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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) |
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7/3/2025- Act 293, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1396). |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA |
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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) |
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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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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) |
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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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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) |
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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) |
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7/3/2025- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1404). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
HSG, JHA |
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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) |
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7/3/2025- Act 294, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1397). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSG, JHA |
HB527 |
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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) |
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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) |
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7/3/2025- Act 295, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1398). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
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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) |
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4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
HSG, FIN |
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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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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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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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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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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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7/3/2025- Act 292, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1395). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, LEE, C., SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB1322 |
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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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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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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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7/1/2025- Act 259, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362). |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C. |
JHA |
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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) |
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7/1/2025- Act 265, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368). |
HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIM, MCKELVEY |
HED, FIN |
HB617 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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6/30/2025- Act 246, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349). |
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 ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish an independent program relating to the prevention, control, and extinguishment of wildland fires within forest reserves. Authorizes the Administrator of Forestry and Wildlife to establish and maintain facilities for the performance of fire protection, fire prevention, pest control, and forest and range protection and enhancement activities. Allows the State Fire Council to amend the State Fire Code to require certain owners and occupants of properties and holders of easements located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks and to practice other fire prevention activities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and implement the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PBS/WAL, FIN |
HB113 |
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SB224 SD1 HD1
DCR; Offender Reentry; Identification Documents; Departmental Assistance
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to assist inmates with obtaining civil identification cards and other identification documents within a certain time. (HD1) |
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7/1/2025- Act 263, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB677 |
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SB227 SD1 HD2
DLE; Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division; Appropriations ($)
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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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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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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7/2/2025- Act 274, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1377). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB397 |
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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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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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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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7/1/2025- Act 261, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSH, JHA |
HB689 |
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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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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 ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HLT, FIN |
HB213 |
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SB304 SD1 HD2 CD1
Judiciary; Adult Client Services Branch; First Circuit Court; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Establishes positions and appropriates funds for the Adult Client Services Branch of the First Circuit Court. (CD1) |
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6/26/2025- Act 233, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB114 |
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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) |
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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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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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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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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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) |
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5/29/2025- Act 105, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, JHA |
HB467 |
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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) |
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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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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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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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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) |
(S)
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 |
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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) |
(H)
7/1/2025- Act 262, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365). |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
FIN |
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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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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) |
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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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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) |
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5/19/2025- Act 072, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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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) |
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4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Fevella, Fukunaga, Gabbard |
HSG, 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) |
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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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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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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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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) |
(H)
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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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)
7/3/2025- Act 291, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1394). |
DELA CRUZ |
HLT, LAB, FIN |
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SB465 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KIKIAOLA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor and its surrounding area in the County of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB68 |
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SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1
B&F; DOH; SCDD; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Incentive Payments; Positions; Appropriations ($)
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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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) |
(H)
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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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) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 122, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA |
HSG, FIN |
HB1432 |
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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) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 155, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255). |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
HSG, FIN |
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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) |
(H)
7/3/2025- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1405). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura |
LAB, FIN |
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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) |
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7/2/2025- Act 266, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1369). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB790 |
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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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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) |
(H)
6/30/2025- Act 245, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, KIM, RHOADS, Elefante, Moriwaki |
JHA |
HB1189 |
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SB657 SD1 HD1
UH; SOEST; Center for Climate Resilient Development; Establishment; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 3:00PM in conference room 229. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
HED, WAL, FIN |
HB1455 |
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SB662 SD1 HD3 CD1
Statewide Traffic Code; County Police Officers; Enforcement
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 164, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264). |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
HSG/TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB157 |
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SB691 SD1 HD1
Family Court; Jurisdiction; Juvenile Adjudication; Children
RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS.
