EDT, WAM |
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SB619
Ulehawa Stream; Contamination; DOH; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STREAM WATER QUALITY.
Implements a 4-phase plan for the Department of Health to address contamination of Ulehawa Stream. Requires the University of Hawaii to provide assistance. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, KIDANI, Gabbard |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB620
Hemp; Permittees; Processing; Manufacturing; Label; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires the Department of Health to construct, operate, and maintain a hemp manufacturing facility. Requires permitted hemp processors to provide certain updated information to the Department of Health no later than 60 days after a relevant event. Explicitly prohibits any person from selling to consumers any hemp biomass, regardless of whether the biomass consists of hemp leaves or hemp floral material, or both. Imposes requirements relating to the form of certain orally consumable manufactured hemp products. Imposes certain labeling requirements. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN/CPN, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HHS/AEN/CPN, WAM |
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SB621
Public Lands; Negotiation; Public Auction
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires that all lease extensions for public lands be subject to public auction. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB622
Landfill; Dust Monitoring; Department of Health
RELATING TO DUST MONITORING.
Requires landfills to have dust monitoring stations. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, JDC |
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SB623
State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the State Council on Mental Health to include an unspecified number of members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian health practices. Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to native Hawaiian healing and health. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/HWN, JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
HHS/HWN, JDC |
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SB624 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Home Lands; Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole; Portrait; Mass Transit
RELATING TO PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display a portrait of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
HWN, WAM |
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SB625
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Elected Members; DHHL; Director
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Establishes the elected office of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands, the holder of which shall have administrative oversight over the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Subject to congressional approval. |
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1/28/2025- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB626
HIEMA; Disaster Preparedness; Evacuation Routes; Large Trees; Removal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct an evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates moneys. |
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2/10/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB627
HHFDC; Current and Returning Resident Down Payment Program; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.
Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys and establishes positions. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
HOU, WAM |
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SB628
General Excise Tax; DOE; Teacher Salaries; Teacher Salary Special Fund; School Facilities Special Fund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the general excise tax by 1%. Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the Department of Education. Requires that increased general excise tax revenues be deposited into the teacher salary special fund and the school facilities special fund. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB629
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiaries; Monthly Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to mail beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly accountability reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters. |
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1/27/2025- The committee(s) on HWN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-28-25 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
HWN, WAM |
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SB630
Counties; Directors of Finance; Abandoned Vehicles; Charges; Fees; Fines; Waiver
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
Authorizes each county director of finance to waive, for up to one year, certain abandoned vehicle tow, storage, and other charges, fees, and fines owed to the county. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
EIG, WAM |
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SB631
DHRD; Executive Branch; Departments; Hiring; Recruitment; Employment; Applicant Pool
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to allow other executive branch departments to select applicants for civil service positions from the applicant pool for initial screening. |
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2/5/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG |
LBT, WAM |
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SB632
State Building Code; State Building Code Council; Green Building Standards Code
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
Requires the State Building Code Council to develop and adopt a green building standards code. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM, WAM |
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SB633
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund; Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on lower-income taxpayers. Establishes and appropriates moneys into the carbon emissions tax and dividend special fund. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD, LEE, C., Richards |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
HB760 |
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SB634
DOT; Marine Passenger Fees; Cruise Ship Passenger Fee; Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE PASSENGER FEES.
Establishes a cruise ship passenger fee to be collected beginning 1/1/2026 by the Department of Transportation to be used for infrastructure projects benefiting cruise ships with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Establishes the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
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2/5/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB635 SD1
HSEO; DAGS; State Agencies; Energy Efficiency; Lighting; First Responder Facilities; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD, Richards |
GVO/EIG, WAM |
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SB636 SD1
UH Hilo; Retention Coordinator; Internship Coordinator; Enrollment Management; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Appropriates funds for one retention coordinator position, one internship coordinator position, and student enrollment management initiatives at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HRE, WAM |
HB443 |
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SB637 SD1
UH; Nursing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii System for various nursing programs. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HED, FIN |
HB442 |
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SB638
Employment Practices; Paid Rest Periods
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Requires employers to provide employees with paid breaks. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB555 |
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SB639 SD1 HD1
Department of Health; Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Jet Fuel; Rules
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
HB1230 |
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SB640
Artificial Intelligence; Chatbots; Unfair or Deceptive Practices; Penalties
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties. |
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2/7/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
CPN/LBT, JDC |
HB639 |
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SB641 SD1
Alcohol; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.85 per wine gallon. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM |
CPN, WAM |
HB939 |
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SB642 SD2
Insurance; Mandatory Optional Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, to provide optional coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary cancer-related treatments that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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3/7/2025- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-12-25 9:00AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB139 |
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SB643
Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Authorizes the public utilities commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Wakai |
EIG, CPN |
HB785 |
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SB644
Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Real Property; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Repeals the Land Court. Requires registered owners of an interest in property registered in land court to deregister their interest. Requires the land court to inform registered owners of the requirement to deregister. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB645
Public Service; Vacancies; State Budget
RELATING TO VACANT STATE POSITIONS.
Requires that state public service positions vacant for longer than 2 years be removed from the state budget. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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SB646
DOE; Schools; Children; Resource Officers; Guards; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, Elefante, Moriwaki |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
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SB647
Transportation; Low-Speed Electric Bicycles; Regulations
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Amends various definitions of "moped" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude low-speed electric bicycles. Deletes an unused term from Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and clarifies the applicability of certain conflicting regulations that are applicable to all bicycles. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, MORIWAKI |
TCA, JDC |
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SB648
DOH; Developmental Disabilities Division; Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver; Eligibility Criteria; Rulemaking; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health to amend its eligibility criteria for the home and community-based services Medicaid waiver to include individuals having an intellectual or a developmental disability and a comorbid mental illness. Appropriates funds. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG |
HHS, WAM |
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SB649
DOT; Aircraft; Airports; Fireworks; Articles Pyrotechnic; Inspections; Disposal
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to inspect personal aircraft that enter the State and land at state airports for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized transportation of fireworks and article pyrotechnic into the State. Requires the Department to coordinate with an appropriate law enforcement agency or county fire department to dispose of prohibited fireworks and articles pyrotechnic. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB650
Penal Code; Caregivers; Financial Exploitation; Elder Abuse; Vulnerable Adults
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG |
HHS, JDC |
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SB651
Tax Expenditure Accountability; Tax Expenditures; Disclosure
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB652
DOH; Tires; Tire Retailers; Inventory; Database
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.
Requires tire retailers to collect and submit to the Department of Health certain information relating to tires sold by the retailer. Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a database containing this information. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/HHS, CPN. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIM |
TCA/HHS, CPN |
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SB653
Nuisance Abatement; Gambling Offenses; Mandatory Fine
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIM, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga |
JDC, WAM |
HB669 |
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SB654
Prince Kuhio Plaza; DHHL; Lease; Revocation
RELATING TO LAND LEASES.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to repeal, revoke, or buy out the remainder of the lease of the real property under the Prince Kuhio Plaza, in Hilo, Hawaii, and resell that lease at fair market value to a new entity that agrees to properly maintain the plaza. |
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1/27/2025- The committee(s) on HWN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-28-25 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
FEVELLA |
HWN, WAM |
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SB655
Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day
RELATING TO RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
Designates September 2nd of each year as "Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day". |
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1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Awa |
TCA, WAM |
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SB656
DLNR; Red Hill; Water; Contamination Plume; Monitoring; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to install one hundred monitoring wells to collect data and map the migration of the Red Hill contamination plume. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB657 SD1 HD1
UH; SOEST; Center for Climate Resilient Development; Establishment; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 3:00PM in conference room 229. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
HED, WAL, FIN |
HB1455 |
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SB658 SD1
DOA; Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ANT LAB.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Elefante, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB659 SD2 HD1
DOE; Procurement; Locally Sourced Products; Fresh Local Agricultural Products; Local Value-Added Processed, Agricultural, or Food Products; Exemption; Geographic Preference
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Exempts from the electronic procurement system the Department of Education's purchase of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed, agricultural, or food products not exceeding a certain amount, subject to certain requirements. Requires the Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference for locally sourced products. Exempts the Department of Education from the requirement that certain agricultural products are subject to the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
GABBARD, CHANG, Wakai |
EDN, AGR, FIN |
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SB660
HSEO; Energy; Combustible Fuel Alternatives; Study; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
EIG, WAM |
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SB661 SD1
DOA; Programs; Plant-Based Building Materials; Biocements; Hemp; Bamboo; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the establishment and operation of programs relating to the development of biocements and hemp- and bamboo-based building materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Fukunaga |
AEN, WAM |
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SB662 SD1 HD3 CD1
Statewide Traffic Code; County Police Officers; Enforcement
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 164, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264). |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
HSG/TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB157 |
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SB663
UH; CTAHR; Agricultural Technicians; Community Coordinators; Positions; Established; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) agricultural technician positions and four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) community coordinator positions. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB664
DOH; Duties; Water Quality; Water Quality Testing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Expands the duties and powers of the Department of Health that relate to water quality and water quality testing to ensure the safety and health of Hawaii's residents. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/31/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB665
HSEO; Energy; Combustible Fuel Alternatives; Study; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
EIG, WAM |
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SB666 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Converts two temporary Farm-to-School extension agent positions within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience into permanent positions. Establishes an Agriculture Education Coordinator position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO |
HRE, WAM |
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SB667
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/GVO, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Fevella |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB668
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Significant Aquifers; Buffer Zones
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Reduces the required buffer zone around waste or disposal facilities. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, Moriwaki |
HHS/WTL, WAM |
HB748 |
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SB669
HSEO; Rooftop Solar Installation; Rooftop Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems; New Residential Construction Requirement; Rules
RELATING TO PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEMS.
Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of twenty or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, unless a variance is granted by the Hawaii State Energy Office. Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt administrative rules. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
EIG, JDC |
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SB670
Lodging Establishments; Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits lodging establishments in the State from providing personal care products packaged in small plastic containers in any sleeping room accommodations, space within sleeping room accommodations, and bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC |
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SB671
Dangerous Pesticides; State Land; State Facilities; Regulation
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Prohibits the use of certain dangerous pesticides on state lands and at state facilities, except as needed to respond to emergencies. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/GVO/WTL, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
AEN/GVO/WTL, CPN/WAM |
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SB672
UH; CIP; Waimanalo Research Station; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
HRE, WAM |
HB779 |
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SB673
DLNR; Environmental Stewardship Fee Program; Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS |
WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC |
HB752 |
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SB674 SD1
DOH; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Requires the Department of Health to complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature no later than 12/31/2028. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB750 |
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SB675 SD1
DOH; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion Section; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch a Cesspool Conversion Section, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB749 |
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SB676
Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Appropriation
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
HB751 |
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SB677 SD1
Hawaii Climate Adaptation and Resilience Implementation Plan; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a Hawaii climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB1366 |
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SB678 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Fukunaga |
AEN, WAM |
SB1155 |
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SB679
Governor; DCCA; HIEMA; Hurricane Shelters; Strengthening; Development ($)
RELATING TO HURRICANE SHELTERS.
Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new hurricane shelters to withstand category five hurricanes. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
PSM/CPN, WAM |
HB357 |
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SB680
Renewable Portfolio Standards; Definition; Biomass; Repeal
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Repeals biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy". |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD |
EIG/AEN, CPN |
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SB681
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Agricultural Businesses; Genetically Engineered Agricultural Products; Repeal
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Repeals the exemption to the general excise tax for agricultural businesses engaged in the production of genetically engineered agricultural products. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB682
Department of Health; Safe Drinking Water; Safe Drinking Water Act; Chemical Additive; Requirements; Prohibition
RELATING TO SAFE DRINKING WATER.
Prohibits any state or county law, rule, ordinance, or regulation from requiring the addition of any substance, product, or chemical for preventative health care or medical purposes, that is unrelated to chemicals necessary for protection against contamination of drinking water, to any public water system. Establishes quality control and public safety requirements if the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended to authorize a federal regulation to allow every state to use the drinking water system to dispense chemicals or medication for treating the physical or mental function of a person's body. |
(S)
1/31/2025- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC. |
GABBARD |
HHS, JDC |
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SB683 SD1
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN, CPN |
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SB684
BOE; DOE; Cell Phones; Prohibited; Rules
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to ban the usage of cell phones at Department of Education schools. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
EDU, JDC |
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SB685
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund
RELATING TO TAXATION OF POLLUTION.
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
HB1375 |
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SB686 SD1
UH; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Establishes short-term management initiatives for the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Establishes standards for the usage of grants awarded pursuant to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Wakai |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB643 |
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SB687
Animal Fur; Fur Products; Sale, Offer, Possession, Display, Distribution, or Trade; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale, offer, possession with intent to sell, display, distribution, or trade of fur products in the State, with certain exceptions. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 6/30/2025. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN, CPN/JDC. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Wakai |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB719 |
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SB688 SD1
DOA; Grant Specialist Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
AEN, WAM |
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SB689
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; DA BUX; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB690
Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; CIP; Agricultural Infrastructure; GO Bonds; Food and Product Innovation Network; Waiahole Water System; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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SB691 SD1 HD1
Family Court; Jurisdiction; Juvenile Adjudication; Children
RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS.
Establishes a minimum age of twelve for adjudication for any alleged or attempted violation of law. (HD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 084, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184). |
GABBARD, CHANG |
JHA |
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SB692
DLE; Spray Paint Sales
RELATING TO SPRAY PAINT.
Regulates the retail and wholesale sales of spray paint. Designates the Department of Law Enforcement with jurisdiction. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB693 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Food Hub Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the continued implementation of the Food Hub Pilot Program, including the awarding of grant moneys to qualifying food hubs. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 185, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285). |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO |
AGR, FIN |
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SB694 HD1 CD1
Minors; Detention; Adult Correctional Facilities; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE DETENTION OF MINORS.
Prohibits minors from being held in jails, lockups, or prisons for adults, except temporarily under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(H)
6/26/2025- Act 234, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336). |
GABBARD, CHANG |
JHA |
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SB695
DOH; Ambulances; Equipment; Cameras; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Requires the Department of Health to require each ground ambulance to be equipped with front- and rear-facing cameras. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
HHS, WAM |
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SB696
Office of the Governor; DCCA; Disaster Preparedness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to: (1) plan and administer income tax credits relating to emergency management or disaster preparedness and grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify their residential real property; (2) oversee the development of emergency shelters; and (3) hire necessary personnel. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
PSM/CPN, WAM |
HB354 |
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SB697 SD1
DOTAX; DCCA; Income Tax Credit; Wind Resistance Retrofit; Hurricane Preparedness; Insurance; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Requires the Department of Taxation to prepare forms. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to pre-certify claims. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Sunsets 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
HB355 |
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SB698
State Building Codes; Hurricane Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODES.
Requires all newly constructed single-family residences and apartment buildings located within specified geographic areas to be built to withstand certain categories of hurricanes and to contain residential safe rooms with attached bathrooms. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
PSM, WAM |
HB356 |
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SB699
Office of the Governor; DCCA; Hurricane Fortification Grants; Low-Income Residents; Condominium Associations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to oversee and administer grants to low-income residents, and condominium associations on behalf of low-income condominium owners, to fortify residential real property against hurricanes. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
PSM/CPN, WAM |
HB353 |
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SB700 SD1
HSEO; Renewable Energy; State Facilities; Resilience Hubs; Feasibility; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with state departments, to assess the potential and feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
GVO/EIG, WAM |
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SB701
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Online Automated Permitting Platform; Self-Certification Process
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM |
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SB702
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
SB559 |
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SB703
HDOA; Loan Programs; Interest Rate Cap; Line of Credit; New Farmers; Farm-to-State Programs; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the agricultural loan program to offer loans with an interest rate cap of four per cent; a line of credit program with a prevailing interest rate; and loans with an interest rate cap of three per cent for new farmers that commit to growing import replacement crops and farm-to-state programs. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
AEN, WAM |
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SB704
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kanuha |
WAM |
HB182 |
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SB705
Excited Delirium; Prohibition; Cause of Death; Incident Report; Law Enforcement Officers; Evidence
RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a local health officer or local agent of the Department of Health from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new rule of evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ELEFANTE, RHOADS |
HHS/PSM, JDC |
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SB706 SD1
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Insurance; Plan of Operation; Commercial Properties
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties twice denied by private insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, Kanuha, McKelvey |
CPN, WAM |
HB21 |
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SB707
Property Insurance; Lava Zones; Premiums; Lava Zone Insurance Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE.
Establishes a Lava Zone Insurance Fund to subsidize the cost of insurance premiums for properties in lava zones 1 and 2. Defines lava zones 1 and 2. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KANUHA |
CPN, WAM |
HB20 |
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SB708
Board of Psychology; Clinical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2026. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIM, Kanuha |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB709 SD1
DOH; Mental Health; Assisted Community Treatment; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Training and Education; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the DOH to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons fulfill criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the DOH that the subject of the petition should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB710 SD1
DHS; Child Welfare Task Force; Child Welfare System; Malama Ohana Working Group; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Establishes the Child Welfare Task Force to develop strategies and policy changes to transform and improve the State's child welfare system. Requires support from the Department of Human Services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
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SB711 SD1
Governor; Gubernatorial Appointments; Salaries; Senate Confirmation; Governor's Messages
RELATING TO GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Requires any appointment of a person by the Governor to serve in the Executive Branch in the position of an advisor to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate if that person's salary is greater than $200,000, and is not paid from the Governor's budget. Requires the Governor to transmit Governor's Messages to the Senate President containing nominations for each gubernatorial appointee who was appointed to their advisor position before the effective date of this Act and whose salary is greater than $200,000, and is not paid from the Governor's budget. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
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SB712
Preschool Open Doors Program; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
Expands the preschool open door program's eligibility criteria. Repeals the requirement that open door program providers be accredited. |
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2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Fukunaga, McKelvey |
HHS, WAM |
HB692 |
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SB713
DHS; CHIP; Medicaid Coverage; Pregnant Persons; Children; Immigration Status; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide health insurance through Medicaid's Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified children and pregnant persons regardless of their immigration status. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB714
DHS; Medicaid; Children's Health Insurance Program; Pregnant Persons; Children; Immigration Status; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children who are otherwise ineligible due to their immigration status. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB715
DHS; Medicaid; Long-Term Care Services; Home- and Community-Based Services; Reimbursement; Rates; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve full funding status, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
HHS, WAM |
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SB716 SD2 HD1
DLIR; Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Benefits; Registration for Work; Electronic Notice; Waiver; Deregulation
RELATING TO HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Expands the circumstances where the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations may waive the requirements for individuals to register to work and report to an employment office to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Authorize the Department to allow individuals to report to a location other than an employment office or other location approved pursuant to its rules. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires notices of determinations and documentation relating to appeals to be sent electronically, unless the election for mail is made. Allows an individual to change an elected withholding status more than once during a benefit year. Amends the statutory definition of "registered for work" or "registration for work". Repeals the requirement for individuals to post their work availability online to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Repeals the statutory provision for joint experience rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Richards |
LAB, FIN |
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SB717 SD1 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Grievance; Suspension; Discharge; Exempt Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 016. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, McKelvey, Richards |
LAB, FIN |
HB161 |
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SB718
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodation; Public Entity Construction
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity constructions constructed after 7/31/2026, to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS |
HHS/GVO, CPN/WAM |
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SB719
DOH; Auditor; Healthy Ohana Act; Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; Exemptions; Healthy Ohana Special Fund; Healthy Ohana Trust Fund; Healthy Ohana Trust Fund Advisory Committee; Enforcement; Penalties; Reports; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Establishes a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program to be administered by the Department of Health that, beginning 7/1/2026, imposes a fee on the distribution and sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Special Fund into which revenues generated from the sugar-sweetened beverage fee are deposited. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund in the private sector to receive revenues from the Healthy Ohana Special Fund to support prevention and control of obesity and chronic diseases. Allows the Department to contract with a third party to administer the program. Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the program and submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund Advisory Committee to advise the Department on the administration of the trust fund. Requires the Department to adopt interim rules no later than 6/30/2026, and final rules no later than 12/31/2027. Establishes civil penalties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB720
DLIR; Workers' Compensation; Independent Medical Examination; Permanent Impairment Rating Examination; Physician; Mutual Agreement
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires the independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination of an injured employee under the Workers' Compensation Law to be conducted by a qualified physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties and paid for by the employer. In absence of a mutual agreement, requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a duly qualified impartial physician to be paid by the employer. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB721 SD1
Department of Taxation; Taxation; Estate Tax; Exclusion; Exemption; Nonresidents; Nonresidents Not Citizens
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/4/2025- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18 |
RHOADS |
FIN |
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SB722
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB723
Shoreline Setbacks
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Increases shoreline setback requirements. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
WTL/EIG, WAM |
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SB724
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dealers of Deposit Beverage Containers; Redemption Centers; Exemptions; Repeal
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION.
Repeals the exemptions for certain dealers of deposit beverage containers and related provisions. Requires all dealers of deposit beverage containers to operate as redemption centers. Effective 7/1/2026. |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
RHOADS, Fukunaga |
AEN, CPN |
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SB725
Judges; Bail; Findings
RELATING TO BAIL.
Requires judges to make certain findings regarding a defendant's ability to afford bail. |
(S)
1/31/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
HB675 |
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SB726
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Motor Vehicle Insurance; Electronic Insurance Verification System; Insurance Commissioner; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Requires insurers to notify the Insurance Commissioner of all existing motor vehicle insurance policies and whenever the insurer issues, cancels, terminates, or does not renew a motor vehicle insurance policy. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to use the insurance policy information to create an electronic database to provide law enforcement and the courts with instant insurance verification. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN/TCA, WAM. |
RHOADS |
CPN/TCA, WAM |
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SB727
DOH; Counties, Water Fluoridation; Water Suppliers; Public Water Systems; Training; Dental Care Insurance; Coverage; Proclamation; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires suppliers of water in the State to adjust the level of fluoride in its public water system in conformance with a standard published by the Board of Water Supply of each county until the issuance of a proclamation by the Governor declaring the date on which all residents of the State have either obtained or affirmatively rejected dental insurance coverage and provide a certified copy to the Revisor of Statutes. Requires the Department of Health to provide suppliers of water with technical assistance and training and submit annual status reports to the Legislature regarding the public water systems' status of compliance with the fluoride adjustment requirement. Allows the Department of Health to reimburse suppliers of water for necessary expenses incurred for compliance. Requires the Department of Health to monitor dental insurance coverage of the State's residents, submit annual status reports to the Legislature, and upon confirmation that all residents of the State have either obtained or affirmatively rejected dental insurance coverage, submit a written verification to the Governor. Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation. Appropriates funds. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
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SB728
Firearms Possession; Disqualification; Disposal; Statement; Seizure
RELATING TO FIREARMS POSSESSION.
Requires individuals denied a firearm permit or otherwise disqualified from possessing firearms and certain defendants to provide a sworn statement that the individual has disposed of any firearms and ammunition in the individual's possession. Requires the applicable chief of police to search firearm permit and registration records for those individuals before serving a protective order or restraining order involving firearms or ammunition, and to seize any firearms or ammunition that were not disposed of. Requires police to seize firearms and ammunition in domestic abuse cases that are in plain view of the officer or discovered by consensual search. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB729
Enterprise Zones; Eligible Business Activities; Retail Sales; Value-added Agricultural Products; Health Care Services
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors. |
(S)
1/30/2025- The committee on EDT deferred the measure. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
HB436 |
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SB730
DLE; Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Pension and Retirement Systems
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Adds definitions for certain Department of Law Enforcement employees. Establishes guidance for the computation of retirement benefits for the Director of Law Enforcement, Deputy Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, Sheriff Division Investigator, Sheriff, and Department of Law Enforcement Investigator. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
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SB731
DLE; AG; ERS; DHRD; Counties; Retirees; Benefits; Investigators; Reports
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows a retirant employed as an investigator identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill position to be rehired without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without a loss or interruption of retirement benefits, subject to certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature to include details on the employment of retirants as investigators. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
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SB732 SD2 HD2
Counties; Permitting Fees; Entertainment Payroll Companies; Unions; General Excise Tax; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Broadcast and Streaming Platforms; Income Tax; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY.
Requires counties to waive permitting fees for certain film activity. Exempts entertainment payroll companies from the GET. Repeals an income tax exemption for persons engaged in the business of motion picture and television film production for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by providing an additional credit to qualified productions with a workforce of at least eighty percent local hires; requiring productions to contact all local labor unions servicing Hawaii's film industry to qualify for the credit; requiring qualified production costs of a taxpayer that exceed $1,000,000 to be certified by a CPA, rather than via tax opinion; increasing the aggregate cap amount on credits allowed in any given year, ramped down by one-sixth over five years beginning on 1/1/2028; and including broadcast and streaming platform productions under the credit. Applies the GET rate for manufacturers to productions. Exempts from the GET amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Repeals certain tax exemptions and the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit on 1/1/2033. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
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SB733
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Repeal (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once each month. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a 2-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Prohibits members of the legislature from holding any position of employment in the private sector during their term. Authorizes members to serve in the United States military reserves, National Guard, or hold any lawful position of government employment, subject to certain current ethical limitations. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2028 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law. |
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1/31/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Fevella |
JDC, WAM |
HB770 |
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SB734
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Department of Human Services; Social Work; Training Program; Nonviolent Incarcerated Individuals; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
HB251 |
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SB735
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Pollution; Air Contaminants; Public Health; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Richards |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB736
DOE; Farm to School Meals; Recognition Program; Department High Schools; School Meals; Plant-Based Option
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plant based meals as an option under the school meals program. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, Fukunaga |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB737
Toxic Chemicals; Working Group; PFAS; Reports
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Establishes a temporary working group in the Office of the Governor to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS |
AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB738 SD1
DOH; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Management; Testing; Rules; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Requires a wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain specific amounts of PFAS. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields PFAS in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, Richards, Wakai |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB739 SD2 HD1 CD1
Land Exchange; Diversified Agricultural Production; Affordable Housing; Workforce Housing; Housing Development
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
Allows the Governor to negotiate land exchanges, subject to approval by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, to acquire lands that are suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production in exchange for land for private affordable, workforce, or other housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
WAL, AGR, FIN |
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SB740
LUC; Special Permits; Agricultural District; Rural District; Compliance Monitoring; OPSD; HDOA; ADC
RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS.
Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate another agency, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with any restrictions imposed in a special permit. |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC |
HB777 |
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SB741
UH; BOR; Auditor; Governor; Chief Justice; External Audit Committee; Established; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes an External Audit Committee within the University of Hawaii to audit the University of Hawaii System and the Board of Regents. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
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3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Richards |
HED, FIN |
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SB742 SD2 HD1 CD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Data Sharing and Governance Working Group; Report ($)
RELATING TO DATA SHARING.
Establishes a Data Sharing and Governance Working Group within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 154, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254). |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD, FIN |
HB665 |
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SB743
PUC; Renewable Energy; Preferential Rates; Prevailing Wages; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN/EIG/LBT, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI |
CPN/EIG/LBT, WAM |
HB1182 |
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SB744 SD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Condominium Associations; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Condominium Loan Revolving Fund; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes within the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority the Condominium Loan Program to provide qualified condominium associations with low-cost financing or refinancing on previously obtained loans for maintenance and essential repairs. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders into providing loans at competitive rates and terms for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 18 |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
CPC, FIN |
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SB745
High-Speed Electric Bicycle; Motorcycle; Helmet; License; Safety; Traffic Code
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Requires all riders of a high-speed electric bicycle who are under 18 years of age or in a restraining seat or trailer towed by the bicycle to wear a safety helmet. Requires licensure of high-speed electric bicycle operators. Defines "high-speed electric bicycle." |
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1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
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SB746 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Invasive Species; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes a two-year coconut rhinoceros beetle eradication pilot program in certain areas under the Department of Land and Natural Resources that incentivizes community members to collect and submit the coconut rhinoceros beetle and its larvae for compensation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB747 SD1 HD2
BOE; DOE; Audit Office; Established; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Establishes an Audit Office within the Board of Education to audit operations and expenditures of the Department of Education. Exempts positions within the Audit Office from civil service law. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Director of Finance. Authorizes the Legislature to request a copy of the annual reports. Establishes positions within the Audit Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Richards |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
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SB748
Energy; Water Heater System Requirements
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU, WAM |
HB350 |
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SB749
HHFDC; Rental Assistance Program; Reserve Percentage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, fifty per cent of the project's units for certain low-income tenants to be eligible for assistance under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI |
HOU, WAM |
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SB750
DLNR; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Counties; Wharves; Launching Ramps; State Boating Facilities; Transfer; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
Transfers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain state boating facilities on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Re-Referred to WTL, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA |
WTL, WAM |
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SB751
DLNR; Historical Marina Restoration; Disaster; Wildfire; Maui
RELATING TO MARINA RESTORATION.
Establishes a procedure for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease fast lands and submerged lands that were destroyed by an event triggering a Presidential Disaster Declaration. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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SB752 SD1 HD1 CD1
Insurance; Property; Notice; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Cancellation Due to Nonpayment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, amends the notice period for a property insurer to notify a policyholder of a cancellation, including cancellation due to nonpayment, or nonrenewal of a policy of property insurance. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 110, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210). |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LEE, C., RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Moriwaki |
CPC |
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SB753
Public Schools; School Facilities Authority; Education
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Changes the qualifications and appointment process for members of the School Facilities Authority Board. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG |
EDU, JDC |
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SB754
Taxation; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Expiration
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides that a tax credit for low-income housing that exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year may be used as a credit against the taxpayer's income tax liability in subsequent taxable years, but not after the tenth subsequent taxable year. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Richards |
WAM |
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SB755
Special Management Areas; Counties; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Designates each county as the special management area authority within the county's respective jurisdiction. Makes conforming amendments. |
(S)
1/28/2025- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC. |
MCKELVEY, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC |
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SB756
DLNR; DLNRTip; DOCARE; Mobile Application; Conservation Enforcement; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes the DLNRTip application as the official electronic platform for persons to report natural resource violations to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. Creates statutory requirements regarding the design and maintenance of the DLNRTip application. Require the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure that all information submitted through the DLNRTip application is continuously monitored to facilitate timely enforcement responses. Requires annual reports. Authorizes 1.0 full-time equivalent position. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Gabbard, Richards |
WTL, WAM |
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SB757 SD1
Public Libraries; Department of Education; Digital Literary Materials; Publisher License Agreements; Prohibited Terms
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Requires reasonable terms in license agreements for digital literary materials between libraries and publishers. Defines prohibited terms for license agreements between libraries and publishers. Declares offer of a license agreement with a prohibited term an unfair or deceptive act. Makes a license agreement with a prohibited term void and unconscionable. Creates a right of action by libraries, library officers and borrowers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EDU, CPN/JDC |
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SB758
State Archives; Relocation; New Building; Department of Accounting and General Services
RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Establishes the State Archives Relocation Task Force to make recommendations on a new location for the state archives building. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
TCA, WAM |
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SB759
HHFDC; DHHL; Board of Directors; Membership; Quorum
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors. Amends quorum requirements for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors. |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
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SB760
Department of Agriculture; Land Use; Rodeos
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes rodeos on lands that are zoned for agricultural use. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/TCA, JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
WTL/TCA, JDC |
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SB761
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agricultural Development Corporation for the purchase of the North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel for agricultural development. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Gabbard |
EDT, WAM |
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SB762 SD1
DOA; Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council; Establishment; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Requires all moneys, revenues, and fines received and processed by the Council to be deposited into the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Allows moneys in the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund to be expended to cover the costs of the Council. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AEN/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB498 |
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SB763 SD2 HD3
DLE; Agricultural Enforcement Program; Theft of an Agricultural Product or Commodity; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
HB501 |
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SB764
PVLD; DCCA; Department of Health; JABSOM; Physician Shortage; Physician Licensing Subsidy; Pilot Program; Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE.
Establishes a 1-year Physician Licensing Subsidy Pilot Program within the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide subsidized licensing fees for eligible medical school graduates and out-of-state physicians applying for initial licensure in the State. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to collaborate with the Department of Health, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and other stakeholders to promote the pilot program; adopt rules; and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/HRE, WAM/CPN. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Gabbard |
HHS/HRE, WAM/CPN |
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SB765 SD1
DOA; Beekeepers; Registration; Industry Standards; Best Management Practices; Apiary Program; Limitation on Liability; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RHOADS, Fukunaga, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM/CPN |
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SB766
Public Lands; Lands Set Aside
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA |
WTL/GVO, JDC |
HB511 |
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SB767
University of Hawaii; Space Sciences Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
HB563 |
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SB768
Alternative Water Source Income Tax Credit; Water Conservation; Water Catchment; Water Delivery Services
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates an alternative water source income tax credit for taxpayers who install, place in service, or repair a water catchment system or who purchase water delivery services. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB690 |
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SB769
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; BLNR; UH; Lessees; Conservation District Use Permits; Applications
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Amends the conservation district use permit application, approval, and oversight responsibilities of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, and lessees. Provides that certain conservation district use permits that are in effect as of 7/1/2028, to which the University of Hawaii is a permittee or other named party, shall not be transferred to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
WTL, JDC |
HB143 |
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SB770
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Meetings; Sunshine Law; Exemption
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG |
WTL, JDC |
HB144 |
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SB771 HD1
HHFDC; Board of Directors; Membership; Chairperson; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition that certain members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848). |
CHANG |
HSG, JHA |
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SB772
Standard-based Curriculum; Digital Citizenship; Public Schools; Media Literacy
RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.
Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, KIM, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Richards |
EDU, WAM |
HB100 |
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SB773
DOH; State-Licensed Care Facilities; Inspections; Public Notice; Website Posting
RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
RHOADS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
HHS, CPN |
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SB774
Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund; Gun Violence Resource Bank; Establishment; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB664 |
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SB775
Immigration; Law Enforcement; Cooperation; Prohibition; Exceptions
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes except for in limited, specific circumstances. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
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SB776
Supported Decision-Making Agreement; Qualified Adults; Terms; Restrictions
RELATING TO SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS.
Allows qualified adults, including adults with a disability, mentally ill adults, and adults sixty-five years of age or older, to enter into supported decision-making agreements with one or members of a supportive community. Specifies the terms of a supported decision-making agreement, including access to personal information and agreement requirements. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB320 |
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SB777
Covered Offender Registration; Sexual Offense; Public Access
RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Amends covered offender registration laws to include offenders who, while acting in a professional capacity, commit the offense of sexual assault in the fourth degree against a minor who is at least sixteen years old. Provides that the exception to public access requirements does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
HB359 |
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SB778 SD1
Emerging Adult Defendant; Sentencing; Life Without Parole; Penal Code
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Prohibits emerging adult defendants from being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
HB103 |
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SB779
State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB780
Elections; Candidates; Ballots; Electors; Disqualification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Richards |
JHA |
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SB781 SD1
Olelo Hawaii Initiatives; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Richards |
JDC/HWN, WAM |
HB146 |
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SB782
PUC; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Communication Services; Correctional Facilities; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH AND ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB676 |
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SB783
Health; Medicaid; Insurance; Ambulance Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage of ambulance services and community paramedicine services rendered statewide by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB784
AG; Property Rights; Trespass; Unlawful Occupation; Dwelling; Premises; Squatters; Removal; Law Enforcement; Property Damage; Penalties; Complaint
RELATING TO PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Establishes a procedure for immediately removing an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises with assistance from law enforcement. Provides that an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises is civilly liable for unpaid utility bills. Provides that a person who trespasses in or upon a dwelling or premises and intentionally or knowingly damages property in an amount exceeding $999 commits a felony of criminal property damage in the second degree. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop, publish, and make available a complaint form to remove unlawful occupants of residential dwellings. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB224 |
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SB785
Dynamic Pricing; Food; Prohibition
RELATING TO DYNAMIC PRICING.
