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HB3 HD2 SD1 CD1
UH; North Shore Beach Management Plan; Deadline Extension; Appropriation Extension ($)
RELATING TO BEACH MANAGEMENT ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.
Extends the deadline for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to submit the North Shore Beach Management Plan to the Governor and Legislature. Extends the appropriation lapse date to 6/30/2026. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 100, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200). |
QUINLAN |
HED, WAL, FIN |
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HB48 HD2 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Hawaii-Grown and -Processed Coffee; Geographic Origin; Regional Origin
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/22/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 864). |
KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN |
AEN, CPN |
SB500 |
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HB54 HD2 SD2
Excessive Speeding; Vehicle; Property Forfeiture; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Increases penalties for a third or subsequent offense within five years of excessive speeding to a misdemeanor. Increases penalties for a second offense within five years of excessive speeding. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Requires individuals convicted of excessive speeding to be subject to identification processing procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
KITAGAWA |
TCA, JDC |
SB97 |
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HB70 HD1 SD1 CD1
Condominium Associations; Budget Summaries; Replacement Reserves; Compliance; Enforcement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM.
Requires budget summaries to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget. Clarifies a unit owner's ability to enforce compliance with budget summary and replacement reserves requirements. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 157, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
CPN, JDC |
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HB72 HD2 SD1 CD1
Board of Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacy Technicians; Certificate of Registration; Pharmacists-in-charge; Supervision
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires pharmacy technicians to be registered with and obtain a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Pharmacy. Imposes a duty on pharmacists-in-charge to report violations by registered pharmacy technicians to the Board of Pharmacy. Specifies that supervising registered pharmacists are responsible for the actions of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 093, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HHS, CPN |
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HB86 HD2 SD1
DLNR; Makai Watch; Marine Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:00PM in Conference Room 411. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SOUZA |
WTL, WAM |
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HB97 HD2 SD2 CD1
Travel Insurance; Limited Lines Travel Insurance Producers; Regulatory Framework; Licensing; Registration
RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State, including licensing and registration requirements for limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers, respectively. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAM, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN |
EDT, CPN |
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HB103 SD1 CD1
Penal Code; Sentencing; Life Without Parole; Persons Under Twenty-one
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Prohibits sentencing persons who were under the age of twenty-one at the time of the offense to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 152, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252). |
TAM, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
JDC |
SB778 |
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HB108 HD2 SD1
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commissions to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/28/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
MORIKAWA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, JDC |
SB464 |
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HB110 HD1 SD2
DOE; Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Modifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. (SD2) |
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5/30/2025- Act 137, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237). |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, OLDS |
EDU, WAM |
SB249 |
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HB111
Prostitution; Sexual Exploitation; Sex Trafficking; Civil Claims
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Authorizes civil claims to be made against a person, business, business owner, or business operator that profits from sexual exploitation or sex trafficking. Extends the statute of limitations for civil claims related to sexual exploitation or sex trafficking to ten years. |
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4/23/2025- Act 020, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120). |
ICHIYAMA |
JDC |
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HB125 HD1
Firearms; Storage; Dealers; Notice
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires retail sellers or transferers of firearms to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Expands the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Clarifies the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm. (HD1) |
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4/23/2025- Act 022, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
SB862 |
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HB126 HD1 SD2 CD1
Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act; Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Increases transparency and accountability surrounding property forfeiture. Clarifies which property is subject to forfeiture. Amends the authorized disposition of forfeited property and the proceeds thereof. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Repeals language that requires the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act to be construed liberally. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB127 HD1 SD1
Pretrial Release; Bail
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Requires bail to be set in an amount that the defendant can afford based on certain factors. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 325. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JDC |
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HB132 HD1
AG; Expungement; Pilot Project; Promoting of a Detrimental Drug in the Third Degree; Schedule V Substances
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Amends the Department of the Attorney General pilot project for a state-initiated expungement process of arrest records concerning promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree to include the possession of any schedule V substance in any amount. (HD1) |
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4/11/2025- Act 005, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Matayoshi |
JDC |
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HB133 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURFING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 141, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241). |
QUINLAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM |
EDU, WAM |
SB178 |
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HB134 HD1 SD1 CD1
Office of Elections; Nomination Papers; Electronic Filing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Chief Election Officer to provide a system for the electronic filing of nomination papers. Requires that the system for the electronic filing of nomination papers be provided at no additional cost to the filer. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 194, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294). |
QUINLAN, CHUN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB137 HD1
Firearms; Ownership, Possession, or Control; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Provides that violent felons that are in violation of the prohibition against owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition are subject to a mandatory prison term. (HD1) |
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4/11/2025- Act 016, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116). |
QUINLAN, CHUN, EVSLIN, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAM |
PSM |
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HB139 HD2 SD1
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/23/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB642 |
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HB145 HD1
Attorney General; HCJDC; Judiciary; Expungement Orders
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to transmit all expungement orders to the Judiciary to effectuate the purposes of Act 159, SLH 2023. (HD1) |
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4/11/2025- Act 003, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
JDC |
SB861 |
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HB159 HD1 SD1 CD1
Civil Service; Exemptions; Contracts; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $3,000,000, in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation programs utilized for the personal service. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
SB425 |
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HB162 HD2 SD1 CD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining; Resolution of Disputes; Impasse; Arbitrator Selection
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to furnish a list of five qualified and experienced interest arbitrators in the event the parties fail to select the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Clarifies that the list of five interest arbitrators may contain arbitrators from both the American Arbitration Association and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 087, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB337 |
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HB164 HD1 SD1
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Overpayment Payroll Transactions; Deductions for Recovery; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
Requires disbursing officers to notify employees within sixty days of making a determination that an indebtedness has occurred to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment. Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
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HB177 HD1 SD1
Department of Transportation; Civil Identification Card; Free of Charge; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Makes the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card free of charge. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, WAM |
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HB194 HD1
Maritime Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.
Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to TCA. |
SOUZA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
TCA |
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HB202 HD1 SD2
DLIR; Employment Security Law; Adequate Reserve Fund; Actuarial Study; Report
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
Amends the definition of "adequate reserve fund" by increasing the multiplier used to calculate its amount from the existing factor of 1, to unspecified amounts for calendar year 2026 and for calendar year 2027 and thereafter. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 10:00AM in conference room 016. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M., TAKENOUCHI, YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB212 HD2 SD1
OHHS; Homelessness; Return-to-Home Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 329. |
TAM, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB360 |
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HB213 HD1
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
HHS, WAM |
SB299, SB1626 |
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HB214 HD1 SD2
DLE; ATG; Retirees; ERS; EUTF; Benefits; School Resource Officers; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits under the System or the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund if the retirant is employed in a position needed for succession planning, as a law enforcement officer stationed at a public school as a resource officer, as an investigator, or in a management position excluded from collective bargaining, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. (SD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
TAKAYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, WAM |
SB99 |
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HB226 HD3 SD1 CD1
Motor Vehicles; Window Glazing; Levels; Sun Screening Devices; Fines
RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING.