Establishes a minimum age of twelve for adjudication for any alleged or attempted violation of law. (HD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 084, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184). |
GABBARD, CHANG |
JHA |
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SB693 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Food Hub Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
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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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) |
(S)
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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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 $1,000,000 to be certified by a CPA, rather than via tax opinion; increasing the aggregate cap amount on credits allowed in any given year, ramped down by one-sixth over five years beginning on 1/1/2028; and including broadcast and streaming platform productions under the credit. Applies the GET rate for manufacturers to productions. Exempts from the GET amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Repeals certain tax exemptions and the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit on 1/1/2033. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
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SB739 SD2 HD1 CD1
Land Exchange; Diversified Agricultural Production; Affordable Housing; Workforce Housing; Housing Development
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
Allows the Governor to negotiate land exchanges, subject to approval by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, to acquire lands that are suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production in exchange for land for private affordable, workforce, or other housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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7/2/2025- Act 279, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1382). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
WAL, AGR, FIN |
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SB742 SD2 HD1 CD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Data Sharing and Governance Working Group; Report ($)
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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SB747 SD1 HD2
BOE; DOE; Audit Office; Established; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Establishes an Audit Office within the Board of Education to audit operations and expenditures of the Department of Education. Exempts positions within the Audit Office from civil service law. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Director of Finance. Authorizes the Legislature to request a copy of the annual reports. Establishes positions within the Audit Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Richards |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
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SB752 SD1 HD1 CD1
Insurance; Property; Notice; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Cancellation Due to Nonpayment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, amends the notice period for a property insurer to notify a policyholder of a cancellation, including cancellation due to nonpayment, or nonrenewal of a policy of property insurance. (CD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 110, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210). |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LEE, C., RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Moriwaki |
CPC |
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SB763 SD2 HD3
DLE; Agricultural Enforcement Program; Theft of an Agricultural Product or Commodity; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Positions; Appropriation ($)
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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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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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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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) |
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7/2/2025- Act 278, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1381). |
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) |
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4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
HASHIMOTO |
HSG, FIN |
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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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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) |
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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) |
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7/2/2025- Act 275, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1378). |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HLT, FIN |
HB819 |
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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) |
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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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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) |
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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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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) |
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5/15/2025- Act 053, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153). |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Ihara |
JHA |
HB686 |
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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) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
KANUHA |
AGR, ECD, CPC |
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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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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) |
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7/1/2025- Act 258, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361). |
KANUHA |
EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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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 ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit four reports to the Legislature: by 8/1/2026, a first interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 12/1/2026, a second interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 6/1/2027, a preliminary draft settlement of the income and proceeds from OHA's pro rata portion of the public land trust; and by 10/1/2027, a final report that includes a final draft settlement. Requires the State, OHA, and other applicable parties to begin preliminary negotiations regarding the final draft settlement by 10/1/2027. Appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to retain independent third-party professionals for the Working Group and requires matching funds from OHA. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 1:30PM in conference room 325. |
KANUHA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB933 SD2 HD1 CD1
Chapter 42F; Grants; Executive Branch; Appropriation ($)
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) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
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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)
7/3/2025- Act 290, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1393). |
KANUHA |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
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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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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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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) |
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7/1/2025- Act 260, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363). |
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) |
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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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SB960 SD1 HD2 CD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to enhance access to and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including establishing additional positions. (CD1) |
(H)
7/1/2025- Act 264, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO |
HSH, FIN |
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SB989 SD1 HD1
HTDC; Technology Enablement; Project Management Software; Portal; Facilitated Application Process; Small Businesses; Report; Appropriations ($)
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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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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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) |
(H)
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) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 112, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212). |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, Elefante |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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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) |
(H)
4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HSH, JHA |
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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) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 165, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265). |
LEE, C., CHANG, RHOADS, WAKAI, Ihara |
JHA |
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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) |
(H)
4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
CPC, JHA |
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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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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) |
(H)
7/7/2025- Act 296, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1407). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
HB426 |
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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) |
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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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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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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) |
(H)
7/2/2025- Act 276, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1379). |
AQUINO |
LAB, FIN |
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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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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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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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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) |