Prohibits retailers from using dynamic pricing in the sale of food that is sold, or qualifies to be sold, as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Establishes fines. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB465 |
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SB786
Governor; Judiciary; Counties; OIP; DCAB; Uniform Information Practices Act; Government Records; Conversion to Disability-Accessible Format; Converting Agency; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all government records required to be open to public inspection under the Uniform Information Practices Act to be made available in a disability-accessible format upon request. Requires the Governor, Chief Justice, and Mayor of each county to designate at least one agency within their respective government unit as a converting agency responsible for converting government records into a disability-accessible format. Establishes the process by which government records shall be converted into disability-accessible format upon request. Allows the converting agencies to consult with the Disability Communications Access Board. Requires the Office of Information Practices, Judiciary, and each county to adopt rules, regulations, or ordinances, including a provision that extends the time within which an agency must respond to requests for government records by 5 business days for records in disability-accessible formats, with exceptions for records pertaining to board meetings. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/11/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB787
DOH; Warm Line; Mental Health; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB112 |
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SB788 SD1
Judiciary; Guardianship; Conservatorship; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES.
Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Probate Court and Family Court of the First Circuit to fund certain guardianship and conservatorship related court resources in situations where the respondent does not have sufficient funds to pay for one or more of the resources and the court has deemed the resource or resources beneficial. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB648 |
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SB789 SD2 HD1
DOE; School Cafeteria Meals; Costs
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAFETERIA MEAL COSTS.
Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
KIDANI, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, Richards, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB790
Composting; DOE; Food Waste Composting Pilot Project; Nanakuli High and Intermediate School; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a food waste composting pilot project at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DECORTE, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE |
EDU, WAM |
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SB791
DOE; School Meals; Food Dyes; Charter Schools
RELATING TO FOOD DYES.
Prohibits certain food dye additives from being served in school meals of the Department of Education and charter schools. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DECORTE, GABBARD, INOUYE |
EDU, WAM |
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SB792
Criminal Street Gang; Criminal Activities; Penalties
RELATING TO CRIMINAL STREET GANGS.
Establishes the offense of criminal street gang participation, solicitation, recruitment, or retention. Provides for enhanced penalties for crimes committed by a defendant while part of a criminal street gang. |
(S)
1/28/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
DECORTE, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE |
JDC |
HB1461 |
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SB793
Condominiums; Unit Owners' Associations; Homeowners' Associations; Planned Community Associations
RELATING TO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS.
Requires condominiums and planned community associations to issue monthly damage and repair reports, have a reserve study done every 3 years, have a fully funded reserve, and only spend reserve funds to maintain the property. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
DECORTE, Awa |
CPN, JDC |
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SB794
BLNR; DLNR; Immigration Detention Facility; Public Land; State and County Agencies; Prohibition
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government for this purpose. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG |
WTL, JDC |
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SB795
Automotive Repair; Right to Repair
RELATING TO AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR.
Provides access by owners of motor vehicles and independent repair facilities to motor vehicle manufacturer diagnostic and repair information and diagnostic repair tools otherwise made available to dealers. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
HB1464 |
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SB796 SD1
Claims Against the State; Attorney General; Report
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.
Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB797
DHS; Supplemental Security Income Program; Medicaid; Automatic Enrollment; Reports
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME.
Requires the Department of Human Services to automatically enroll, or authorize the Social Security Administration to automatically enroll, in the State's Medicaid program any individual in the State who receives federal Supplemental Security Income benefits. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HHS, WAM |
HB646 |
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SB798
AG; DHS; CWS; Oversight Commission; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Establishes a Child Welfare Services Branch (CWS) Oversight Commission within the Department of the Attorney General to review and assess case management procedures, training, staffing levels and other support given to CWS and address issues identified in the 2024 Auditor's Report on CWS and make recommendations on actions to reduce child harm and death and for legislation, funding, and other needs for CWS to support the goals of the Commission. Requires annual status reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/29/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB799
DOE; Freedom to Read; School Libraries; Public Libraries; State Librarian
RELATING TO THE FREEDOM TO READ.
Requires the Department of Education to select materials for inclusion, circulation, and exclusion in school library collections according to certain criteria. Requires the Department of Education to uphold the freedom to read. Prohibits the Department of Education from excluding books based on certain criteria. Requires the State Librarian to select materials for inclusion, circulation, and exclusion in school library collections according to certain criteria. Requires the State Librarian to uphold the freedom to read. Prohibits the State Librarian from excluding books based on certain criteria. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Fukunaga, Richards |
EDU, JDC |
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SB800
DCCA; PVL; State Licensing Boards; Notice of Complaint or Claim; Report
RELATING TO REGULATION OF LICENSED OCCUPATIONS.
Requires professional licensees to report any legal claim, action, or administrative complaint to state licensing boards and requires the boards to review the reported complaint. Requires the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review its procedures and report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB801 SD1 HD1
Condominiums; Managing Agents; Requirements; Community Association Managers
RELATING TO MANAGING AGENTS.
Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties with more than one hundred units located in a county with a population greater than 500,000 to possess a community association manager credential from a recognized nationwide community association management industry trade group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
HB252, HB591 |
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SB802 SD2
DCCA; Insurance Commissioner; Property Insurance; Premium Change; Notice; Review; Reports; Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program; Disaster Risk Mitigation
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires insurers to provide advance written notice to policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, of any policy cancellation, non-renewal, or proposed premium increase, if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than 10 per cent. Requires insurers that provide property insurance to file rate schedules and underlying criteria with the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct periodic reviews of insurance rates and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish a Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program to handle complaints and appeals regarding premium increases. Requires insurers to provide premium discounts or credits to policyholders that implement disaster risk mitigation measures. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara, Richards |
CPC, FIN |
HB254 |
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SB803 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Property Insurance; Premium Change Notice; Common Interest Communities; Loss Run Report; Notice Requirements; Disclosures; Report
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires insurers to provide automatic, advance written premium change notices to common interest community policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, disclosing the causes of any premium increase if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than an unspecified per cent. Requires insurers to automatically issue a loss run report to the policyholder at the end of each policy year. Requires insurers that renewed property insurance policies between 2022 and 2024 for policyholders that were condominium associations, planned community associations, or cooperative housing corporations in the State to provide an explanation for certain premium increases during this period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
HB255 |
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SB804 SD2
Condominiums; Property Insurance; Insurance Premiums; Discounts; Risk Mitigation Upgrades; Disaster Response Plans; Fire and Life Safety Evaluation
RELATING TO INSURANCE FOR HAWAII CONDOMINIUM PROPERTIES.
Requires property insurers to offer discounts on a condominium association's annual insurance premium if the association adopts specific risk mitigation upgrades or develops comprehensive disaster response plans. Requires property insurers of condominiums to base premium increases on actuarial justifications that reflect actual risk reduction resulting from upgraded fire safety improvements installed in conjunction with a building fire and life safety evaluation. Requires property insurers of condominiums to justify premium increases above ten per cent. Requires property insurers of condominiums to publicly report premium increases each year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Ihara, Keohokalole, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB590 |
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SB805 SD1
Condominium Insurance; Property and Casualty Insurance; Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company; Condominium Loan Fund; Associations of Apartment Owners; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM INSURANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to high-rise residential condominium associations and the owners of those units. Requires reports to the Governor. Establishes the Condominium Loan Fund to assist associations of apartment owners experiencing increased insurance costs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara, Richards |
CPN, WAM |
HB589 |
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SB806
Housing; Exemptions; Transit-Oriented Zones; Development
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires housing projects developed pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB1480 |
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SB807
Affordable Housing Projects; HHFDC; County Legislative Bodies; Decision-making; Timeline
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Expands the time period within which a county legislative body must approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove housing projects the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation develops or assists under a government assistance program from forty-five days to ninety days. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Ihara |
HOU/EIG, WAM |
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SB808
Covered Offender Registration; Sexual Offense; Public Access
RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Amends covered offender registration laws to include offenders who, while acting in a professional capacity, commit the offense of sexual assault in the fourth degree against a minor who is at least sixteen years old. Provides that the exception to public access requirements does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS, JDC |
HB359 |
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SB809 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions; Disclosures
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees and noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Prohibits state or county grantees from knowingly soliciting any contributions. Requires candidates, candidate committees, and noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within thirty calendar days of receipt. Provides that an unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund if it is not returned to the contributor within thirty calendar days. Requires disclosures of the names of any owners, officers and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, Moriwaki, Richards |
JDC, WAM |
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SB810
Aviation Fuel Tax; Carbon Tax; Airport Revenue Fund; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION OF AVIATION FUEL.
Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB811
CWRM; State Water Code; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB315 |
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SB812
Vital Statistics; Birth Certificate; Gender Marker
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Beginning 1/1/2026, allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Establishes information required for an applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Requires the Department of Health to create and make available necessary forms. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
HHS, JDC |
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SB813
Law Enforcement Officers; Reports of Criminal Misconduct; Psychological Screening; Use of Force; Chokehold
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM.
Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines "chokehold". |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM, JDC |
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SB814
UH; Undocumented Students; Tuition; Financial Aid; Resident Status; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Allows certain undocumented students to be considered residents of the State for the purposes of tuition, financial assistance, and University of Hawaii program participation under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
HRE, WAM/JDC |
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SB815
Enterprise Zones; Eligible Business Activities; Retail Sales; Value-added Agricultural Products; Health Care Services
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Wakai |
EDT, WAM |
HB436 |
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SB816 SD2 HD2
Filipino Caucus; Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program; Judiciary; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Elefante, Wakai |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
HB438 |
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SB817 SD1
Filipino Caucus; DBEDT; Out-of-State Office; Philippines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
HB437 |
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SB818
Filipino Caucus; Immigration Status; Citizenship Status; Due Process; Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Public Schools; Charter Schools; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Prohibits certain covered educational entities and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities from collecting information regarding citizenship or immigration status or allowing officers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter certain facilities, except under specific circumstances. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/EDU, JDC |
HB440 |
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SB819 SD2 HD1
Filipino Caucus; HTSB; International Teacher License; Criteria; Establishment; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to establish an international teacher license for certain visa holders and the requirements to obtain the international teacher license. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDN, CPC |
HB439 |
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SB820
Motor Vehicle; Title Transfer; Ownership; Attestation
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
Reduces the period in which a transferee is required to forward the certificate of ownership to the director of finance when a title of vehicle is transferred from thirty days to fourteen days. Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer. |
(S)
2/4/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO |
TCA, JDC |
HB532 |
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SB821
DOE; Community Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for community schools and a program manager position. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
EDU, WAM |
HB754 |
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SB822 SD2 HD2
Judiciary; Landlord-Tenant Code; Working Group; Reports
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD TENANT CODE.
Establishes a three-year Residential Landlord-Tenant Code Working Group within the Judiciary. Requires an initial report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2026 and a final report no later than 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
CPC, JHA |
HB1180 |
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SB823
Early Intervention Services; Early Intervention Specialists; Department of Health; Positions; Reclassification; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD INTERVENTION.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to reclassify certain early intervention specialist positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit in the Department of Health. Appropriates funds for the reclassification of certain positions and establishment of new positions within the early childhood services unit. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, KANUHA |
HHS, WAM |
HB880 |
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SB824
Peer-to-Peer Support Programs; Children; Families; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for the Family Health Services Division of the Department of Health to establish and oversee peer-to-peer support programs for children from birth to age five and their families, including the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) program specialist positions. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, KANUHA |
HHS, WAM |
HB237 |
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SB825 SD2 HD2 CD1
Judiciary; Eviction Mediation; Prelitigation Mediation Pilot Program; Summary Possession; Landlords; Tenants; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Beginning 2/5/2026, extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement from five business days to ten calendar days; requires landlords, or their agents, and tenants to engage in mediation and requires landlords and their agents to delay filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules mediation; requires landlords or their agents to provide specific information in the ten-calendar-day notice to tenants; and requires mediation to take place within thirty days from the date that a mediation center makes contact with both the landlord, or the landlord's agent, and tenant. Requires the Judiciary to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 2/4/2028 but preserves the extension of the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement from five business days to ten calendar days. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB1433 |
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SB826 SD1 HD1
LIHTC; School Facilities Authority; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Specifies that the School Facilities Authority is not eligible as a housing developer for the purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
HASHIMOTO |
HSG, FIN |
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SB827 SD1
DBEDT; Meat Processing Capacity; Grant Program; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Establishes requirements for grant applicants. Allows hunters access to qualifying meat processing facilities. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
EDT, WAM |
HB452 |
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SB828 SD1 HD1
Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits; Cancer
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory system; cancer of the buccal cavity, colon, pharynx, and thyroid; and malignant melanoma. Specifies that an employer may prove that the cancer or disease was not associated with the firefighting duties to deny medical benefits under workers' compensation law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 016. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LAB, FIN |
HB827 |
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SB829
Healthcare; Organized Ambulatory Health Care Facility; Physicians; Transfer
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Authorizes physicians to practice at organized ambulatory health care facilities even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Provides that a written transfer agreement is not required to transfer a patient from an organized ambulatory health care facility to a licensed hospital. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
HHS, WAM |
HB799, HB817 |
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SB830 SD2
Coastal Zone Management; Development; Definition
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Narrows the scope of the definition of the term "development" in coastal zone management law by excluding reconstruction of certain lawfully constructed structures impacted by certain events. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
WAL, JHA |
HB1181 |
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SB831
Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Damages; Attorney's Fees
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of the suit. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN, JDC |
HB635 |
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SB832
Insurance; Prior Authorization; Medicare
RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes with Medicare policies. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
HASHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
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SB833
Office of the Governor; Childcare; Future Caucus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.
Appropriates funds to the office of the governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO/LBT, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
HB327 |
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SB834
Housing Development Programs; Restrictions on Transfer; Hawaiian Home Lands; Exception
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Exempts transfers of Hawaiian home lands from transfer restrictions for real property under Chapter 201H housing development programs. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB576 |
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SB835
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; Pupil Transportation; School Bus Services
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes individuals who possess a commercial driver's license with a passenger "P" endorsement to provide pupil transportation student services without also possessing a school bus "S" endorsement in certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
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SB836 SD1
DOH; Water Catchment Systems; Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2027 and dissolve on 6/30/2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB837
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses; Motorcoaches; Vans
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for student transportation services if certain conditions are met. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Wakai |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
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SB838 SD2
Department of Human Services; Department of Health; Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Diabetes; Equipment and Supplies; Continuous Glucose Monitors
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires all health insurers in the State, excluding Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB820 |
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SB839
Aquarium Fishing; Fine Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
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SB840
DLNR; Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; State Beaches; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB841 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Carrying Capacity Program; Administrative Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Richards |
WAL, FIN |
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SB842
Condominiums; Developers; Insurance Commissioner; Mutual Insurance; Self-Insurance; Study
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop comprehensive standards and requirements for condominium associations and developers to obtain property insurance through self-insurance and mutual insurance, and examine and evaluate the feasibility of implementing guaranteed buyback programs and investment-based protection funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM |
HB490 |
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SB843
HHFDC; Kupuna Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Kupuna Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU, CPN/WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
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SB844
Standard-based Curriculum; Digital Citizenship; Public Schools; Media Literacy
RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.
Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU, WAM |
HB100 |
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SB845
Vehicle Registration; Special Interest Vehicles; Former Military Vehicles
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
HB898 |
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SB846
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Public Records; Vital Statistics
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances. |
(S)
1/31/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
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SB847
Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Allows qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients under the care of the psychologist in certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KANUHA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
HHS, CPN |
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SB848 SD1
Potable Water; Desalination; Planning Task Force
RELATING TO DESALINATION.
Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
WTL, WAM |
HB780 |
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SB849 SD1 HD2
Conservation; Io; Hawaiian Hawk; Aquatic Life; Wildlife; Land Plants; Indigenous Species; Native Ecosystems; Penalties
RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
Prohibits and imposes penalties for the intentional taking, harming, or killing of ʻIo (Hawaiian hawk). Increases penalties and fees for taking and killing indigenous species of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants that are native to the State. (HD2) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 098, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB850 SD2 HD1 CD1
State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; Health Disparities; Health Equity; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HLT, FIN |
HB819 |
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SB851
DOH; EMTs; EMT-Paramedics; Buprenorphine; Opioid Antagonist; Training; Rules
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
Authorizes emergency medical technicians in the State to administer buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist during an opioid-related drug overdose response. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, allocate resources for EMT training, and coordinate with emergency medical services providers in the State, to incorporate the administration of buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist as a standard component of emergency medical services' protocols during an opioid-related drug overdose response. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KANUHA |
HHS, WAM |
HB816 |
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SB852
Keiki Caucus; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2029, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB755 |
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SB853
DLIR; Office of Community Services; Immigration Services Trust Fund; Established; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Establishes the Immigration Services Trust Fund to support immigration-related matters within the Office of Community Services. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the accounting of expenditures of the Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS, Hashimoto, Wakai |
LBT, WAM |
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SB854
DLIR; Office of Community Services; Universal Representation in Immigration Proceedings Program; Immigration; Legal Representation; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Establishes a Universal Representation in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Office of Community Services to provide access to legal representation, under certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Re-Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Richards |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
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SB855 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLIR; Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Covered Employer; Definition; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-Out Option
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee opts out. Repeals the limit on the total fees and expenses that can be spent for the Program each year. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 113, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, Richards, Wakai |
LAB, FIN |
HB847 |
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SB856
Department of Education; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Due Process; Public Schools; Health Facilities; Safety Net Hospitals; Citizenship and Immigration
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Establishes a standard for covered educational entities and certain health facilities when interacting with federal immigration authorities regarding civil immigration violations. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, KIM, RHOADS, Wakai |
HHS/EDU, JDC |
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SB857
Adult Residential Care Homes; Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes; Developmental Disabilities Domiciliary Homes; Licensing; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Prohibits the licensing of an adult residential care home, expanded adult residential care home, or developmental disabilities domiciliary home that is financed, managed, operated, supervised, directed, or owned in whole or in part by a person convicted of a gambling offense. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHS, JDC |
HB185 |
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SB858
Procurement; Public Works Construction; Incentive to Utilize Apprentices; Bid Preference; Earned Credit; Certificate; Recordkeeping; Reports
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Replaces the five per cent bid preference for bidders for a public works contract with an estimated value of $250,000 or more, who is a party to an apprenticeship agreement registered with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with a five per cent earned credit that can be applied to certain future public works contract bids for a duration of three years after the chief procurement officer issues the earned credit certificate. Authorizes purchasing agencies to audit and have full access to the books and records of contractors or subcontractors relating to the contractor's compliance with requirements of the earned credit bid preference. Requires contractors and subcontractors to maintain relevant records for three years. Requires the contractor to submit reports as required by the Chief Procurement Officer. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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SB859
State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Hashimoto |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB168 |
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SB860
Shoplifting; Theft; Penalties; Increase
RELATING TO SHOPLIFTING.
Increases penalties for the offense of theft by means of shoplifting. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
JDC |
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SB861
Attorney General; HCJDC; Judiciary; Expungement Orders
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to transmit all expungement orders to the Judiciary to effectuate the purposes of Act 159, SLH 2023. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB145 |
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SB862
Firearms; Storage; Notice
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires retail sellers of firearms to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Expands the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Clarifies the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB125 |
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SB863
Office of Information Practices; Public Records; Costs; Waiver
RELATING TO FEES FOR PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER CHAPTER 92F.
Imposes a cap on charges for searching for, reviewing, and segregating government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Provides for a waiver of fees in certain circumstances when the public interest is served by a government record's disclosure. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB130 |
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SB864
Student Transportation Coordinators; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Fukunaga, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB683 |
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SB865 SD1 HD2 CD1
ADC; UH; CTAHR; Coffee and Orchard Crops Extension and Applied Research Program; Kona Research Station; Position; Establishment; Extension Agent; Kona Cooperative Extension; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support the Coffee and Orchard Crops Extension and Applied Research Program and Kona Research Station in the County of Hawaii, and to fund the establishment of one permanent Extension Agent position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Kona Cooperative Extension. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 184, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284). |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HED, FIN |
HB500 |
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SB866
DOH; Emergency Medical Services; Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, WAM |
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SB867 SD2
Government; Affordable Housing; Watershed Management; Water Resources; Working Group; Reports
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and to streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
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SB868
DOE; School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a one-year School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program within the Department of Education for the 2025 2026 school year. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates fund. |
(S)
2/3/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB869 SD1 HD1
Neighborhood Boards; Community Outreach Boards; Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Permitted Interactions
RELATING TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARDS.
Defines community outreach board to mean a board established to serve in a community advisory capacity under a county commission or a county department. Includes community outreach boards in existing provisions of the Sunshine Law relating to neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood board and community outreach board members to attend meetings or presentations related to official board business statewide. (HD1) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 053, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153). |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Ihara |
JHA |
HB686 |
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SB870 SD1
Comptroller; State Librarian; UH; State Office Buildings; State Libraries; Telecommunications; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings; Report
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the Comptroller and State Librarian to identify state office buildings, including state libraries, that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings and estimate the costs and resources, including additional staffing, to effectuate this purpose. Allows the Comptroller and State Librarian to partner with the University of Hawaii in performing these tasks. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB871 SD1
Arson; Penalties; Restitution; Felonies; Imprisonment; Community Service
RELATING TO ARSON.
Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
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SB872
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
HB864 |
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SB873
Prohibition; Procedures; Individuals Born with Variations in Physical Sex Characteristics; Infants
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits physicians and surgeons from performing certain procedures on individuals born with variations in their physical sex characteristics who are under one year of age, unless the procedure is a surgery required to address an immediate risk of physical harm. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, JDC |
HB612 |
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SB874
Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; Pet Medication; Consumer Prescription Choice
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Requires veterinarians to provide a written prescription, upon the request of a client, for any animal patient of a client with whom the veterinarian has established an existing veterinarian client-patient relationship. Allows pharmacies licensed in the State to dispense medications prescribed by veterinarians. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to establish penalties, which may include fines or suspension or revocation of a license. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN, CPN |
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SB875
General Excise Tax; Rate Reduction; SNAP; WIC; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; DBEDT
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX REDUCTIONS.
Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the GET reductions. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/EDT, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS/EDT, WAM |
HB933 |
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SB876
DOE; Korean Language Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a Korean Language Program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB877
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Matching Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Ihara |
HHS, WAM |
HB702 |
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SB878
Kupuna Caucus; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Kupuna Housing; Sunset; Extension
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Extends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028. |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
HSH, FIN |
HB703 |
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SB879
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
HHS, WAM |
HB701 |
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SB880
Kupuna Caucus; EOA; SHIP; Low-Income Subsidy Programs; Medicaid; Medicare; Medi-Medi Project; Underserved Populations; Community Outreach; Application and Renewal Process; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Establishes a temporary Medi-Medi Project within the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program administered by the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain access to their benefits. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Ihara |
HHS, WAM |
HB705 |
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SB881
Kupuna Caucus; Department of Human Services; SNAP; Hawaii Food Security Special Fund; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Establishes the Hawaii Food Security Special Fund to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit levels to those provided in federal fiscal year 2023. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Ihara |
HHS, WAM |
HB704 |
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SB882
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB883
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB884
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB885
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB886
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB887
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB888
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB889
Short Form; Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB890 SD2 HD2
Business Regulations; Poi; Out-of-State Grown Kalo; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION.
Requires any product that is labeled, marketed, or sold as "poi" and that contains kalo grown outside the State to reveal a label stating that the poi product contains kalo grown outside the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
KANUHA |
AGR, ECD, CPC |
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SB891 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Tourism; Gambling; Gaming; Economic Development; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Tourism and Gaming Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Belatti, Lowen, Templo voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Grandinetti, Hussey, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (11) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KANUHA |
ECD/TOU, FIN |
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SB892
Short Form; Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT. |
KANUHA |
EDT |
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SB893 SD1
Casino Gaming; New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District; Hawaii Convention Center; State Gaming Fund; Compulsive Gamblers Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Grants twenty-year licenses for casinos in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and Hawaii Convention Center. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Establishes the State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KANUHA |
EDT/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB894 SD3 HD1
DOE; School Meals; Farm to School; Locally Sourced Products; Regional Kitchens; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for regional kitchen expansion to fulfill the local farm-to-school meal goal requiring thirty per cent of the food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
KANUHA |
AGR, EDN, FIN |
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SB895
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB896
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB897 SD3 HD2 CD1
DCCA; PUC; Energy; Electric Utilities; Aggregate Liability Limit; Securitization; Electric Utility Infrastructure Resilience; Study; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Allows electric cooperatives to recover wildfire mitigation, repair, and restoration costs through an automatic rate adjustment or other mechanism. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to initiate a proceeding for the adoption of rules, subject to the Governor's approval, to determine an aggregate limit for liability for economic damages from a covered catastrophic wildfire. Authorizes securitization of certain costs for electric utilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct studies on whether the framework established in the measure adequately balances electric utility interests and compensation owed to catastrophic wildfire victims and on the establishment and implementation of a wildfire recovery fund and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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SB898
Short Form; Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG. |
KANUHA |
EIG |
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SB899
Short Form; Intergovernmental Affairs
RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG. |
KANUHA |
EIG |
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SB900
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB901
Short Form; Government Operations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB902
Short Form; Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB903 SD2 HD2
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Inventory; Financial Reporting and Accounting; Reports; Settlement; LRB; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit four reports to the Legislature: by 8/1/2026, a first interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 12/1/2026, a second interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 6/1/2027, a preliminary draft settlement of the income and proceeds from OHA's pro rata portion of the public land trust; and by 10/1/2027, a final report that includes a final draft settlement. Requires the State, OHA, and other applicable parties to begin preliminary negotiations regarding the final draft settlement by 10/1/2027. Appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to retain independent third-party professionals for the Working Group and requires matching funds from OHA. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 1:30PM in conference room 325. |
KANUHA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB904
Short Form; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB905
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB906
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB907
Short Form; Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB908
Short Form; Homelessness
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB909
Short Form; Higher Education
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB910
Short Form; Board of Regents
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB911
Short Form; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB912
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB913
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB914
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB915
Short Form; Crime
RELATING TO CRIME.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB916
Short Form; Judiciary
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB917
Short Form; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB918
Short Form; Ethics
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB919
Short Form; Penal Code
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB920
Short Form; Hawaii Constitution
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB921
Short Form; Labor
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB922
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB923
Short Form; Public Employment
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB924
Short Form; Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB925
Short Form; Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB926
Short Form; Military Affairs
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB927 SD2
DOT; Airports; Air Noise and Safety Task Force; Airports Advisory Council; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the Air Noise and Safety Task Force. Establishes the Airports Advisory Council. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt administrative rules to designate an airport security area within an airport property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
TCA, WAM |
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SB928
Short Form; Culture and the Arts
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB929
Short Form; International Affairs
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA. |
KANUHA |
TCA |
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SB930
Short Form; Water
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB931
Short Form; Land
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB932
Short Form; Harbors
RELATING TO HARBORS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL. |
KANUHA |
WTL |
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SB933 SD2 HD1 CD1
Chapter 42F; Grants; Executive Branch; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Community Services of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for the award of grants for fiscal year 2025-2026. Establishes an evaluation and selection committee to oversee the awarding of grants. Authorizes the Office of Community Services to contract the services of Aloha United Way to assist with the administration and distribution of grant awards. Appropriates moneys to the Office of Community Services for positions, office equipment, and furniture. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
FIN |
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SB934 SD2 HD1 CD1
BUF; Mass Transit Special Fund; State Projects; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds out of the Mass Transit Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, for a preliminary analysis of financing options for the planning, design, and construction for a park-and-ride facility adjacent to the Pearl Highlands rail transit station. Establishes a project priority list for use of remaining Mass Transit Special Fund balance after the minimum operating segment of the rail project is completed. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 218, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320). |
KANUHA |
TRN, FIN |
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SB935 SD2 HD3 CD1
ERS; DHRD; Class H, Tier 2 Members; Vested Benefit Status; Credited Service; Benefits; Judges; Retirement Allowance
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Amends the retirement allowance for a member who first earns credited service as a judge after 6/30/2031 to 1.75 per cent of the judge's average final compensation for each year of credited service as a judge. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to study the impacts and benefits of reducing, from 10 years to 5 years, the minimum number of years of credited service that qualified Class H, Tier 2 members of the Employees' Retirement System must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes. (CD1) |
(H)
6/24/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1307) |
KANUHA |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
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SB936
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB937
Short Form; State Funds
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB938 SD1
DOTAX; Information Technology Services; Staffing; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18 |
KANUHA |
LAB, FIN |
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SB939
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Climate Change; Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program; Carbon Sequestration; Report
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Expands the scope of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to include the design, implementation, and administration of pathways for supporting renewable energy and conservation projects that align carbon sequestration with marine ecosystem restoration and opportunities for strengthening carbon accounting methodologies to assist in the quantification and reduction of direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
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SB940
DOE; School Meals Option Pilot Program; School Meals; Reports
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Establishes the School Meals Option Pilot Program within the Department of Education to provide healthy meal options to students. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires at least one high school in each school complex area to offer a meal in accordance with the School Meals Option Pilot Program every other week. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires at least one high school in each school complex area to offer a meal in accordance with the School Meals Option Pilot Program every week. Requires each individual high school to develop guidelines to implement the School Meals Option Pilot Program, subject to Department of Education approval. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2029. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RHOADS |
EDU, WAM |
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SB941
DBEDT; Green Bonds Working Group
RELATING TO GREEN BONDS.
Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, to determine the feasibility of a green bond financing program for the State. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
EDT, WAM |
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SB942 SD1 HD1
Landlord; Rent; Application; Proof of Income; Paychecks; Prohibition
RELATING TO RENTAL APPLICATIONS.
Prohibits a landlord from rejecting a rental application solely due to an applicant's inability to provide a recent paycheck. Authorizes the landlord to require the applicant to provide evidence dated within ninety days of the application demonstrating the applicant has sufficient unearned income or liquid assets to cover the rental costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
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SB943
DOH; CCFFH; Primary Caregiver Requirement; Certified Nurse Aide; Licensed Nurse
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt by rules, a mandate that the primary caregiver caring for two or three clients in community care foster family homes to be a certified nurse aide or licensed nurse who has completed a state-approved training program and other training as required by the Department and holds a current certified nurse aid certificate or nursing license. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Wakai |
HHS, CPN |
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SB944 SD2 HD1
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Extension; Partners; Limited Liability Companies
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, until 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225. |
HASHIMOTO |
HSG, FIN |
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SB945
Future Caucus; Doulas; Certified Doulas; Doula Services; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Registry
RELATING TO DOULAS.
Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
CPN/HHS, JDC |
HB434 |
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SB946 SD2 HD3
Wastewater; Raw Sewage; Treatment Plants; Discharge; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the prohibition against discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 includes treatment plants. Repeals the exemption from the prohibition for treatment plants that utilize sewage to produce clean energy. (HD3) |
(H)
5/16/2025- Act 060, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
HB798 |
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SB947
Birth Certificates; Vital Statistics; Birth Registrants; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
Expands the types of health care providers who can submit an affidavit for a new certificate of birth for certain birth registrants. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
CHANG |
HHS, JDC |
HB1452 |
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SB948
Elections Commission; Members; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION.
Makes the members of the Elections Commission subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
HB141 |
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SB949
Working Group; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Judiciary; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO LAND COURT.
Establishes a working group to reform or eliminate the land court in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
WTL, JDC |
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SB950
OWR; CWS; DHS; Trauma-Informed Care; Trauma-Informed Care; Training Curriculum; Organizational Assessment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to design, implement, and administer trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for Child Welfare Services to support the development of a trauma-informed child welfare system in the State. Allows the office to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Elefante, Gabbard |
HHS, WAM |
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SB951 SD2 HD2 CD1
DHS; United States Military; United States Department of Defense; Child Protection; Child Abuse or Neglect; Mandatory Reporting
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
Requires mandatory written reports of child abuse or neglect to the Department of Human Services to include the military status of the child's parent or other persons responsible for the child's care, if known. Requires the Department of Human Services to inform the appropriate authority for the branch of the United States military when, upon receiving a report of child abuse or neglect, there is sufficient information to determine that the report involves a family where one of the parents, guardians, or alleged perpetrators is a member of an identifiable branch of the United States military. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HSH/PBS, JHA |
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SB952 SD2 HD1
DHS; OWR; Child Welfare System; Diversion and Intervention; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a five-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved, at risk of involvement, or at risk of reinvolvement with Child Welfare Services. Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program. Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 876). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HSH, FIN |
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SB953
DOH; Consumer Protection; Hospital Price Transparency Act; Collection of Debt; Prohibition; Remedies; Medicare Reimbursement Rates; Posting; Performance Assessment; Rules
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Establishes the State's Hospital Price Transparency Act. Prohibits hospitals from taking certain debt collection actions against a patient if the hospital is not in compliance with hospital price transparency laws. Allows patients and patient guarantors to file suit against hospitals in violation. Requires hospitals to make public and post their Medicare reimbursement rates no later than 10/1/25 and deems violations as an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Requires the Department of Health to conduct performance assessments of hospitals for adherence to federal transparency rules annually and make a list of hospitals with poor performance available on its website no later than 2/1/2026. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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SB954
DHS; Rate Study; Medicaid; Home Health Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funding for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB713 |
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SB955 SD2 HD1
DOH; Judiciary; Penal Code; Fitness-to-Proceed Examinations; Qualified Examiners; Escape From Custody
RELATING TO FITNESS TO PROCEED.
Clarifies who may serve as a qualified examiner in a fitness-to-proceed examination. Clarifies the term of commitment for a defendant being held at a hospital or mental health facility for a fitness-to-proceed examination. Reduces the number of qualified examiners required for a fitness-to-proceed examination in a felony case from 3 to 1. Establishes a reduced penalty, except in certain circumstances, for a person who commits the offense of escape in the second degree while in the custody of the Director of Health. Sunsets the amendments related to fitness-to-proceed examinations on 12/31/26. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB956
Prescriptions; Opiates; Telehealth; Three-day Supply
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Allows a patient seen in-person by another health care provider in the same medical group as the prescribing physician to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, CPN |
HB951 |
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SB957 SD1
DOH; Overdose Prevention Centers; Establishment; Overdose Prevention Center Oversight Committee
RELATING TO OVERDOSE PREVENTION.