Prohibits a person from installing, mounting, adhering, affixing, or using any sun screening device in conjunction with the glazing material of a motor vehicle with mirrored or high reflective finishes that produce a red, yellow, amber, or blue appearances from the exterior. Requires all drivers and passengers of motor vehicles with applied tint to fully roll down their windows when stopped by a law enforcement officer at a traffic stop, with certain exceptions. Clarifies the light transmittance levels on sun screening devices used in conjunction with glazing material for front side windows and wing windows. Exempts rear windows, including rear windshields on certain vehicles, and side windows to the rear of the driver on sedans from sun screening device requirements. Increases the minimum and maximum fines for violating sun screening device requirements. Specifies that failure of an installer to issue a required certificate to be a violation of sun screening device requirements. Makes the absence of the required certificate in a vehicle prima facie evidence that an installer is noncompliant with the law. (CD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 129, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229). |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, MIYAKE |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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HB228 HD1 SD2 CD1
License Plates; Obstruction; License Plate Flipping Devices; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Prohibits the use of license plate flipping devices. Prohibits the obstruction of a license plate. Establishes minimum and maximum fines. (CD1) |
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5/29/2025- Act 124, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224). |
KILA, CHUN, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
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HB229 HD1 SD1
Traffic Code; Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Towing; Restrictions; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Restricts motor vehicles that tow a motor vehicle or trailer from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction with exemptions. Specifies penalties for restricted motor vehicles who drive in the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes moving in the same direction. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, Chun |
TCA/EIG, JDC |
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HB235 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; City and County of Honolulu; Traffic Safety; North Shore of Oahu
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Transportation, after the City and County of Honolulu educates the public and adjusts any systems, to expand the use of photo red light imaging detector systems and automated speed enforcement systems to locations on the North Shore of Oahu. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
QUINLAN |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
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HB237 HD1 SD1 CD1
Peer-to-Peer Support Programs; Children; Families; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds for the Family Health Services Division of the Department of Health to establish and oversee peer-to-peer support programs for children from birth to age five and their families, including the establishment of program specialist positions. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KITAGAWA, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB824 |
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HB239 HD1 SD1
Child Abuse; Neglect; Child Welfare; Financial Ability
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/3/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS, JDC |
SB1104 |
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HB242 HD1 SD2 CD1
HSEO; Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
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HB244 HD1 SD1
DHS; Community-based Organizations; Social Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to collaborate with contracted community-based organizations to address the need for social services in the State. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 329. |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
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HB250 HD2 SD2 CD1
SHPDA; Prior Authorization; Data; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency and requires the working group to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 151, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251). |
MARTEN, AMATO, IWAMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Hussey |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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HB256 HD2 SD1
Waste-to-energy Facility; Emissions; Standards; Air Pollution Control Permit
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for emission limitations as they existed on 12/31/2024, unless emission limitations are made more stringent by federal regulations or by the state air pollution control permit issued to that owner or operator by the Department of Health. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HHS/AEN, CPN |
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HB277 HD2 SD2 CD1
Attorney General; Law Enforcement Agencies; Vehicular Pursuit Policy
RELATING TO VEHICULAR PURSUIT.
Establishes requirements related to vehicular pursuit by law enforcement agencies. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires law enforcement agencies to provide reports to the Department of the Attorney General on all vehicular pursuits. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
TARNAS, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
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HB280 HD3 SD1 CD1
Community Outreach Court; Establishment; Homelessness; Department of Law Enforcement; Office of the Public Defender; City and County of Honolulu Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the Public Defender, and City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB361 |
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HB286 HD2 SD1
Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax Savings; Maximum Annual Deduction; Increase
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
For taxable years, beginning 1/1/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, WARD |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
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HB299 HD1 SD1
HISC; Native Resources and Fire Protection Program; Viability Funding; Invasive Species; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB548 |
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HB300 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB473 |
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HB302 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; AG; Medical Cannabis; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries; Patient Records; Access; Provider-Patient Relationships; Inter-Dispensary Sales; Criminal Penalties; Nuisance Abatement and Mitigation; Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund; Cannabis Cultivator License; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Part I: Authorizes DOH to inspect qualifying patient medical records held by the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or hospice provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient. Amends and adds definitions for purposes of the medical use of cannabis law. Clarifies the conditions of use for the medical use of cannabis. For purposes of issuing written certifications, authorizes the establishment of a provider-patient relationship via telehealth and limits the maximum amount of fees that can be assessed by providers. Authorizes the sale of hemp products and accessories for the medical use of cannabis at retail dispensing locations, except in waiting rooms. Clarifies transportation requirements for certain inter-dispensary sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Part II: Establishes criminal penalties for the unlicensed operation of a medical cannabis dispensary. Part III: Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances related to illegal cannabis and hemp products and medical cannabis dispensaries and appropriates funds from the Special Fund to the AG's Drug Nuisance Abatement Unit for these purposes, including establishing positions. Part IV: Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the cultivation of cannabis without a cannabis cultivator license issued by DOH. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
TAKAYAMA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HLT, CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB1069 |
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HB303 HD2 SD2
Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Dietitians; Physician Assistants; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826). |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TODD |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB1070 |
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HB306 HD2 SD1
State Water Code; CWRM; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines every five years from 2030 to 2045. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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HB307 HD1 SD1
Special Number Plates; Kahoolawe; Kohe Malamalama o Kanaloa Protect Kaho?olawe Fund
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoolawe. Specifies the decal size for all special number organizational plates. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
POEPOE, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
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HB309 HD1 SD1
UH; Fishponds; Working Group; Inventory; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Establishes a fishpond inventory working group within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create an inventory and map of all fishponds on state land and conduct a literature review. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-21-25 10:00AM in conference room 229. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HRE, WAM |
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HB316 HD1 SD1 CD1
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 101, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201). |
HASHEM |
WTL, WAM |
SB20 |
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HB320 HD2 SD1 CD1
Supported Decision-Making Agreement; Qualified Adults; Supportive Community; Terms; Restrictions
RELATING TO SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS.
Allows qualified adults, including adults with a disability, mentally ill adults, and adults sixty-five years of age or older, to enter into supported decision-making agreements with one or more members of a supportive community. Specifies the terms of a supported decision-making agreement, including access to personal information, agreement requirements, and circumstances for termination. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN |
HHS, JDC |
SB776 |
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HB329 HD2 SD2 CD1
School Facilities Authority; School Facilities Authority Board; Public Schools; Early Learning Facilities; Workforce Housing; Recruitment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for projects for facilities for prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning programs; workforce housing; and any public school development, planning, and construction assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning program facilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB580 |
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HB341 HD1 SD2 CD1
SPRB; Hawaii Island Community Health Center; West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center to purchase or lease land on the island of Hawaii and develop primary care health care facilities. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 076, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176). |
LOWEN |
HHS, WAM |
SB1127 |
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HB344 HD1 SD2
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:55PM in Conference Room 325. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
SB1089 |
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HB345 HD2 SD1 CD1
Wai ʻŌpae; ʻŌpae ʻUla; Anchialine Pool Ecosystems; Conservation; State Shrimp
RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP.
Establishes the ‘ōpae ‘ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 071, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171). |
LOWEN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
TCA/AEN |
SB1082 |
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HB348 HD1 SD1
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816). |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD |
EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC |
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HB350 HD2
Energy; Water Heater System Requirements; Heat Pump Water Heaters; Variance
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN |
EIG/HOU, CPN |
SB748 |
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HB359 HD2 SD2 CD1
Covered Offender Registration; Sexual Offense; Public Access; Termination of Registration
RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Amends covered offender registration laws by expanding the definition of "sexual offense" to include additional sexual offenses from the Penal Code. Provides that the exception to covered offender registry public access requirements for a first-time misdemeanor offense does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor. Clarifies that a person who is required to report their location of residence in person every year under the covered offender registration requirements shall report during the thirty-day period following the offender's birthday, rather than from the offender's actual date of birth. Specifies how certain covered offenses are to be tiered for purposes of seeking termination of registration requirements. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 149, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
SB777, SB808 |
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HB367 HD2 SD1
County Permits; Maintenance; Group U Structures; Remodeling; Special Management Areas; Exemptions
RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS.