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7/3/2025- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1406). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
TRN, JHA |
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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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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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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) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPC, FIN |
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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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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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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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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) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 171, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271). |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA |
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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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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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7/3/2025- Act 281, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1384). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1232 |
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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) |
(H)
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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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) |
(H)
7/7/2025- Act 298, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1409). |
HASHIMOTO |
JHA |
HB1193 |
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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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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 ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the temporary Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Clarifies, creates, and strengthens laws regarding crimes and violations related to agriculture or agricultural lands. Establishes clear distinctions between administrative and criminal penalties. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/27/2025- Act 235, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
HB859 |
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SB1252 SD2 HD1 CD1
UH; JABSOM; Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Training; Curriculum; Workforce Development; Positions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
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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7/3/2025- Act 283, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1386). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HED, FIN |
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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) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 160, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260). |
CHANG |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
HB738 |
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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) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
INOUYE |
EEP/ECD, CPC, FIN |
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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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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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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) |
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4/29/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY, Inouye |
WAL/PBS, JHA |
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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) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 162, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262). |
DECOITE, GABBARD, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Keohokalole |
EEP, CPC |
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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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SB1304 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOA; Pesticides; Pesticide Drift Monitoring Study; Schools; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 179, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
HB985 |
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SB1316 SD1 HD2
Penal Code; Fees, Fines, and Restitution; Collections; Consequences of Nonpayment; Appropriations ($)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(H)
7/2/2025- Act 273, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1376). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB1054 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SB1431 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOH; Viral Hepatitis; Prevention; Awareness; Education; Treatment Support; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VIRAL HEPATITIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a Hepatitis Prevention Program. Requires the Department of Health to develop and implement a statewide educational program to inform the public on how to identify and prevent hepatitis and aid in its early diagnosis. Requires the Department of Health to develop a statewide comprehensive hepatitis prevention plan. Repeals outdated provisions related to hepatitis. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Hepatitis Prevention Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 114, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1112 |
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SB1433 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Health; Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program; Needs-Based Distribution; Non-Injection Drug User Participation; Liability
RELATING TO HARM REDUCTION.
Amends the distribution system of sterile needles and syringes under the Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program from a one-to-one exchange system to a needs-based distribution system. Authorizes non-injection drug user participation in the Program. Modifies liability for Program participants, staff, and law enforcement officers. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 106, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1114 |
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SB1434 SD1 HD1 CD2
Universal Immunization Funding Program; Immunization Purchasing; Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) |
(H)
7/2/2025- Act 277, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1380). |
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) |
(H)
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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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) |
(H)
7/2/2025- Act 280, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1383). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1423 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SB1578 SD2 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; Office of International Affairs; Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission; East-West Center; Sister-State Partnerships; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Establishes the official designation of the East-West Center as the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., and exempts state fund appropriations to the East-West Center from chapter 42F, HRS. Renames the Hawaii Sister-State Committee to the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission and amends its functions and membership. Requires the Office of International Affairs to provide support to the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission. Expands the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's authority to establish out-of-state offices to include out-of-state facilities to support sister-state or province partnerships and other partnerships that promote and enrich the people, cultures, environments, and economies of the State and its international partners, generate revenue for the State, and buy property. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 158, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258). |
LEE, C., CHANG, Richards |
ECD, FIN |
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SB1582 HD1
Coconut Palm; Tree; Cultural Significance; Food Source; Recognition
RELATING TO THE COCONUT TREE.
Recognizes the coconut palm as a culturally significant plant and sustainable staple food source in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
AWA, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD |
AGR, JHA |
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SB1585 SD1 HD2
Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Evidence-based Performance Metrics; Appropriation ($)
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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SB1589 SD3 HD2
Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Requires gifts or grants from a private source deposited into the Stadium Development Special Fund to be used only for infrastructure related to the stadium and costs associated with the development of the stadium. Requires any unexpended and unencumbered funds in the Stadium Development Special Fund to immediately lapse to the general fund if the NASED project is terminated. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund with certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
WAKAI |
ECD, FIN |
HB1354 |
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SB1602 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Commission on Water Resource Management; Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project; Keauhou Aquifer System; Reports; Appropriations ($)
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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SB1638 SD2 HD1
DOT; Airlines; Air Carriers; Subsidy; Molokai Airport; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AIR CARRIERS.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
DECOITE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB1641 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; Hawaii Film Authority; Hawaii Film Authority Board; Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Workforce Development; Film; Media; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
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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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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SB1667 SD2 HD3
DOT; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee; Annual Reports; District Courts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB1669 SD2 HD3
DOT; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership; Community Improvement Special Fund; Exemptions; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
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 |