Establishes and provides criteria for overdose prevention centers, including standards for the Department of Health to designate certain facilities as overdose prevention centers. Establishes an Overdose Prevention Center Oversight Committee. Provides immunity from state criminal prosecution for certain offenses for persons using a designated overdose prevention center and persons operating a designated overdose prevention center. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KANUHA, Hashimoto |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB240 |
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SB958 SD1
DOH Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Establishes three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fevella |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB507 |
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SB959
Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDs Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Health Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDs program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB716 |
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SB960 SD1 HD2 CD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to enhance access to and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including establishing additional positions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO |
HSH, FIN |
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SB961 SD1 HD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Minimum Certification Periods; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Report
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO |
HSH, FIN |
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SB962
BOA; DOH; Raw Milk; Raw Milk Products; Raw Milk Dairy Products; Raw Goat Milk; Sales; Mark Nakashima Act
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Board of Agriculture and Department of Health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FEVELLA |
AEN/HHS, CPN/JDC |
HB456 |
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SB963 SD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Ineligible Income; Standard Medical Deduction; Incarcerated Individuals; Pre-release Application Process; Reports; Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act; Drug Felony Ban; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) Prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in determining SNAP household eligibility and benefit levels; (2) Establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members who incur medical expenses above the federal minimum threshold; (3) Establish a pre-release SNAP application process for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Specifies that the restriction under federal law prohibiting individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies from receiving SNAP benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits does not apply in Hawaii. Repeals treatment compliance requirements for TANF benefits. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO |
HHS, WAM |
HB687 |
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SB964 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Counties; Waste-to-Energy; Solid Waste Diversion; Sustainable Energy
RELATING TO WASTE-TO-ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to establish a publicprivate partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility in each county having a population below 800,000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
FEVELLA, Richards, Wakai |
EEP, FIN |
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SB965
Towing Companies; Unattended Vehicles; Payment; ATM
RELATING TO TOWING.
In addition to the current requirement that towing companies allow individuals to pay by cash, credit card, or debit card, requires towing companies to have an on-site automatic teller machine. Specifies that a towing company cannot charge for tows if noncompliant. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
FEVELLA, KIM, San Buenaventura |
TCA, CPN |
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SB966
DOT; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Registration; Amnesty; Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties of the State, to establish a 1-year unregistered motor vehicle amnesty pilot program to encourage motor vehicle registration and mandate the surrender or impoundment of unregistered motor vehicles after the expiration of the program. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC |
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SB967
Health Insurance; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Ketamine Therapy; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage for intravenous ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB968
DOE; Teachers Loans; Loan Forgiveness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaii public school system. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB969
Health Insurance; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid; Biomarker Testing; Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, RHOADS |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB553 |
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SB970 SD1
Tax Credit; Businesses; Employees; Public Transportation; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Applies to counties having populations of 700,000 or more. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
HB577 |
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SB971 SD2
Motor Vehicles; Unlicensed Drivers; Stops; Citations; Towing
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Provides that if a law enforcement officer lawfully stops a motor vehicle and the operator is cited for driving without a valid license, the officer shall not permit the operator to resume the use of the motor vehicle. Requires the motor vehicle to be moved by a licensed driver or towed at the owner's expense. Provides that the cited operator is responsible for arranging the operator's transportation from the scene of the stop. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRN, JHA |
HB886 |
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SB972
Keiki Caucus; Prohibition; Sale; Labeling; Flavored Nicotine Products; E-Liquids; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, WAKAI |
CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB756 |
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SB973
Education; DOE; English Language Learner Educators; Differential Pay; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires and appropriates funds to pay salary differentials to English language educators as an incentive to attract and retain these educators. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
EDU, WAM |
HB621 |
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SB974
DHS; Social Security Payments; Foster Care; Savings Account
RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.
Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody. |
(S)
1/29/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
HB1229 |
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SB975
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB976 SD1
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission or Liquor Control Adjudication Board of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
CPN/EIG, JDC |
HB1373 |
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SB977
Small Craft Producer Tax Rate; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverages; Liquor Tax
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Defines low alcohol by volume spirits beverages. Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol by volume spirits beverages. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI, MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
HB1374 |
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SB978
Beer; Draft Beer; Definitions; Amend
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of draft beer to mean beer in an individual container of five gallons or more. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI, MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
HB1370 |
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SB979
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses and Permits; Manufacturer License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Manufacturing Limit; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI, MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
HB1372 |
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SB980
Alcohol; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Establishes a definition of "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.10 per wine gallon. Takes effect 6/30/2025. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI, MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
HB1371 |
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SB981 SD1
DBEDT; Study; Minimum Wage; Increases; Impact on Businesses and Other Employers; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
EDT, WAM |
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SB982
State Hotel; Planning; Hawaii Tourism Authority; School of Travel Industry Management; University of Hawaii; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority and School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to collaborate to actively plan for the design, construction, and operations and management of a state hotel. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT/HRE, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Wakai |
EDT/HRE, WAM |
HB446 |
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SB983 SD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund; Small Businesses; Reports; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program within the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Requires DBEDT to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes one full-time equivalent business loan officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2025- The committee on WAM. deferred the measure. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
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SB984 SD2 HD1
DOH; Landowners; Runoff; Agricultural Enterprises; Damages; Fines
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires a landowner in possession of ten thousand or more acres in the State to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize enforcement of water pollution control regulations in rural areas where there are existing reports of runoff and other terms of water pollution. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, Richards |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
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SB985 SD1
Gift Cards; Gift Certificates; Consumers; Fraud Prevention; Transparency
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes a new gift card fraud law, under the scope of unfair and deceptive practices law, which requires merchants and third-party gift card resellers to take certain steps to prevent gift card scams. Requires the conspicuous provision of information regarding terms and conditions of gift certificates, regardless of whether the cards are sold in person, electronically, or telephonically. Extends the minimum redemption period for paper gift certificates to four years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
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SB986 SD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Governor; Tourism Emergency; Tourism Emergency Special Fund; Transient Accommodations Tax Revenues
RELATED TO TOURISM.
Amends the types of occurrences for which the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors may request the Governor to declare a tourism emergency. Reduces the minimum balance to be maintained in the Tourism Emergency Special Fund through an allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, Wakai |
EDT, WAM |
HB447 |
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SB987
Covered Electronic Devices; Collection; Recycling; Manufacturers
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Allows manufacturers to coordinate activities directly related to the recycling of covered electronic devices. Expands the scope of covered electronic devices to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Requires manufacturers to provide free collection service locations and collection events. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, CPN |
HB906 |
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SB988
Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs; Department of Agriculture; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
HB497 |
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SB989 SD1 HD1
HTDC; Technology Enablement; Project Management Software; Portal; Facilitated Application Process; Small Businesses; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses with technology enablement and develop project management software to simplify the facilitated application process for small businesses. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 874). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB990
Sexual Assault; Sentencing; Mandatory Minimum
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Requires the court to impose a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment without possibility of parole or probation for a person convicted of a sexual assault offense. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB991
DOH; Long-term Care; Molokai; Study; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on the adequacy of long-term care on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB992 SD1
HTDC; SBIR; MAP; Accelerator and Small Business Training Programs; Economic Diversification; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish state goals and implement projects to promote economic diversification through innovation and technology. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Accelerator and Small Business Training Programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
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SB993
HSEO; UH; Geothermal Energy; Environmental Assessment; Geothermal Resources Characterization Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Geothermal Resources Characterization Program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/4/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kanuha, McKelvey |
EIG/HRE, WAM |
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SB994
DHS; PUC; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain assistants to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB995
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Import Tax Credit; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Establishes the sustainable aviation fuel import tax credit. Increases the renewable fuels production tax credit amount. Repeals the: (1) cap amount of claimable renewable fuels production tax credit; (2) requirement that the tax credit be claimed for fuels with lifecycle emissions below fossil fuels; and (3) prohibition on claiming other tax credits for the cost incurred to produce renewable fuels. Specifies that the renewable fuels production tax credit can only be claimed for fuels that meet the certain thresholds. Adds an additional tax credit value. Clarifies that a taxpayer who previously claimed a renewable fuels production tax credit may claim another one for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Clarifies and expands required information in the certified statement for the tax credit. Repeals the requirement that the Hawaii State Energy Office provide the taxpayer with a determination of whether the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for each type of qualified fuel produced is lower than that of fossil fuels. |
(S)
1/29/2025- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
HB976 |
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SB996 SD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Rate for Electricity Generated from Nonfossil Fuels; Adjustment Mechanisms
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Clarifies that adjustments linked to premium interest rates for high yield credit are just and reasonable. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to include these incremental adjustments to the rate for electricity generated from nonfossil fuels. (SD1) |
(S)
2/3/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
WAKAI, CHANG, Fevella |
EIG, CPN |
HB338 |
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SB997 SD3 HD1
Renewable Energy; Large-Scale Renewable Energy Generation Projects; Labor Standards; Attestation; Declaration
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kong, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
WAKAI |
EEP/LAB, CPC, FIN |
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SB998
DAGS; Hawaii First Responders Memorial; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to hire a consultant to evaluate potential locations and designs for the Hawaii First Responders Memorial. |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
HB503 |
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SB999 SD1
DLE; Fireworks Control Law; Consumer Fireworks; Asset Forfeiture; Nuisance Abatement; Penalty; Community Education Safety Programs; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors. Establishes civil penalties for the use and sale of consumer fireworks, including nuisance abatement proceedings and forfeiture of assets used in the commission of the illegal use or sale of consumer fireworks. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to provide for community safety education programs. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1000
Department of Education; Education Supplies; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher requested classroom supplies. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA |
EDU, WAM |
HB863 |
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SB1001
Department of Education; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia sensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA |
EDU, WAM |
HB637 |
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SB1002 SD2 HD2
DLNR; SHPD; Review and Comment; Affordable Housing; Third-Party Consultants; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
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SB1003 SD1
ADC; Kau; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of a land parcel in Kau for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, RICHARDS |
EDT, WAM |
HB685 |
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SB1004
DOH; Community Health Workers; Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program; Preventive Services; Social Determinants of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a three-year Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB688 |
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SB1005
LG; Secretary of State; Other Jurisdictions; Intergovernmental Relations; Homeless; Unhoused; Travel
RELATING TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS.
Clarifies the Lieutenant Governor's duties as Secretary of State for Intergovernmental Relations, including working to prevent other jurisdictions from making or supporting travel arrangements to Hawaii for homeless or unhoused individuals. |
(S)
1/28/2025- Re-Referred to GVO/HHS, JDC. |
DECORTE, AWA |
GVO/HHS, JDC |
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SB1006
Real Property; Proximate lands; AG; Restrictions on Foreign Ownership; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in lands located with 10 miles of a military installation or land within the State. Establishes an Office of Intelligence within the Department of Defense to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM/TCA, WAM/JDC. |
AWA, DECORTE |
WTL/PSM/TCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB1007
Interstate Collaboration on Homelessness; Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish the Interstate Collaboration on Homelessness to discourage sending unsupported homeless individuals to other states and territories. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to enter into formal agreements with other states to reimburse costs associated with relocated homeless individuals. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/EIG, WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE |
HHS/EIG, WAM |
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SB1008 HD1 CD1
Disabled Persons; Electric Vehicles; Parking; Counties; Ordinances
RELATING TO PARKING.
Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to enforce the accessible parking space requirements for parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities and electric vehicles. (CD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 111, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211). |
LEE, C., CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, RHOADS, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Wakai |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1009 SD2 HD2 CD1
State Reserved Parking Space Enforcement Fine; Parking; Persons with Disabilities; Electric Vehicles
RELATING TO PARKING.
Establishes a state reserved parking space enforcement fine for the unauthorized use of parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities or electric vehicles. Deposits fifty percent of all fines into the general fund and fifty percent of all fines into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Specifies that a fine shall not be imposed on a person who parks in a space designated and marked as reserved for electric vehicles if the electric vehicle charging system is visibly inoperable or broken. (CD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 112, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212). |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, Elefante |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB1010
Sex-Based Harassment; Sex Discrimination; Retaliation; Title IX; Protections
RELATING TO SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION.
Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDU/HRE, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY |
EDU/HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB758 |
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SB1011 SD1
State Archives; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to Hawaii and serve as inspirations to others. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1012
Executive Office on Early Learning; Imagination Library of Hawaii Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish an Imagination Library of Hawaii Program to provide one free book each month to children from birth through five years of age who reside in the State. Appropriates funds. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LEE, C. |
EDU, WAM |
HB107 |
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SB1013
Taxation; Earned Income Tax Credit; Additional Credit for Dependents
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Authorizes each qualifying individual taxpayer to claim an additional credit if the taxpayer claims any dependent under the age of eighteen. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WAM |
HB183 |
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SB1014
HSEO; Rules; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Clean Transportation
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt certain federal regulations as they existed on 1/1/2025, that it deems to be in the public interest. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
EIG, JDC |
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SB1015
PUC; Retail Service Stations; Gas Dispensing Equipment; Warning Labels; Health; Environment; Climate Change
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires self-service stations to put Public Utilities Commission-approved labels on gas dispensing equipment to advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
LEE, C. |
AEN, CPN |
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SB1016
DLNR; Climate Commission; Study; Decarbonization; Carbon; Standards; Buy Clean; Procurement; Construction Materials; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DECARBONIZATION.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a "buy clean" decarbonization policy and program in Hawaii. Requires administrative and substantive support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB787 |
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SB1017
BLNR; Rules; Federal Regulations; Public Lands
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt by rule, any federal rule or regulation relating to the public lands of the State as it existed on 1/1/2025 that it deems are in the public interest. |
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2/3/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
WTL, JDC |
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SB1018
Real Property; Shoreline; Erosion; Disclosure
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a seller of real property adjacent to the shoreline, and the seller's agent, to disclose and include in all advertisements shoreline erosion certain issues related to the parcel. |
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2/5/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Richards |
WTL, CPN |
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SB1019
Ocean Stewardship Special Fund; Shoreline Restoration; Beach Cleanups
RELATING TO THE OCEAN RECREATION SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MORIWAKI |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1020
Disposable and Single-use Plastic Food Ware and Beverage Service Items; Prohibition; Solid Waste; Compostable Plastics; PFAS
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
After 1/1/2026, prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items, including items containing PFAS. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
CPN/AEN, JDC |
HB644 |
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SB1021
Cetaceans; Captivity; Breeding; Ban; Fine
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Bans the keeping or breeding of cetaceans in captivity except in certain circumstances. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, C., KIDANI, RHOADS, Hashimoto |
WTL/AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB49 |
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SB1022 SD2 HD1
Animal Endangerment; Pet Animals; Unattended Vehicles; Confinement; Rescue; Immunity
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
Allows animal control officers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to retrieve a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, WAKAI, McKelvey, Richards |
AGR, JHA |
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SB1023 SD1 HD1
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Counties; Special Number Plates; Income Tax Check-off; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds to the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CAA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., RHOADS |
AGR, CAA, FIN |
HB547 |
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SB1024
HPHA; Pet Animals; Allowed; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that HPHA may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows HPHA to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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SB1025
Mass Transit; Service Animals; Non-Service Pet Animals
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows service and non-service pet animals on mass transit vehicles under certain conditions. |
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2/6/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., CHANG, Richards, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1026
Pet Insurance; Regulation; Establishment
RELATING TO PET INSURANCE.
Establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
CPN, JDC |
HB544 |
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SB1027
Dogs; Restaurants
RELATING TO DOGS.
Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or manager's discretion, provided that certain conditions are met. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB1028 SD1 HD2
Juvenile Justice; Minors; Fees; Fines; Court Costs; Penalties; Prohibited; Community Service
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HSH, JHA |
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SB1029
AG; Penal Code; Forfeiture; Civil Assets
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1030 SD2 HD1 CD1
Election Fraud; Voter Intimidation; Firearms; Dangerous Instruments
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes carrying any unconcealed firearm or dangerous instrument at or within two hundred feet of a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 165, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265). |
LEE, C., CHANG, RHOADS, WAKAI, Ihara |
JHA |
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SB1031 SD1
Elections; Legislature; Advisory Referendums; Questions; Ballots; General Obligation Bonds
RELATING TO ADVISORY REFERENDUMS.
Authorizes the Legislature to adopt any Concurrent Resolution to propose a non-binding advisory referendum question concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds to the people, who may vote on the question during any general election. Imposes notice, certification, and reporting requirements on the Chief Election Officer. Requires a written explanation for any legislative acts that are contrary to the reported majority vote on the advisory referendum question to be reflected in the legislative record. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1032 SD2 HD1
CSC; Campaign Finance; Foreign Entities; Foreign-influenced Business Entities
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Allows every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to certify that the entity is not and will not be a foreign corporation or foreign-influenced business entity if the entity intends to make contributions or expenditures within an election cycle. Specifies that if the conditions that determine whether a business entity qualifies as a foreign‑influenced business entity are held unconstitutional by a final judgment, including all appeals, the Campaign Spending Commission is required to establish revised conditions that are constitutional. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement avowing that no funds were derived from foreign entities or foreign-influenced business entities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Fevella, Fukunaga |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1033 SD2
Excise Tax; Failure to Sell Excess Single-Family Residences; Housing Downpayment Trust Fund; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an excise tax on certain taxpayers who own excess single-family residences for failure to sell those residences. Establishes and allocates excise tax revenues to the Housing Downpayment Trust Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
LEE, C. |
HSG, FIN |
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SB1034 SD1
Food Service Industry; Food Service Employees; Work Hours; Unpaid Rest Periods
RELATING TO THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY.
Requires employers in the food service industry to allow their employees an unpaid rest period of 30 consecutive minutes for a certain number of consecutive hours of working time. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
LEE, C., RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
LBT, CPN |
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SB1035 SD2 HD2
Consumer Protection; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Live-Event Tickets; Short-Term Lodging; Disclosures; Total Price; Junk Fees
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
CPC, JHA |
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SB1036
Net Neutrality Principles; Broadband Internet Access Service; Communications; Internet Service Providers; Protections
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Codifies net neutrality principles by prohibiting fixed and mobile internet service providers that provide broadband internet access service from engaging in certain practices concerning the treatment of internet traffic. Among other things, prohibits internet service providers from blocking internet traffic on the basis of internet content, application, or service, engaging in paid prioritization or zero-rating internet traffic in exchange for consideration, monetary or otherwise. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, CPN. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Richards, San Buenaventura |
LBT, CPN |
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SB1037
AG; Consumer Data Protection; Privacy Rights; Consumer Privacy Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes the Consumer Privacy Special Fund to be administered by the Department of the Attorney General. Appropriates funds. |
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2/4/2025- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Wakai |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB1038 SD1 HD1
Privacy; Personal Information; Security Breach; Notice; Identifier; Specified Data Element
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Adds a definition for "specified data element" and expands the definition of "personal information". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto |
ECD, CPC |
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SB1039
DOH; Rules; Federal Regulations; Adoption
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt, by rule, any federal regulations as they existed on 1/1/2025, relating to the protection, preservation, care, and improvement of the physical and mental health of the people of the State that it deems to be in the public interest. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, JDC |
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SB1040 SD2 HD1
OWR; Medical Debt Acquisition and Forgiveness; Study; Report ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to conduct a study on the cost and feasibility of establishing a program to acquire and forgive medical debt owed by certain households in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
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3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1041
DOH; Patient's Right To Know Act; Unavailable Health Care Services for Nonmedical Reasons; Service Availability Form; Covered Entity; Penalty
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to develop a service availability form to be completed by covered entities to convey to patients and the public certain health care services unavailable at the entity before 12/1/2026, and to publish and maintain on its website a list of covered entities and the service availability form submitted by each covered entity before 02/1/2027. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, including a process for receiving and investigating complaints and assessing fines against covered entities in violation. Requires each covered entity to submit a completed service availability form to the Department of Health, adopt certain relevant policies by 2/1/2027, provide patients with their current service availability form as part of the informed consent process before initiating a health care service, and maintain a record of the patient's receipt of the form beginning 2/1/2027. Establishes penalties. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, C., RHOADS |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB1042 SD1 HD1
Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes a two-year Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:20 PM; Conference Room 329. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1043 SD2 HD1
General Excise Tax; Nonprescription Drugs; Reduced Rate
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on nonprescription drugs by one half. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, DECOITE, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB959 |
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SB1044 SD2 HD2 CD1
HPIA; HHRF; DBEDT; HGIA; Property Insurance; Hurricane Insurance Coverage; Condominiums; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Revolving Fund; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Community Development Financial Institutions; Reports; Reimbursable General Obligation Bonds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and reactivates the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Establishes the Condominium Loan Program and the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority on behalf of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, for the purpose of providing financing for essential repairs and deferred maintenance to condominium associations. Abolishes the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund on 6/30/2047. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to allow condominium associations to make necessary maintenance and repairs. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study to develop long-term solutions to help stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable general obligation bonds to facilitate the initial issuance of policies to condominium associations. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
HB426 |
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SB1045
Broadband; DBEDT; DAGS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Transfers the broadband duties of the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office. Creates a Hawaii Broadband Infrastructure Special Fund. Disbands the Hawaii Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Requires the Information Technology Steering Committee to oversee and manage public advanced communications technology infrastructure. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT/GVO, WAM/CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Richards, Wakai |
EDT/GVO, WAM/CPN |
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SB1046 SD1
Real Estate Commission; Condominium Associations; Condominiums; Managing Agents; Unit Owners; Reporting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires certain managing agents to notify each unit owner and the Real Estate Commission when a condominium association that the agent manages fails to meet budget and replacement reserves reporting requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC |
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SB1047
DCR; Adult Correctional Officers; Body Cameras; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for purchasing body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, RHOADS, Elefante, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB1048 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of the Attorney General; Solicitation of Funds from the Public; Donations; Charitable Funding Platforms; Platform Charities; Registration
RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Amends Act 205, SLH 2024, to clarify standards and safeguards in online crowdfunding, including creating separate registration, reporting, and fee requirements that are specific to platform charities and charitable fundraising platforms. Extends the effective date of Act 205 to July 1, 2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 108, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1049
DOH; Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee; Webpage; Reports
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Department to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HB952 |
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SB1050 SD1
Insurance; Captive Insurance Companies; Insurance Commissioner; Certificate of Exemption; Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination after meeting certain requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
CPC |
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SB1051 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaiian History Month; Month of Observance
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HISTORY MONTH.
Designates September as Hawaiian History Month. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 167, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
CAA, JHA |
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SB1052
Fireworks; Possession; Penalty Reduction
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Reduces the offense of purchasing, possessing, setting off, igniting, or discharging aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic under a weight of twenty-five pounds without a valid permit to a civil violation. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB1053
Refundable Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HHS, WAM |
HB694 |
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SB1054
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB695 |
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SB1055
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to improve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rates, including establishing additional positions. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, FEVELLA |
HHS, WAM |
HB696 |
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SB1056
Landlord-Tenant Code; Rent Increases; Restriction
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase rent over the course of a twelve month period. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
RHOADS, FEVELLA |
CPN |
HB693 |
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SB1057 SD2
Procurement; Public Works Construction; Apprenticeship Agreement; Apprenticeable Trade; Utilization; Subcontractors
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Clarifies that the bid incentive given to bidders for public works construction projects who are parties to an apprenticeship agreement is based on apprenticeable trades utilized, rather than employed, to construct the public works. Requires the bidder and the bidder's subcontractors to be parties to all apprenticeable trades utilized to construct the project for which a state-approved apprenticeship program exists. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
AQUINO |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1058
CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Authorizes an additional payment for resident clients residing in these homes when state funds for the state supplemental payment for a specific fiscal year are not fully expended, under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AQUINO |
HHS, WAM |
HB552 |
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SB1059
Adult Foster Homes; Certified Caregiver
RELATING TO CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS.
Lowers the minimum age that a certified caregiver for an adult foster home must be from twenty-one to eighteen. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
AQUINO |
HHS, CPN |
HB1282 |
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SB1060
CCFFH; ARCH; DDDOM; Adult Foster Homes; Department of Human Services; State Supplemental Payments
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AQUINO |
HHS, WAM |
HB551 |
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SB1061 SD1
Digital Equity; Digital Navigator Pilot Program; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices for the members of the public Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
EDT, WAM |
HB935 |
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SB1062
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services in the Department of Accounting and General Services. Establishes the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT/GVO, WAM. |
AQUINO |
EDT/GVO, WAM |
HB934 |
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SB1063
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
AQUINO |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
HB864 |
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SB1064 SD2
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Cannabis Cultivator; Licensure; Requirement; Cease and Desist Notice; Penalty; Violations; Affirmative Defense; Conclusive Basis; Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund; Exceptions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or cultivating cannabis without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties. Establishes an affirmative defense for, and a conclusive basis for certain violations. Establishes exceptions. Establishes a cannabis cultivator license to authorize the cultivation and distribution of cannabis plants. Requires the Department of Health to only issue one cannabis cultivator license for each person. Establishes limits on: (1) the number of cannabis cultivator licenses the Department of Health may issue; (2) the maximum size of plant canopy for indoor and outdoor cultivations for each cannabis cultivator license; and (3) the maximum plant count of mature cannabis plants for each cannabis cultivator license. Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances relating to chapter 329D, HRS. Appropriates funds out of the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund for the Department of Attorney General to enforce, and mitigate nuisances relating to, chapter 329D, HRS. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
AQUINO |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB953 |
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SB1065 SD2 HD1 CD1
State and County Employees; Hiring Requirements; Skills-Based Hiring; Bachelor's Degree; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO SKILLS-BASED HIRING.
Prohibits the State or any of its departments, agencies, or political subdivisions from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state or county employment. Establishes exemptions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1066
HSEO; Renewable Energy; Long Duration Clean Energy Storage; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
EIG, WAM |
HB351 |
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SB1067 SD1
DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Beverage Dealers; Redemption Centers; Refillable Beverage Containers; Regional Centers; Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Allows the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Requires the Department of Health to establish a Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program to use the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Establishes eligibility standards to receive grants from the Department of Health to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HHS/AEN, WAM/CPN |
HB786 |
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SB1068 SD1
HSEO; Statewide Environmental Assessment; Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program; Reports; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
EIG, WAM |
HB349 |
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SB1069
Medical Cannabis; Access; Providers; Certification
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Repeals the requirement that a provider-patient relationship be established in person. Allows applicants or primary caregivers to temporarily purchase medical cannabis after the submission of the applicant's certification form. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
HB302 |
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SB1070 SD1
Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Dieticians; Physician Assistants; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB303 |
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SB1071 SD1
Energy Financing; Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Underserved Ratepayers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
EIG, WAM |
HB977 |
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SB1072
Kaneohe Bay; Majano Anemone; Invasive Species; DLNR; Division of Aquatic Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to support the efforts of the Division of Aquatic Resources in the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB1220 |
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SB1073
Charter Schools; Contract Renewals; Terms
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Authorizes charter school contracts to be renewed for successive ten-year terms of duration. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
INOUYE |
EDU, WAM |
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SB1074 SD2 HD2
Environmental Assessment; Commercial Activities; Temporary Exemption; Challenge; Permits
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Allows an activity or operation that is permitted or authorized under the ocean recreation and coastal areas program chapter and renewed within twelve months preceding the initiation of proceedings to determine whether the activity or operation is subject to environmental review, to continue operation for one year while the appropriate agency makes the determination and conducts any necessary environmental review. Allows a person with oversight of the activity or operation to renew the appropriate permits while under the environmental review process. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EEP/WAL, JHA |
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SB1075
State Fire Council; Counties; Search and Rescue; Costs; Mandatory Reimbursement; Ordinances; Rules
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties to adopt ordinances and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
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SB1076 SD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one Capital Advancement Contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1077
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Provides a general excise tax exemption on gross proceeds received from the construction, sale, or installation of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in certain circumstances. Repeals on 1/1/2031. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA, WAM. |
INOUYE |
EIG/TCA, WAM |
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SB1078
Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District; Establishment; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO THE WAIAKEA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District. Provides for the transfer of land and leases within the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/EDT, WAM |
HB818 |
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SB1079
LUC; Counties; Petition; Redistricting; Declaratory Order
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/2026. Sunsets 6/30/2029. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/EIG, WAM |
HB502 |
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SB1080
Property Maintenance; Neglect; Fines; Enforcement; State; Counties
RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Requires owners, lessees, or managers of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL/PSM, JDC |
HB175 |
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SB1081 SD1
B&F; Legislative Budget Office; Fiscal Analysis; Feasibility Study; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE.
Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to conduct a feasibility study on the associated costs of establishing and implementing a Legislative Budget Office. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB1082
Wai ʻŌpae; ʻŌpae ʻUla; Anchialine Pool Ecosystems; Conservation; State Shrimp
RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP.
Establishes the ‘ōpae ‘ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/AEN. |
INOUYE |
TCA/AEN |
HB345 |
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SB1083 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Budget Request; Port Infrastructure; State Small Boat Harbors; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbor facilities in its annual budget request. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
INOUYE |
WAL, FIN |
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SB1084 SD1
DLNR; DAR; Aquatic Resources; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB913 |
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SB1085 SD1
DOA; DHHL; Pilot Program; Panaewa Agricultural Park; Panaewa Farm Lots; EIS; Non-Potable Water Wells; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a pilot program within the Department of Agriculture to determine feasibility and prepare an environmental impact statement to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa agricultural park and Panaewa farm lots. Requires DOA to consult and coordinate with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the location and distribution of water from the wells before and after the completion of the EIS. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1365 |
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SB1086 SD1
Irrigation Systems; CIP; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB783 |
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SB1087
DOT; Hawaii Airports Corporation; Establishment; Transfer; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN AIRPORTS CORPORATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Airports Corporation (HAC)to assume the authority, functions, and duties of the Department of Transportation related to airports and aeronautics. Makes HAC subject to chapters 103D and 104, HRS. Provides for project labor agreements. Appropriates funds for the transfer of functions from DOT to HAC. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA/LBT, WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE |
TCA/LBT, WAM/JDC |
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SB1088
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle-ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Rebates; HHFDC
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Richards |
EIG/TCA, WAM |
HB346 |
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SB1089
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Richards |
GVO/EIG, WAM |
HB344 |
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SB1090
Photovoltaic Systems and Electric Vehicles; Readiness; New Residential Construction
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires solar conduit- and electrical panel-readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle-readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
LEE, C., CHANG, RHOADS |
EIG, CPN |
HB243 |
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SB1091 SD1
DAGS; Comptroller; DHRD; Telework; Assessment; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REMOTE WORK ASSESSMENTS.
Requires the Comptroller, in coordination with the Department of Human Resources Development, to periodically assess telework-eligible allocations of employees of certain state executive branch departments and agencies. Requires the first assessment and notification to be completed by 6/30/2026. Establishes a position within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
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SB1092 SD1
DAGS; DOT; Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization; State Employees; Commuting; Transportation Demand Management Program; Planning; Positions; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation to develop a plan for a Comprehensive Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce vehicle emissions and miles traveled by single-occupancy vehicles. Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) co-administrator positions, one in the Department of Accounting and General Services and one in the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C. |
GVO/TCA, WAM |
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SB1093
DAGS; State Employees; Parking Demand Management Program; Employee Parking; Monthly; Daily Parking; Appropriation. ($)
RELATING TO PARKING DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
Establishes a parking demand management program. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to transition all state employee monthly parking options to daily rate parking. Requires the Department to procure parking reservation software. Creates 2 permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/13/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
GVO/TCA, WAM |
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SB1094
Motor Vehicles; Dual Frequency Sirens
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Requires that any new motor vehicle permitted by law to be equipped with a siren, whether purchased or contracted in the State to be equipped with dual frequency sirens. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1095 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Decals; Counties
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Increases the decal size restrictions for special number plates. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 091, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191). |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1096 SD1
License Plate Flipping Device; Prohibition; Fine; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with, possession, purchase, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of license plate flipping devices. Establishes a $2,000 fine for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
LEE, C., CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Wakai |
TRN, JHA |
HB543 |
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SB1097
Motor Vehicles; Registration; Taxes; Penalties; Delinquency
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent 5 consecutive years of delinquency. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
HB655 |
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SB1098
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth; Emergency Shelter and Services; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide emergency shelter and services to unaccompanied homeless youth. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
HB613, HB645 |
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SB1099 HD1
Important Agricultural Lands; LUC; County Lands; State Lands
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate county or state lands as important agricultural lands, and adopt maps for the designated lands, in counties that fail to identify and recommend important agricultural lands by 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, AGR, JHA |
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SB1100 SD2 HD2
DOA; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Deputy Director of Biosecurity; Quarantine; Import; Plants; Animals; Biosecurity Emergencies; Biosecurity Program; Invasive Species Dashboard; Pest Management Plans; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture to the "Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity". Renames the Board of Agriculture to the "Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity" and amends the composition of the Board. Part II: Establishes and appropriates funds for a Deputy Director of Biosecurity. Part III: Changes references to the plant and animal declaration form to the "biosecurity form". Part IV: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to quarantine an area under certain conditions. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part V: Requires the Department to establish and regularly update an invasive species dashboard. Authorizes pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Part VI: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB1101
Laulau Day; May 1
RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.
Designates May 1 of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA. |
DELA CRUZ |
TCA |
HB957 |
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SB1102 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOT; Fire Chief; Hawaii State Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit; Airports Division; Advice and Consent; Term Limits
RELATING TO THE AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING UNIT.
Specifies the appointment processes and terms for the Fire Chief of the Hawaii State Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit of the Airports Division of the Department of Transportation. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1103
Community District; HCDA; Concurrent Resolution
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DISTRICTS.
Establishes a process by which the Legislature may establish community districts by concurrent resolution. Requires the board members of the community districts to be elected by residents of the community district. |
(S)
2/11/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB1104
Child Abuse; Neglect; Financial Ability
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" by clarifying that the failure to provide certain needs to a child constitutes child abuse or neglect only if the person or entity responsible for the care of the child is financially able to provide and fails to do so or is offered financial or other reasonable means to provide and fails to accept these offers. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, JDC |
HB239 |
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SB1105
DOH; HSH; Civil Service; GO Bonds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Health for construction defect remediation at the Hawaii State Hospital. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) building manager position at the Hawaii State Hospital. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1106
DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Adult Mental Health Inpatient Program; Line-Item Funding; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Program to secure contracts for the provision of forty psychiatric beds annually for the Hawaii State Hospital. Requires the Department of Health to include line-item funding for the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Program in its annual budget request beginning with fiscal year 2027-2028 to secure contracts for the provision of psychiatric beds for the Hawaii State Hospital. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1107
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine; Medical Education; Liaison; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establish a medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs that utilize a team of medical specialists to support primary care providers and other health care professionals through mentorship and guidance. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, HASHIMOTO |
HRE, WAM |
HB1279 |
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SB1108
Office of the Ombudsman; Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services; Complaints; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Requires specialized training for all employees of the Office of the Ombudsman to develop relevant expertise to handle complaints about the child welfare system. Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish a quarterly report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services to provide notification that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
HB640 |
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SB1109
Environmental Review Process; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS.
Repeals the definition of "finding of no significant impact". Defines "finding of completion of environmental disclosure process". Makes conforming amendments. |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
FUKUNAGA, RICHARDS |
AEN, JDC |
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SB1110
Emergency Management; Standards; Accreditation; National Incident Management System; Incident Command System
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to: (1) Adopt the National Incident Management System as the standard for all incident management and emergency response operations; (2) Complete an after-action review for all significant emergency incidents or exercises; (3) Develop and manage position task books; (4) require the use of standardized Incident Command System forms; (5) Maintain accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program; and (6) Define specific roles and responsibilities for all Incident Command System and emergency operations center positions. Expands training and education qualifications and responsibilities for the Administrator of Emergency Management and county-level administrators or directors of emergency management. Amends the contents of the state comprehensive emergency management plan. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
PSM/EIG, WAM |
HB361 |
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SB1111 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Statistics Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program in statute. Appropriates funds for the Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
HB858 |
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SB1112
HCDA; Hawaiian Homes Commission; Chairperson
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to include the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB1113
ADC; Kohala Ditch; Maintenance; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE KOHALA DITCH.