Allows for county permit exemptions for certain kinds of activities, including maintenance activities, installing group U structures, and certain interior remodeling work, when located outside a special management area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
EVSLIN |
HOU, JDC |
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HB369 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB255 |
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HB370 HD2 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB256 |
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HB371 HD1 SD1
CSC; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees and officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors or grantees from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the contract. Requires any unlawful contribution to be returned to the contributor or it will escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Requires disclosures of the names of any officers and immediate adult family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB257 |
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HB386
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Offenses Relating to Drugs and Intoxicating Compounds; Fentanyl
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.
Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 004, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB279 |
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HB392 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Firearms; Ghost Guns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns. Establishes mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in the commission of a felony. (HD1) |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 018, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM |
SB285 |
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HB395 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB261 |
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HB396 HD1 SD1 CD1
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-Appointed Counsel; Fees; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 199, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB263 |
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HB398 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Court-Appointed Counsel; Guardians Ad Litem; Fees
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB265 |
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HB399 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB266 |
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HB400 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025 and ending 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB260 |
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HB401 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; Third Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB267 |
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HB408
Office of Elections Package; Voter Registration; Deadlines; Forms
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Extends the deadline to register to vote by mail from 30 to 10 days prior to a primary or general election. Repeals obsolete language regarding permanent absentee ballots. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 006, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB275 |
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HB410 HD1 SD1 CD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2025, and ending on 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
SB269 |
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HB411
State Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code; Lobbyist Law; Administrative Fines
RELATING TO ETHICS ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
Establishes uniform provisions for the assessment of administrative penalties under the State Ethics Code and Lobbyist Law. |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB289 |
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HB412 HD1 SD2
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Transparency; Procurement
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Establishes certain presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law under certain conditions. Expands the definition of "lobbying" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with certain government officials regarding procurement decisions. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD2) |
(H)
5/16/2025- Act 063, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
SB290 |
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HB413 HD1 SD1
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Contributions
RELATING TO LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS.
Clarifies administrative oversight of statutory restrictions relating to prohibited lobbyist contributions. Clarifies that the regular or special sessions in which lobbyist contributions are prohibited are periods during which both houses of the legislature are in session. (SD1) |
(H)
5/16/2025- Act 064, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB291 |
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HB417 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; RHRF; Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount; Housing; Priorities; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the Rental Housing Revolving Fund without legislative approval. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN |
HOU, WAM |
SB35 |
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HB420 HD3 SD2 CD1
Contractor Repair Act; Statute of Repose; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Construction Defect; Mediation; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Clarifies that the statute of repose applies to contract, tort, and statutory claims. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of a construction defect served on a contractor. Clarifies the process and time frame by which a claimant may accept or reject a contractor's offer to settle and authorize repairs. Clarifies the mediation process for construction defect claims. Clarifies the statute of limitation or repose for construction defect claims. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, TAM, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB179 |
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HB422 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOE; School Facilities Authority; School Impact Fees; Construction Cost Component; Exemptions; Rules; Land Component Impact Fee; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals the construction cost component of school impact fees. Exempts government housing developments, affordable housing units and projects, and Hawaiian home lands housing from school impact fees. Requires the School Facilities Authority to adopt rules governing fee collection. Increases the minimum number of units in a development to trigger land dedication provisions of the land component impact fee. Requires a report to the Legislature on program efficacy. Sunsets 7/1/2029. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HOU, WAM/EDU |
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HB423 HD2 SD1
Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers; Automatic Approval
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of rehabilitation services. Requires providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational plan no later than ninety days after submitting an initial evaluation report, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:30PM in Conference Room 016. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KITAGAWA, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
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HB427 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOA; Biosecurity Emergency Declaration; Quarantine; Transitional Facilities; Certified Biosecurity Compliance Auditors; Penalties; Readiness and Response Agreements; Pest Dashboard; Biosecurity and Pest Management Plans; Plant Care Component Program; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture as the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (Department) and the Board of Agriculture as the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Part II: Establishes a Deputy Chairperson for Biosecurity. Part III: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part IV: Authorizes the Department to establish transitional facilities. Requires the Department to certify and train biosecurity compliance auditors to inspect imported plants and animals. Requires inspection of various items transported interisland. Increases penalties for illegally transporting plants, animals, and microorganisms. Part V: Authorizes the Department to enter into government‑industry agreements for readiness and response to unwanted organisms in the State. Authorizes biosecurity and pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Requires the Department to establish a pest dashboard by 12/1/2025. Part VI: Authorizes the Department to adopt rules to establish and enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Authorizes the Department to assess administrative penalties for the enforcement of the Plant Care Component Program. Part VII: Transfers the Hawaii Invasive Species Council from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department. Part VIII: Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
AEN/TCA/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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HB428 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/21/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31AM in conference room 325. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
AEN, WAM |
SB1250 |
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HB429 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB430 HD2 SD2 CD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Private Sector; Internships; Workforce Development; Workers' Compensation Coverage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Establishes a state internship and workforce development program. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to collaborate with the Department of Human Resources Development for placement of interns in state executive branch departments, agencies, and programs. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB431 HD2 SD2 CD1
DHS; OHHS; Housing; Kauhale Initiative; Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Reporting; Auditor; Coordinator on Homelessness; Director of Human Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Part I: Establishes requirements for kauhale projects, including reporting requirements by the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions (OHHS). Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and performance audit of the kauhale initiative. Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the kauhale initiative. Part II: Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a permanent program within OHHS. Appropriates funds to DHS for the continued implementation of the Ohana Zones Pilot Program. Part III: Requires OHHS to submit a report every four months to the Legislature detailing the expenditure of funds appropriated toward the kauhale and ohana zones initiatives and conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. Part IV: Changes references to the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to "Coordinator on Homelessness". Specifies that the Coordinator on Homelessness shall report directly to the Director of Human Services. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HHS/HOU, WAM |
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HB432 HD1 SD2
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Workforce Rental Housing; For-Sale Housing; Rules; Prioritization; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HOU, WAM |
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HB433 HD1 SD1
DCR; Reentry Services; Community-Based Services; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/17/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-21-25 1:30PM; Conference Room 016. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Lamosao |
PSM, WAM |
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HB437 HD1 SD1
Filipino Caucus; DBEDT; Out-of-state Office; Republic of the Philippines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Republic of the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225. |
ILAGAN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
SB817 |
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HB441 HD2 SD2 CD1
Cigarette Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Tax Increase; Revenue; Disposition; Debt Reduction
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the cigarette tax from 16 cents to 18 cents and amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund, with a portion to be used exclusively for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Effective 12/31/2025. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 095, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195). |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
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HB442 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH West Oahu; Nursing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii, West Oahu for the pre-nursing pathway program. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 094, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194). |