Makes the Agribusiness Development Corporation responsible for the maintenance of the Kohala Ditch. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
EDT, WAM |
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SB1114
LUC; Agricultural District; Land Reclassification; Senior Housing; Elderly Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes large landowners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB1115
Driver's License; License Examination; Excessive Speeding; DUI; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Requires the driver's license examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessively speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated to retake and pass the driver's license examination for each offense. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1116
Theft of a Bicycle; Misdemeanor; Felony
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the offense of theft of a bicycle. Establishes the first offense of theft of a bicycle as a misdemeanor. Establishes the second and each subsequent offense that occurs within five years of a prior conviction for theft of a bicycle as a class C felony. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1117 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Device Subaccount; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program; Electric Motorcycles; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits a person from operating a moped or electric motorcycle in certain areas designated for bicycles. Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility for the rebate program and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Reduces the deadline to submit an application to six months from the date of purchase. Requires applicants who are enrolled in a school, community college, or university to demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for an additional assistance rebate. Exempts certain class 3 electric bicycles from registration requirements. Establishes a cap for the Electric Mobility Device subaccount and requirements for transferring funds into the subaccount. Amends the age requirement for required helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age. Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Establishes rules for electric bicycle operation. Allows use of electric bicycles on public sidewalks, subject to certain conditions. Prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from operating an electric motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. Changes the term "motor scooter" to "motor-driven vehicle". Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
LEE, C., Richards |
TRN, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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SB1118
Electric Mopeds; Businesses; Combustion Engines; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
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SB1119
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board; Motor Vehicle Sales; Motor Vehicle Dealers; Manufacturers; Distributors
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Amends the Hawaii Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act by adding the definition of common entity and expanding the definition of sale or selling. Allows a licensed dealer or distributor to protest before the board for damages against another dealer or distributor. Establishes a dispute resolution process for manufacturers and distributors to contest the accuracy of a dealer's reimbursement for parts and labor. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1120 SD1 HD1
DOT; Clean Fuel Standard; Greenhouse Gases; Alternative Fuels; Feasibility Study; Rules
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on implementing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires, no later than 1/1/2028, the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Richards |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
HB1304 |
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SB1121
Procurement; DOT; All-Electric Construction Vehicles; Preference
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a preference in the Hawaii Public Procurement Code that favors bids or offers from businesses that intend to use a higher proportion of all electric construction vehicles in Department of Transportation construction projects. |
(S)
2/13/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., RHOADS |
GVO/TCA, WAM |
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SB1122
DOT; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Membership
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Administratively attaches the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to the Department of Transportation. Allows council members to appoint their designees. Updates membership of the Council. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1123
State Highway Modernization and Safety Council; Vehicle Safety Standards; Motor Vehicles; Report
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the State Highway Modernization and Safety Council to conduct a thorough evaluation of vehicle characteristics and develop a set of standards to identify high-risk vehicles. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
LEE, C., CHANG, Elefante |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1124 SD1
Department of Taxation; Retail Delivery Safety Fee; Retailers; Exemptions; Safe Routes to School Special Fund
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the retail delivery safety fee of 50 cents to be imposed on a retailer for each transaction involving a non-food item retail delivery in the State. Allows the retailer to transfer the fee to the purchaser. Creates certain exemptions. Requires the Director of Taxation to deposit the collected fees into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Allows the Director of Taxation to deposit collected fees that cover the administration of the retail delivery safety fee into the state general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB1125
DHS; Early Learning Cooperatives; Early Childhood Education; Cultural and Place-Based Learning; Advisory Council; Rules; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Establishes an Early Learning Cooperative Program within the Department of Human Services. Establishes an Advisory Council to advise on the goals of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to secure federal funding through the Child Care and Development Block Grant for the administration of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt administrative rules. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
WAKAI |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1126
Attorney General; Penal Code; Forfeiture; Civil Assets
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
WAKAI |
JDC, WAM |
HB492 |
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SB1127
SPRB; Hawaii Island Community Health Center; West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center to purchase or lease land on the island of Hawaii and develop primary care health care facilities. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB341 |
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SB1128 SD1
Property Insurance; Claims for Additional Living Expenses; Homeowners Insurance Policies; States of Emergency
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes requirements for insurers relating to claims for additional living expenses under homeowners insurance policies, including situations where losses are incurred during a state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1129 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Working Group; Risk Transfer Market Mechanisms; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to convene a working group to identify, assess, and recommend certain risk transfer market mechanisms. Requires annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1130 SD1
GET; Exemption; Construction Rebuilding Materials; Reconstruction; Disaster Recovery; Federally Declared Disaster Areas; Third Party Certification Issuance
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the state general excise tax the sales and gross proceeds from sales of construction rebuilding materials for residential and commercial properties in federally declared disaster areas. Applies only to rebuilding materials purchased between 7/1/2025 and 12/31/2028. Requires a third party to issue the certification for projects qualifying for the exemption for disaster construction rebuilding materials. Sunsets on 12/31/2028. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
PSM, WAM |
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SB1131
DOTAX; HHFDC; Taxation; Hedge Funds; End Hedge Fund Control of Hawaii Homes; Excise Tax on Excess Single-Family Residences; Housing Down Payment Trust Fund; Grant Programs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes an excise tax on certain hedge funds failing to dispose of excess single-family residences, escalating over a ten-year period. Imposes a tax on any newly acquired single-family residences by a hedge fund. Makes certain exemptions. Requires the Department of Taxation to establish a certification process to ensure buyers of homes sold by hedge funds are not major investors in residential real estate. Establishes the Housing Down Payment Trust Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. Allocates collected tax revenue and penalties paid by hedge funds to the Housing Down Payment Trust Fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. |
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2/4/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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SB1132
DAGS; Child Care Center; State-Owned Building; State Building Construction; Design; Report
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to identify all state-owned buildings that have the space and capability to establish a child care center on its premises and establish and administer child care centers within the identified state-owned buildings, and procure a child care provider licensed under State law as an operator of the child care centers. Beginning 1/1/2026, requires bids for state building construction and major state building renovation projects to include a designated area for a child care center. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
2/4/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1133 SD2
Counties; Ordinance; Rental Unit Price Control; Income Tax Credit; Residential Landlords; Long-Term Lease
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes certain counties to establish a rental unit price ceiling ordinance that prohibits a landlord from increasing the rental price of a dwelling unit at a rate that exceeds the percentage calculated and published by the county based on changes in the applicable Consumer Price Index. Beginning 8/1/2025, requires certain counties to annually calculate and publish the maximum rate at which a landlord may increase the rental price of a dwelling unit during the immediately succeeding twelve-month period. Establishes a nonrefundable Long-Term Residential Lease Tax Credit for taxpayers who own and lease a dwelling unit located in a county that has adopted a rental unit price ceiling ordinance to a person as the person's principal residence in the State pursuant to a lease agreement of a term of one year or longer. Allows the tax credit to be carried forward for up to three taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HSG/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY |
HSG/ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB1134
Affordable Housing; Notice; Eligible Parties; Matched Agreement of Sale
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires certain landlords to provide a specified notice to a tenant regarding the tenant's potential right to purchase the property, under certain conditions. Allows tenants, families, local governments, affordable housing nonprofits, and community land trusts forty-five days to match or beat the best bona fide offer to buy an eligible affordable housing property. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU, CPN. |
MCKELVEY |
HOU, CPN |
SB1264 |
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SB1135
Foreclosure; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Bundled Properties; Public Sale; Prohibition; Eligible Bidders; Subsequent Bids
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Prohibit sellers of foreclosed homes from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each foreclosed home to be sold separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until either fifteen days after the public sale or forty-five days if an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, JDC |
HB467 |
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SB1136
Insurance; Ratemaking; Homeowners Insurance; Regulations; Wildfire Risk; Past Loss Experience; Catastrophe Modeling; State of Emergency; Additional Living Expenses Coverage; Replacement Cost Value; Policies; OverInsurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes ratemaking regulations for insurers who base their rates on a policyholder or applicant's wildfire risk. Amends the definition of "prospective loss costs" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State. Requires insurers to provide a list of items that may be covered under a homeowners insurance policy issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2026, as additional living expenses when a claim for additional living expenses is made. If a loss relating to a state of emergency occurs, requires coverage for additional living expenses for a period of not less than 24 months from the loss, subject to other policy provisions. Requires that coverage for additional living expenses not limit a policyholder's right to recovery if the insured home is made uninhabitable by a covered peril and allows an insurer to provide a reasonable alternative remedy that addresses the property condition that precludes reasonable habitation of the insured premises. Requires additional living expenses coverage for at least 2 weeks for certain losses incurred if a state of emergency is accompanied by an order of civil authority restricting access to the home. Beginning on 1/1/2026, requires each newly issued or renewed homeowners insurance policy that covers a property within the State to provide for the replacement cost value of the insured property. Amends the determination of over insurance under section 431:l0E-102, HRS. |
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2/5/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
CPN/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB1137 SD1
Insurance; Rate Changes; Notice
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires insurers to notify policyholders of rate changes at least 30 days before the effective date of the rate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC |
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SB1138
Insurance; Prior Authorization; Medicare
RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes with Medicare policies. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Richards |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1139
Medicaid Eligibility; Med-QUEST; Children; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to expand Medicaid eligibility to all children in the State from birth to age 5 years without regard to household income. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HHS, WAM |
HB870 |
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SB1140 SD1
DCCA; Residential Property Insurance; High-Risk Areas; Insurer of Last Resort
RELATING TO INSURANCE OF LAST RESORT.
Establishes the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Program, which shall be established in and administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to ensure that residents in high-risk areas can purchase affordable and comprehensive property insurance coverage for their residential properties. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to issue revenue bonds in amounts authorized by the Legislature, in which case the Premium Stabilization Fund shall be established by the Director. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Richards |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1141 SD1
Property Insurance; Insured Losses; Catastrophic Disasters; Mandatory Coverage; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE PROTECTIONS.
Requires insurers offering homeowners insurance policies to comply with certain minimum requirements in cases of losses of owner-occupied residences due to a catastrophic disaster. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, Richards |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1142 SD1 HD1
Mortgage Servicers; Destroyed and Damaged Residential Real Estate; Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds
RELATING TO INSURANCE PROCEEDS.
Requires mortgage servicers to comply with certain requirements regarding the disbursement of insurance proceeds for residential real estate that has been destroyed or damaged. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1143
Tourism; HTA; Functional Plan
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires annual submission of an updated tourism functional plan by the Hawaiian Tourism Authority, subject to available funding. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
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SB1144
Transient Accommodations; Rates; Transparency; Unfair Method of Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to offer, list, advertise, or display a transient accommodations rental rate that includes all resort fees required for the furnishing of transient accommodations. Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay in the total price to be paid before the consumer reserves the furnishing of transient accommodations. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/2026. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN/JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, CPN/JDC |
HB973 |
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SB1145
Bicycles; Bicycle Registration; Annual Registration Fees; Bikeway Fund
RELATING TO BICYCLES.
Requires bike owners to pay an annual registration fee each year. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, KIDANI, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1146 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH; Ala Wai Canal; Debris Management; Water Quality; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE ALA WAI CANAL.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the development of an action plan and pre-engineering concept plan to help with debris management and water quality control in the Ala Wai watershed and establishment of two graduate assistant positions to assist with the action plan and pre-engineering concept plan. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 183, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Ihara, Kanuha, Richards |
HED, WAL, FIN |
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SB1147
Department of Health; Excessive Noise Control; Disorderly Conduct; Residential or Mixed-Use Areas; Counties; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes that a person's conduct that produces, or causes to be produced, noise exceeding a certain decibel level during nighttime hours in any area zoned as residential or mixed-use residential is an unreasonable noise that constitutes the offense of disorderly conduct. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB1148
Deceptive Trade Practices; Hidden Fees; False Advertising
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Makes it a deceptive practice to advertise, display, or offer a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1149 SD1
AG; Hate Crimes; Reporting; Agencies; Training
RELATING TO HATE CRIMES.
Defines "reported hate crime". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB614 |
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SB1150 SD1
Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Protections; Child Custody
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB615 |
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SB1151
Equality Caucus; Assisted Reproduction Agreements; Determinations of Parentage; Procedure
RELATING TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTION.
Establishes a streamlined procedure for determining parentage in cases of assisted reproduction. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
HB611 |
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SB1152
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1153
Small Business Caucus; Income Tax; Tips; Tipped Employees
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Excludes from state income taxes the gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income derived from tips received by employees. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, San Buenaventura |
LBT, WAM |
HB520 |
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SB1154
UH; JABSOM; Disease and Environmental Toxins Testing Laboratory; Report; CIP; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to construct, establish, and operate a disease and environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/4/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, RHOADS |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
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SB1155
DOA; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; State Budget; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the special fund. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture in an amount equal to three per cent of the State Budget. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
AEN, WAM |
SB973 |
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SB1156
Deepfakes; Creation; Distribution; Prohibition; Sexual Offenses
RELATING TO DEEPFAKES.
Establishes the crime of unlawful creation or distribution of a sexually explicit deepfake. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LBT, JDC |
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SB1157
LUC; Counties; State Land Use District; Boundary Amendments; Transit-Oriented Development
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Allows the counties to amend district boundaries involving land areas greater than fifteen acres without appearing before the Land Use Commission if the affected lands are included in the County General Plan or County Development Plan. Requests the LUC to update the digital state land use district maps and to encourage transit-oriented development that preserves the character of the State's rural areas. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM. |
GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
WTL/EIG, WAM |
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SB1158 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Controlled-environment Agriculture; Research and Demonstration Facility GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the development of a controlled-environment agriculture research and demonstration facility at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Magoon research and teaching site in Manoa, Oahu. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB1184 |
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SB1159
Octopus Aquaculture; Prohibition
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture. |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
AEN, JDC |
HB365 |
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SB1160 SD2
Event Ticket Sales Practices; Ticket Scalping; Prohibited; Ticket Brokers; Repeal
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider for events held in the State. Repeals provisions relating to ticket brokers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
LEE, C., RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye |
CPC, JHA |
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SB1161
Employment Covenants or Agreements; Non-Compete Clause; Labor; Employment Contracts; Non-Solicit Clause; Restaurants; Retail
RELATING TO NON-COMPETE CLAUSES.
Prohibits non-compete and non-solicit clauses in employment contracts for employees of restaurants and retail stores. Effective retroactive to 7/1/2015. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT/CPN, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
LBT/CPN, JDC |
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SB1162
Cash-Only Transactions; Prohibition; Credit Cards; Debit Cards; Business Transactions; Convenience Fee
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits a business from requiring cash-only payments on transactions of $25 or more. Authorizes businesses to include any actual convenience fees for credit card or debit card transactions. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
LEE, C. |
CPN |
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SB1163
Privacy; Geolocation Information; Eavesdropping; Internet Browser Information
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT, CPN. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LBT, CPN |
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SB1164
DLNR; Environmental Stewardship Fees; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the DLNR shall, after 7/1/27, collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, C. |
WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC |
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SB1165
DOH; DCCA; Nicotine Levels; Prevention of Addiction; Standards; Restriction of Sale; Rules
RELATING TO NICOTINE.
Requires the Department of Health to determine standards for safe levels of nicotine in products to ensure the prevention of addiction. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to restrict the sale of any products that contain levels of nicotine that exceed the standards determined by DOH. Authorizes DOH and DCCA to adopt rules. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
LEE, C. |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1166 SD2
HPIA; Property Insurance; Subrogation Claims; Property and Casualty Insurance Rate Regulation; Climate Change
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to file and litigate subrogation claims against responsible parties for claims paid by the insurer for losses resulting from climate disasters and extreme weather attributable to climate change. Establishes a new, specific cause of action that allows insurers and injured parties to file claims against a responsible party for damages resulting from climate disasters, extreme weather attributable to climate change, and other long-term changes in the climate system. Requires insurance rates to account for any proceeds from subrogation or civil claims against a responsible party. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
LEE, C. |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB1167
Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; Insurance Rates; Subrogation Claims
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND.
Requires the plan of operation for the Hawaii hurricane relief fund to include the filing and litigation of subrogation claims against responsible parties for claims paid by the fund for losses attributable to climate change. Requires insurance rates for the fund to account for proceeds paid to the fund from subrogation claims. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, C. |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1168
DAGS; DLNR; UH; Structural Integrity; Assessments; Inspections; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENTS.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for the development of a structural integrity assessment program within the Department of Accounting and General Services to inspect certain multi-story structures. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a standardized assessment methodology, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii and Department of Land and Natural Resources, for use in program inspections. Requires the program to begin with assessments of structures in South Maui and West Maui. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, RHOADS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB1169 SD1
HHFDC; DURF; Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program; Affordable Housing; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year community land trust equity pilot program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for low- to moderate-income households and report to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the establishment of the pilot program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1170 SD2 HD3 CD1
Counties; County Planning Departments; Affordable Rental Housing; Special Management Area Use Permits; Experimental and Demonstration Housing Projects
RELATING TO THE EXPEDITIOUS REDEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
Authorizes the director of a county planning department to issue a special management area use permit to redevelop permanent affordable multi-family rental housing that has been substantially destroyed as result of certain natural disasters, with certain exceptions. Permits county planning departments and any other applicable state or county department or agency to amend or modify final plans and specifications for redevelopment of an existing experimental and demonstration housing project, with certain restrictions. Requires county planning departments and any other applicable state or county department or agency to prioritize approving permits for the redevelopment of permanent affordable multi-family rental housing in special management areas, under certain circumstances. Exempts permanently affordable multi-family rental housing projects within a special management area that are being redeveloped and are located on properties or districts on the state or national historic register from environmental impact statement requirements. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, HSG, JHA |
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SB1171 SD1
DOA; Rules; Fine Mesh Nets; Free Net Program; Monofilament Netting; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets in the State to protect plants from invasive species. Requires DOA to establish a program to provide certain monofilament netting free of charge to the public to slow the growth and spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1172
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage
RELATING TO EMPLOYER HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS.
Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover dental and vision treatment. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, RHOADS, Kanuha |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1173 SD1
Elections; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures; Fee
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Imposes a fee on the total amount of independent expenditures made by a noncandidate committee during an election period. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1174
DLNR; Position; Archaeologist; Historic Preservation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates moneys for one temporary full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) archaeologist position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1175 SD1
Procurement; Past Performance Database; Project Performance Assessment; Annual Maintenance; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Adds state contractor's performance assessment to information required to be included in the past performance database maintained by the State Procurement Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIM, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, WAKAI, Richards |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1176
Official State Computer Language; Python
RELATING TO STATE COMPUTER LANGUAGE.
Adopts, establishes, and designates Python as the official computer language of the State. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
LBT, WAM |
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SB1177
State Search and Rescue Coordinator; Search and Rescue; State Fire Marshal; New Position; Search and Rescue Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Establishes within the Office of the State Fire Marshal the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Provides for the authority and duties of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Establishes the search and rescue special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
LBT/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB1178
DLNR; Carbon Sequestration; Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.
Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB975 |
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SB1179
Malama Care; Universal Health Care; Hawaii Health Authority; Single Payer Health Care System; Medicare; Medicaid; Prepaid Health Care Act
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop a comprehensive plan for the establishment of a universal, single payer health care system to replace all other health care coverage in the State, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Prepaid Health Care Act. Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as the Malama Care program under the Hawaii Health Authority to take effect one hundred eighty days after the approval of waivers from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the State's Medicaid plan. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
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SB1180
Medicaid; Managed Care Organizations; Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contracts; Auditor; Management and Financial Audits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE AUDITOR.
Requires the State Auditor to conduct management and financial audits of Medicaid health care insurance contractors at least once every two years, with the first audit report to be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
CPN, WAM |
HB1274 |
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SB1181
DOE; Ewa Moku Kula Kaiapuni; Hawaiian Immersion; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM. |
GABBARD |
HWN/EDU, WAM |
HB1242 |
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SB1182
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB778 |
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SB1183
Māmaki Tea; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
Imposes labeling requirements for māmaki tea grown in the State. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT/AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD, AQUINO |
EDT/AEN, CPN |
HB496 |
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SB1184
Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program; Reimbursement Program; Grant Program; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program and grant program, to assist certain farmers and livestock producers with transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, and production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
HB776 |
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SB1185 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AGR, FIN |
HB782 |
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SB1186 SD2 HD3 CD1
DBEDT; ADC; Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team; Interagency Food Systems Working Group; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team and the Interagency Food Systems Working Group within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/27/2025- Act 239, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB967 |
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SB1187 SD1
DOA; Biosecurity; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, and various biosecurity programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN, WAM |
HB775 |
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SB1188
DLNR; DOH; Land Transfer; Advisory Committee; Reports
RELATING TO FEDERAL LAND.
Establishes an Advisory Committee convened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to inventory lands owned by the United States government which may be reasonably transferred back to the State and to make recommendations on relevant land conditions and appropriateness of potential transfer. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WTL/EIG/HHS, WAM |
SB748 |
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SB1189
Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks; Reporting Requirements; Farm-to-State Liaison Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Increases the percentages of local agricultural products that certain departments are required to purchase by certain deadlines. Expands annual reporting requirements to include the total spending by certain market channels. Requires certain departments and the University of Hawaii System to include a corrective action plan in their respective reports to the Legislature, should they not meet their benchmarks. Repeals the separate benchmark for the Department of Education that requires thirty per cent of food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a farm-to-state liaison position within the Office of the Governor. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/HRE/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
EDU/HRE/AEN, WAM |
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SB1190
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to support its initiatives to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB1191
DOA; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program; DA BUX; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. |
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2/6/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-07-25 2:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
GABBARD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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SB1192
DOE; School Meals; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Unpaid Account Balances; Zero or Negative Account Balances; Stigmatization; Public Identification; Prohibited; Notification
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Prohibits the denial of a school meal to a student based on the student's ability to pay. Requires the Department of Education and department schools to certify that all students eligible for certain programs receive free or reduced-price meals. Prohibits a department school from publicly identifying or stigmatizing a student. Requires the school to directly inform a parent or guardian regarding a student's unpaid meal fund account balance. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB1193
Land Restoration; Aloha Aina Land Trust; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND RESTORATION.
Creates the Aloha Aina Land Trust to rehabilitate and manage lands transferred by the United States military to the State after the leases for those lands expires. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD |
WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB305 |
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SB1194
Drivers; Pedestrian Duties; Public Property
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits any person from engaging in any activity that has the intent and effect of distracting drivers along streets, roadways, or other public property within one hundred feet of an intersection. |
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2/6/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1195 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOT; Street Parking; Restrictions; Pedestrian Safety; Exemptions; Fines; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits any vehicle from parking within certain distances of crosswalks and intersections, regardless of the presence or absence of official signs or curb markings, with certain exemptions. Deposits fines collected from street parking restrictions into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Takes effect 1/1/2026. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 171, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271). |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1196
Ridesharing Arrangements; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund; Fees
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a ridesharing fee. Deposits fees collected into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/CPN, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Elefante, Hashimoto |
TCA/CPN, WAM |
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SB1197 SD1
DOT; Tour Aircraft Operations; Aircraft Liability Insurance; Rules
RELATING TO AIRCRAFT.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to carry aircraft liability insurance coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/4/2025- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 18 |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
TRN, CPC |
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SB1198
School Bus Contracts; Student Transportation; Service Disruptions
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Designates student transportation as critical infrastructure and a critical service for Hawaii's public education system. Requires all school bus contracts between the State and the contractor to include certain standards, performance metrics, and accountability requirements to prevent service disruptions. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, RHOADS, WAKAI |
EDU/GVO, WAM |
HB861 |
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SB1199
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. |
LEE, C., KANUHA, WAKAI |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
HB862 |
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SB1200 SD1
HHFDC; Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program; Advisory Council; Workforce Housing; Permitting; Affordable Housing; Position; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an Advisory Council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
HOU, WAM |
HB1317 |
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SB1201 SD1
Wildfire Recovery Fund; Securitization
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Wildfire Recovery Fund. Allows securitization for electric utilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
HB982 |
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SB1202
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows campaign funds to be used for a candidate’s child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. |
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4/23/2025- Act 019, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Richards |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1203
Cognitive Assessments; Medicare Beneficiaries; Annual Wellness Visits; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; Reporting Requirements; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
Requires all health care providers who accept Medicare to provide a cognitive assessment as part of the Medicare Part B annual wellness visit for Medicare beneficiaries sixty-five years of age or older, with certain exceptions. Requires health care providers to submit certain information to the Executive Office on Aging and the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature on an annual basis. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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SB1204
UH; JABSOM; Cancer Research Center of Hawaii; Research and Training Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Reestablishes the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii as an organized research unit within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) that is administered by a director appointed by the University of Hawaii's board of regents with direct lines of reporting to the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, provost of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and dean of JABSOM. Requires funds expended from the Research and Training Revolving Fund for JABSOM and the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be used for research and research-related purposes only. Repeals provisions that required the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be administratively affiliated with JABSOM. |
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2/6/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, McKelvey, Richards |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1205 SD1
Executive Branch; State Departments, Offices, and Agencies; Organization; Reports
RELATING TO STATE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION.
Requires state executive branch departments, offices, and other agencies to comply with directive number 19-02, Hawaii Administrative Directives, as extended by directive number 23-01, Hawaii Administrative Directives. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1206
Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations; Transient Vacation Rentals; Impact Fee
RELATING TO IMPACT FEES.
Authorizes condominium associations and planned community associations located in a zoning district that allows for transient vacation rentals to impose an impact fee on owners who use their units as transient vacation rentals. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
EDT, CPN/WAM |
HB972 |
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SB1207
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Suspension; Driver's License; Penalty
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, JDC |
HB668 |
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SB1208
Automated Speed Enforcement System; Violations; Evidence; DOT; DLE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to inspect and provide a certificate of certain evidence of speed limit violations obtained by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the automated speed enforcement systems program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB697 |
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SB1209
Transportation Network Companies; Civil Rights Commission; Discrimination; Service Animals; Violations; Penalties; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Civil Rights Commission to receive and investigate complaints related to acts of discrimination committed by transportation network company drivers against riders with service animals and report the results of its investigation to the Department of Transportation, which shall issue penalties to transportation network companies. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/TCA, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
CPN/TCA, JDC |
HB468 |
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SB1210
Water; CWRM; Residential and Mixed-use Developments; Board of Agriculture; DOH; Counties; Irrigation Projects
RELATING TO WATER USE.
Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management, as a condition for issuing permits, to require the use of dual line water supply systems in new residential and mixed-use developments located in designated water management areas. Authorizes those residential and mixed-use developments to be included in irrigation projects, as defined in chapter 167, HRS. Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to investigate and survey the availability of nonpotable water. Requires the Department of Health, Board of Agriculture, and the counties to update their rules, ordinances, to allow dual line water supply systems in residential and mixed-use developments. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
HHS/WTL, WAM |
HB915 |
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SB1211
DOH; State Breast Milk Bank; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A STATE BREAST MILK BANK.
Establishes a state breast milk bank under the Department of Health. Establishes the breast milk bank special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/31/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
HHS, WAM |
HB233 |
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SB1212 SD1
Real Estate Commission; Membership; Requirements; Professional Engineers; Architects
RELATING TO THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.
Requires at least two members of the Real Estate Commission to be licensed professional engineers or architects engaged in business in the State for three years immediately preceding the appointment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPC |
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SB1213
Business Entities; For Profit Corporations; Nonprofit Corporations; Partnerships; Limited Partnerships; Limited Liability Companies; Registered Agents; Service of Process
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS.
Allows businesses in the State to designate an email address to accept service of process in lieu of continuously maintaining a registered agent in the State. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1214
DOTAX; DBEDT; HHFDC; Counties; Vacant Home Surcharge; GET
RELATING TO VACANT HOMES.
Establishes a Vacant Homes Special Fund under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for rental assistance programs. Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 180 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HOU/EIG/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
HOU/EIG/EDT, WAM/JDC |
HB489 |
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SB1215
DBEDT; TAT; Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Program; Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Special Fund; Reports
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Establishes the Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to allocate funds to state agencies to improve the quality of visitor experience to sustain the economic benefits contributed by the visitor industry and protect, restore, and manage the State's natural and cultural resources. Establishes the Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Special Fund to fund the program. Increases the transient accommodations tax by one per cent from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2030 and requires the additional tax revenues to be deposited into the Special Fund. Requires the Department to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 12/31/2030. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
EDT, WAM/JDC |
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SB1216 SD1 HD2 CD1
Mufflers; Exhaust Systems; Mopeds; Motor Vehicles; Motorcycles; Certificate of Inspection; Motor Vehicle Repair; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle or moped not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a vehicle or moped is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station for repeatedly violating any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system within a certain period. Clarifies the types of mufflers that are prohibited. Increases the maximum fine for motor vehicle owners that violate noisy muffler laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 172, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272). |
MORIWAKI |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1217 SD1
JABSOM; Faculty and Staff Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for faculty positions in the fields of cardiovascular biology, tropical medicine, and quantitative health biostatistics, and an environmental health and safety officer staff position. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HRE, WAM |
HB718 |
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SB1218
DHS; Affordable Housing; Conveyance Tax; Rates; Exemption; Homeless Services Fund; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Repeals the separate conveyance tax rates for the sale of a condominium or single family residence for which the purchaser is ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax and establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund and general fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB1219
PUC; DOT; Motor Carrier Law; Water Carrier Act; Transfer; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Transfers the jurisdiction of the Motor Carrier Law from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Transfers the jurisdiction of the Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2027. |
(S)
2/11/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB1220 SD2 HD1 CD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Renewable Gas Tariff
RELATING TO RENEWABLE GAS TARIFF.
Requires gas utility companies to submit proposed renewable gas tariffs to the Public Utilities Commission by 8/31/2025. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a renewable gas tariff within nine months of receiving a completed application for a proposed renewable gas tariff. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 192, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292). |
WAKAI, CHANG, Richards |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB342 |
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SB1221 SD2 HD3 CD1
Counties; Retention Ponds; Detention Ponds; Regulation; Survey; Report
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the counties to adopt ordinances for the regulation of retention and detention ponds. Requires the counties to conduct a survey of existing retention and detention ponds and submit a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1232 |
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SB1222
Retention Ponds; Detention Ponds; Safety Requirements; Department of Health; Counties
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
Prohibits counties from permitting or allowing retention or detention ponds to be constructed except under certain conditions. Establishes safety requirements for retention and detention ponds statewide. Requires the department of health to conduct a survey of existing retention and detention ponds statewide. |
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2/6/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
EIG/HHS, WAM |
HB1233 |
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SB1223
DOE; Standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
HB1234 |
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SB1224
Gender Affirming Treatment Act; Insurance; Nondiscrimination; Transgender; Gender Affirming Care Services
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from arbitrarily denying coverage requests for gender affirming health care services when the requested service is known to be considered a standard of care and for which scientific evidence exists that supports the service. Increases transparency of insurance carrier medical necessity reviews and requirements when coverage is denied. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB710 |
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SB1225 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; General Elections; Amendment Process; Tallying; Votes (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STANDARD FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE IS A MAJORITY OF ALL THE VOTES TALLIED UPON THE QUESTION.
Proposes to amend article XVII, section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the standard for ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature, to require that a majority of all the votes tallied upon the question be a "yes" vote, and not include blank, spoiled, and over votes in determining whether a majority was reached. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1226 SD1
DLE; DOT; Illegal Fireworks; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Exempts employees of the Department of Transportation and DLE from personal liability under certain conditions. Requires any damages to container goods be borne by the State. Requires DLE and DOT to designate a site outside of the immediate port area to conduct inspections. Require the DLE to secure all illegal goods. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB1227
DOH; DHS; Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, or Judiciary in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
GVO/HHS, WAM/JDC |
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SB1228 SD1
Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, San Buenaventura |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
HB900, HB1381 |
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SB1229 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; DURF; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program; Interim Financing
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Extends the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to 6/30/2030. Gives preference to for-sale housing development projects developed under governmental assistance programs approved by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HSG, FIN |
HB744 |
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SB1230 SD2
Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Food Donation; Charitable, Religious, or Nonprofit Organizations; Wild Game; Axis Deer
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Exempts the donation of wild game meat, including axis deer, by a hunter for the use or distribution by a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization to needy persons from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to AGR, HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
HASHIMOTO |
AGR, HLT, JHA |
HB1334 |
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SB1231 SD1 HD1
Uniform Parentage Act
RELATING TO PARENTAGE.
Repeals the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973 and updates laws relating to parentage, including enacting portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017. (HD1) |
(S)
4/16/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO |
JHA |
HB1193 |
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SB1232 SD2 HD1
UH; DOH; DHHL; University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; New Wastewater Technology Testing Pilot Program; Wastewater Systems; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a 3-year New Wastewater Technology Testing Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to test and evaluate new wastewater technology systems. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
HED, EEP, FIN |
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SB1233 SD1
DHRD; State Internship and Workforce Development Act; State Internship and Workforce Development Program; Internships; Public Service; State Departments and Agencies; Workforce Development; Vacancies; Shortages; Experience; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes within the Department of Human Resources Development the State Internship and Workforce Development Program. Establishes positions within the Department. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
LBT, WAM |
HB1211 |
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SB1234 SD2
Intergovernmental Agreements; Partnerships; Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies; Authorization; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY.
Authorizes executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
HB1292 |
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SB1235 SD1
HHFDC; Government Employee Housing; Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund; Affordable Rental Housing; Leasehold; Rent-to-Own; For-Sale Units; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Government Employee Housing Program. Establishes the Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund. Clarifies eligibility for the Government Housing Revolving Fund and Government Employee Housing Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
HB1298 |
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SB1236
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capital Improvement Appropriations; Arts in Public Places Program; Relocatable Works of Arts Program; Performing Arts; School Arts Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art. Appropriates funds. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
TCA, WAM |
HB1299 |
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SB1237
Motor Vehicles; Sun Screening Devices; Regulations; Repeal
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Repeals state restrictions on the installation and use of sun screening devices, including window tinting, on motor vehicles. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC. |
AWA |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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SB1238
Constitutional Amendment; Legislators; Ineligibility; Native Hawaiians (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO MAKE INCUMBENT LEGISLATORS TEMPORARILY INELIGIBLE FOR SERVICE BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN POPULATION.
Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that if a United States census shows that the state Native Hawaiian population decreased by no less than 5% since the prior United States census, all state legislators in office at the time of the release of the latter census shall be ineligible to serve in any state legislative office for 1 term, which shall be the 1st term of the applicable legislative office that begins after the release of the latter census. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to JDC/HWN, WAM. |
AWA |
JDC/HWN, WAM |
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SB1239
Potable Water; Nonpotable Water; Golf Courses; Irrigation; Water Conservation
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate golf courses subject to certain exceptions. Defines potable water. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE |
WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB1240
Elections; Voter Service Centers; Counties; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Increases the number of voter service centers in the State. Requiring all voter services centers to operate during the same days and hours statewide. Clarifies that during each day of operation, during all hours of operation, each voter service center is to provide in-person voter registration, receive absentee and election-by-mail ballots, allow voters to vote in person, and provide voting machine services for persons with disabilities. Appropriates moneys to the counties for the administrative costs of voter service centers. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM/JDC. |
AWA, CHANG, DECORTE |
EIG, WAM/JDC |
HB601 |
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SB1241
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Medical Services; Dental
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION.
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for various medical services, including dental services. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE, GABBARD |
HHS, WAM |
HB311 |
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SB1242
DOH; Nurses; Nursing Students; Recertification; Scholarships; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO NURSES.
Requires and appropriates moneys for the establishment of a 5-year nurse recertification pilot program to be administered by the Department of Health. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Health to award scholarships to eligible nursing students who agree to teach nursing in Hawaii after graduating. |
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1/31/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1243 SD1
Medical and Surgery; License; Qualifications; Foreign Medical Graduates; Alternative Qualifications; Fellowship
RELATING TO FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES.
Allows foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery to substitute one year of required medical training or experience in a hospital with one year of fellowship training where the parent program or hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN |
HB1430 |
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SB1244 SD1
Privately-Owned Roadways; Fuel Tax; State Tax
RELATING TO ROADS.
Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1245 SD2 HD2 CD1
Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid Plans
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Beginning 7/1/2026, mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State and requires the health plans to recognize pharmacists licensed in the State as participating providers. (CD1) |
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6/25/2025- Act 220, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC |
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SB1246 SD1
DOH; Reproductive Health Care; Mifepristone; Stockpile; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Directs the Department of Health to purchase and store a 1 year supply of mifepristone by working with 1 or more pharmacies in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB866 |
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SB1247
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agricultural Development Corporation for the purchase of an agricultural parcel for agricultural development. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Hawaii Island Property Manager position within the ADC. Appropriates funds. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
EDT, WAM |
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SB1248
Cranston Duke Pia Act; Self-Protection; Deadly Force; Duty to Retreat; Stand Your Ground Law; Agricultural Land
RELATING TO THE CRANSTON DUKE PIA ACT.
Establishes that, in certain circumstances, an actor rightfully present on agricultural lands may exercise deadly force with a right to stand the actor's ground and not retreat. |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
RICHARDS, GABBARD, Wakai |
AEN, JDC |
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SB1249 SD1 HD2 CD1
DLE; Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Crimes; Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program; Theft of an Agricultural Product or Commodity; Inspection; Branding; Penalties; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the temporary Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Clarifies, creates, and strengthens laws regarding crimes and violations related to agriculture or agricultural lands. Establishes clear distinctions between administrative and criminal penalties. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/27/2025- Act 235, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
HB859 |
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SB1250 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
HB428 |
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SB1251
Agricultural Tourism Activities; LUC; Uniform Statewide Standards
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State by establishing state agricultural tourism activity requirements that are applicable to all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning commission. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
WTL/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM |
HB966 |
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SB1252 SD2 HD1 CD1
UH; JABSOM; Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Training; Curriculum; Workforce Development; Positions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish positions within the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine's Department of Geriatric Medicine to coordinate and incorporate training on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia for health care providers into existing University of Hawaii programs; and review, update, and develop a dementia curriculum to be incorporated into existing University of Hawaii programs with the goal of establishing a local, informed dementia workforce. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HED, FIN |
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SB1253
Boards; Commissions; Holdover Member; Limitation
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Clarifies that the prohibition against board and commission holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office takes precedence over any conflicting statutes. |
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2/6/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1254
UH; BOR; RCUH; Membership; Qualifications
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Prohibits active employees of the University of Hawaii and the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii from serving on the Board of Regents. |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Richards |
HRE, JDC |
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SB1255 SD1
UIPA; Transparency; Government Records; Government Function Contracts; Contractors; Record Retention and Access Requirements; Public Access
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Amends the Uniform Information Practices Act to require each contract to perform a government function to expressly require the contractor to retain records in accordance with the retention schedule of the agency and provide the agency with access to all records subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act; define "government function" and "trade secret"; clarify that "government record" includes information that is created, received, maintained, or used by a private person in performance of a government function contract; and prohibit agencies from denying a request for access to records of a contractor used in the performance of a government function on the basis of trade secret or other proprietary information. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
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2/26/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Dela Cruz |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1256
Restaurants; Mandatory Gratuity Service Charge; Party Size; Limit; Notification
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
Prohibits restaurants from imposing a mandatory gratuity service charge for the sale of food or beverage services unless the party includes ten or more customers, the service charge does not exceed eighteen per cent, and the customer is notified of the service charge. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KIM (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB852 |
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SB1257 SD1 HD1
Agricultural Crimes Task Force; Offense of Agricultural Crime; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIME.
Establishes a permanent Agricultural Crimes Task Force to address the issue of agricultural crime in the State. Establishes the offense of agricultural crime to increase penalties for committing certain property crimes on agricultural property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB1258
DBEDT; Green Bonds Working Group; Green Bonds Financing Program
RELATING TO GREEN BONDS.
Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
GABBARD |
EDT, WAM |
HB932 |
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SB1259
DOE; DOTAX; AG; Land Dedication for Education; Land Dedication Special Fund; Agricultural Education; Developers; Tax Incentives; Penalties; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
Establishes the Land Dedication for Agricultural Education program within the Department of Education. Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of Taxation to establish tax incentives for land developers who dedicate land for educational purposes. Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of the Attorney General to establish penalties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD |
EDU/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1260 SD1
Agroecological and Climate-Smart Farming Practices Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an agroecological and climate-smart farming practices tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1261
Sex Trafficking; Penalty; Protection of Trafficked Persons
RELATING TO CRIME.
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Specifies that a minor who commits an offense under section 712-1207(1)(a), HRS, shall be guilty of a violation instead of a petty misdemeanor. Provides that a person who reports that the person is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability for an offense involving sex trafficking or prostitution. Increases the penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. Requires DHS to implement services and programs for survivors and training for law enforcement. Appropriates funds. Requires annual report. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to JDC/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD |
JDC/HHS, WAM |
HB155 |
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SB1262
Fishing; Division of Aquatic Resources; Regulations; Bag Limits
RELATING TO OAHU CORAL REEF RESILIENCE ENHANCEMENT.
Establishes bag limits for kala, nenue, and uhu fish around the island of Oahu. Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources to conduct population assessments of these fishes and report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2035. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB360 |
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SB1263 SD2 HD3 CD1
DLNR; HCDA; HHFDC; Historic Preservation; Transient-Oriented Development; State Historic Preservation Division Review; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the procedures and required information for the Department of Land and Natural Resources historic preservation review of proposed state projects, privately owned historic property, and other proposed projects that require entitlement for use. Establishes procedures for the review of transit-oriented development identified by the counties and Hawaii Community Development Authority, or Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 160, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260). |
CHANG |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
HB738 |
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SB1264
Department of Education; Phones; Related Devices; Ban
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
CHANG |
EDU, JDC |
HB623 |
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SB1265
DCCA; Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention and Resolution; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB890 |
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SB1266 SD1
DLNR; Inter-Division Program; Burial Sites; Relocation; Coastal Erosion; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of certain agencies to address the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed by coastal erosion. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB1267 SD1
OPSD; DLNR; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; UH; Membership; Transfer
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB1268
University of Hawaii; Space Sciences Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to HRE/EDT, WAM. |
INOUYE |
HRE/EDT, WAM |
HB563 |
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SB1269 SD1 HD2
DBEDT; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources and commercial viability for utility-scale geothermal production in counties with a population of less than 300,000, with certain limitations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
INOUYE |
EEP/ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB1270
Combat Sports Contests; Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Prohibitions; Mixed Martial Arts Contests; Repeal; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Establishes the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Repeals chapter 440E, HRS, relating to Mixed Martial Arts Contests. Appropriates funds. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/EDT, WAM. |
INOUYE |
CPN/EDT, WAM |
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SB1271
Abortion; Pain Capable; Dismemberment; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB1272 SD1
DOT; Towing Authority; Tow Trucks; Towing License; Towing operations; Vehicle Immobilization Devices; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TOWING.
Requires towing truck operators to obtain a towing license. Establishes the Towing Authority within the Department of Transportation to issue towing licenses and regulate towing operations. Prohibits the act of vehicle mobilization without a valid towing license. Prohibits the counties from enacting ordinances that provide less consumer protections than state law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
TCA/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB1273
Salaries; Teachers and Educational Officers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5), provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers and educational officers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
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SB1274
DOE; Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program; Workforce Housing; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as rural and underserved. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB1275
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group; Historic Preservation; Reports
RELATING TO STATE-OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND INHERITED LANDS.
Establishes the State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure the preservation of state-owned historic properties and inherited lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1276 SD1 HD1
Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
KANUHA, CHANG, KIDANI, Wakai |
AGR, CPC, JHA |
HB1291 |
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SB1277
Board of Education; Department of Education; Financial Literacy; Curriculum; Public High Schools; Professional Development
RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curricula plan for public high schools. Requires all public high schools to offer instruction in financial literacy as a requirement for graduation. Requires the Department of Education to provide professional development to teachers on financial literacy. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement the financial literacy education curriculum. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA |
EDU, WAM |
HB936 |
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SB1278 SD1 HD1
General Excise Tax; Exemption; American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; Restaurant Revitalization Fund; Department of Taxation; Notification; Refund
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the state general excise tax any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Requires the Department of Taxation to notify all taxpayers eligible for refunds of any state general excise tax paid for grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund of their eligibility and requires taxpayers to file refund claims no later than six months following notification. Requires any state general excise taxes paid by eligible businesses for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants to be refunded to the taxpayer. Effective 7/1/3000. Applies retroactively to 3/11/2021. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, WAKAI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
ECD, FIN |
HB937 |
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SB1279 SD2 HD1
Telepharmacy; Pharmacists; Medically Underserved Patients
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Authorizes a registered pharmacist under contract with a covered entity for purposes of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to supervise the filling or receipt of a prescription via telehealth in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC |
HB561 |
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SB1280
Consumer Protection; 340B Drug Discount Program; Maximum Allowable Cost
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits covered entities in the State from entering into contracts with drug manufacturers that limit the covered entities' use of contract pharmacies. Voids contract provisions for certain drugs if the provisions are based on the maximum allowable cost payment model. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action for violations. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPN/HHS, JDC |
HB562 |
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SB1281 SD2 HD2 CD1
Telehealth; Interactive Telecommunications Systems; Insurance Reimbursement
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Extends the sunset date of Act 107, SLH 2023, which allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system, until 12/31/2027. (CD1) |
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6/25/2025- Act 217, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB557 |
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SB1282
Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Delayed Claims; Late Fees
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a schedule of late fees to be added to the original unpaid claim amount if a health insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization fails to pay a provider within the required time. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
AQUINO |
HHS, CPN |
HB1275 |
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SB1283
HHFDC; Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes terms for loans issued from the Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1284 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Due Process; Equal Protection; Discrimination (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination against a person because of ethnicity, age, disability, religion, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1285 SD2 HD1
ADLRO; Automatic License Revocation; Impaired Driving; Penalties
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/28/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, C., RHOADS |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1286 SD1
Data Privacy; Driver Data; Personal Information; Consumer Protection; Disclosures; Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits the collection, sale, or disclosure of any driver data that is obtained by a motor vehicle or other connected car service, feature, or application to any third-party without the explicit consent of the owner or lessee of the vehicle. Designates exemptions. Requires any disclosure notification for any data collection to be clear and conspicuous. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/25/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., AQUINO, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1287 SD2
DLIR; Food, Beverage, and Service Establishments; Transparency; Tips; Allocation; Disclosure; Payment of Wages; Compensation
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.
Requires under the State's wage compensation laws that food, beverage, and service establishments that accept tips and employ tipped employees post signs that include language explaining their tip allocation practices and the contact information for the Wage Standards Division of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Wage and Hours Division of the United States Department of Labor. Establishes back wages and penalties as available remedies for employees in the event of a violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, C. |
LAB, CPC |
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SB1288
Transitional Homes; Commission; Recommendations; Reports
RELATING TO TRANSITIONAL HOMES.
Establishes the Hawaii Efficient Transitional Homes Commission to provide recommendations for the efficient, effective, and transparent management of transitional homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM. |
DECORTE, CHANG, KIM |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
HB484 |
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SB1289 SD1
Moving Violations; Traffic Abstract; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Limits moving violations arising from the operation of a motor vehicle that appear on traffic abstracts to those that resulted in convictions. Requires the Traffic and Emergency Period Violations Bureaus to remove all dismissed moving violations not resulting in a conviction from certified abstracts. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
DECORTE, Wakai |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB1290
DOH; WHO; IARC; Food Safety; Product Safety; Chemicals; Warning Labels ($)
RELATING TO WARNING LABELS.
Requires, beginning 7/1/2027, any carcinogenic food or product sold or distributed in the State to include a warning label, in a format determined by the Department of Health. Defines "carcinogenic" as a food, product, or chemical classified as group 1 or group 2A by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN. |
DECORTE, GABBARD, Awa |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
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SB1291 SD1
Board of Public Accountancy; Qualifications; Licensure; Certified Public Accountants
RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Clarifies the education and professional experience requirements for certified public accountant license applicants to establish alternative pathways to licensure. (SD1) |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 014, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC |
HB983 |
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SB1292
DOH; DHS; EUTF; Environment; Community Health; Healthcare Services
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes the Department of Environmental Protection. Renames the Department of Health as the Department of Community Health. Renames the Department of Human Services as the Department of Healthcare Services. Administratively attaches the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to the Department of Healthcare Services. Transfers certain responsibilities between departments. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN/LBT, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
HHS/AEN/LBT, WAM/JDC |
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SB1293 SD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Liability; Damages; Amount; Attorney Fees; Federally Declared Disaster Area
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Provides the amount of recovery for tenants who prevail in civil suits for a landlord's violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code concerning a dwelling unit within an area that was a federally declared disaster area as of 8/8/2023. Provides for reasonable attorneys' fees and recovery for the cost of the suit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1294
Special Needs Recreational Playground Equipment; State Parks; County Parks; Public School Playgrounds; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires all playgrounds located in state and county parks and on public school grounds to include special needs recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses by 6/30/2027, including at a minimum a wheelchair accessible swing set. Establishes the Special Needs Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/EIG/WTL, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU/EIG/WTL, WAM |
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SB1295
HDOT; Department of Law Enforcement; Container Licensing Program; Harbors; Fee; Cargo Inspection; Fireworks; Seizure of Contraband
RELATING TO SHIPPING CONTAINER LICENSING.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation the container licensing program to mitigate the influx of illegal contraband into the State. Imposes a nominal licensing fee of $1 per container. Subjects all containers entering the State to inspections and authorizes the seizure of contraband. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB1296 SD2 HD2 CD1
Reconstruction; Development; Special Management Areas; Disaster Recovery; Wildfire Recovery
RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY.
Exempts reconstruction of any lawfully constructed structure that was damaged or destroyed in a disaster proclaimed by the Governor to constitute a state of emergency or a disaster declared pursuant to federal law from the requirements of a special management area minor permit or a special management area use permit under certain conditions. Sunsets 7/1/2028. (CD1) |
(S)
4/29/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY, Inouye |
WAL/PBS, JHA |
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SB1297
DOH; Air Pollution; Vegetative Burning; Green Waste; Permits; Residential Areas
RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC. |
DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
AEN/HHS, JDC |
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SB1298 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOH; Electronic Devices; Peripherals; Legacy Devices; Collection; Recycling; Manufacturers; Recycling Plans; Recycling Obligations; Reports
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Expands the types of electronic devices subject to the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Excludes manufacturers of only electronic device peripherals and no other electronic devices. Allows, rather than requires, the Department of Health to determine additional penalties. Requires manufacturers' recycling plans to describe communication efforts with the State and counties to facilitate consumer education efforts. Repeals the requirement that recycling plans be implemented and fully operational by 1/1/2023 in order for manufacturer collaboration authority to apply. Establishes additional manufacturer recycling goals beginning on 1/1/2026 and 1/1/2027. Requires additional information to be included in manufacturers' reports containing information for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027. Requires collectors to report certain information regarding recyclers and refurbishers and allows the Department of Health to require submission of bills of lading and recycler receiving reports. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 162, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262). |
DECOITE, GABBARD, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Keohokalole |
EEP, CPC |
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SB1299
HTDC; Tourism; Technology Enablement; Small Businesses; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish and implement projects to assist small businesses related to the tourism sector with technology enablement. Requires HTDC to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT/LBT, WAM. |
DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI |
EDT/LBT, WAM |
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SB1300 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Meal Subsidies; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, expands free school meal coverage to students who currently qualify for reduced-price lunch. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, expands free school meal coverage to students whose family income is not more than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 139, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239). |
KIDANI, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIM, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB1301
Historic Preservation; Surveys; Archaeological Permits; Practice of Archaeology; SHPD Review; Historic Property; Burials; Island Burial Councils
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Establishes conditions under which archaeological inventory surveys and reconnaissance surveys are required. Establishes conditions under which archaeological permits may be issued and revoked and the practice of archaeology may be temporarily revoked. Modifies the composition and operations of island burial councils. Modifies procedures upon the inadvertent discovery of burial sites. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
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SB1302
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Monitoring and Sampling Plan; Air Contaminants; Website; Report
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB1258 |
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SB1303 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Loan Program; Loan Limits; Interest Rates; Credit Denials; Line of Credit; Import Replacement Crop Loans; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. Authorizes the Program to issue lines of credit. Creates a new class of loans to encourage large scale agriculture of import replacement crops grown for the Farm to State Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB984 |
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SB1304 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOA; Pesticides; Pesticide Drift Monitoring Study; Schools; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 179, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
HB985 |
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SB1305
Department of Agriculture; Pesticides; Pesticide Use Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE USE REVOLVING FUND.
Increases the ceiling of the pesticide use revolving fund. Effective July 1, 2025. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB986 |
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SB1306 SD1
State Procurement Automation Special Fund; Chief Procurement Officers; School Facilities Authority
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a Procurement Automation System Special Fund. Designates the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as the Chief Procurement Officer for the School Facilities Authority. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB987 |
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SB1307
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB988 |
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SB1308 SD1
DAGS; Plans; Land Survey; Subdivision; Maps
RELATING TO PLANS.
Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office; updates the statutory fee schedule to reflect those adopted in chapter 40 of title 3, HAR; grants additional discretion to the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans; and updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
HB989 |
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SB1309 SD1
Claims Against the State; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB990 |
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SB1310 SD1
ATG; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Deletes the term "agent of the contractor" in sections 28-17 and 846-2.7, HRS. Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB991 |
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SB1311
Solicitations; Fundraising; Platforms; Registration
RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Revises registration, fee, reporting, and enforcement requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities with chapter 467B, HRS, requirements. Removes duplication of registration, fee, and reporting requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
HB992 |
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SB1312 SD1 HD1
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Sex Trafficking; Promoting Prostitution
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by clarifying the definition of "profits from prostitution" and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
HB993 |
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SB1313
Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Written Information
RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.
Authorizes the offense of Promoting Pornography for Minors to be instituted by written information. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB994 |
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SB1314
ATG; Firearms; Reporting
RELATING TO FIREARMS REPORTING.
Amends the annual reporting requirements imposed on the Department of the Attorney General and the chief of police of each county regarding licenses to carry firearms. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB995 |
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SB1315 SD1
Joint and Several Liability; Repeal; Government Entities; Highway-Related Civil Actions
RELATING TO ABOLITION OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN HIGHWAY-RELATED CIVIL ACTIONS.
Abolishes joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways. Makes government entities liable only for the percentage share of the damages actually attributable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB996 |
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SB1316 SD1 HD2
Penal Code; Fees, Fines, and Restitution; Collections; Consequences of Nonpayment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS.
Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Repeals the authority of the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent restitution. Expressly allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fees and restitution. Requires district courts to hold payment compliance hearings once per year or as soon as practicable, until all fees, fines, and restitution are fully paid, and requires a defendant in district court to appear and show cause if the defendant fails to pay in full within a time specified by the court or fails to pay three consecutive installments. Makes conforming amendments to related statutes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB997 |
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SB1317
Citations; Misdemeanor; Petty Misdemeanor; Violation
RELATING TO CONTENTS OF CITATIONS.
Clarifies that the omission of certain information or any error in a citation does not constitute ground for dismissal of a charge or for reversal of a conviction, if the omission or error did not prejudice the defendant. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB998 |
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SB1318 HD1 CD1
Water Pollution Offenses; Enforcement
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Repeals duplicative and potentially confusing penalties for water pollution offenses in section 200-14, HRS, and thereby clarifies that enforcement of criminal water pollution offenses remains under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health, rather than the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 047, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
HB999 |
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SB1319 SD1
Attorney General; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Identification Processing
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION PROCESSING.
Requires that the Attorney General's identification system include criminal cases initiated via citations that resulted in conviction, deferred acceptance of guilty or nolo contendere plea, or conditional discharge, and that a court order identification processing in such cases. (SD1) |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 011, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1000 |
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SB1320 SD1
Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund Established; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1001 |
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SB1321 SD2
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB1002 |
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SB1322 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOH; Mental Health; Admission to Psychiatric Facility; Emergency Procedures; Involuntary Hospitalization; Assisted Community Treatment; Administration of Treatment Over Objection
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature on emergency transportations and assisted community treatment petitions and orders, based on information provided by service providers and the Department of the Attorney General. Clarifies the procedures for emergency transportation, examination, and hospitalization for individuals who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse who are imminently dangerous to self or others. Requires treatment providers to provide relevant information to the Attorney General for purposes of preparing an assisted community treatment petition. Amends the procedures for involuntary hospitalizations and assisted community treatment petitions. Clarifies the circumstances under which a subject of an assisted community treatment order can be administered medication over objection. Allows a single psychiatrist, rather than a panel of three, to provide administrative authorization for medical treatment over the objection of a patient who is in the custody of the Director of Health and in a psychiatric facility. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 219, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1003 |
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SB1323 SD2 HD2 CD1
Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (Modified); Advance Health Care Directives; Advance Mental Health Care Directives
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2025- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey excused. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1004 |
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SB1324 SD2 HD1
Fireworks; Adjudication; Criminal Offenses; Penalties; Infractions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnics. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1005 |
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SB1325 SD1
ADC; Enterprise; Definition; Agricultural Tourism
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Defines the term "agricultural tourism" and includes it in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
HB1006 |
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SB1326
Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program; HCDA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program. Repeals the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district and board, under chapter 206E, part X, HRS. Makes additional consistent revisions to chapter 206E. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1007 |
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SB1327
DLNR; Review of Proposed State Affordable Housing Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS OF STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Sets forth the historic review requirements based on the project area's known historic, cultural, and archaeological resources. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
HB1008 |
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SB1328
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program; Interim Financing
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent. Allows partial or full repayment of Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund interim loans in the form of unit equity through the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1009 |
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SB1329
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; RHRF; Mixed-Income Rental Housing; Subaccount
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Creates a mixed-income rental housing subaccount under the Rental Housing Revolving Fund which shall make loans to mixed-income rental projects or units in a mixed-income rental project. Authorizes the transfer of moneys from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund Mixed-Income Subaccount. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1010 |
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SB1330
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program; Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program; Manufacturing Development Grant Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Clarifies that no tax credit is available for renewable energy systems purchased with a grant received under the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
HB1011 |
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SB1331 SD1
OPSD; Land Study Bureau Soil Rating System; Soils; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAND STUDY BUREAU SOIL RATING SYSTEM.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in coordination with other agencies, to update the soil data used in the land study bureau soil rating system and create a mechanism for regular soil data updates. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1012 |
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SB1332
Important Agricultural Lands; Important Agricultural Lands Incentive; Farm Cluster Housing; Priority Permit Processing; Counties; County Ordinances
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Repeals the provision authorizing farm dwellings and farm employee housing on important agricultural lands, amends the provision for priority permit processing to include farm cluster housing, and adopts a new provision establishing farm cluster housing to incentivize the designation of lands as important agricultural lands pursuant to chapter 205, HRS. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1013 |
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SB1333 SD1
County Surcharge on State Tax; Regional Infrastructure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax ordinance after July 1, 2015, to amend the uses of the surcharge. Extends the period within which a county with a population of 500,000 or less may collect a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, to 12/31/2047. Authorizes cost-sharing with private or other public developers for housing infrastructure projects funded by surcharge revenues. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1014 |
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SB1334
Land Use; Land Use District Boundary Amendments
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county petition process for review and approval of land use district boundary amendments based on adopted county general plans or county development plans. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/EIG, JDC |
HB1015 |
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SB1335 SD1
OPSD; Integrated Land Use Study; Civil Service; Exemption; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1016 |
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SB1336
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, JDC |
HB1017 |
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SB1337 SD1 HD1
Stadium Authority; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. (HD1) |
(H)
4/3/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1018 |
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SB1338 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Renewable Energy; Energy Storage; Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program; Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Investment Capital Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
Renames the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program to the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program (Program). Amends the required activities of the Program, including conducting engineering and economic evaluations of potential locations for long duration clean energy storage and pumped storage hydroelectric projects. Renames the Hydrogen Investment Special Fund to the Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Investment Capital Special Fund. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/EDT, WAM |
HB1019 |
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SB1339 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a statewide underground water and carbon sequestration resource characterization program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
HB1020 |
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SB1340
Greenhouse Gas; Carbon; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Hawaii State Energy Office
RELATING TO THE ZERO EMISSIONS CLEAN ECONOMY TARGET.
Provides needed clarifications on the applicability and scope of section 225P-5, HRS. Clarifies current emissions reduction goals and defines critical terms used in climate mitigation. Establishes a total or gross emissions target as well as sector-specific targets to reinforce action in the relevant emitting sectors further strengthening the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/AEN/GVO, WAM |
HB1021 |
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SB1341
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Hawaii State Energy Office; Public Utilities Commission; Energy Data Collection Program; HIEMA; OHS; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Emergency Management
RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING.
Adds the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to the list of agencies that may examine the energy industry information statements submitted pursuant to section 486J-3, HRS. Adds the promotion of emergency management and critical infrastructure protection as relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 007, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA |
HB1022 |
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SB1342
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Division of Consumer Advocacy.
RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Modifies and improves the effectiveness of the renewable portfolio standards law, which stipulates the central role of Hawaii's electric utility companies in complying with the State's renewable energy and climate goals to address emerging trends. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, CPN |
HB1023 |
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SB1343 SD1 HD2 CD1
SBRRB; Small Business; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
Amends the quorum requirements to do business and validate acts of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 075, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, JHA |
HB1024 |
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SB1344
East-West Center; Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc.; Chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes; General Fund Appropriations
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, INC.
Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Authorizes General Fund appropriations exempt from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1025 |
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SB1345 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1, BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-8, BU-9, BU-10, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1026 |
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SB1346 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1027 |
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SB1347 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1028 |
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SB1348 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1029 |
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SB1349 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1030 |
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SB1350 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1031 |
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SB1351 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1032 |
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SB1352 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-7; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1033 |
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SB1353 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1034 |
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SB1354 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1035 |
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SB1355 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1036 |
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SB1356 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1037 |
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SB1357 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1038 |
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SB1358 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1039 |
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SB1359 HD2
EUTF; Employer Base Composite Monthly Contribution
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BASE COMPOSITE MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION.
Effective 1/1/2026, increases the employer base composite monthly contribution to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund by 5.2 percent of the 2025 employer base composite monthly contribution. Effective 1/1/2027, requires that the employer base composite monthly contribution be calculated based on the change in Medicare Part B premiums from 2025 to 2026 and at a two-year lag thereafter. (HD2) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 054, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1040 |
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SB1360 SD1 HD2
Employees' Retirement System; Required Beginning Dates; Automatic Payments
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends chapter 88, HRS, to conform to updated required beginning dates and automatic cashout requirements in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. (HD2) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 052, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1041 |
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SB1361 HD2
Employees' Retirement System; Employer Reporting
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER REPORTING REVIEW.
Adds a year between the review period and the billing due date and changes reporting of review results from the current fiscal year to the previous fiscal year. (HD2) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 055, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1042 |
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SB1362
Funds; Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1043 |
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SB1363
Funds; Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the fourth quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1044 |
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SB1364 SD1
Emergency Appropriations; Department of Accounting and General Services; Judiciary; Payroll
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL COSTS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary for payroll and fringe benefits of affected Department of Law Enforcement personnel. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1045 |
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SB1365 HD1 CD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Hawaii Medical Board; Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT.
Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board, as a state of principal license, to investigate and request criminal history records of qualified physicians seeking licensure or license renewal through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 163, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1046 |
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SB1366 SD1
Interest on Insurance Proceeds; Mortgage Loans; Mortgage Servicers Financial Institutions
RELATING TO INTEREST ON INSURANCE PROCEEDS RELATED TO A MORTGAGE LOAN.
Requires licensed mortgage servicers and financial institutions to pay interest on insurance proceeds held for the benefit of consumers. Provides that a fee shall not be charged to the borrower in connection with the maintenance or disbursement of interest earned from interest-bearing accounts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB1047 |
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SB1367 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Division of Financial Institutions; Installment Lenders; Lenders; Maintenance Fees; Convenience Fees
RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.
Clarifies chapter 480J, HRS, regulating installment lenders. Replaces the term "consumer loan" with the defined term "installment loan" for consistency throughout the installment loan chapter. Requires loan maintenance fees to be prorated daily. Allows lenders to charge a convenience fee. Requires paper receipts only for in-person or cash payments and removes consumer names from receipts. Repeals the requirement for lenders to wait three days after a consumer fully repays a loan before issuing a new installment loan. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 116, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB1048 |
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SB1368
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Division of Financial Institutions; Money Transmitter; Permissible Investments
RELATING TO THE MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
Aligns the State's Money Transmitters Modernization Act with the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multistate system; adopts nationwide standards that provide clarity and consistency in calculating the tangible net worth of licensees; ensures that licensees have sufficient financial resources to conduct their business in a safe and sound manner; and promotes efficiency throughout the licensing process. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1049 |
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SB1369 SD1 HD1
Insurance; Net Solvency Report; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Dental Insurers
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Amends net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, dental insurers, and health maintenance organizations. Effective 10/1/2025. (HD1) |
(H)
5/16/2025- Act 061, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
HB1050 |
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SB1370
PUC; Energy-Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2025, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standard and interim standards. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, CPN |
HB1051 |
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SB1371
PUC; Telecommunications Access; Print Disabilities
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
HB1052 |
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SB1372
Condominium Associations; Reserve Funds
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION'S OPERATING BUDGET.
Permits condominium associations to borrow from or reallocate their reserve funds provided the loan is repaid within one year. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB1053 |
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SB1373 SD2 HD2 CD1
DCCA; Registered Sex Offenders; Professional Licenses; Certification; Automatic Revocation and Denial of Application to Renew, Restore, or Reinstate
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSURE ACTIONS AGAINST SEX OFFENDERS.
Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and certain licensing boards to automatically revoke and refuse to renew, restore, or reinstate the professional licenses or certification of registered sex offenders. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB1054 |
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SB1374
Emergency Appropriation; PUC; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Consultant Services
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Public Utilities Commission to procure services by consultants with technical expertise in the efforts to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in the State. |
(H)
2/10/2025- Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
HB1055 |
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SB1375
State Treasury; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Insurance Commissioner; Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program; Insurance Division; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE STRENGTHEN HAWAII HOMES PROGRAM.
Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program to encourage single-family homeowners to retrofit their homes to resist damage by providing for grants to help offset the cost of retrofits. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1056 |
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SB1376
Property; Hurricane; Insurance; HPIA; HHRF; Condominiums; Appropriations
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help to stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1057 |
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SB1377 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Defense; Office of Veterans' Services; Veterans Cemeteries Board; Veterans Cemeteries
RELATING TO VETERANS CEMETERIES.
Establishes the Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans' Services of the Department of Defense to provide veterans cemeteries in the State with guidance, education, technical assistance, and other support to ensure compliance with standards set by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 119, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
HB1058 |
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SB1378
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
HB1059 |
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SB1379 SD2 HD1
HIEMA; Community Readiness Centers; Community Readiness Centers Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Program to be implemented and administered by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund to fund the Community Readiness Centers Program. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security, and Resilience Tax and directs a portion of the tax into the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to acquire lands for community readiness centers and for an emergency operations center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
HB1060 |
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SB1380
National Guard; Insurance; TRICARE; Department of Defense
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days in the service of the State. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1061 |
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SB1381 SD1
Hawaii Air National Guard; Hawaii Army National Guard; Hawaii National Guard; Department of Defense; Rank and Title of Component Heads
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Allows the Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, which is currently Major General. Provides the Adjutant General with the flexibility to assign either the Chief of Staff or the Assistant Adjutant General to lead the Hawaii Air National Guard. Authorizes the pay and allowances for the Chief of Staff of the Hawaii Air National Guard to be determined according to the pay tables of the Regular Air Force of the United States. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Act 026, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
HB1062 |
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SB1382
Militia; National Guard; Assault in the Second Degree
RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.
Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a national guard member in the performance of duty is a class C felony. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 008, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, JHA |
HB1063 |
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SB1383 SD1
Department of Defense; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; State Fire Codes
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Amends the laws concerning the Office of the State Fire Marshal to best effectuate the recommendations of the "Phase 3" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB1064 |
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SB1384 SD1
EOEL; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund; Early Learning Special Fund; Repeal
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND.
Requires funds repaid by a stipend recipient of the Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeal the Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1065 |
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SB1385
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Board
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
Amends section 302L-1.6(b), HRS, to add the head start state collaboration office director as an ex officio, non-voting member of the early learning board, and to require the board to invite the president of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or the president's designee, to serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the board. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
HB1066 |
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SB1386
Veterans; High School Diploma; DOE
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsorily or voluntarily induction into the armed services of the United States and to persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
HB1067 |
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SB1387
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in work-based learning programs established and regulated by the Department of Education. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
HB1068 |
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SB1388 SD2 HD2
Department of Education; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Adds the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board as ex officio, nonvoting members. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/3/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, JHA |
HB1069 |
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SB1389
DOE; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.
Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to allow those professionals working for or contracted by the Department of Education to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated with their respective services. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, CPN |
HB1070 |
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SB1390 SD1
DOE; Computer Science; Legislative Report; Due Date
RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE LEGISLATIVE REPORT.
Changes the due date of the Department of Education's annual computer science legislative report from June 30 to October 31. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 18 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN |
HB1071 |
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SB1391 SD2 HD1
DOE; Education Supplies; Public-Private Partnerships; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher‑requested classroom supplies; provided that the private sector contributes matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB1072 |
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SB1392
DOE; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings, provide evidence-based interventions, and offer professional development on dyslexia and structured literacy. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1073 |
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SB1393 SD1 HD3
DOE; SFA; Public Lands Transfer
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Repeals the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, WAL, JHA |
HB1074 |
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SB1394
DOE; School Meals
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Amends the law to reduce the amount the Department of Education is required to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1075 |
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SB1395 SD2 HD1
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Interest; General Fund; Executive Budget; Projects; Climate Change Impacts
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Allocates interest earned on balances within the emergency and budget reserve fund to the general fund in years in which the emergency and budget reserve fund's balance exceeds the State's fund balance objective. For any fiscal year following a fiscal year in which emergency and budget reserve fund interest is deposited into the general fund, requires the Governor to include in the budget or supplemental budget submitted to the Legislature a request that an amount of general funds equal to the amount of interest deposited be expended to advance projects that address climate change impacts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
HB1076 |
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SB1396 SD3 HD3 CD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; Increase; Natural Resources; Climate Change Mitigation; Special Land and Development Fund; Cruise Fares; Mass Transit Special Fund
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Beginning 7/1/2025, requires the Governor to request in the executive budget or supplemental budget that an amount of general funds that approximates the additional Transient Accommodations Tax revenue generated by this Act be expended to advance certain climate change mitigation and tourism projects. Increases the Transient Accommodations Tax rate beginning on 1/1/2026. Assesses the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares. Amends the amount of Transient Accommodation Tax that shall be deposited into the Mass Transit Special Fund. Amends the allowable uses of the Special Land and Development Fund and the portion of Transient Accommodations Tax collections that are allocated to the Special Land and Development Fund. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD2) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 096, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TOU, WAL, FIN |
HB1077 |
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SB1397
Legislative Vacancies; Legislative Appointments; Primary Election
RELATING TO STATE LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
Provides the Governor with discretion to not fill a vacant legislative position if the vacancy occurs one hundred twenty days or less from an upcoming primary election until after the results of the primary election are certified. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB1078 |
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SB1398 SD1
OWP; DHS; CWS; Trauma-informed Care; Assessment; Training; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1079 |
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SB1399 SD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Family Resilience Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience and appropriates funds to execute the program, including the contracting of services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1080 |
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SB1400
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Office of the Governor; DHRD
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE.