GARRETT, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HRE, WAM |
SB637 |
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HB448 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Businesses; Technology Enablement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses, including those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
TAM, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDT, WAM |
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HB449 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Economic Development; Hawaii-Manufactured Products; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to prioritize funding for certain Hawaii-based businesses. Appropriates funds to assist in the development and promotion of Hawaii-manufactured products through the INNOVATE Hawaii program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
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HB450 HD3 SD1
SFCA; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS; DBEDT; Comptroller; Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Administrative Services Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
TCA/EDT, WAM |
SB582 |
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HB454 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Economic Diversification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes state goals related to economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology and Development Corporation to meet those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports over three years to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
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HB455 HD1 SD2
DBEDT; Start-Up Business; Financing; Support; Contracted Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the contracting of services for start-up business financing and support. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
ILAGAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WARD |
EDT, WAM |
SB132 |
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HB458 HD2 SD1
Brother Joseph Dutton Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 4/27/2843. (SD1) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
ILAGAN |
TCA |
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HB463 HD3 SD1
Judiciary; Eviction Records; Disassociations; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine the ability, best approaches, various issues, and potential impacts of requiring courts to disassociate a residential tenant from an eviction proceeding brought by a landlord in certain circumstances. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB154 |
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HB472 HD1 SD2
Digitized Identification Cards; Valid Identification
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Allows digitized identification cards to be accepted as a valid form of identification, under certain conditions. Authorizes state and county law enforcement agencies to accept a digitized identification card as proof of a person's identity beginning 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 325. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Tam |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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HB474 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOH; Fall Prevention; Older Adults; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to fund the current Fall Prevention Campaign. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
LEE, M., BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Hussey |
HHS, WAM |
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HB476 HD2 SD1
Capital Gains Tax
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
Amends the capital gains tax rate for individuals, estates, and trusts. Amends the alternative capital gains tax for corporations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/4/2025- Recommitted to WAM. |
SAYAMA, HOLT, KILA, MATAYOSHI |
WAM |
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HB477 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Benefits; Unemployment Claims; Registration for Work; Electronic Notification
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Amends the definition of "registered for work" or "registration for work" under the Hawaii Employment Security Law. Repeals the requirement to post work availability online. Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive certain unemployment benefits. Beginning 4/1/2027, permits electronic notification of determinations or redeterminations of unemployment claims. Repeals language that limited an individual's ability to change a previously elected withholding status to once during a benefit year. (SD2) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
SAYAMA, HASHEM, HOLT, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
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HB480 HD1 SD1
Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Examination; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:29PM in Conference Room 325. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, CPN/WAM |
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HB496 HD2 SD1 CD1
HDOA; Māmaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
Prohibits the use of certain words and misleading Hawaiian imagery, place names, and motifs on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the plant Pipturus albidus, unless 100 per cent of the tea or dried leaves were cultivated, harvested, and dried in the State. Appropriates funds for a Measurement Standards Inspector position. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EDT/AEN, WAM/CPN |
SB1183 |
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HB504 HD2 SD2
DLNR; DOA; HTA; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Transportation; Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum Tax; Increase; Natural Resources; Working Group; Fees; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires collection of a monthly tax of $20 per passenger per port entry or any commercial passenger vessel at any port facility under the jurisdiction of the department of taxation. Establishes a Transient Accommodation Tax Enforcement Working Group. Requires the transfer of all agricultural leases under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for certain environmental stewardship projects. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for its operating budget request. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
ICHIYAMA |
EDT/WTL, WAM |
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HB505 HD1 SD2 CD1
Red Hill WAI Policy Coordinator; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 197, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB150 |
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HB506 HD1 SD2 CD1
Equipment; Oahu Branch; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 099, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199). |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, QUINLAN |
WTL, WAM |
SB561 |
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HB510 HD1 SD2
CWRM; Water Shortage and Emergency; Water Shortage Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. Limits the duration of a water shortage declaration to ninety days. Limits water usage restrictions imposed on a permittee or owner and operator to twenty per cent of the permittee's or owner and operator's last reported monthly use. Requires CWRM to maintain a list of names and postal or email addresses of persons who request notification of a water shortage declaration and send them a copy of a notice of a water shortage declaration whenever water shortage is declared. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
WTL, JDC |
SB145 |
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HB511 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Lands; Lands Set Aside; Survey; State Agencies
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 082, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182). |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
WTL, JDC |
SB766 |
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HB529 HD1 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Line of Credit
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to utilize revenue bonds when obtaining a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, LAMOSAO |
HOU, WAM |
SB40 |
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HB531 HD1 SD1
Motor Vehicles; Special Number Plates; UH Cancer Center
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
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HB534 HD2 SD1 CD1
Uniform Packaging and Labeling; Food Labeling; Country of Origin; Tuna; Raw Processed Ahi; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Prohibits the sale of any raw processed ahi by retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EDT, CPN |
SB129 |
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HB544 HD1 SD1 CD1
Pet Insurance; Regulation; Establishment
RELATING TO PET INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 079, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179). |
GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA |
CPN, JDC |
SB1026 |
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HB546 HD1 SD1
UH; Aloha Intelligence Institute; Artificial Intelligence
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
SB1622 |
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HB549 HD3 SD1
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HRE/EDU, WAM |
SB426 |
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HB550 HD2 SD1 CD1
DLE; Fireworks; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Recordings; Probable Cause
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Allows recordings made by law enforcement agencies who are using, controlling, or operating unmanned aerial vehicles to establish probable cause for arrests under the Fireworks Control Law if the unmanned aerial vehicle is recording directly above public property and the act leading to the arrest is committed on public property. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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HB560 HD1 SD1
Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
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HB563 HD1 SD1
UH; Institute for Astronomy; Space Sciences and Engineering Initiative; Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for high school and college students. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HRE, WAM |
SB767, SB1268 |
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HB576 HD2 SD1
Housing Development Programs; HHFDC; Restrictions on Transfer; Hawaiian Home Lands; Exception
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Exempts transfers of Hawaiian Home Lands from transfer restrictions for real property under housing development programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TODD |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
SB834 |
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HB596 HD1 SD1
Emergency Management; Disasters; Emergencies; Definitions
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
PSM, WAM |
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HB606 HD1 SD1
DHHL; Repair and Maintenance; Mercantile Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for mercantile projects, as well as lump sum repair and maintenance, in fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 1:30PM in conference room 325. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
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HB613 HD1 SD1 CD1
OYS; Safe Spaces for Youth Program; Homeless Youth and Young Adults; Shelter; Reports; Appropriation
RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with certain state and county departments. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MARTEN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB1098 |
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HB620 HD1 SD1
DOE; Braille; Low Vision or Blind Students; Individualized Educational Programs; Section 504 Plans; Braille Instruction; Print Instructional Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include braille instruction and the use of braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 6:20PM in conference room 229. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB622 HD1 SD1
DOE; Computer Science; Legislative Report; Due Date; Extension
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Changes the due date of the Department of Education's annual computer science legislative report from June 30 to October 31. (SD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 067, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167). |
WOODSON, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU |
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HB624 HD1 SD1
DOE; School Psychologists; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
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HB643 HD2 SD1
Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaii; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
SB686 |
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HB648 HD1 SD1 CD1
Judiciary; Guardianship; Conservatorship; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES.
Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Probate Court and Family Court of the First Circuit to fund certain guardianship- and conservatorship‑related court resources in situations where the respondent does not have sufficient funds to pay for one or more of the resources and the court has deemed the resource or resources beneficial. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB788 |
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HB650 HD1 SD1 CD1
DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 195, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295). |
HASHEM, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO |
EDT, WAM |
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HB664 HD1 SD2
AG; DLE; Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission; Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund; Gun Violence Resource Bank; Gun Establishment; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Moves the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement. Replaces the Attorney General with the Director of Law Enforcement as Chair of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission and includes the Attorney General as a commission member. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
KILA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB774 |
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HB667 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county to scan any cat or dog carcass found on a state or county roadway for a microchip, record certain information, report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors, and make reasonable efforts to contact the registered owner. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and each county to coordinate with each other to share scanner resources or protocols. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 081, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181). |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB599, SB1521 |
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HB692 HD1 SD1 CD1
Preschool Open Doors Program; Eligibility; Providers
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's eligibility criteria. Repeals the requirement that Preschool Open Doors Program providers be accredited. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MARTEN, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB712 |
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HB697 HD2 SD1
DLE; DOT; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Violations; Evidence; State Highway Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB1208 |
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HB698 HD1 SD2
Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Pet Animals; Service Animals; Law Enforcement Animals; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Increases the criminal penalties for the offenses of cruelty to animals in the first and second degree that involve pet animals. Increases the criminal penalty for a second or subsequent offense of causing injury or death to a service animal or law enforcement animal. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/23/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 873). |
KILA, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, OLDS, TAM, TODD |
JDC |
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HB700 HD1 SD2 CD1
Cognitive Assessments; Medicare Beneficiaries; Annual Wellness Visits; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; Dementia Data Pilot Program; Reporting Requirements; Executive Office on Aging ($)
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
Establishes, with certain exceptions, standardized cognitive assessments for qualified Medicare beneficiaries. Establishes a two-year Dementia Data Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging to collect and analyze cognitive assessment data. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
SB482 |
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HB701 HD3 SD2
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Executive Office on Aging; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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4/23/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 801). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
SB879 |
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HB703 HD1 SD1 CD1
Kupuna Caucus; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Kupuna Housing; Sunset; Extension
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Extends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
SB878 |
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HB705 HD1 SD1 CD1
Kupuna Caucus; EOA; Low-Income Subsidy Programs; Medicaid; Medicare; Medi-Medi Project; Underserved Populations; Community Outreach; Reports; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Establishes a Medi-Medi Project within the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain access to their benefits. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for staff and operating expenses. Requires and appropriates funds for the Executive Office on Aging to develop a one-year pilot project to provide the Medi-Medi Project to kupuna and families living in a disadvantaged community, specifically the Kalihi Valley catchment areas. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB880 |
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HB706 HD1 SD1
Skateboards; Helmet Requirement; Minors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Requires all skateboard users under the age of sixteen to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, JDC |
SB344 |
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HB712 HD2 SD2 CD1
AG; Affordable Health Care; Prescription Drugs; 340B Drug Pricing Program; Pharmacies; Covered Entities; Discriminatory Practices; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits drug manufacturers from denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition, shipping, or delivery of a 340B drug to pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Authorizes 340B covered entities and the Attorney General to bring a civil action for enforcement within four years of a violation. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires each 340B covered entity in the State to report certain information annually to the hospital trade association operating in the State and requires the hospital trade association to prepare and publicly post an aggregate report of reports submitted by each 340B covered entity. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 143, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB480 |
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HB713 HD1 SD1 CD1
DHS; Rate Study; Medicaid; Home Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 193, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293). |
TAKAYAMA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB483, SB954 |
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HB714 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Education; Health Care Workforce; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HHS/EDT, WAM |
SB294 |
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HB716 HD1 SD1
Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB959 |
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HB718 HD1 SD1 CD1
JABSOM; Faculty and Staff Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for faculty positions in the fields of cardiovascular biology, tropical medicine, and quantitative health biostatistics, and an environmental health and safety officer staff position. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 086, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GARRETT, HASHEM, PERRUSO, TAM |
HRE, WAM |
SB1217 |
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HB727 HD1 SD2 CD1
Judiciary; Women's Court Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
Permanently establishes the Women's Court Program in the First Circuit. Establishes a temporary two-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the Kona division of the Third Circuit. Requires reports. Establishes a temporary position. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB526 |
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HB732 HD2 SD2 CD1
Counties; OPSD; Shoreline Management; Development; Special Management Areas; Permits
RELATING TO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Increases the valuation of development that determines the necessity of a special management area minor permit to $750,000, under certain conditions, and a special management area use permit to $750,000, with both $750,000 valuation thresholds to be adjusted every five years for inflation. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 125, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
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HB734 HD1 SD1
DOH; Rules; Wastewater Systems; Cesspool Conversion; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, LOWEN |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1636 |
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HB735 HD2 SD1 CD1
Individual Wastewater Systems; Dwellings; Dwelling Units; Accessory Units; Cesspools
RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
Allows an individual wastewater system to serve up to five bedrooms, regardless of the number of dwellings, dwelling units, or accessory units, whether attached or detached, with certain exclusions. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PIERICK, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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HB736 HD1 SD1 CD1
University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; Wastewater System Testing; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 for a three-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology testing pilot program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 198, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
HED, EEP, FIN |
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HB740 HD2 SD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Purchase of Equity; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
SB491 |
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HB750 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOH; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Requires the Department of Health to hold a public hearing on the draft needs assessment and complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature by 12/31/2027. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 103, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203). |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB674 |
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HB751 HD2 SD1
Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Counties; Solid Waste Management Plans; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TODD |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
SB676 |
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HB773 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the requirements to receive grants offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, State, counties, or private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/21/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31AM in conference room 325. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AEN, WAM |
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HB774 HD2 SD1 CD1
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to assist with implementation. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KAHALOA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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HB778 HD2 SD1 CD1
OPSD; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 187, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287). |
KAHALOA |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB1182 |
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HB782 HD1 SD1
DOA; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 325. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, EVSLIN, HASHEM, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
AEN, WAM |
SB1185 |
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HB784 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/23/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329. |
LOWEN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB569 |
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HB792 HD1 SD1
Office of the Legislative Analyst
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Clarifies the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB794 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Bonds; State Budget
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
YAMASHITA, KITAGAWA |
WAM |
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HB795 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Constitution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Appropriates general revenues for deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB796 HD1 SD1 CD1
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits existing on 12/31/2025 or established or renewed after 12/31/2025 include a 5-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction, beginning with the 6th year of the credit. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
YAMASHITA |
FIN |
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HB799 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; Health Care; Organized Ambulatory Health Care Facility; Physicians; Report
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Clarifies that a physician may practice at an organized ambulatory health care facility even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Applies to counties with populations of less than five hundred thousand. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 092, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192). |
YAMASHITA |
HHS, CPN |
SB829 |
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HB800 HD1 SD2 CD1
Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu; DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Appropriations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land upon which Alii Tower is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Exempts the lands transferred to the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the definition of public lands for purposes of Chapter 171, HRS. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
YAMASHITA |
WTL, WAM |
SB1535 |
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HB806 HD1 SD2 CD1
Fireworks; DLE; Enforcement; Safety; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct fireworks sting operations and establish an explosives and firearms laboratory. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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HB807 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Condominiums; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes the Condominium Loan Program to provide condominium associations with low-cost financing, or refinancing for previously obtained loans, for maintenance or repair projects. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/1/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
CPN, WAM |
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HB830 HD2 SD2 CD1
DLNR; SHPD; Review and Comment; Historic Preservation Review; Residential Units; Mixed-Use Development; Third-Party Consultants ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Establishes requirements for qualified third-party consultants providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay the reasonable fee requirements of the third-party consultant. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HOU, JDC/WAM |
SB575 |
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HB833 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; DURF; Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program; Affordable Housing; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Requires reports to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for establishment of the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2030. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, Kila |
HOU, WAM |
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HB850 HD1 SD1
Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Cumulative Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies an association board's authority with respect to calling electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 1:30PM in conference room 224. |
ICHIYAMA |
CPN |
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HB858 HD1 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Statistics Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/17/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
AEN, WAM |
SB1111 |
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HB860 HD1 SD2 CD1
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance; Counties; Report
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Specifies for a county with a population of more than two hundred thousand but less than five hundred thousand, that the State or county may repair or maintain any street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and county. Specifies that the State or county that repaired or maintained the street may only be held liable for acts or omissions arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street that the State or county performed at any time. Deems that repair or maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. Sunsets 7/1/2030. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 200, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300). |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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HB862 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 140, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
TRN, FIN |
SB1199 |
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HB871 HD1 SD1
HHCA; Act 130; Secretary of the Interior; Congressional Approval
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Clarifies that Act 130, SLH 2024, which amended the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, takes effect on the earlier of the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter that Act 130 does not require congressional approval, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1) |
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5/19/2025- Act 074, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HWN, JDC |
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HB874 HD3 SD2 CD1
Child Performers; Trust Accounts; Theatrical Employment; Fiduciary Duty; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS.