Transfers the Office of Wellness and Resilience to the Department of Human Resources Development on June 29, 2025. Creates a wellness and resilience advisory board. Updates the Office of Wellness and Resilience functions. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/GVO, WAM |
HB1081 |
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SB1401
ERS; Credited Service; Benefits; Employer Contributions
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Increases employer contributions to offset the resulting liability. |
(S)
2/12/2025- Re-Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1082 |
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SB1402 SD1 HD2
Mooring Lines; Harbor Safety; Collective Bargaining; Exempt Vessels; Commercial Harbors
RELATING TO VESSELS IN STATE COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Clarifies that the requirements for the securing of mooring lines in state commercial harbors shall not apply to fishing vessels, government-owned or government-sponsored vessels, tour boats, and training vessels. (HD2) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 177, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, LAB, CPC |
HB1083 |
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SB1403
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Blood Alcohol Content; Lower Threshold
RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1084 |
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SB1404
Cigarette Tax; Tobacco Tax; Disposition of Revenues
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the tax rates for cigarettes and little cigars beginning 1/1/2026, amends the disposition of tax revenues to certain non-general funds starting from fiscal year 2026-2027, with the excess carrying over to the general fund, and expands the tax disposition of tax revenues to the funds to include all tobacco product taxes. Repeals obsolete historical tax rates. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HRE, WAM |
HB1085 |
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SB1405 SD1
DHHL; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption; Reports
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit annual reports to the Legislature over a period of five years. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB1086 |
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SB1406
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
HB1087 |
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SB1407
DHHL; School Impact Fees; Education; Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/EDU, WAM |
HB1088 |
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SB1408 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Clarifies that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall take effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter to the Congressional Committee Chairpersons that this Act meets none of the criteria in title 43 Code of Federal Regulations section 48.20, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1089 |
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SB1409
DHHL; Counties; User Fees; County Powers
RELATING TO COUNTY USER FEES.
Exempts the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from county user fees, in the amount of $100,000 aggregate per year, and ensures county services to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for Hawaiian Home Lands. |
(S)
2/4/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/EIG, WAM |
HB1090 |
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SB1410
Counties; DHHL; Sewer Systems Servicing; Sewer Transmission Lines
RELATING TO SEWER TRANSMISSION LINES.
Requires that all county sewer transmission lines on Hawaiian home lands in compliance or brought into compliance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, are licensed or dedicated to the respective county within sixty days after the receipt by the appropriate county agency of a completed application for maintenance request. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
HB1091 |
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SB1411 SD2 HD2
Medicaid; Third-Party Liability; Medical Assistance Program Claims
RELATING TO MEDICAID THIRD PARTY LIABILITY.
Clarifies third-party liability provisions for medical assistance program claims for payment as required under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. (HD2) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 059, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC |
HB1092 |
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SB1412 SD1
HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority?s powers relating to housing projects. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
HB1093 |
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SB1413 SD1 HD2 CD1
HPHA; Federal Low-income Housing Projects; Abandoned Property; Seized Property
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Establishes procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 117, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, JHA |
HB1094 |
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SB1414
HPHA; Public Housing; Trespassing; HPHA Parcels; HPHA Offices; HPHA Facilities
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Amends section 356D-6.7, HRS, to include all Hawaii Public Housing Authority parcels as areas that may be closed to the public. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HOU, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
HB1095 |
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SB1415
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Low-Income Housing; Tenant Selection; Preferences
RELATING TO TENANT SELECTION.
Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HOU/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/PSM, JDC |
HB1096 |
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SB1416
Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Evictions; Tenants
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING EVICTIONS.
Reduces the time required to store unclaimed personal effects of an evicted tenant. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HOU, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HOU, JDC |
HB1097 |
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SB1417
Department of Human Services; Threats; Physical Harm; Protective Services Workers
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS.
Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties is a class C felony. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of section 707-716, HRS, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1098 |
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SB1418 SD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Emergency Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Provides an emergency appropriation for the Department of Human Services to reinvest in the ongoing development of a new eligibility system for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1099 |
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SB1419 SD1 HD2
DHS; Neighbor Islands Blind and Low Vision Service Pilot Program
RELATING TO ACT 253, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2023.
Updates the name of the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program established by Act 253, SLH 2023, by replacing the term "visually impaired" with the term "low vision" and clarifies the pilot program's implementation timeframes. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 876). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, FIN |
HB1100 |
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SB1420
OYS; Safe Spaces for Youth Program; Homeless Youth and Young Adults; Shelter
RELATING TO SAFE SPACES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM.
Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with all state and county departments that offer services for youth and young adults to coordinate the identification of youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness and placement of these youth at a shelter for homeless youth or young adults. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires the Office of Youth Services to submit a report twenty days prior to the regular session of the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/GVO, WAM |
HB1101 |
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SB1421 SD1 HD2
DOH; Retention and Preservation of Medical Records; Health Care Providers; Repeal; Ceasing Operations
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a health care provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records before the provider ceases operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations and requires providers to notify patients on how to access or request copies of their medical records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1102 |
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SB1422 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOH; Fees; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund; Birth Defects Special Fund; Repeal
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Repeals the requirement that a portion of the fees collected for certified copies of birth, marriage, divorce, or death certificates issued by the Department of Health be deposited to the credit of the general fund. Repeals the Birth Defects Special Fund. Requires a portion of fees collected for issuance of marriage licenses to be deposited into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 148, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1103 |
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SB1423 SD1
DOH; SHPDA; Chronic Renal Dialysis Centers; Psychiatric Behavioral Health Services; Certificate of Need; Exemption
RELATING TO AMENDING SECTION 323D-54, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS.
Exempts health care facilities operated or services provided by the Department of Health, chronic renal dialysis centers, and psychiatric behavioral health services from the State Health Planning and Development Agency's certificate of need requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1104 |
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SB1424 SD1
DOH; Centralized Health Care Credentialing Pilot Program; Appropriations; Reports ($)
RELATING TO CREDENTIALING OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Requires the Department of Health to establish a two-year Centralized Health Care Credentialing Pilot Program that reduces duplicative activities required for the credentialing of health care providers by hospitals, universities, clinics, health plans, and independent practice associations; and convene an advisory committee. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1105 |
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SB1425
Department of Health; Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee; Quorum
RELATING TO THE STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Amends the quorum requirement for the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. |
(S)
2/20/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1106 |
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SB1426 SD1
DOH; Counties; Emergency Aeromedical Services; Emergency Medical Services Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the counties to increase access to emergency aeromedical services. Appropriates funds into and out of the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund to the Department of Health for the establishment and operating expenses for emergency aeromedical services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1107 |
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SB1427
Manufactured Hemp Products; Definition; DOH
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Clarifies that the definition of "manufactured hemp products" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, CPN |
HB1108 |
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SB1428
Department of Health; Manufactured Hemp Products; Minimum Age; Prohibition
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Establishes a minimum age requirement for the sale of manufactured hemp products. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB1109 |
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SB1429 SD2 HD3 CD1
DOH; Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation; Medical Cannabis; Caregivers; Penalties; Cultivation; Rules; Civil Service Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to impose penalties and take enforcement actions for violations of the medical cannabis laws. Increases the maximum number of qualifying patients a primary caregiver is authorized to care for from one to five patients. Retroactive to 1/1/2025, repeals the prohibition against primary caregivers cultivating medical cannabis for their qualifying patients, and authorizes primary caregivers to cultivate cannabis in an amount not to exceed an adequate supply for the qualifying patient; provided that each location used to cultivate cannabis shall be used to cultivate cannabis for not more than five qualifying patients. Extends for two years the sunset date for the interim rules adopted by the Department of Health and extends for four years the sunset date for the exemption from civil service of personnel hired by, or contracts entered into by, the Department of Health related to the medical cannabis dispensary system. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 046, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
HB1110 |
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SB1430
DOH; Manufactured Hemp Products; Registration; Definitions
RELATING TO REGISTRATION TO SELL MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to register with the Department of Health to sell manufactured hemp products; requires the Department of Health to collect application fees and issue certificates of registration. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB1111 |
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SB1431 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOH; Viral Hepatitis; Prevention; Awareness; Education; Treatment Support; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VIRAL HEPATITIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a Hepatitis Prevention Program. Requires the Department of Health to develop and implement a statewide educational program to inform the public on how to identify and prevent hepatitis and aid in its early diagnosis. Requires the Department of Health to develop a statewide comprehensive hepatitis prevention plan. Repeals outdated provisions related to hepatitis. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Hepatitis Prevention Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 114, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1112 |
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SB1432 SD2 HD1
DOH; Kalaupapa State Historical Area; Hansen's Disease; Kalaupapa Settlement; Expenses; Rules; Annual Report; Transfer to the County of Maui
RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.
Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area. Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, HRS, and makes associated conforming amendments, to take effect upon the one‑year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa, as affirmed in a Governor's proclamation. Requires future planning for the Kalaupapa Settlement to include community organizations, including one selected in consultation with the Molokai community. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, WAL, FIN |
HB1113 |
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SB1433 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Health; Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program; Needs-Based Distribution; Non-Injection Drug User Participation; Liability
RELATING TO HARM REDUCTION.
Amends the distribution system of sterile needles and syringes under the Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program from a one-to-one exchange system to a needs-based distribution system. Authorizes non-injection drug user participation in the Program. Modifies liability for Program participants, staff, and law enforcement officers. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 106, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1114 |
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SB1434 SD1 HD1 CD2
Universal Immunization Funding Program; Immunization Purchasing; Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSAL IMMUNIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM.
Establishes the Universal Immunization Funding Program as a universal funding model for immunization purchases by the Department of Health, to increase statewide access to immunizations for all persons under age sixty-five. Establishes the Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund, into which fees collected from assessed entities and other sources of funding will be deposited, for purposes of bulk purchasing immunizations and administering the program. Appropriates funds. (CD2) |
(H)
6/4/2025- Act 175, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1115 |
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SB1435
Department of Health; Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban; Appropriations
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Beginning July 1, 2026, bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. Effective July 1, 2025. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB1116 |
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SB1436
Cigarettes; Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Sales; County Preemption; Repeal
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC |
HB1117 |
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SB1437
Immunizations; Non-Medical Exemptions; Repeal
RELATING TO NON-MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS TO IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
Repeals the non-medical exemption from immunization requirements. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HHS, JDC |
HB1118 |
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SB1438 SD1 HD1
Home Care Agencies; Prohibitions; Limitations
RELATING TO HOME CARE AGENCIES.
Prohibits home care agencies from providing services outside the scope of their facility license. (HD1) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 051, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC |
HB1119 |
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SB1439 SD1
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1120 |
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SB1440 SD1
DOH; Office of the Director of Health; Developmental Disabilities Division; Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch; Hawaii State Hospital; Civil Service; Exemptions; Report
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CIVIL SERVICE FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Exempts certain positions in the Department of Health, including the Hawaii State Hospital, from civil service. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1121 |
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SB1441 SD2 HD2
HHSC; DOH; Oahu Regional Health Care System; Transfer; Repeal; Agreement; Report
RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. Repeals certain changes to the HRS that were made by Act 212, SLH 2021. Requires the Oahu Region and the Department of Health to enter into a formal memorandum of agreement regarding the care of certain psychiatrically stable patients transferred or discharged from the Hawaii State Hospital to an appropriate Oahu Region facility, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Oahu Region to submit a report to the Legislature. (HD2) |
(H)
5/16/2025- Act 062, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1122 |
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SB1442 SD2 HD2
DOH; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Services Plan
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.
Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State. (HD2) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 178, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/HSH, JHA |
HB1123 |
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SB1443 SD1 HD1
DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Psychiatric Facility; Long-Term Care Facility; Payment; Medicaid; Procurement Exemption
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Establishes maximum rates of payment for medical care for patients of the Hawaii State Hospital or of another psychiatric facility who are under the custody of the Director of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish long-term care payment rates for certain patients discharged to a long-term care facility from the Hawaii State Hospital or another psychiatric facility. Exempts the Department of Health from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code for the procurement of medical care and long-term care for certain patients. (HD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 050, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1124 |
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SB1444 SD1
DOH; General Excise Tax; Exemption; Adult Residential Care Homes
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Authorizes general excise tax exemptions for residential care services provided by certain licensed health care facilities pursuant to a contract with the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/26. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1125 |
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SB1445 SD1
DOH; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes a two-year digital youth mental health platform pilot project under which the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health shall develop and make publicly available a digital platform providing tools and resources designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1126 |
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SB1446
Disabled Persons Parking; County Enforcement
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances. |
(S)
2/11/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1127 |
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SB1447
Department of Health; Remedies; Administrative Orders; Administrative Hearings
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS.
Requires any order to cease and desist issued by the Director of Health that is administratively appealed to remain in effect during the appeals process. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 015, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1128 |
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SB1448 SD2 HD2
Emergency Appropriation; DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Construction Defect Remediation; Expenditure Ceiling
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR CONSTRUCTION DEFECT REMEDIATION AT THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Health to fund construction defect remediation of the Hale Hoʻola Building at the Hawaii State Hospital, including the payment of legal fees and costs for special deputy attorneys general. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. (HD2) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 044, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1129 |
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SB1449 SD1 HD2
Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; State Health Planning and Development Agency
RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1130 |
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SB1450 SD1
DOH; AMHD; Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program; Reports; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS.
Establishes a three-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, including "street psychiatry", to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1131 |
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SB1451 SD2
Homeland Security; Uniform Information Practices; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Enhances sharing of critical infrastructure information between infrastructure owners and operators and the state government. Defines and protects "critical infrastructure information" that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Provides homeland security partners with reassurance that their proprietary information provided to the state government will be protected from disclosure. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1132 |
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SB1452 SD1 HD2 CD1
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Federal Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT.
Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 107, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1133 |
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SB1453
DLE; ATG; ERS; Retirees; Benefits; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General or the Department of Law Enforcement as a labor shortage or difficult—to-fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB1134 |
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SB1454 SD1 HD2 CD1
DLIR; Order of Wage Payment Violation; Wage and Hour Law; Enforcement; Penalties
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to employers found to be in violation of the State's Wage and Hour Law. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures. Amends the definition of "wage" to clarify that it means compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee, regardless of how it is calculated. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 115, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA |
HB1135 |
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SB1455
Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Covered Employer; Definition; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-out Option
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the covered employee chooses to opt out. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1136 |
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SB1456 HD1
Restoration of Beach Lands; Kahana Bay Beach Restoration Pilot Project; Sand Restoration and Dune Replenishment Pilot Project; Appropriation
RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS.
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems through the management of sand and native vegetation, place sand on an eroded beach, and remove abandoned remnant materials that pose a risk to public and ecosystem health. Appropriates funds for a Kahana Bay beach restoration pilot project and a sand restoration and dune replenishment pilot project on the island of Maui. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Re-referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1137 |
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SB1457
BLNR; Water Sports Equipment; Interim Rules
RELATING TO OCEAN USER SAFETY.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim rules regarding commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, CPN |
HB1138 |
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SB1458
BLNR; DLNR; Environmental Stewardship Fee Program; Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund; Environmental Stewardship Commission; Appropriation
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the environmental stewardship fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental stewardship license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources through grants to nonprofit organizations. Establishes the environmental stewardship fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct rulemaking. Requires a report to the legislature, including an environmental stewardship fee strategic plan. Creates civil or administrative penalties to be imposed after July 1, 2030. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC |
HB1139 |
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SB1459 SD1
DLNR; State Lands; Homeless Encampments; Clean-Ups; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS ON DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HHS, WAM |
HB1140 |
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SB1460
Land and Natural Resources; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1141 |
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SB1461
DLNR; CWRM; State Water Code; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1142 |
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SB1462 SD1 HD1
DOTAX; DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Reenacts the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes an annual cap amount on the tax credit of $1,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2030. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1143 |
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SB1463
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Program; Employees
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
Amend sections 6E-3 and 76-16(b), HRS, to allow the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ both civil service and non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/LBT, WAM |
HB1144 |
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SB1464 HD1 CD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2024; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2024. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 123, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1145 |
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SB1465 SD1 HD1
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, requires all qualified members claiming a credit for pass-through entity taxation to adjust their income to include the qualified member's share of taxes paid by an electing pass-through entity. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1146 |
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SB1466
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that nonresidents who claim the refundable earned income tax credit are required to adjust the amount claimed using the ratio of their Hawaii adjusted gross income to federal adjusted gross income. Eliminates the unlimited carryforward on nonrefundable earned income tax credits for tax year 2022. |
(H)
4/24/2025- Act 025, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1147 |
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SB1467 HD1
Tax Appeals; Service; Director of Taxation
RELATING TO TAX APPEALS.
Clarifies that a notice of appeal relating to an appeal of a county tax is not required to be served on the Director of Taxation. (HD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 049, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1148 |
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SB1468 SD1
GET Exemptions; Sugar Cane Growers; Patient-Centered Community Care Programs
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by a contractor of the Patient-Centered Community Care Program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB1149 |
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SB1469 SD2 HD2 CD1
Collection of Taxes; Statute of Limitations; Tax Appeal; Taxation Board of Review
RELATING TO TAX COLLECTIONS.
Suspends the statute of limitations on collections of income tax, general excise tax, transient accommodations tax, use tax, fuel tax, conveyance tax, and rental motor vehicle, tour vehicle, and car-sharing vehicle surcharge tax during the period an assessment is pending on appeal before the Taxation Board of Review or Tax Appeal Court. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 118, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1150 |
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SB1470
Income Taxation; Withholding; Exemptions
RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING.
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, (1) repeals the maximum tax rate that may be considered in determining the amount of income tax that must be withheld and the requirement that a standard deduction allowance be treated as if it was denominated as a withholding exemption, and (2) for the purpose of income tax withholding, permits the Director of Taxation to prescribe a standard deduction allowance in an amount more or less than one whole exemption. |
(H)
4/24/2025- Act 024, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1151 |
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SB1471
DOTAX; Tax Administration; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Permanently exempts the software developer supervisor in the Department of Taxation and the data privacy officer and tax business analysts in the Director's office of the Department from civil service. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1152 |
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SB1472
Budget Special Provisions
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Authorizes supplemental allotments and transfer of unrequired balances for capital improvement program projects and establishes a protocol fund for each state principal department. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB1153 |
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SB1473 SD2 HD1
Central Service Expenses; Transfers; Central Services Assessment; Central Service Expenses of Government; State Highway Fund; Airport Revenue Fund; Harbor Special Fund
RELATING TO CENTRAL SERVICES ASSESSMENT.
Amends the transfer of funds for central service expenses from the State Highway Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Harbor Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/2/2025- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1154 |
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SB1474
Procurement; Exemptions; Construction Projects
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code contracts by government bodies to procure certain construction projects. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB1155 |
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SB1475 SD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Special Facility Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.
Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1156 |
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SB1476
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Amends section 266-19.5(d), HRS, for the purpose of increasing the cap for the contract value of any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the cap for the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Adds reporting requirements for the department. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1157 |
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SB1477
Department of Transportation; Firefighting at Commercial Harbors; Limited Liability
RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
HB1158 |
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SB1478 SD1
Department of Transportation; Commercial Harbor; Evacuation Orders; Emergencies
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Requires masters or persons in charge of vessels to follow an order by a harbor master to evacuate a commercial harbor in emergencies. Establishes higher penalties for noncompliance. Authorizes fines collected for violations of this requirement as moneys to be paid into the Special Harbor Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to TRN, PBS, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, PBS, JHA |
HB1159 |
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SB1479
DOT; DOE; Pupil Transportation Safety
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EDU, WAM |
HB1160 |
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SB1480 SD1
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; Appropriations
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a state mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028. Establishes a default state mileage-based road usage charge rate when missing, incomplete, or incorrect odometer reading information that will prevent the state mileage-based road usage charge from being calculated. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
HB1161 |
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SB1481 SD1
DOT; Motorcycle Instruction Permits; Basic Motorcycle Rider Course
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS.
Starting on July 1, 2026, requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation before becoming eligible for the permit. Designates exemptions for certain drivers on an enclosed training course. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1162 |
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SB1482
Department of Transportation; Limited-Term Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses and Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.
Amends section 286-236, HRS, to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non-domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1163 |
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SB1483 SD1
DOT; Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization
RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1164 |
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SB1484
Sale of Real Property; Counties
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Authorizes the counties to sell or dispose of property bordering the ocean when the Department of Transportation requests the acquisition of the property for state highway purposes. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC |
HB1165 |
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SB1485
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and apporitates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1166 |
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SB1486
Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Ttransportation
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. |
(H)
2/10/2025- Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1167 |
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SB1487 SD1 HD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Reyes Oda, Ward excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HED, FIN |
HB1168 |
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SB1488 SD1
UH; University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii system. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Transfers all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1169 |
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SB1489 SD1
UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1170 |
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SB1490 SD1
UH; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING.
Amends the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund by allowing the Board of Regents to dedicate funding for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1171 |
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SB1491 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOTAX; DBEDT; Data Sharing; Statewide Longitudinal Data Sharing System
RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING.
Adds the Department of Taxation and Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the list of state agencies required to share data and determine the data to be shared through the Statewide Longitudinal Data System. Requires data shared by the Department of Taxation or Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to be aggregated or anonymized. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 221, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB1172 |
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SB1492
DOT; Task Force on Mobility Management; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MOBILITY MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Mobility Management, established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
TCA/HHS, WAM |
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SB1493 SD1
Emotional Support Animal; Disclaimer; Service Animals; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB1494 SD2
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 1/1/2026 to provide optional coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1495 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; General Excise Tax; Hearing Aids; Exemption
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
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SB1496 SD1 HD2
Discrimination in Public Accommodations; Persons with Disabilities; Discriminatory Practices; Places of Public Accommodation
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for places of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of, or information related to, their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions. Clarifies that a facility is considered a place of public accommodation regardless of whether its presence in the State is physical or digital. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HSH, JHA |
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SB1497
Rare Disease Advisory Council; Establishment; DOH; Rare Disease Patients
RELATING TO RARE DISEASES.
Establishes a Rare Disease Advisory Council within the Department of Health to advise the State on the needs of rare disease patients. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
HHS, WAM |
HB1288 |
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SB1498
DCCA; Condominiums Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Ombudsman's Office Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Establishes an Ombudsman's Office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
HASHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1499
PUC; Renewable Portfolio Standards; Electric Utility Companies; Penalties; Repeal
RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Repeals the Public Utilities Commission's authority to penalize electric utility companies that fail to meet the renewable portfolio standards. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
WAKAI |
EIG, CPN |
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SB1500 SD2 HD1 CD1
PUC; Regulated Investor-Owned Electric Utilities; Electric Services; Appointment of Receiver
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to appoint a receiver to take temporary action necessary to assure continued adequate electric services from failing regulated investor-owned electric utilities. Requires an appointed receiver to recognize and maintain the terms and conditions of any existing collective bargaining agreement and prohibits the receiver from inducing or causing a reduction in force, or terminating a covered employee, other than for a cause consistent with any collective bargaining agreement. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI |
EEP/LAB, CPC, FIN |
HB978 |
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SB1501 SD2 HD1 CD1
BNF; Public Utilities Commission; Energy; Step-In Agreements; Power Purchase Agreements; Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to enter into step-in agreements for payment obligations arising under certain power purchase agreements. Establishes the Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund. Establishes that revenues from on-bill charges for power purchase agreements and money from a surcharge supporting a reserve account shall be held in trust by the Department of Budget and Finance, and that independent power producers shall hold a beneficial interest in the revenues to the extent of the amounts owed under the covered power purchase agreements. Appoints, authorizes, and empowers the electric utility to serve as the billing, collection, and payment agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 191, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291). |
WAKAI |
EEP, FIN |
HB974 |
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SB1502 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH; UH West Oahu; Business Administration Program; Defense Sector; Workforce Development; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of faculty positions, student internship programs, and other related expenses for the Business Administration Program at the University of Hawaii West Oahu for workforce development in the defense sector of the State's economy. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 176, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276). |
WAKAI |
HED, FIN |
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SB1503 SD1 HD1
DLIR; Workforce Development; Economic Diversification; Defense-Related Personnel; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop and implement training programs, public-private partnerships, funding opportunities, and recruitment strategies to develop a local workforce to meet the growing demand in defense-related personnel and promote economic diversification. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
WAKAI |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1504 SD1
Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Repeal Date; Extension ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Extends the sunset date of the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project to 2038. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1505
Tobacco Products; Premium Cigars; Definition; Excise Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a definition for "premium cigar" that is distinct from a "large cigar" and adds a definition for "characterizing flavor" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
HB1426 |
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SB1506 SD1
Professional Land Surveyors; Real Property Owners; Statute of Repose
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS.
Establishes a statute of repose prohibiting the commencement of a civil action against a professional land surveyor or owner of real property if ten years has elapsed since the latter of the date of completion of a contract or final payment for land surveying work. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1507
Gaming; Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation; Gaming Provider; Lottery and Gaming Special Fund
RELATING TO GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, JDC/WAM |
HB1434 |
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SB1508 SD1
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Act 021, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1438 |
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SB1509 SD1 HD1
Legislative Reference Bureau; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Prescription Drugs; Study
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on best practices for the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and reduction in prescription drug costs for health insurance plan beneficiaries. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1510
Motor Carriers; Exemptions; Non-Profit Community-Based Organizations
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Exempts non-profit community-based organizations providing transportation services from motor carrier regulations under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, CPN |
HB1422 |
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SB1511 SD1 HD2
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Hanalei Bay; Vessel Restriction
RELATING TO HANALEI BAY.
Prohibits vessels longer than seventy-five feet from entering Hanalei Bay. Exempts vessels operated by a federal, state, or county agency. (HD2) |
(S)
4/23/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1423 |
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SB1512
Cesspool Conversion Financing Program; On-bill Financing; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a cesspool conversion on-bill financing program to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT/HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT/HHS, WAM |
HB1421 |
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SB1513
Budget; Allotment System; Appropriations
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Prohibits the transfer of funds appropriated for positions to operating expenses, and vice versa, except to fulfill the Legislature's purpose for which the funds were appropriated. |
(S)
2/11/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB1424 |
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SB1514 SD1
Working Group; Year-Round Legislative Session; LRB; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Establishes a temporary working group to study the feasibility of transitioning the Legislature's regular session from one that meets for 3.5 months from mid-January to early May, to one that meets on a year-round basis. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to provide administrative support to the working group. Requires report to Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1425 |
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SB1515 SD1
Elections; Boards of Registration; On-Call Circuit Judge
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Allows an on-call circuit judge in the relevant circuit to perform the duties of the Board of Registration for purposes of hearing elections disputes if the Board of Registration lacks full membership. Requires the Judiciary to designate one or more on-call circuit court judges in each circuit to perform the duties of the Board of Registration for purposes of hearing elections disputes. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1435 |
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SB1516
Department of Health; Oral Health Task Force; Positions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Establishes one full-time equivalent program specialist V position. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1431 |
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SB1517 SD1
BLNR; Public Lands; Recreation-residence Use Leases; Public Lottery
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreational-residential use by public lottery and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located. Lowers the maximum term for a lease of public lands for recreational-residential use to five years. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1348 |
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SB1518
DBEDT; HTDC; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide 50 per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt administrative rules to implement the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT/EIG, WAM. |
KIDANI, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
EDT/EIG, WAM |
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SB1519
Insurance Commissioner; Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act; Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entity; Adverse Determination; Health Care Services; Reports
RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for prior authorization process in the State, including disclosure and notice requirements for utilization review entities regarding their prior authorization requirements and restrictions; qualifications and criteria for prior authorization review and appeals personnel; prior authorization process for non-urgent and urgent health care services, including the time frame by which utilization review entities must render a decision; adverse determination and appeal processes; prohibition of prior authorization for emergency health care services and medication for opioid use disorder; payments to health care providers; length and duration of prior authorizations; and exemptions for certain health care providers. Requires health insurers to utilize NCPDP SCRIPT Standard electronic prior authorization transactions by 1/1/2026. Requires utilization review entities to submit annual reports to the Insurance Commissioner each year. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules by 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA |
CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB954 |
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SB1520 SD1 HD1
Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 866). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSH, JHA |
HB1283 |
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SB1521
Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
RHOADS, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
HB667 |
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SB1522 HD2 CD1
Vehicle Title Transfers; Liability; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLE TRANSFERS.
Clarifies that proof that a transferor has filed required notice forms with the County Director of Finance serves as a complete defense to any action brought against the transferor for an act or omission, civil or criminal, arising from the use, operation, or abandonment of the vehicle by another person. Requires, by 7/1/2026, the Judiciary to determine whether new forms or modification of the Judiciary's website is necessary to assist vehicle transferors and, if so, to create the forms or modify the website. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 109, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209). |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1523 SD1
DLIR; HLRB; Hawaii Employment Relations Act; Collective Bargaining; Private Sector Workers' Rights; Labor; Unionization; Protections; Appropriations
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS.
Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, KIDANI, Richards |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB931 |
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SB1524
UH; BOR; College of Education; Tuition Waiver; Mandatory Fee Waiver; State-Approved Teacher Education Program; Teacher Education; Resident Student
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition and mandatory fees to a resident student enrolled in the College of Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
RHOADS |
HRE, WAM |
HB1345 |
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SB1525
Department of Taxation; Cigarette and Tobacco Tax; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-liquids; Directory; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that the manufacturer's products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory of manufacturers of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids whose certifications the Department approved. Imposes penalties. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN, JDC |
HB1289 |
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SB1526 SD2 HD1 CD1
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Laboratory Special Fund; Lapse Date; Drug and Alcohol Testing; Toxicology
RELATING TO THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TOXICOLOGY TESTING LABORATORY.
Extends the lapse date for funds appropriated out of the Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory Special Fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for the establishment and maintenance of a drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory. (CD1) |
(H)
6/25/2025- Act 216, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318). |
MORIWAKI |
TRN, FIN |
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SB1527
DOH; ADAD; Informational Campaign; Prevention Services; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Requires the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to develop and implement a comprehensive messaging and informational campaign to prevent cannabis use among the State's youth. Requires the Division to establish and enter into contracts with community-based organizations to award grants to prevent substance misuse among youth through evidenced-based prevention programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, WAM |
HB1416 |
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SB1528 SD1
Cigarette Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Tax Increase; Revenue; Disposition
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the cigarette tax from sixteen cents to eighteen cents and amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
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SB1529
Transient Accommodations; Reservation Bookings; Disclosure; Taxes; Fees; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation unit, room, or service that were not disclosed before the time of booking. Requires any person offering, listing, advertising, soliciting, or displaying a rate or price for the use or occupancy of a transient accommodation unit, room, or service to disclose at the time of booking in a clear and conspicuous manner, the total dollar amount that will be charged, including all resort fees and taxes and fees imposed by government entities. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN/JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
EDT, CPN/JDC |
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SB1530
UH; BOR; Director of Finance; President of the University of Hawaii; Performance-Based Outcome Funding Program; Efficiency Measures; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the Board of Regents or the President of the University of Hawaii to allocate general funds appropriated to the University of Hawaii to University of Hawaii program IDs in accordance with performance-based outcomes relating to student achievement and degree attainment. Requires the President to submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the President to propose at least three efficiency measures to the Director of Finance to produce a more effective budget. |
(H)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI |
HED, FIN |
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SB1531
Gambling; Nuisance Abatement; Civil Suits; Victim Protection; Penalties
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. |
(S)
1/31/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
DECORTE, CHANG, KIM, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
JDC |
HB1219 |
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SB1532
HHCA; Regulations; Native Hawaiians; Commission Members
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Authorizes the Department of the Interior of the United States to adopt certain regulations for the purposes of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Provides that not less than 5 of the members shall be beneficiaries who are native Hawaiian as defined in section 201(a) of the Act, and that not more than 4 of the members shall be descendants of not less than one-fourth part of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778. |
(S)
2/3/2025- Re-Referred to HWN, JDC. |
DECORTE |
HWN, JDC |
HB1400 |
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SB1533
County Zoning; Registry of Clean and Sober Homes; Mandatory Registration; DOH; Inspections
RELATING TO CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.
Requires a county conditional use permit for clean and sober homes with 5 or more residents. Requires registration of all clean and sober homes on registry maintained by the Department of Health. Requires DOH to conduct unannounced inspections of clean and sober homes on at least an annual basis. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
DECORTE |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB1217 |
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SB1534
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Diapers; Luxury Car Surcharge; Use Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Establishes a surcharge on the general excise tax and use tax for the sale or use of luxury cars. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM. |
DECORTE |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
HB1335 |
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SB1535
Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu; DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Appropriations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land on which Alii Place is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the State. Repeals the sunset provision of Act 4, SLH 2024. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to accept the properties transferred in satisfaction of all amounts owed by Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Kapolei roadways, drainage, and sewer settlement. Exempts the land transferred from the definition of public lands for purposes of chapter 171, HRS. |
(S)
2/5/2025- Re-Referred to WTL, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WTL, WAM |
HB800 |
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SB1536 SD2 HD2 CD1
HTA; President and Chief Executive Officer; ERS Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Repeals the exemption of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from the State's Employees' Retirement System. Requires a retirant returning to service as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to re-enroll into the Employees' Retirement System. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 168, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
TOU, LAB, FIN |
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SB1537
DLNR; Wildlife; Feral Non-Native Animals; Prohibition; State Land; County Land; Penalties; Reports
RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
Prohibits the feeding of feral non-native animals on state land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce certain penalties for violations. Requires the counties to adopt or amend ordinances to prohibit the feeding of feral non-native animals on county land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream and impose certain penalties for violations. Establishes an annual reporting requirement to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB1538
DBEDT; Native Hawaiians; Legislative Districts; Recognition
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify all legislative districts in the State in which a majority of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian majority districts. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT/HWN, WAM. |
RICHARDS |
EDT/HWN, WAM |
HB671 |
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SB1539 SD1
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Waiahole Water System; Debt; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to offset the debt for the Waiahole Water System. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
EDT, WAM |
HB912 |
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SB1540
Hawaii State Building Code; Counties; Amendments
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Beginning 1/1/2028, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to remove requirements of the state building codes or add requirements to the state building codes only with prior council approval. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes. |
(S)
2/10/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS |
PSM, JDC |
HB745 |
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SB1541 SD1 HD1
Waiahole Water System; Bond Debt Service; Tunnel Repair; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds for the Waiahole Water System for bond debt service and tunnel repair. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
HB781 |
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SB1542
DCCA; Age Verification for App Developers and App Stores Act; Mobile Devices; Age Ratings; Age Categories; Minors; Parental Consent; Filters; Usage Limits; Penalty; Rules
RELATING TO AGE VERIFICATION FOR APP DEVELOPERS AND APP STORES ACT.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires app store providers to determine the age category for each of their users in the State and verify their age; provide a mechanism for parents to block minors from downloading unsuitable apps; and obtain parental consent before allowing a minor to use their app store or download and purchase apps. Requires certain app store providers to provide parents with a mechanism to set filters and usage limits for minors. Requires certain app store providers to display age ratings and content description for each app available in their app store. Establishes age verification and parental consent requirements for certain app developers. Establishes violations as unfair or deceptive act or practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/LBT, JDC. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI |
CPN/LBT, JDC |
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SB1543 SD2
External Consultants; Purchasing Agencies; Disclosure Requirements; Spending Caps; Audit; Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Caps the amount each agency can spend on external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires each agency to disclose new contracts with external consultants. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Richards, Wakai |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1544
DOE; Cellular Phones; Wireless Communication Devices; Prohibition
RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SCHOOLS.
Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
EDU, JDC |
HB1303 |
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SB1545 HD1
Legislative and Judicial Employees; Code of Ethics; Nepotism; Prohibition
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
Repeals language in the State's Code of Ethics that exempts the legislative and judicial branches from prohibitions against nepotism in public employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Richards, Wakai |
LMG, JHA |
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SB1546
DOE; Retirants; Benefits; Exemption; Teachers; Difficult-to-Fill Positions
RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.
Requires retirants rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in difficult-to-fill positions to be paid at least the minimum salary for their experience and qualifications. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and difficult-to-fill positions. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU, WAM |
HB841 |
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SB1547 SD1 HD1
BUF; SPRB; Aloun Kauai Farming; Agricultural Enterprises; Integrated Dairy ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ALOUN KAUAI FARMING, AN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE, IN THE FINANCE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A PROJECT TO REVITALIZE THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.
Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Aloun Kauai Farming LLC, in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of an integrated dairy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 2:40 PM; Conference Room 411. |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
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SB1548
Department of Education; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than a certain amount from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts. Requires at least two written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts for certain schools in rural communities. Sunsets 6/30/2028. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
EDU, WAM |
HB1293 |
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SB1549
CIP; DHHL; Kānehili Homestead; Community Hale; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KĀNEHILI COMMUNITY HALE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for a capital improvement project for the construction of the Kānehili community hale, a new access road, and a parking lot at the Kānehili homestead. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
HWN, WAM |
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SB1550
DLNR; UH; Exceptional Trees Program; Significant Trees; State Arborist Advisory Committee; County Arborist Advisory Committees
RELATING TO TREES.
Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB1501 |
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SB1551
Single-use Plastic Bags; Non-recyclable Paper Bags; Ban; Penalties
RELATING TO PLASTIC.
Bans businesses from providing single-use plastic bags and non recyclable paper bags to customers. Assesses a fee that businesses shall charge for allowable bags provided to customers. Establishes penalties. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC. |
GABBARD |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
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SB1552
DCCA; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT); Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face to face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
KANUHA |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1553 SD2
DHHL; Land Purchase; Act 279 Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates moneys from the Act 279 Special Fund for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to purchase a parcel of land identified as tax map key: (1) 9-1-013-025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HSG/HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA |
HSG/HED, JHA, FIN |
HB1353 |
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SB1554
OCS; Grants; Program; Community Collaborative Capital Improvement Projects; Regulatory Exemptions; Rules; Reports
RELATING TO COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Establishes a program within the Office of Community Services to authorize the formation of community collaborative capital improvement projects eligible for state grants, which may be exempted from certain state and county regulatory requirements under specific circumstances. Requires the Office to adopt rules and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2030. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT/EIG, WAM. |
IHARA |
LBT/EIG, WAM |
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SB1555
Election Campaigns; Code of Fair Campaign Practices
RELATING TO FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES.
Adopts the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that candidates may use as a guide for their election campaigns. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1556
OIP; Public Agency Meetings; Sunshine Law; Executive Meetings; Trusted Public Representatives; Program; Rules; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRUSTED PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES.
Establishes a Trusted Public Representative Program within the Office of Information Practices under which the Office assigns a volunteer Trusted Public Representative trained in the requirements of the Sunshine Law and observes public agency meetings closed to the public. Allows the Office of Information Practices to conduct background checks of current and prospective Trusted Public Representatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC. |
IHARA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB1557
Constitutional Amendment; Citizens' Assembly (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR A CITIZENS' ASSEMBLY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITIZENS' ASSEMBLY TO PROPOSE TO THE LEGISLATURE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY REVISIONS OR AMENDMENTS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING ELECTIONS, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, CAMPAIGN FINANCE, ETHICS, REFERENDUM, REAPPORTIONMENT, LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for a citizens' assembly and to authorize the citizens' assembly to propose to the Legislature constitutional and statutory revisions or amendments to the laws governing elections, political campaigns, campaign finance, ethics, referendum, reapportionment, legislative process, and public access to information. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
IHARA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1558
Neighborhood Boards; Election Campaigns; Contributions
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Applies the campaign finance laws to candidates for the neighborhood boards. Requires candidate committees for neighborhood board elections to file an organizational report with the Campaign Spending Commission regarding campaign contributions used for printing and mailing campaign material. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
IHARA |
EIG, JDC |
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SB1559 SD1
University of Hawaii; Sea Grant College; Hanakaoo Beach Park; Dune Restoration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DUNE RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HED, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
HED, WAL, FIN |
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SB1560
DBEDT; Strengthen Hawaii Homes Act; Housing; Disaster Resiliency; Grants; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.
Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties located in historically vulnerable areas to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program special fund. Appropriates moneys from the special fund. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM/CPN. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDT, WAM/CPN |
HB1467 |
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SB1561
Vegetation Management; Wildfire Mitigation; DLNR
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Establishes vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce the provisions. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1562 SD1
Department of Agriculture; CHOAM Program; Farming Housing; Tax Credit; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Combined Housing Operational Agriculture Mobilization Program to assist bona fide farmers to live and farm on agricultural lands. For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tax credit for land donated to the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
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SB1563 SD1
DCCA; Insurance; Rate Transparency; Consumer Advocacy; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes rate transparency requirements for insurance companies operating in the State. Establishes the Office of Insurance Consumer Affairs within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer affairs to provide oversight, information, and consumer advocacy. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1564 SD1
DHS; Medicaid; Home- and Community-Based Services; Developmental Disability Domiciliary Homes; CCFFH; ARCH; Adult Foster Care; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
HHS, WAM |
HB725 |
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SB1565
Acupuncture Practitioners; Regulation and Control
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
AQUINO |
HHS, CPN |
HB1333 |
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SB1566
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; Hawaii Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A HAWAII TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
AQUINO |
EDU, WAM |
HB1272 |
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SB1567 SD1 HD1 CD1
DHRD; Classification and Compensation Systems; Civil Service Positions; Comprehensive Review; Reports
RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to complete a comprehensive review of the classification and compensation systems for all civil service positions under its jurisdiction by 10/31/2026. Allows the Department to contract with a third party, in accordance with the Hawaii Public Procurement Code, to assist with the timely completion of the review. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 180, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280). |
AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1568
Prevailing Wages for Human Services Providers
RELATING TO PREVAILING WAGES.
Requires prevailing wages for human services providers. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM/JDC. |
AQUINO (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/LBT, WAM/JDC |
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SB1569 SD1
DBEDT; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDT, CPN/WAM |
HB1308 |
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SB1570 SD1
DOT; Molokai Airport Runway Expansion; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Transportation to plan and design an expansion of the runway at Molokai Airport to accommodate larger aircraft. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB1571 SD2 HD3 CD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Positions; Civil Service Exemption; Convention Center; Hawaii Sense of Place; Board of Directors; President and CEO
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Exempts all positions filled by the Hawaii Tourism Authority within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from the state civil service law. Amends the definition of "convention center facility" for purposes of chapter 201B, HRS, to clarify that the facilities must reflect a Hawaii sense of place. Designates the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors (Board) as an advisory board. Removes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as a member of the Board. Requires a member of the Board to represent a tourism-impacted entity. Provides that the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives each appoints a member of the Board. Makes the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority a position appointed by the Board, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to report to the Governor. Amends the eligibility requirements to serve on the Board. Provides that the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority's length of term of service shall be set by written contract by the Board. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 132, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1232). |
DECOITE, WAKAI, Kim |
TOU, LAB, FIN |
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SB1572
DBEDT; Hawaii State Sports Wagering Commission; Responsible Gambling Program; Sports Wagering Operations; Background Check; Penalties; License; Reports; Taxation
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Establishes the Hawaii State Sports Wagering Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators. Establishes penalties for violations. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Allows the commission to conduct background checks on applicants for a sports wagering operator license and persons in control of applicants for a sports wagering operator license. Requires tax revenue collected from sports wagering to fund certain initiatives, including 50 per cent for public education programs and 25 per cent for affordable housing. Requires the commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM. |
DECOITE, Kim |
EDT, CPN/WAM |
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SB1573
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Allows the Department of Agriculture to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
INOUYE |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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SB1574
Taxation; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Credit Percentage; Distribution; Maximum Credit Amount
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends provisions relating to the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Increases the percentage of the qualified production costs that can be claimed by a qualified production company in different counties. Clarifies the distribution requirements of the tax credit. Increases the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the tax credit. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
INOUYE |
EDT, WAM |
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SB1575 SD1
Insurance; Condominiums; Rates; Surplus Lines Insurance; Admitted Insurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows authorized insurers in the State to offer building and hurricane damage insurance for condominium buildings at a lesser rate than the building's prior surplus lines insurance policy for the same coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
FUKUNAGA, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Richards, San Buenaventura |
CPC, FIN |
HB253 |
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SB1576
Limitations of Actions; Judicial Foreclosures; Nonjudicial Foreclosures; Residential Property Owners; Deficiency Judgments; Prohibited
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Clarifies the limitation of actions to recover debts related to notes and mortgage notes shall be six years. Prohibits creditors from pursuing deficiency judgments against residential property owners upon completion of a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
FUKUNAGA |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1577
State Foundation of Culture and the Arts; Performing Arts Grants Program; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Allows the use of moneys from the Works of Art Special Fund for performing arts. Appropriates funds to provide grants under the Performing Arts Grants Program. |
(S)
2/11/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., CHANG, KIDANI, Richards |
TCA, WAM |
HB1378 |
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SB1578 SD2 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; Office of International Affairs; Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission; East-West Center; Sister-State Partnerships; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Establishes the official designation of the East-West Center as the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., and exempts state fund appropriations to the East-West Center from chapter 42F, HRS. Renames the Hawaii Sister-State Committee to the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission and amends its functions and membership. Requires the Office of International Affairs to provide support to the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission. Expands the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's authority to establish out-of-state offices to include out-of-state facilities to support sister-state or province partnerships and other partnerships that promote and enrich the people, cultures, environments, and economies of the State and its international partners, generate revenue for the State, and buy property. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 158, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258). |
LEE, C., CHANG, Richards |
ECD, FIN |
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SB1579
Pharmacists; Insurance Coverage; Reimbursement
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State after 7/1/2026. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
LEE, C., CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto, Richards |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1580
Flags; Honor and Remember Flag; Pride Flag
RELATING TO FLAGS.
Requires the honor and remember flag and pride flag to be flown with the United States and Hawaiian flags on specified days. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
LEE, C., INOUYE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA, JDC |
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SB1581 SD1 HD1
SFCA; Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
CAA, FIN |
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SB1582 HD1
Coconut Palm; Tree; Cultural Significance; Food Source; Recognition
RELATING TO THE COCONUT TREE.
Recognizes the coconut palm as a culturally significant plant and sustainable staple food source in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
AWA, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD |
AGR, JHA |
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SB1583
Ethics; Legislators; State Equipment; Community Initiatives
RELATING TO LEGISLATORS.
Authorizes state legislators to use state-owned or state operated equipment for bona fide community initiatives within their respective electoral districts. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB1584
DAGS; Online Adult Content; Registration; Fees; Penalties
RELATING TO ADULT CONTENT.
Requires adult content providers and adult content consumers to register with the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the collection of registration fees from adult content providers. Requires adult content providers to charge mandatory subscription fees to adult content consumers. Imposes monetary penalties for noncompliance. Deposits moneys collected into the domestic violence and sexual assault special fund. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1585 SD1 HD2
Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Evidence-based Performance Metrics; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 825). |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN/HED, FIN |
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SB1586
EUTF; Board of Trustees; Composition; Quorum; Voting
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers. |
(S)
2/3/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
LBT, JDC |
HB1368 |
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SB1587 SD1
Retainage Fees; Contractors; Public Contracts
RELATING TO RETAINAGE.
Allows procurement officers to withhold a retainage fee from the total budget from contractors to ensure satisfactory project completion. Requires the retainage fee to be paid to contractors within a certain number of days of project completion. Applies to public contracts executed on or after 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1588 SD1 HD1
HSEO; Nuclear Energy Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
WAKAI |
EEP, FIN |
HB558 |
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SB1589 SD3 HD2
Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Requires gifts or grants from a private source deposited into the Stadium Development Special Fund to be used only for infrastructure related to the stadium and costs associated with the development of the stadium. Requires any unexpended and unencumbered funds in the Stadium Development Special Fund to immediately lapse to the general fund if the NASED project is terminated. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund with certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
WAKAI |
ECD, FIN |
HB1354 |
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SB1590
DCCA; Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program; Compliance Resolution Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
WAKAI |
CPN, WAM |
HB1474 |
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SB1591 SD1
DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AVIAN INFLUENZA.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB1427 |
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SB1592
HHFDC; Housing Counseling Agencies; ALICE Households ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate to housing counseling agencies certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services. Requires a report to the Legislature regarding services provided by the housing counseling agencies. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1428 |
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SB1593
Elections; Campaign Finance; Escheatment; Campaign Spending Commission
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Repeals the authority for campaign funds to carry over to subsequent elections. Requires, at the latest, for campaign funds not expended to escheat to the State after a certain period. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to make reasonable efforts to return escheated funds to contributors with any remaining balance to fund partially publicly financed campaigns. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE |
JDC, WAM |
HB1190 |
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SB1594
Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the number of years members may serve in the Legislature to a maximum of sixteen years. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE, Ihara |
JDC, WAM |
HB495 |
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SB1595
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Out-of-State Patients; Registration; Telehealth; Fees
RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
Repeals registration requirements relating to qualifying out of state medical cannabis patients who are validly registered in other states, United States territories, or the District of Columbia. Repeals language requiring an initial in person consultation before physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may make medical cannabis treatment recommendations via telehealth. Prohibits the Department of Health from imposing fees for patients' medical cannabis registration certificates. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
AWA |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB600 |
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SB1596 SD1
State Board of Nursing; NCLEX for Nurses; Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center; Possible Test Sites; Identification; County of Hawaii; County of Kauai; County of Maui; Report
RELATING TO NURSING.
Requires the State Board of Nursing to identify one facility in each of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui that has the capability to establish a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center as a test site to administer a National Council Licensure Examination for nurses; equip each facility identified with the technical and facility requirements necessary for a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center; and submit an application for each facility to Pearson Education, Inc. to be authorized and contracted as a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1597
Counties; Special Management Areas; Permits
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Increases the valuation threshold of development subject to a special management area minor permit or a special management area use permit from $500,000 to $750,000. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
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SB1598
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure area. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB314 |
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SB1599
DHRD; Vacant Positions; Reclassification; Abolishment; Report; General Fund
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to abolish vacant positions within state departments and agencies under its jurisdiction that have been vacant for more than five years. Requires a list of positions abolished to be included in the Director's annual report to the Legislature. Requires funds for abolished positions to immediately lapse to the credit of the general fund. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
INOUYE |
LBT, WAM |
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SB1600
OHA; Public Land Trust Information System; Public Land Trust Working Group; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hire necessary staff, purchase equipment, and retain professional services on behalf of the Public Land Trust Working Group. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HWN/WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE |
HWN/WTL, WAM |
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SB1601 SD2
HGIA; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Condominium Loan Revolving Fund; Community Development Financial Institutions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes within the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority the Condominium Loan Program to provide qualified condominium associations with low-cost financing or refinancing on previously obtained loans for maintenance or repair projects. Limits loan terms to 20 years and prohibits any new loans after 6/30/2047. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize community development financial institutions into providing loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 06/30/2047. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1602 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Commission on Water Resource Management; Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project; Keauhou Aquifer System; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE KEAUHOU AQUIFER SYSTEM.
Establishes the Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine whether to continue, expand, or end the Pilot Project. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Pilot Project. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 189, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289). |
KANUHA |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
HB1495 |
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SB1603
CIP; 3rd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1604 SD1
UH; Kauai Community College; Housing; Workforce Housing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the development of faculty, staff, teacher, and workforce housing at the Kauai Community College. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1605
Child Protective Act; Adult Interviews; Recording; DHS
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
Provides that investigative powers of the Department of Human Services under the Child Protective Act include interviews of adults living in the family home and the alleged perpetrator in the; Requires DHS to record and save adult interviews conducted as part of an investigation of a report of harm, threatened harm, or imminent harm to a child and to include recorded adult interviews in any filed petition for removal. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
DECORTE |
HHS, JDC |
HB1401 |
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SB1606
Penal Code; Trespass; State Lands; Public Parks; Recreational Grounds
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Imposes an increased penalty upon any person who trespasses upon certain state or county lands when the person trespasses again by returning, within 30 days after the initial offense, to the same land at which the person committed the initial offense. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
DECORTE |
JDC |
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SB1607
Penal Code; Justification; Deadly Force; Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION.
For the purposes of state justifiable-use-of-force law: (1) Amends the definition of "dwelling" to include agricultural land used as a residence or place of lodging; and (2) Creates a definition of "place of work" that includes agricultural land. |
(S)
2/3/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
DECORTE, AWA |
JDC |
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SB1608
Education; School Safety; Resource Officers ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
DECORTE |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
HB599 |
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SB1609 SD1 HD1
DHS; Early Learning Services Contracts Program; Child Care Providers; Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Centers
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement an Early Learning Services Contracts Program to make available a designated number of seats at licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSH, FIN |
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SB1610 SD2 HD1
SOHHS; Ohana Zones Program; Establishment; HHFDC; General Excise Tax; Exemption; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a program within the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exempt ohana zones projects from general excise taxes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HSH, FIN |
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SB1611 SD1
Gubernatorial Appointments; Senate; Advice and Consent; Senior Advisors
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.
Requires a person appointed to serve as the Governor's Senior Advisor for Mental Health and the Justice System, Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, or another position that serves as a Senior Advisor to the Governor to obtain the advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1612 SD2 HD1
DCR; DOH; Fitness to Proceed; Hawaii State Hospital; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FITNESS TO PROCEED.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Department of Health, to establish and implement a five-year Fitness to Proceed Pilot Program in one county of the State. Requires an interim report and final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Elefante |
PBS, HLT, FIN |
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SB1613 SD1
DCCA; DOH; DOA; DoTax; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/24/2025- The committee on CPN/WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-26-25 10:00AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole |
HHS/JDC, CPN/WAM |
HB1246 |
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SB1614 SD1
Transit-oriented Development; Counties; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes what constitutes transit-oriented development and incentivizes development in county-designated transit-oriented development areas or zones. Prioritizes the allocation of a minimum percentage of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for certain mixed-income rental housing projects or units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB1409 |
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SB1615
DOE; DOH; Fireworks; Education; Public Schools; Charter Schools; Private Schools
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Requires the Department Education, in coordination with the Department of Health, to develop a fireworks education and marketing program for implementation in public schools, including charter schools, and distribution to private schools. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
HB1305 |
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SB1616 SD1
DAGS; State Buildings; Child Care; Dedicated Spaces; Feasibility Study; Report
RELATING TO CARE CENTERS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a feasibility study on establishing dedicated child care centers in state buildings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO, WAM |
HB888 |
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SB1617
Meeting Times; Boards; Limitations
RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Prohibits boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
GVO, JDC |
HB1453 |
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SB1618
DCCA; UH; BOR; Journalistic Ethics Commission; Journalistic Ethics Review Board; College of Social Sciences; Journalism; Public Reporting; Dispute Resolution; Complaint; Ethics; Reports; Penalties
RELATING TO JOURNALISM.
Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Commission within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes a Journalistic Code of Ethics. Requires news media outlets to provide training in the ethics of journalism to journalists and editors in their employ. Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Review Board to be administratively attached to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires the Journalistic Ethics Review Board to handle complaints and appeals regarding violations of the Journalistic Code of Ethics. Requires the Journalistic Ethics Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to conduct an analysis of the journalism program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Social Sciences. Requires the Board of Regents to report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN/HRE, JDC/WAM. |
KIM, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
CPN/HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB1619 SD2
DCCA; Governor; Cosmetology Licensure Compact; Beauty Culture; Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to enter into a Cosmetology Licensure Compact on behalf of the State to provide a streamlined process that allows cosmetologists to obtain a multistate license enabling them to practice cosmetology in another state without obtaining a separate license under the laws of that state. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Authorizes the Governor to enter into the Compact. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB1620
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Natural Hair Braiding; License; Exemption
RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
Exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. |
(H)
3/6/2025- Re-referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto |
CPC |
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SB1621 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Nail Technicians; License; Exempt
RELATING TO NAIL TECHNICIANS.
Exempts nail technicians from licensing requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Recommitted to WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Hashimoto |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1622 SD1
UH; Aloha Intelligence Institute; Artificial Intelligence; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HED, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
HED, ECD, FIN |
HB546 |
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SB1623
Condominium Associations; Managing Agents; Employees; Licensure
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires individual managing agents and employees of entity managing agents to be licensed and imposes certain duties on these individuals. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
HB1447 |
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SB1624 SD1
UH; BOR; RIM Funds; Expenditures; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the Board of Regents to expend funds appropriated to renew, improve, or modernize existing University of Hawaii facilities for only those purposes and not for current, ongoing, or anticipated capital improvement projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI |
HED, FIN |
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SB1625
Landscape Architecture Licensing Requirements
RELATING TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Adopts a uniform standard for landscape architecture licensure developed by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB1626
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, WAM |
HB213 |
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SB1627
Department of Human Services; Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; State Supplemental Payments; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Clarifies that the monthly needs allowance afforded to individuals living in certain long-term care facilities is not intended to replace or affect funds received as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care and shall be supplemental to any funds provided to a recipient as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
HHS, WAM |
HB1477 |
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SB1628
Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program; Homelessness; Substance Abuse; Mental Illness; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Health to establish a homeless triage and treatment center program to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS, WAM |
HB943 |
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SB1629 SD1
Income Tax; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Partial Exemption for Motion Picture Project Employers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that utilize qualified production facilities located within the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. Exempts from the general excise tax reimbursement to a motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
EDT, WAM |
HB1498 |
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SB1630
DOH; Disposition of Remains; Burial-transit Permit; Funeral Establishment; Mortuary; Cemetery; Crematory; Hydrolysis Facility
RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.
Requires any funeral establishment, mortuary, cemetery, crematory, or hydrolysis facility to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the date a burial transit permit has been issued or from the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. Specifies that the Department of Health is not required to include specific disposition dates on the permit. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS, CPN |
HB1481 |
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SB1631
DAGS; DOE; UH; LRB; PAR; Hawaii Civics Collaborative; Aloha Spirit; Civics Education; Democracy; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE ALOHA SPIRIT, CIVICS, AND DEMOCRACY.
Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
IHARA |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB1436 |
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SB1632 SD2
DBEDT; YIMBY Working Group; Affordable Homes; Affordable Market; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to establish a comprehensive action plan under the "Yes In My Back Yard" Working Group to establish a local housing market in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
IHARA, FUKUNAGA |
HSG, FIN |
HB1492 |
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SB1633 SD1
DOH; Green Building Tax Credit; Edible Cannabinoid Products; Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentration Limit; Hemp Biomass; Hemp Program; High THC Products
RELATING TO HEMP.
Establishes a Green Building Tax Credit for costs related to the construction of a primary structure made with at least thirty per cent Hawaii-grown hemp material. Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell an edible or beverage cannabinoid product that contains a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 2.5 milligrams per serving and not more than twenty-five servings per package. Prohibits the sale of an edible or beverage cannabinoid product to any person less than twenty-one years of age. Establishes child-resistant packaging requirements for edible cannabinoid products. Clarifies the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit for a non-edible legacy cannabinoid product or manufactured hemp product shall be subject only to federal restrictions. Amends the definition of "hemp biomass" to include stalks and foliage material. Requires the Department of Health to establish a dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp that is separate from the regulatory process for cannabinoid products with a high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS |
AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB1634 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Water Resources; Monitoring Wells; Honolulu BWS; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the City and County of Honolulu for the planning, design, and construction of up to six monitoring wells, including a sentinel monitoring grid. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
EIG, WAM |
HB1367 |
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SB1635
Licensure Requirement; Renewal; Continuing Education Requirement; Domestic Violence; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Clinical Social Workers
RELATING TO LICENSURE.
Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
GABBARD |
CPN |
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SB1636
DOH; Rules; Wastewater Systems; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB734 |
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SB1637
Office of the Ombudsman; Administrative Acts; State Agricultural Lands; Leases
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN.
Expands the authority of the Office of the Ombudsman by amending the definition of "administrative act" to include the lease of state agricultural lands. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1638 SD2 HD1
DOT; Airlines; Air Carriers; Subsidy; Molokai Airport; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AIR CARRIERS.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
DECOITE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB1639 SD1
Hawaii Beach Day; Establishment; Hawaii Tourism Authority; DLNR; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII BEACH DAY.
Establishes Hawaii Beach Day. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to organize and support events and activities to celebrate and observe Hawaii Beach Day. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EDT, WAM |
HB1332 |
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SB1640 SD1
Air Carrier Commission; Emergency Charter Air Services; Emergencies; Contracts; Emergency Air Transportation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY CHARTER AIR SERVICES.
Requires the Air Carrier Commission to enter into a contract with a qualified charter air service provider to secure emergency air transportation services in cases of emergency when no other air service is available. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1641 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; Hawaii Film Authority; Hawaii Film Authority Board; Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Workforce Development; Film; Media; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FILM COMMISSION.
Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii Film Office to the Authority. Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority Board within the Hawaii Film Authority. Establishes the Film Industry and Development Special Fund. Renames the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund as the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund and excludes media and film from the definition of creative industries. Allows the Creative Industries Development Special Fund to be used for the support and development of facilities and other initiatives to grow the State's creative industries. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
DECOITE |
ECD, FIN |
HB1493 |
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SB1642
CIP; 7th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
WAM |
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SB1643
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Blood Alcohol Content; Lower Threshold
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Awa |
TCA, JDC |
HB1387 |
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SB1644
Transportation; DOT; HART; Fixed Guideway Systems; Counties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes that development of a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000 is a function of state government. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to develop a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000. Requires the Department of Transportation to transfer the fixed guideway system to the respective county upon completion. Transfers functions of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to the Department of Transportation. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA |
TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC |
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SB1645
Insurance; Physicians; Contracts; Fee for Service Plans; Reimbursement
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Provides that after 12/31/2025, each new or renewed contract between a mutual benefit society and a physician for a fee for service plan shall provide for: (1) The reimbursement of the physician's increased overhead costs, cost of living increases, and increased costs caused by inflation; and (2) An increase of 10% in the reimbursement rate of services after each 5-year period that the physician is in service. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, CPN |
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SB1646
DHS; Health Insurance; Healthcare; Primary Care Providers; Physicians; EUTF; Med-QUEST; Premiums
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees to negotiate with health insurance carriers to ensure that 12% of monthly premium payments are paid directly to primary care providers. Requires the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division to allocate 12% of monthly premium payments directly to primary care providers. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB1647
DHS; Med-QUEST; Primary Care Physicians; Direct Payment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services for direct payment to primary care physicians for services provided to Med-QUEST recipients. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1648 SD1
Utility; Electricity; Outage
RELATING TO POWER OUTAGES.
Establishes requirements for compensation to utility customers following a power outage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB1649
Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Highest Income Earners
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Increases the income tax rate on the highest income earners in the State by establishing a new tax bracket for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WAM |
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SB1650
Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Statute of Repose; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS.
Clarifies the statute of repose to make it clear that the statute applies to contract, tort, and statutory claims. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs, along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RHOADS |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1651 SD1 HD2 CD1
Public Meetings; Board Packets; Notice
RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Requires board packets to be posted at least three full business days before a public meeting. Requires boards to provide notice to persons who have requested notification of meetings at the time the board packet is made available for public inspection. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 169, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269). |
RHOADS |
LAB, JHA |
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SB1652
OPSD; Climate Change Superfund Act; Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program; Climate Change Adaptation Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Establishes the Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to secure compensatory payments from historically responsible parties that contributed to pollution, based on a standard of strict liability to provide a source of revenue for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects within the State. Establishes the Climate Change Adaptation Special Fund. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1653
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands Lessees; Loans
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
Increases the limit of the State's liability from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000 for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department. |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY |
HWN, WAM |
HB1351 |
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SB1654
DHHL; State Agencies; Land Transfers
RELATING TO LAND TRANSFERS.
Authorizes the transfer of certain lands under the jurisdiction of certain state agencies to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
HB1309 |
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SB1655
DOH; OMCCR; Manufactured Hemp Products; Hemp Processors; Gummies; Beverages; Child-proof Packaging; Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol; Penalties; Rules
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to: (1) Sell, hold, offer or distribute for sale edible manufactured hemp products in the form of a gummy or beverage; and (2) manufacture, hold, and sell a manufactured hemp product that exceeds the established tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit with another state or country that allows the manufactured hemp product. Establishes child-proof and child-resistant packaging requirements for manufactured hemp products. Establishes penalties for certain manufactured hemp products and authorizes the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to enforce compliance. Effective 1/1/2026. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1656 SD1
DHHL; Kohala; Water Pump Storage Hydroelectric; Renewable Energy; GO Bonds; Feasibility Study; Environmental Impact Statement; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to finance the planning, designing, and construction of a water pump storage hydroelectric facility in the Kohala Mountains on Hawaii Island. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a feasibility study and report the results to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement and submit an annual progress report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HWN, WAM |
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SB1657 SD2 HD2
ADC; Real Property; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Public Use
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, under certain conditions. Prohibits any real property acquired by the Corporation by condemnation from subsequently being transferred or taken for any other public use without the Corporation's consent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB1658 SD1
Judiciary; DOT; Uncontested Traffic Cases; State Highway Fund; Lahaina Bypass
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Transfers to the Department of Transportation one hundred per cent of the proceeds of the fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions committed within any county having a population of more than 150,000 but less than 175,000. Requires the proceeds to be deposited into a new county progress subaccount of the State Highway Fund, from which the DOT shall allocate moneys for the Lahaina Bypass North Project, and subsequently for state-designated critical highway projects within the county in which the uncontested traffic infractions were committed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB1659 SD1
Lahaina Bypass; Transient Accommodations Taxes; Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund; GO Bonds; Revenue Bonds ($)
RELATING TO THE LAHAINA BYPASS.
Adds a special assessment to the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax, sunsetting in 10 years, to fund revenue bonds for the Lahaina Bypass North. Includes payment of principal and interest of revenue bonds for the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Directs transient accommodations taxes collected from West Maui transient accommodations to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Defines "West Maui". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1660 SD1
DLIR; Hospitality Employers; Hospitality Workers; Harassment; Panic Buttons; Training
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires employers in the hospitality industry to implement anti-harassment measures, provide training, and equip certain workers with panic buttons. Prohibits retaliation against a hospitality worker who files a complaint, uses the provided panic button, or participates in an investigation or proceeding related to a harassment complaint. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules, including rules determining penalties and establishing procedures for handling complaints. Requires all hospitality employers to comply no later than 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
TOU, LAB, JHA |
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SB1661
CIP; 6th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WAM |
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SB1662 SD1
Rental Application Screening Fee; Criminal Background Check; Credit Report; Certified Copies; Reusable Tenant Screening Report
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY |
CPC, FIN |
HB638 |
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SB1663
CIP; Eleventh Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB1664
Department of Transportation; Photo Red light Imaging System; School Zones; Fines; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires the State to prioritize the installation of photo red light imaging detector systems in school zones if the State establishes a photo red light imaging detector system. Requires proceeds of fines collected for disregarding a steady red signal pursuant to a photo red light imaging detector system installed in a school zone to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
HB1231 |
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SB1665
Critical Infrastructure; Foreign Investment; Limitation; Report
RELATING TO FOREIGN CRITICAL ASSETS.
Limits foreign ownership of certain public and private utilities and companies controlling the State's critical infrastructure. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
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SB1666 SD1
DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, WAM |
HB1260 |
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SB1667 SD2 HD3
DOT; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee; Annual Reports; District Courts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB1668
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Vehicle Charging System Funding Program; Clean Energy; Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for the Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG, CPN/WAM. |
LEE, C. |
TCA/EIG, CPN/WAM |
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SB1669 SD2 HD3
DOT; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership; Community Improvement Special Fund; Exemptions; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund for the partnership and positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
LEE, C., CHANG, DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO |
HSG/TRN, WAL, FIN |
HB1484 |
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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.
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1/17/2025- Filed. |
KANUHA, AWA |
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SCR2
DCCA; Insurance Division; Title Insurance; Housing; Homeownership
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE STUDY ON TITLE INSURANCE.
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2/3/2025- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
HCR79 |
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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.
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(S)
4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HCR3 |
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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.
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4/25/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HCR4 |
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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.
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4/25/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HCR5 |
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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.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HCR6 |
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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.
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(S)
4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HCR7 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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2/5/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
WTL, JDC |
SR5 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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2/26/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
HHS |
SR7 |
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SCR12 SD1 HD1
International Dark Sky Week; Dark Skies; Light Pollution
RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK.
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5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
CAA |
SR8 |
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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.
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2/26/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
HHS |
SR9 |
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SCR14 SD1
Sunrise Analysis; Auditor; Lactation Consultants; Medical Care
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF LACTATION CONSULTANT LICENSURE.
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3/14/2025- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
HHS, CPN |
SR10 |
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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.
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2/5/2025- Referred to EDU. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, Wakai |
EDU |
SR11 |
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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.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, FIN |
SR12 |
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SCR17
Insurance; Insurance Commission; Uninsured; Report
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF UNINSURED MOTORISTS IN HAWAII.
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3/4/2025- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
CHANG |
TCA, CPN |
SR13 |
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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.
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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 |
HCR33, SR14 |
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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.
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(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDU |
HCR46 |
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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.
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4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Wakai |
PBS |
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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.
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4/17/2025- Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 33 |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
FIN |
HCR63 |
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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.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSH |
HCR37 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Wakai |
ECD |
HCR67 |
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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.
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3/6/2025- Referred to HHS. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Wakai |
HHS |
HCR26, SR15 |
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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.
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4/4/2025- Referred to PBS/JHA, referral sheet 28 |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Wakai |
PBS/JHA |
HCR23 |
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SCR27
DOE; Auditor; Audit; CIP; Finances
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
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(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HCR110 |
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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.
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(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HHS, WAM |
HCR36 |
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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.
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(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HHS, WAM |
HCR35 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
AQUINO, ELEFANTE, Wakai |
ECD |
SR16 |
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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.
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(S)
4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
ECD |
SR17 |
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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.
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(S)
4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIM, Wakai |
TRN |
SR18 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 28 |
MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
FIN |
SR19 |
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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.