Establishes that for a minor in theatrical employment with a gross income of at least $5,000 on a project or $20,000 in a calendar year: a parent or legal guardian of the minor is required to establish a trust account for the minor with an independent third-party trustee; and the employer of the minor is required to deposit a portion of the minor's earnings into the trust account until the minor becomes an adult. Makes misappropriation or fraudulent use of funds within the trust account a breach of fiduciary duty subject to penalties. (CD1) |
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6/4/2025- Act 173, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273). |
LEE, M., GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Muraoka |
LBT, JDC/CPN |
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HB879 HD1 SD1 CD1
Cesspool Upgrade and Conversion; DOH Wastewater Branch; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Appropriates funds to establish a position within the Department of Health to assist with the upgrade and conversion of cesspools and perform any other related responsibilities as designated by the Wastewater Branch of the Department of Health. (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Act 188, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288). |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, WARD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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HB892 HD1
Penal Code; Probation; Geographical Restrictions; Limitations
RELATING TO GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTIONS.
Establishes limitations on geographical restrictions provided as a condition of probation. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
TARNAS |
JDC |
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HB904 HD1 SD1
BOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Public Charter Schools; Annual Report; Review
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
WOODSON, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU |
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HB918 HD2 SD1
DOH; Labeling Requirements; Do Not Flush; Premoistened Nonwoven Disposable Wipes; Consumer Protection; Waste; Environmental Protection; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LABELING.
Establishes labeling requirements for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes. Requires certain manufacturers of covered products to submit for approval, their "DO NOT FLUSH" label notices and symbols to the United States Environmental Protection Agency by 1/1 2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
HOLT, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TODD |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB925 HD3 SD1
Arts; Performing Arts Special Fund; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Establishes a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Establishes exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA |
TCA, WAM |
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HB934 HD1 SD2 CD1
DBEDT; DAGS; DCCA; Broadband Office; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Broadband Revolving Fund; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Renames the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office to Broadband Office. Repeals broadband duties assigned to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Repeals the Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Transfers the duty of collecting and posting certain broadband infrastructure notices to the Broadband Office. Establishes the Broadband Revolving Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/9/2025- Act 201, on 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
EDT, WAM |
SB1062 |
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HB939 HD1 SD2
Alcohol; Liquor Tax Law; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Definition; Rate
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.93 per wine gallon. Increases small craft producer production limits. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224. |
TODD, QUINLAN |
CPN, WAM |
SB641 |
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HB943 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOH; Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division; Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program; Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Homelessness; Substance Abuse; Mental Illness; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Expands existing crisis intervention programs by requiring, and appropriating funds for, the Department of Health to establish a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within its Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness. Requires the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to redirect certain homeless persons to the appropriate health care system and services. Authorizes the program to include intensive mobile outreach services. Requires appropriations for the program to be used only for services contracted directly between the Department of Health and the service provider. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WARD, Matsumoto |
HHS, WAM |
SB1628 |
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HB951 HD2 SD1
Prescriptions; Opiates; Telehealth; Three-day Supply; Physicians; Health Care Providers; Prescriptive Authority
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Allows a patient who has been seen in person by a health care provider who is in the same medical group as the prescribing provider authorized pursuant to section 329-33, HRS, to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth. (SD1) |
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5/16/2025- Act 065, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165). |
TAKAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, CPN |
SB956 |
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HB952 HD1 SD1
SHPDA; Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee; Webpage; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Agency to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB1049 |
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HB957 HD1 SD1 CD1
Laulau Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.
Designates the first Friday in May of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN |
TCA |
SB1101 |
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HB958 HD2 SD2 CD1
Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the word "motor-driven cycle" with the word "motor scooter". (CD1) |
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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
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HB960 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, EVSLIN, GARRETT |
TCA, WAM |
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HB961 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Education; Librarian Pilot Program; Education; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a two-year Librarian Pilot Program to serve one school complex on Oahu and one school complex on an island other than Oahu. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/30/2025- Act 135, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235). |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB969 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; CWRM; Waste Disposal Facilities; Landfill Units; Agricultural District; Buffer Zones; Underground Injection Control Lines; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits landfill units on land in an agricultural district with class A soils in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Beginning 7/1/2025, narrows the prohibition on constructing, modifying, or expanding waste or disposal facilities within a one-half mile buffer zone of residential, school, or hospital property lines to apply specifically to landfill units or components of landfill units. Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand, with certain exemptions. (CD1) |
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5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
EEP, WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB974 HD1 SD1
BNF; Public Utilities Commission; Energy; Step-In Agreements; Power Purchase Agreements; Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to enter into step-in agreements for payment obligations arising under certain power purchase agreements. Establishes the Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund. Establishes that money collected from on-bill charges for power purchase agreements and money received from a surcharge supporting a reserve account that are deposited in the Trust Fund shall be held in trust by the State, and that independent power producers shall hold a beneficial interest in the moneys to the extent of the amounts owed under the covered power purchase agreements. Appoints, authorizes, and empowers an electric utility to serve as the billing, collection, and payment agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. (SD1) |
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4/3/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
LOWEN |
EIG/CPN, WAM |
SB1501 |
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HB977 HD1 SD1
Energy Financing; Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Underserved Ratepayers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/18/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EIG, WAM |
SB1071 |
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HB982 HD3 SD1
DCCA; Wildfire Recovery Fund; Working Group; Report ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study concerning the creation of a Wildfire Recovery Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, HASHEM, KILA, TARNAS, Lowen |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
SB1201 |
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HB983 HD1
Board of Public Accountancy; Qualifications; Licensure; Certified Public Accountants; Practice of Public Accountancy: Professional Experience
RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Establishes an alternative pathway to licensure for certified public accountant license applicants by permitting applicants to demonstrate completion of an additional twelve months of professional experience in the practice of public accountancy or completion of no less than an additional thirty semester hours of study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPN. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
CPN |
SB1291 |
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HB984 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Loan Program; Loan Limits; Interest Rates; Credit Denials; Line of Credit; Import Replacement Loans ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering and fixing interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. Includes food hubs as an eligible entity for Class E loans. Authorizes the Agricultural Loan Program to issue lines of credit. Creates a new class of loans to encourage large scale agriculture of import replacement crops or crops grown for the farm to state program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 069, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB1303 |
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HB987 HD1 SD1 CD1
SPO; State Procurement Automation System Special Fund; Chief Procurement Officers; School Facilities Authority
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a Procurement Automation System Special Fund to be administered by the State Procurement Office. Adds the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as the Chief Procurement Officer for the School Facilities Authority in the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1306 |
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HB988 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1307 |
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HB990 HD2 SD1 CD1
Claims Against the State; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 080, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB1309 |
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HB991 HD1 SD1 CD1
ATG; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 083, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1310 |
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HB994 HD1
Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Written Information
RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.
Authorizes the offense of promoting pornography for minors to be instituted by written information. (HD1) |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 009, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1313 |
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HB995
ATG; Firearms; Reporting
RELATING TO FIREARMS REPORTING.