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(S)
4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MORIWAKI |
AGR |
HCR27, SR20 |
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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.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to EDT/HHS. |
MORIWAKI |
EDT/HHS |
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SCR36
REJECTING THE 2025 COMMISSION ON SALARIES RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS.
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3/11/2025- Referred to WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE |
WAM |
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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.
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(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846). |
MCKELVEY |
TRN, FIN |
SR21 |
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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.
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(S)
4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MCKELVEY |
TRN |
SR22 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 28 |
MCKELVEY |
WAL, ECD |
SR23 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD |
SR24 |
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SCR41 SD1
Counties; DOA; HISC; Biosecurity Plan
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
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4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
AGR |
HCR42, SR25 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28 |
MCKELVEY |
WAL |
SR27 |
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SCR43
Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights
STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
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(S)
3/24/2025- 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. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS, JDC |
SR26 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to LMG, CPC, referral sheet 28 |
FUKUNAGA |
LMG, CPC |
HCR47 |
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SCR45
Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights
STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
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(S)
3/24/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, JDC |
SR28 |
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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.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
SR29 |
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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.
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(S)
3/21/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HCR132 |
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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.
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(H)
4/16/2025- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHIMOTO |
HSG |
SR30 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDU. |
HASHIMOTO |
EDU |
SR31 |
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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.
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(H)
4/14/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 780). |
HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
HED |
SR32 |
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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.
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(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 |
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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.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Wakai |
EDU/PSM |
SR34 |
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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.
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(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 |
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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.
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(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 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
AQUINO |
LAB |
SR37 |
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SCR56
National Biodiversity Strategy
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
|
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4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
AGR |
HCR105, SR40 |
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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.
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(S)
4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC |
SR41 |
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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.
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(S)
4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
ECD |
SR42 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28 |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
WAL |
SR43 |
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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.
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(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 |
HCR90, SR45 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 28 |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Elefante, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HCR118, SR46 |
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SCR62
DOH; Water Fluoridation; Counties; Public Water Supply; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WATER FLUORIDATION WORKING GROUP.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
CHANG, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HCR113, SR47 |
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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.
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(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 |
HCR115, SR48 |
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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.
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(S)
3/24/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
LBT |
HCR98, SR49 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
ECD |
SR50 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 28 |
KIDANI, AQUINO |
EDN |
SR44 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
AQUINO |
LAB |
SR51 |
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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.
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(S)
3/25/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
EIG/TCA |
SR52 |
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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.
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(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 |
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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.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT |
HCR152, SR54 |
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SCR71
Auditor; Sunrise Review; Doulas; DCCA
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF DOULAS.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HCR74 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Gabbard |
EDU/HHS |
SR55 |
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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.
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4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HSH |
SR56 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS |
SR57 |
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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.
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4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28 |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL |
SR58 |
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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.
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4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
HASHIMOTO |
WAL |
SR59 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28 |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA |
HSG, FIN |
HCR78, SR60 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDT/HHS. |
MORIWAKI |
EDT/HHS |
HCR116, SR61 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SR62 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/HRE. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS/HRE |
HCR114, SR63 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL, WAM |
SR64 |
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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.
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3/27/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY |
EIG |
HCR205, SR65 |
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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.
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3/14/2025- Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
SR66 |
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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.
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4/10/2025- Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29 |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL |
SR67 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG, JDC |
SR68 |
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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.
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(H)
5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT |
SR69 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN. |
DECOITE, Wakai |
EDT, CPN |
HCR102, SR70 |
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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.
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4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR |
SR71 |
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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.
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3/31/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN/HRE |
SR72 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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3/20/2025- Report adopted, referred to JDC. |
RICHARDS, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
AEN, JDC |
SR74 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28 |
RICHARDS, GABBARD |
JHA |
SR75 |
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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.
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4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EEP |
SR76 |
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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.
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4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR |
HCR200, SR77 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 28 |
MCKELVEY |
ECD, FIN |
SR78 |
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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.
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3/28/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY |
EIG/PSM |
SR79 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
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SCR98
Taiwan; International Observer; International Organizations
STANDING WITH TAIWAN TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY AND SECURITY.
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3/11/2025- Referred to TCA/EDT. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD |
TCA/EDT |
HCR198, SR80 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/LBT, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD |
EIG/LBT, JDC |
SR81 |
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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.
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3/17/2025- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-17-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WTL |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/PSM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
HHS/PSM |
SR82 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/HRE. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HHS/HRE |
HCR189, SR83 |
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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.
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(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 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28 |
GABBARD |
EEP, FIN |
SR85 |
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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.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN. |
GABBARD |
HHS/AEN |
SR86 |
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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.
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(S)
3/20/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
WTL |
SR87 |
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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.
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(S)
3/24/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
PSM |
SR88 |
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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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN. |
GABBARD |
EIG/AEN |
HCR210, SR89 |
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SCR109
Assyrian Genocide; Seyfo Genocide
ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to TCA/EDT. |
GABBARD |
TCA/EDT |
SR90 |
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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.
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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 |
HCR106, SR91 |
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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.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
EEP |
HCR188, SR92 |
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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.
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(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 808). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CAA |
SR93 |
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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.
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3/24/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
PSM |
HCR94, SR94 |
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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.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
EDU/HHS |
HCR186, SR95 |
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SCR115 HD1
Marine Ecosystems; Carbon Sequestration; Decarbonization; Climate Change
AFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF MARINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TO ACHIEVE THE STATE'S DECARBONIZATION GOALS.
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(H)
5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EEP |
SR96 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Re-Referred to WTL. |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WTL |
HCR103, SR97 |
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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.
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(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 858). |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, TRN |
SR98 |
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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.
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4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HLT, FIN |
SR99 |
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SCR119 SD1
DLNR; DOBOR; Kailua Pier
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP.
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(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 |
HCR191, SR100 |
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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.
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(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 |
HCR171, SR101 |
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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.
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(H)
4/29/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 886). |
DECOITE |
ECD |
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SCR122
COMMITMENT TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
REQUESTING A COMMITMENT TO A NUCLEAR-FREE, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to AEN/EIG. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EIG |
HCR93 |
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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.
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(H)
5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). |
HASHIMOTO |
CPC |
HCR158, SR103 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 28 |
WAKAI |
ECD |
HCR157, SR104 |
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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.
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(S)
3/31/2025- The committee(s) on TCA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-01-25 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to PBS/JHA, referral sheet 28 |
RHOADS, Elefante |
PBS/JHA |
HCR153, SR105 |
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SCR127
Law Enforcement; Federal Funding
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO NOT DEFUND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG/PSM |
SR106 |
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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.
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(S)
4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
SR107 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HHS |
HCR173, SR108 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD |
HHS, WAM |
HCR176, SR109 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
RHOADS, LEE, C. |
CAA |
HCR127, SR110 |
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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.
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(S)
4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
RHOADS |
EEP |
SR111 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HRE/LBT. |
RHOADS |
HRE/LBT |
SR112 |
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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.
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(S)
4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN |
HCR111, SR113 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
LAB |
SR114 |
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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.
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(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 |
HCR58, SR115 |
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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.
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(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 |
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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.
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(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HED, FIN |
SR155 |
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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.
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(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 |
HCR77, SR157 |
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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.
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(S)
3/20/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA, WAKAI, Elefante |
EIG, JDC |
SR158 |
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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.
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(S)
4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Wakai |
AGR |
SR159 |
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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.
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(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, Wakai |
HED |
SR160 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LAB |
SR156 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
WAM |
HCR187, SR116 |
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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.
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(S)
4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
AQUINO |
LAB |
HCR179, SR117 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
INOUYE |
WTL |
HCR197 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
INOUYE |
WTL |
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SCR148
Pearl Harbor; Floating Drydock; Support
STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to PBS, referral sheet 28 |
INOUYE |
PBS |
HCR133, SR119 |
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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.
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(H)
4/10/2025- Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29 |
INOUYE |
WAL |
HCR69, SR120 |
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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.
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(H)
4/10/2025- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE |
TRN, FIN |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
SR121 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Re-Referred to WTL. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL |
SR122 |
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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.
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(H)
4/14/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 780). |
MCKELVEY |
TRN |
SR123 |
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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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
SR124 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 28 |
RHOADS |
CPC |
SR125 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HRE/HOU. |
RHOADS |
HRE/HOU |
SR126 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, EEP, referral sheet 28 |
RHOADS |
WAL, EEP |
SR127 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to JHA/LMG, referral sheet 28 |
RHOADS |
JHA/LMG |
SR128 |
|
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 28 |
RHOADS |
ECD |
SR129 |
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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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, DECOITE |
HWN |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 28 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAL, JHA |
HCR193, SR130 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL/EIG |
SR131 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
MCKELVEY |
LAB |
SR132 |
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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 |
|
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
RICHARDS |
WTL |
SR134 |
|
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY |
EDT, WAM |
SR135 |
|
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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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS |
HWN |
SR136 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28 |
RICHARDS |
JHA |
SR137 |
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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.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
CAA |
SR138 |
|
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to AEN. |
LEE, C. |
AEN |
SR139 |
|
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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.
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(S)
3/24/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
HHS |
SR140 |
|
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SCR172
DOH; DAGS; Construction Demolition Waste; Waste Reduction; Working Group; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
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(S)
3/28/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
HHS |
HCR190, SR141 |
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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.
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(S)
3/24/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
HHS, CPN |
HCR91, SR142 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
LEE, C. |
WTL |
HCR40, SR143 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. |
LEE, C. |
TCA |
HCR120, SR144 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG. |
LEE, C. |
EIG |
SR145 |
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SCR177
"Pedestrian First" policy; Ordinance; City and County of Honolulu
STRONGLY URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A "PEDESTRIAN FIRST" POLICY VIA ORDINANCE.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG. |
LEE, C. |
EIG |
HCR112, SR147 |
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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.
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4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
ECD |
SR148 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28 |
LEE, C. |
LMG, FIN |
HCR99, SR149 |
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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.
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(H)
5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). |
LEE, C. |
TRN |
SR150 |
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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.
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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 |
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SCR182
Summer Streets Pilot Program; Honolulu
ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM.
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(S)
4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
TRN |
HCR177, SR152 |
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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.
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4/15/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
EEP |
SR153 |
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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.
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(S)
4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA |
HCR30, SR146 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
HHS, WAM |
HCR82, SR166 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG, CPN. |
AWA, DECORTE |
EIG, CPN |
HCR172 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
DECORTE, AWA |
CPN, WAM |
SR168 |
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SCR188
City and County of Honolulu; Ocean Safety Department; Drone Training Program
URGING THE HONOLULU OCEAN SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A DRONE TRAINING PROGRAM.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
DECORTE, Awa |
EIG/PSM |
SR169 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
DECORTE, AWA, FEVELLA, Inouye, Kim, San Buenaventura |
HWN, WAM |
HCR84, SR170 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
DECORTE, AWA |
EIG/PSM |
SR171 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA, WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE |
EIG/TCA, WAM |
HCR81, SR167 |
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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.
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(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 831). |
DELA CRUZ |
HED, AGR |
HCR195, SR172 |
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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.
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(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 |
HCR196, SR173 |
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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.
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(S)
4/22/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
DELA CRUZ |
HLT, EEP |
HCR194, SR174 |
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SCR195
Sweden; Establishment; Broader Relationship
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
ECD |
SR175 |
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SCR196 SD1
Hawaii; Kingdom of Norway
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY.
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(S)
4/16/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
ECD |
SR176 |
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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.
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(H)
5/2/2025- Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890). |
LEE, C. |
CAA |
SR177 |
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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.
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(S)
4/21/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
EEP, CPC |
SR178 |
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SCR199
Critical Infrastructure; Foreign Influence; Security
URGING INCREASED CAUTION CONCERNING FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
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(S)
3/24/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
TCA/PSM |
SR179 |
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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.
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(S)
4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
LEE, C. |
TRN |
SR180 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN . |
GABBARD |
HHS/CPN |
SR161 |
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SCR202
DOH; Solid Waste Management; Incinerator Ash
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF INCINERATOR ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATOR FACILITIES.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN. |
GABBARD |
HHS/AEN |
SR162 |
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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.
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(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 |
HCR31, SR163 |
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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.
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(S)
4/17/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
KIM, ELEFANTE, McKelvey |
JHA |
SR164 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28 |
KIM |
HLT, FIN |
SR165 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO. |
FEVELLA, AWA, GABBARD |
WTL/GVO |
SR181 |
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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.
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(S)
3/14/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, Awa |
JDC |
SR182 |
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SCR208
Judiciary; Victims; Witnesses; Right to Speedy Trial
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO URGE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE VICTIM AND WITNESS RIGHTS TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, Awa |
JDC |
SR183 |
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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.
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(H)
4/10/2025- Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29 |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL |
SR184 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA |
EDU |
SR187 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
EDU |
SR185 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD |
HHS, WAM |
SR186 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM. |
FEVELLA |
WTL/PSM |
SR188 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, Elefante, Inouye, McKelvey |
EDU/PSM |
SR189 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDU |
SR190 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN . |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HHS/CPN |
SR191 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Wakai |
EIG/TCA |
SR192 |
|
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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 |
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA |
SR194 |
|
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI |
EIG/PSM |
SR195 |
|
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HWN, WAM |
SR196 |
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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.
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(H)
4/4/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28 |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
CPC, FIN |
SR197 |
|
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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 |
|
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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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN. |
FEVELLA |
LBT/HHS, CPN |
SR199 |
|
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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 |
|
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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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, Gabbard |
HHS/CPN |
SR201 |
|
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
FEVELLA |
WTL |
SR203 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, McKelvey |
EDU/HHS |
SR204 |
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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.
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4/4/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28 |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI |
JHA |
SR205 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA |
EDU |
SR206 |
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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.
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4/14/2025- Resolution adopted in final form. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI |
TRN |
SR207 |
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SCR232
Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2ND AS RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
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3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
TCA |
SR208 |
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SCR233
Department of Education; Indoor Courts and Gymnasiums
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP INDOOR ATHLETIC COURTS AND GYMNASIUMS AT ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
EDU |
SR209 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA |
EDU |
SR210 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD |
PSM/EIG |
SR211 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, KIDANI, Gabbard |
TCA/EIG |
SR212 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
FEVELLA |
WTL |
SR213 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/HHS. |
FEVELLA, AWA |
WTL/HHS |
SR214 |
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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.
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(H)
4/10/2025- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
FEVELLA |
HSH, FIN |
SR215 |
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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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
FEVELLA |
EIG/PSM |
SR202 |
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SR1
Electing Officers of the Thirty-Third Legislature
ELECTING OFFICERS OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.
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1/15/2025- Adopted. |
KANUHA, AWA |
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SR2
Rules of the Senate
ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE.
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(S)
1/16/2025- Adopted. |
KANUHA |
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SR3
Senate Rules; Alcohol; Capitol
AMENDING THE RULES OF THE SENATE TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE SENATE FROM CONSUMING ALCOHOL WITHIN THE STATE CAPITOL.
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1/16/2025- Failed to be adopted. |
AWA |
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SR4
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.
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3/24/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA |
HHS, WAM |
SCR8 |
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SR5
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.
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2/5/2025- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
WTL, JDC |
SCR9 |
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SR6 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
HHS, CPN |
SCR10 |
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SR7
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.
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2/26/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
HHS |
SCR11 |
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SR8 SD1
International Dark Sky Week; Dark Skies; Light Pollution
RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
TCA |
SCR12 |
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SR9
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.
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(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
HHS |
SCR13 |
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SR10 SD1
Sunrise Analysis; Auditor; Lactation Consultants; Medical Care
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF LACTATION CONSULTANT LICENSURE.
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3/14/2025- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
HHS, CPN |
SCR14 |
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SR11
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.
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(S)
2/5/2025- Referred to EDU. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, Wakai |
EDU |
SCR15 |
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SR12 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS |
SCR16 |
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SR13
Insurance; Insurance Commission; Uninsured; Report
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF UNINSURED MOTORISTS IN HAWAII.
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3/4/2025- Referred to TCA, CPN. |
CHANG |
TCA, CPN |
SCR17 |
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SR14 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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
AQUINO, ELEFANTE |
EIG |
SCR18 |
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SR15
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.
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(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Wakai |
HHS |
SCR25 |
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SR16
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
AQUINO, ELEFANTE, Wakai |
PSM/EIG |
SCR30 |
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SR17 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA |
SCR31 |
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SR18
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIM, Wakai |
PSM/TCA |
SCR32 |
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SR19 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS |
SCR33 |
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SR20 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MORIWAKI |
AEN/EIG |
SCR34 |
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SR21
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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY |
TCA |
SCR37 |
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SR22 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MCKELVEY |
TCA |
SCR38 |
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SR23
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY |
EIG |
SCR39 |
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SR24
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT |
SCR40 |
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SR25 SD1
Counties; DOA; HISC; Biosecurity Plan
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
|
(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
EIG/AEN |
SCR41 |
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SR26
Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights
STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
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(S)
3/24/2025- 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. |
FUKUNAGA |
HHS, JDC |
SCR43 |
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SR27 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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
MCKELVEY |
WTL |
SCR42 |
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SR28
Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights
STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
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(S)
3/24/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, JDC |
SCR45 |
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SR29
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.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Wakai |
HHS, WAM |
SCR46 |
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SR30 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
HASHIMOTO |
PSM |
SCR48 |
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SR31
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 |
SCR49 |
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SR32
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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
HRE |
SCR50 |
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SR33
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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
ELEFANTE |
WTL |
SCR51 |
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SR34
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.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Wakai |
EDU/PSM |
SCR52 |
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SR35 SD1
LRB; HSPLS; Civic Engagement; Accessibility
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
GVO |
SCR53 |
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SR36 SD1
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL |
SCR54 |
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SR37
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
AQUINO |
LBT |
SCR55 |
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SR38
Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group; Request
SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP'S REQUEST FOR RESOURCES AND TIMELINE EXTENSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
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(S)
4/1/2025- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HWN |
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SR39
DOH; Waste Combustion Facility Operators; Toxic Air Emissions; Continuous 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 AND CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR AND SAMPLE, AND REPORT THE EMISSIONS OF CONTAMINANTS.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHS/AEN |
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SR40
National Biodiversity Strategy
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.
|
(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EIG/AEN |
HR101, SCR56 |
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SR41 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN |
SCR57 |
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SR42 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EIG/HHS |
SCR58 |
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SR43 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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
WTL |
SCR59 |
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SR44
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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KIDANI, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KANUHA, WAKAI |
EDU |
SCR66 |
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SR45 SD1
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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
CHANG, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HOU |
HR86, SCR60 |
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SR46 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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Elefante, Wakai |
EDT |
HR114, SCR61 |
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SR47
DOH; Water Fluoridation; Counties; Public Water Supply; Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WATER FLUORIDATION WORKING GROUP.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
CHANG, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
HR109, SCR62 |
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SR48
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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LBT |
HR111, SCR63 |
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SR49
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.
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3/24/2025- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Wakai |
LBT |
HR94, SCR64 |
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SR50
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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
EDT |
SCR65 |
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SR51 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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
AQUINO |
LBT |
SCR67 |
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SR52
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.
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3/25/2025- The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
EIG/TCA |
SCR68 |
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SR53 SD1
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 REFORM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER PRACTICES IN THE STATE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS FOR CONSUMERS AND IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR, LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS |
SCR69 |
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SR54 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN |
HR146, SCR70 |
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SR55
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Gabbard |
EDU/HHS |
SCR72 |
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SR56 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS |
SCR73 |
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SR57
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HHS |
SCR74 |
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SR58 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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EIG/WTL |
SCR75 |
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SR59 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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
HASHIMOTO |
WTL |
SCR76 |
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SR60 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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA |
HOU |
SCR77 |
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SR61
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDT/HHS. |
MORIWAKI |
EDT/HHS |
HR112, SCR78 |
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SR62
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MORIWAKI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SCR79 |
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SR63
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/HRE. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS/HRE |
HR110, SCR80 |
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SR64
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL, WAM |
SCR81 |
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SR65
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.
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3/27/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY |
EIG |
HR197, SCR82 |
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SR66
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.
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3/14/2025- Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
SCR83 |
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SR67
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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EIG/PSM |
SCR84 |
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SR68
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EIG, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG, JDC |
SCR85 |
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SR69 SD1
Department of Health; Emergency Management Systems; Aeromedical Services Working Group; Report
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN AEROMEDICAL SERVICES WORKING GROUP.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS |
SCR86 |
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SR70
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDT, CPN. |
DECOITE, Wakai |
EDT, CPN |
HR98, SCR87 |
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SR71
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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN |
SCR88 |
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SR72
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.
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3/31/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN/HRE |
SCR89 |
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SR73
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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDT |
SCR90 |
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SR74
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.
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3/20/2025- Report adopted, referred to JDC. |
RICHARDS, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
AEN, JDC |
SCR91 |
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SR75 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
RICHARDS, GABBARD |
HWN |
SCR92 |
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SR76 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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN |
SCR93 |
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SR77 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN |
HR192, SCR94 |
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SR78
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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY |
EIG |
SCR95 |
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SR79
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.
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3/28/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
MCKELVEY |
EIG/PSM |
SCR96 |
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SR80
Taiwan; International Observer; International Organizations
STANDING WITH TAIWAN TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY AND SECURITY.
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3/11/2025- Referred to TCA/EDT. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD |
TCA/EDT |
HR190, SCR98 |
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SR81
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/LBT, JDC. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD |
EIG/LBT, JDC |
SCR99 |
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SR82
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/PSM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
HHS/PSM |
SCR101 |
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SR83
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/HRE. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HHS/HRE |
HR183, SCR102 |
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SR84 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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD 1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
GABBARD, Wakai |
AEN |
SCR103 |
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SR85 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
GABBARD |
HHS/AEN |
SCR104 |
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SR86
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.
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(S)
3/11/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN. |
GABBARD |
HHS/AEN |
SCR105 |
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SR87
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.
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3/21/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
WTL |
SCR106 |
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SR88
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.
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3/24/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD |
PSM |
SCR107 |
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SR89
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EIG/AEN. |
GABBARD |
EIG/AEN |
HR202, SCR108 |
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SR90
Assyrian Genocide; Seyfo Genocide
ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933.
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3/11/2025- Referred to TCA/EDT. |
GABBARD |
TCA/EDT |
SCR109 |
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SR91 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.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
EIG/AEN |
HR102, SCR110 |
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SR92
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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
AEN |
HR182, SCR111 |
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SR93 SD1
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 OF EACH YEAR IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EIG/PSM |
SCR112 |
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SR94
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.
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3/24/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
PSM |
HR90, SCR113 |
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SR95
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.
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3/11/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
EDU/HHS |
HR179, SCR114 |
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SR96
Marine Ecosystems; Carbon Sequestration; Decarbonization; Climate Change
AFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF MARINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TO ACHIEVE THE STATE'S DECARBONIZATION GOALS.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN |
SCR115 |
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SR97
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.
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3/12/2025- Re-Referred to WTL. |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WTL |
HR99, SCR116 |
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SR98 SD1
DOT; DOE; County of Hawaii; Bus Stops; Transportation Infrastructure
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA/EDU |
SCR117 |
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SR99 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HHS |
SCR118 |
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SR100 SD1
DLNR; DOBOR; Kailua Pier
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP.
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4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KANUHA |
WTL |
HR185, SCR119 |
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SR101
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.
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3/24/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
KANUHA |
HHS, WAM |
HR167, SCR120 |
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SR102
COMMITMENT TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
REQUESTING A COMMITMENT TO A NUCLEAR-FREE, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
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3/12/2025- Referred to AEN/EIG. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EIG |
HR89 |
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SR103 SD1
Attorney General; Landlord-Tenant Code; Housing; Working Group
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH LANDLORD-TENANT ISSUES SPECIFIC TO INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF RENTAL HOUSING AND IMPROVING LANDLORD-TENANT INTERACTIONS.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN |
HR153, SCR123 |
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SR104 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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
WAKAI |
EIG |
HR152, SCR124 |
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SR105
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
RHOADS, Elefante |
PSM |
HR148, SCR126 |
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SR106
Law Enforcement; Federal Funding
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO NOT DEFUND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EIG/PSM |
SCR127 |
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SR107 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
SCR128 |
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SR108
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HHS |
HR169, SCR129 |
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SR109
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD |
HHS, WAM |
HR172, SCR130 |
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SR110
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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
RHOADS, LEE, C. |
TCA |
HR123, SCR131 |
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SR111 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). |
RHOADS |
TCA/AEN |
SCR132 |
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SR112
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HRE/LBT. |
RHOADS |
HRE/LBT |
SCR133 |
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SR113
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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU |
HR107, SCR134 |
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SR114 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
GVO |
SCR135 |
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SR115 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Geothermal Energy; Working Group; Report
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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
EIG |
HR54, SCR136 |
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SR116
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
WAM |
HR180, SCR144 |
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SR117 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
AQUINO |
LBT |
HR175, SCR145 |
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SR118
DLNR; DOA; Agricultural Lands; Public Lands; Leases
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER ACTIVE AGRICULTURAL LAND LEASES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE IN THE STATE.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
INOUYE |
WTL |
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SR119
Pearl Harbor; Floating Drydock; Support
STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
INOUYE |
PSM |
HR128, SCR148 |
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SR120 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
INOUYE |
PSM |
HR62, SCR149 |
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SR121
Hearing Aids; Auditor to Assess Effects
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
SCR151 |
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SR122
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Re-Referred to WTL. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL |
SCR152 |
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SR123
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
MCKELVEY |
JDC |
SCR153 |
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SR124
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
SCR154 |
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SR125
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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
SCR155 |
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SR126
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HRE/HOU. |
RHOADS |
HRE/HOU |
SCR156 |
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SR127
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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). |
RHOADS |
TCA/AEN |
SCR157 |
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SR128
Automatic Voter Registration; Office of Elections; Working Group
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.
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(S)
3/17/2025- The committee(s) on JDC deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-20-25 10:00AM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
SCR158 |
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SR129 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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). |
RHOADS |
EIG/TCA |
SCR159 |
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SR130 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HWN |
HR186, SCR161 |
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SR131
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/EIG. |
MCKELVEY |
WTL/EIG |
SCR162 |
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SR132 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
MCKELVEY |
EIG/GVO |
SCR163 |
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SR133 SD1
DOA; Land Use; Rules; Rodeos
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT RULES AUTHORIZING RODEOS ON LANDS ZONED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1). |
RICHARDS, KANUHA, McKelvey |
AEN |
SCR164 |
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SR134
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
RICHARDS |
WTL |
SCR165 |
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SR135
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY |
EDT, WAM |
SCR166 |
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SR136
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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
RICHARDS |
HWN |
SCR167 |
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SR137
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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) DeCorte). |
RICHARDS |
HWN |
SCR168 |
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SR138 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
TCA |
SCR169 |
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SR139
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to AEN. |
LEE, C. |
AEN |
SCR170 |
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SR140
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.
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3/24/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
HHS |
SCR171 |
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SR141
DOH; DAGS; Construction Demolition Waste; Waste Reduction; Working Group; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
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3/28/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
HHS |
HR184, SCR172 |
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SR142
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.
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3/24/2025- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
LEE, C. |
HHS, CPN |
HR87, SCR173 |
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SR143
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
LEE, C. |
WTL |
HR35, SCR174 |
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SR144
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. |
LEE, C. |
TCA |
HR116, SCR175 |
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SR145
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG. |
LEE, C. |
EIG |
SCR176 |
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SR146
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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). |
LEE, C. |
EIG/PSM |
HR29, SCR184 |
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SR147
"Pedestrian First" policy; Ordinance; City and County of Honolulu
STRONGLY URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A "PEDESTRIAN FIRST" POLICY VIA ORDINANCE.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG. |
LEE, C. |
EIG |
HR108, SCR177 |
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SR148 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
LEE, C. |
TCA/HRE |
SCR178 |
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SR149 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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD 1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). |
LEE, C. |
JDC |
HR95, SCR179 |
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SR150 SD1
DOT; Aviation Safety; Reports
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL TOUR OPERATORS TO HELP RESIDENTS AND VISITORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
TCA |
SCR180 |
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SR151 SD1
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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
TCA |
SCR181 |
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SR152
Summer Streets Pilot Program; Honolulu
ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INITIATE A SUMMER STREETS PILOT PROGRAM.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
LEE, C. |
EIG/TCA |
HR173, SCR182 |
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SR153
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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
LEE, C. |
AEN |
SCR183 |
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SR154
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.
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(S)
3/31/2025- Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads. Noes, 0 (none). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, INOUYE, RICHARDS, Kim, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
SCR137 |
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SR155 SD1
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.
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3/31/2025- Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads. Noes, 0 (none). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HRE, WAM |
SCR138 |
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SR156 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO |
SCR143 |
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SR157
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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
AEN |
HR69, SCR139 |
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SR158
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.
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(S)
3/20/2025- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA, WAKAI, Elefante |
EIG, JDC |
SCR140 |
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SR159 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Wakai |
AEN/EDT |
SCR141 |
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SR160 SD1
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.
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(S)
3/31/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
SCR142 |
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SR161
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN. |
GABBARD |
HHS/CPN |
SCR201 |
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SR162
DOH; Solid Waste Management; Incinerator Ash
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF INCINERATOR ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATOR FACILITIES.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN. |
GABBARD |
HHS/AEN |
SCR202 |
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SR163
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HRE/HHS |
HR30, SCR203 |
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SR164
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
KIM, ELEFANTE, McKelvey |
PSM |
SCR204 |
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SR165 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). |
KIM |
HHS |
SCR205 |
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SR166
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
HHS, WAM |
HR75, SCR185 |
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SR167
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA, WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE |
EIG/TCA, WAM |
HR74, SCR191 |
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SR168
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
DECORTE, AWA |
CPN, WAM |
SCR187 |
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SR169
City and County of Honolulu; Ocean Safety Department; Drone Training Program
URGING THE HONOLULU OCEAN SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A DRONE TRAINING PROGRAM.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
DECORTE, Awa |
EIG/PSM |
SCR188 |
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SR170
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
DECORTE, AWA, FEVELLA, Inouye, Kim, San Buenaventura |
HWN, WAM |
HR78, SCR189 |
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SR171
City and County of Honolulu; Waianae Police Station
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WAIANAE POLICE STATION.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
DECORTE, AWA |
EIG/PSM |
SCR190 |
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SR172
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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. |
DELA CRUZ |
HRE |
HR188, SCR192 |
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SR173 SD1
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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1). |
DELA CRUZ |
HRE |
HR189, SCR193 |
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SR174 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
DELA CRUZ |
HHS |
HR187, SCR194 |
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SR175
Sweden; Establishment; Broader Relationship
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
LEE, C. |
TCA |
SCR195 |
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SR176 SD1
Hawaii; Kingdom of Norway
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING A BROADER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
LEE, C. |
TCA |
SCR196 |
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SR177 SD1
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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
LEE, C. |
TCA |
SCR197 |
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SR178 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.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
CPN/AEN |
SCR198 |
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SR179 SD1
Critical Infrastructure; Foreign Influence; Security
AFFIRMING HAWAII'S PATH TO FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY, RESILIENCY, AND SELF-DETERMINATION BY URGING INCREASED CAUTION CONCERNING FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND CALLING ON DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO ACCELERATE THE ELIMINATION OF HAWAII'S DEPENDENCE ON IMPORTS SERVING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING FUELS FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND INTRA-STATE TRANSPORTATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 2045.
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(S)
4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
LEE, C. |
TCA/PSM |
SCR199 |
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SR180 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.
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(S)
4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
LEE, C. |
EIG/TCA |
SCR200 |
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SR181
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO. |
FEVELLA, AWA, GABBARD |
WTL/GVO |
SCR206 |
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SR182
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.
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(S)
3/14/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, Awa |
JDC |
SCR207 |
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SR183
Judiciary; Victims; Witnesses; Right to Speedy Trial
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO URGE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE VICTIM AND WITNESS RIGHTS TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, Awa |
JDC |
SCR208 |
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SR184
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.
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(S)
4/2/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM |
SCR209 |
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SR185
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
EDU |
SCR211 |
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SR186
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD |
HHS, WAM |
SCR212 |
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SR187
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA |
EDU |
SCR210 |
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SR188
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/PSM. |
FEVELLA |
WTL/PSM |
SCR213 |
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SR189
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, Elefante, Inouye, McKelvey |
EDU/PSM |
SCR214 |
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SR190
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.
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(S)
3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDU |
SCR215 |
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SR191
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/CPN. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HHS/CPN |
SCR216 |
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SR192
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/TCA. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Wakai |
EIG/TCA |
SCR217 |
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SR193
Department of Transportation; Fireworks; Aircraft; Inspection
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A PERSONAL AIRCRAFT FIREWORKS INSPECTION PILOT PROGRAM.
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3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, Elefante |
TCA/PSM |
SCR218 |
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SR194
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA |
SCR219 |
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SR195
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI |
EIG/PSM |
SCR220 |
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SR196
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to HWN, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HWN, WAM |
SCR221 |
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SR197 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) DeCorte). |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
TCA/CPN |
SCR222 |
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SR198
Department of Health; Motor Vehicle Tires; Inventory; Database
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A TIRE INVENTORY DATABASE.
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3/12/2025- Referred to HHS. |
FEVELLA, Gabbard |
HHS |
SCR223 |
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SR199
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN. |
FEVELLA |
LBT/HHS, CPN |
SCR224 |
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SR200
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to HHS/HWN. |
FEVELLA |
HHS/HWN |
SCR225 |
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SR201
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.
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4/1/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
FEVELLA, Gabbard |
HHS/CPN |
SCR226 |
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SR202
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EIG/PSM. |
FEVELLA |
EIG/PSM |
SCR240 |
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SR203
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
FEVELLA |
WTL |
SCR227 |
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SR204
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EDU/HHS. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, McKelvey |
EDU/HHS |
SCR228 |
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SR205 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.
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4/1/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI |
EIG/PSM |
SCR229 |
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SR206
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA |
EDU |
SCR230 |
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SR207 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.
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4/3/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI |
TCA/PSM |
SCR231 |
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SR208
Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2ND AS RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
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3/12/2025- Referred to TCA. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
TCA |
SCR232 |
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SR209
Department of Education; Indoor Courts and Gymnasiums
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP INDOOR ATHLETIC COURTS AND GYMNASIUMS AT ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
EDU |
SCR233 |
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SR210
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to EDU. |
FEVELLA |
EDU |
SCR234 |
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SR211
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to PSM/EIG. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD |
PSM/EIG |
SCR235 |
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SR212
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to TCA/EIG. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, KIDANI, Gabbard |
TCA/EIG |
SCR236 |
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SR213
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to WTL. |
FEVELLA |
WTL |
SCR237 |
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SR214
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.
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3/12/2025- Referred to WTL/HHS. |
FEVELLA, AWA |
WTL/HHS |
SCR238 |
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SR215 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.
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3/31/2025- Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1). |
FEVELLA |
GVO, WAM |
SCR239 |
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SR216
Completion of Work of the Thirty-Third Legislature
REGARDING COMPLETION OF THE WORK OF THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION OF 2025, SUBSEQUENT TO ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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5/2/2025- Adopted. |
DECOITE |
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SR217
Adjourn Sine Die
INFORMING THE HOUSE AND GOVERNOR THAT THE SENATE IS READY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE.
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5/2/2025- Adopted. |
DECOITE |
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