Amends the annual reporting requirements imposed on the Department of the Attorney General and the chief of police of each county regarding licenses to carry firearms. |
(H)
4/23/2025- Act 023, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB1314 |
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HB998
Citations; Misdemeanor; Petty Misdemeanor; Violation
RELATING TO CONTENTS OF CITATIONS.
Clarifies that the omission of certain information or any error in a citation does not constitute ground for dismissal of a charge or for reversal of a conviction, if the omission or error did not prejudice the defendant. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 002, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1317 |
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HB1001 HD1 SD3 CD1
Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund; Establishment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, EIG, WAM |
SB1320 |
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HB1002 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Authorizes the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB1321 |
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HB1006 HD2 SD1
ADC; DOA; Enterprise; Definition; Agricultural Tourism; Agricultural Development Division; Transfer
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Includes agricultural tourism in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Transfers the Agricultural Development Division of the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
SB1325 |
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HB1007 HD2 SD2 CD1
HCDA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Program; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Amends the membership of the HCDA board of directors. Establishes the Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program under HCDA. Repeals the Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board. Authorizes HCDA to issue bonds to finance the development of infrastructure outside of HCDA's community development districts. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1326 |
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HB1017 HD1 SD1
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. (SD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 048, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, JDC |
SB1336 |
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HB1020 HD1 SD2
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Report; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:55PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
SB1339 |
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HB1026 HD1 SD1 CD2
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1, BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-8, BU-9, BU-10, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 is exceeded. (CD2) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 029, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1345 |
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HB1027 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1; BU-10; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 030, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1346 |
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HB1028 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 031, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1347 |
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HB1029 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 032, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1348 |
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HB1030 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 033, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1349 |
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HB1031 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (5) and their excluded counterparts negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/12/2025- Act 034, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1350 |
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HB1032 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 035, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1351 |
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HB1033 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-7; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 036, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1352 |
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HB1034 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 037, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1353 |
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HB1035 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 038, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1354 |
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HB1036 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1355 |
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HB1037 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1356 |
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HB1038 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/13/2025- Act 039, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1357 |
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HB1039 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1358 |
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HB1045 HD1 SD1 CD1
DAGS; Judiciary; DLE; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL COSTS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary for payroll and fringe benefits of affected Department of Law Enforcement personnel. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 040, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
SB1364 |
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HB1050 HD1 SD1
Insurance; Net Solvency Report; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Dental Insurers
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Provides amendments to net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and dental insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB1369 |
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HB1051 HD1 SD1 CD1
PUC; Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Requires energy-efficiency portfolio standards to be designed to achieve 6,000 gigawatt hours of electricity use reductions statewide by 2045. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish additional interim standards for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2035 and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standards and any interim standards. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, CPN |
SB1370 |
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HB1052 HD1 SD2 CD1
PUC; Telecommunications Access; Universal Service Program; Universal Service Fund; Print Disabilities; Time-Sensitive Information
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission, under the Universal Service Program, may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide free telecommunications access to time-sensitive information for individuals with print disabilities. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2025- Act 202, on 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
SB1371 |
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HB1055 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency Appropriation; PUC; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Consultant Services ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Public Utilities Commission to procure services by consultants with technical expertise to assist with the efforts to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in the State. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 041, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
SB1374 |
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HB1059 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeal on 7/1/2027. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1378 |
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HB1064 HD2 SD2 CD1
State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; State Fire Codes; State Fire Marshal Selection Commission; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Effectuates the recommendations of the "Phase 3" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the 2023 Maui wildfires and further clarifies the appointment and role of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes the Office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the State Fire Marshal Selection Commission. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC |
SB1383 |
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HB1065 HD1 SD1
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund; Repeal
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND.
Retroactively requires stipend funds repaid after July 1, 2023, by a stipend recipient under the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeals the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. (SD1) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 056, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB1384 |
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HB1069 HD1 SD2
BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Adds 2 ex officio, voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. (SD2) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB1388 |
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HB1079 HD1 SD1
DHS; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-informed Care; Child Welfare Services; Assessment; Training; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services Branch staff. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 875). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB1398 |
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HB1091 HD1 SD1 CD1
Counties; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Sewer Systems Servicing; Sewer Transmission Lines
RELATING TO SEWER TRANSMISSION LINES.
Requires a county to accept, within 60 days after receipt of a completed application for maintenance request, license or dedication of sewer transmission lines and related sewerage facilities servicing Hawaiian Home Lands that are brought into compliance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 145, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB1410 |
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HB1093 HD1 SD1 CD1
HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 089, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
SB1412 |
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HB1097 HD1 SD1
HPHA; Public Housing; Evictions; Tenants; Unclaimed Property
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING EVICTIONS.
Reduces the time the Hawaii Public Housing Authority is required to store unclaimed personal effects of a tenant evicted from public housing from thirty days to fourteen days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HOU, JDC |
SB1416 |
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HB1098 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Threats; Physical Harm; Protective Services Workers
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS.
Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties constitutes the class C felony offense of assault in the second degree. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of terroristic threatening in the first degree. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 142, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB1417 |
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HB1099 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Provides an emergency appropriation for fifty per cent of the penalty assessed by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to be reinvested in the continued development of a new eligibility system that will assist in reducing the State's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate, which, if successful, may result in the State not being required to pay the remaining fifty per cent of the penalty. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 043, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB1418 |
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HB1120 HD2 SD2
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. Repeals definition of "nuisance" to include toxic materials used in or by-products of methamphetamine drug labs and odors and filth resulting from feeding feral birds. (SD2) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 073, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB1439 |
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HB1137 HD2 SD1 CD1
Restoration of Beach Lands; Beach Restoration Activities
RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS.
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems through the management of sand and native vegetation, placement of sand, and activities undertaken to remove abandoned remnant materials that pose a risk to public and ecosystem health. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 102, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB1456 |
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HB1141 HD1 SD2
BLNR; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB1460 |
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HB1145 HD1 SD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2024; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2024. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1464 |
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HB1146 HD1 SD1
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
Requires all qualified members claiming a credit for pass-through entity taxation to adjust their income to include the qualified member's share of taxes paid by an electing pass-through entity for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. (SD1) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 058, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1465 |
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HB1147 HD1
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that nonresidents who claim the state refundable earned income tax credit are required to adjust the amount claimed using the ratio of their Hawaii adjusted gross income to federal adjusted gross income. Eliminates the unlimited carryforward on nonrefundable earned income tax credits claimed for tax year 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/1/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1466 |
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HB1152 HD1 SD2
DOTAX; Tax Administration; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Permanently exempts the software developer supervisor in the Department of Taxation and the data privacy officer and tax business analysts in the Office of the Director of Taxation from civil service. (SD2) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 057, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1471 |
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HB1153 HD1 SD2 CD1
Budget Special Provisions; Supplemental Allotments; Transfers; Protocol Funds
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Authorizes supplemental allotments and transfers of unrequired balances for capital improvement program projects and establishes a protocol fund with a cap of $7,000 for each state principal department. Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the 4th quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. Authorizes the Governor to use program savings and available funds for the purpose of temporarily maintaining critical federally funded state programs and positions. Authorizes the transfer of an amount in excess of the requirements of the State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund to the general fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 042, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1472 |
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HB1155 HD1 SD2
Procurement; Ethical Public Procurement; DOT; Project Management; Government Bodies
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits all governmental bodies and public employees from procuring services for project management through non-governmental third-party contracts, except for certain procurements of independent verification and validation contracts for information technology services. Temporarily authorizes, until 6/30/2027, outside contractors who prepared specifications and work statements in the development of a Department of Transportation solicitation to bid on those projects if certain requirements are satisfied. Requires a report by the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM/GVO |
SB1474 |
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HB1156 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Special Facility Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.
Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 070, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1475 |
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HB1159 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Transportation; Commercial Harbors; Evacuation Orders; Emergencies; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Establishes a Commercial Harbors Emergency Evacuation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, PBS, JHA, FIN |
SB1478 |
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HB1161 HD2 SD1
DOT; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Expands allowable uses of the State Highway and Highway Funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
SB1480 |
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HB1162 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOT; Motorcycle Instruction Permits; Basic Motorcycle Rider Course; Enclosed State Certified Training Range
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS.
Requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation. Clarifies that a person shall not operate a motor vehicle in connection with the driving training course without a valid temporary instruction permit unless it is a motorcycle that is being used for training purposes on an enclosed state certified training range. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 066, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB1481 |
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HB1164 HD1 SD1
DOT; Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization
RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1483 |
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HB1167 HD1 SD1
Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Transportation; Motor Carrier Law ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1486 |
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HB1168 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Conditions revenue bond proceeds appropriation on room and board assistance to students with financial need. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 156, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1487 |
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HB1169 HD1 SD2 CD1
UH; Conference Center Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund and the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Lapses all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 097, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1488 |
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HB1170 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 138, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1489 |
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HB1171 HD2 SD1 CD1
UH; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING.
Allows the Board of Regents to use moneys in the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. Requires a report. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 085, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1490 |
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HB1173 HD1 SD1 CD1
Taxation; DOTAX; Tax Liens; Discharge When Unenforceable
RELATING TO TAX LIENS.
Requires the Department of Taxation to: (1) State the assessment date on certificates of tax lien; and (2) Issue certificates of discharge when the tax liability on which a lien is based has been satisfied or has become unenforceable by lapse of time. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 068, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168). |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB1174 HD1 SD1
Payments Under Protest; Procedure
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS.
Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1175
Taxation; Tax Appeals; Filing; Appeal from Final Judgment
RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR TAX APPEALS.
Removes language specifying that an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court be filed with the Tax Appeal Court. Allows an appeal from the Tax Appeal Court to be filed within thirty days of entry of a final judgment. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 010, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110). |
YAMASHITA |
JDC |
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HB1179 HD1 SD2 CD1
DOH; Rural Emergency Hospitals; Critical Access Hospitals; Licensure; Medicaid
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals at the state level by the Department of Health. Clarify Medicaid reimbursement policies for hospitals transitioning from a critical access hospital designation to a rural emergency hospital designation. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 144, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB556 |
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HB1187 HD1 SD1
Procurement; State Agencies; Lei; Plant Material Grown and Harvested Outside the State; Restriction
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Phases in a ban on state departments and administratively attached agencies from purchasing lei that contain plant material grown and harvested outside the State. (SD1) |
(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, KILA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1194 HD2 SD3
Midwives; Practice of Midwifery; Scope of Practice; Native Hawaiian and Customary Practices; Certified Midwives; Certified Professional Midwives; Licensure; Requirements; License Renewal; Prescriptive Authority; Peer Review; Data Submission; Medical Records
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
Makes laws regulating midwives and the practice of midwifery permanent. Clarifies the scope of practice of midwifery. Establishes licensure requirements for certified midwives and certified professional midwives. Establishes continuing education requirements. Grants global signature authority to midwives. Grants prescriptive authority to licensed midwives practicing as certified midwives and amends the list of approved legend drugs that may be administered by midwives. Establishes peer review and data submission requirements. Affirms that the practice of midwifery does not include Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Clarifies exemptions from licensure and grounds for refusal to grant, renew, reinstate, or restore licenses or for revocation, suspension, denial, or condition of a license. Clarifies medical record availability and retention requirements for the purposes of medical torts. (SD3) |
(H)
5/5/2025- Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 028, 05/02/2025, (Gov. Msg. No. 1128). |
ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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HB1220 HD1 SD1 CD1
Kaneohe Bay; Majano Anemone; Invasive Species; DLNR; Division of Aquatic Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to support the efforts of the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 104, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204). |
LEE, M., GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB1072 |
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HB1231 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Transportation; Safe Routes to School Program Vehicle Registration Surcharge; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Facial Recognition Software; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Establish a safe routes to school program vehicle registration surcharge on certain motor vehicle registrations to be imposed and collected no later than 12/31/2025. Prohibits the use of facial recognition software in the operation of any photo red light imaging detector systems or automated speed enforcement systems. Clarifies the citations and summons procedures for the Automated Speed Enforcement Detector Systems Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
LA CHICA, ALCOS, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
SB1664 |
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HB1237 HD1 SD1
DOA; Maui County; Biosecurity; Invasive Species; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural biosecurity and the prevention, detection, and control of invasive species in Maui County. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/19/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1259 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOT; Speed Limits; Factors to Consider; Reduction
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Specifies that an engineering study is not required to be considered when reducing the maximum speed limit within ten miles per hour of the current speed limit for that road. Requires the Department of Transportation or a county, to the extent practicable, to consider National Association of City Transportation Officials guidance when setting a maximum speed limit for sections of highways with residential or commercial areas or schools immediately on a highway. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 196, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296). |
TODD, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Amato |
TCA, JDC |
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HB1260 HD1 SD2
DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB1666 |
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HB1291 HD2 SD1 CD1
Roasted Coffee; Hawaii-grown Coffee; False Labeling; Fines
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Expands the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory minimum fine of $7,500 for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 126, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TEMPLO, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB1276 |
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HB1293 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOE; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products; Written Quotes
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than $250,000 from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products of less than $250,000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
5/30/2025- Act 134, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB1548 |
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HB1294 HD2 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 9:00AM in conference room 224. |
KAHALOA |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
SB498 |
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HB1295 HD2 SD1
Clean Energy; State and County Agencies; Renewable Energy Projects; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY.
Requires all state and county agencies to utilize applicable federal clean energy tax credits, pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, for the purchase and financing of capital improvement projects that use clean energy technology and zero-emission vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
YAMASHITA |
EIG, WAM |
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HB1296 HD1 SD1 CD1
Governor; Major Disaster Fund; Notice Requirement; Reporting Requirement
RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND.
Establishes timely notice and reporting requirements to the Legislature by the Governor regarding the transfer of appropriations to the Major Disaster Fund. Effective 7/1/2025. Sunsets 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
YAMASHITA |
PSM, WAM |
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HB1297 HD1 SD1
Procurement Code; Protests; Bonds
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Sets a time limit for submitting bid protests. Makes the seventy-five-day limit for issuing a written decision on protests apply to any contract awarded by competitive sealed bid or competitive sealed proposal. Caps the protest bond amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810). |
YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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HB1298 HD3 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Government Employee Housing; Affordable Rental Housing; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a Government Employee Housing Program within HHFDC, to be financed by the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds for the program. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 166, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266). |
YAMASHITA |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
SB1235 |
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HB1300 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos, including an analysis of the health effects and risks of individuals living in close proximity to landfills in Nanakuli, Oahu. Requires the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to seek other sources of funding to complete the study. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, QUINLAN |
HED, FIN |
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HB1308 HD3 SD2
DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. (SD2) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 12:30PM in conference room 411. |
HOLT, KILA, TODD |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
SB1569 |
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HB1316 HD2 SD1 CD1
Rental Vessels; Registration; Numbering; Navigable Waters; Wailua River State Park; Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park; Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park; State Parks Special Fund
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires rental vessels to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources before being rented or leased, or offered for rent or lease, by the public for transiting the navigable waters of a state park. Requires registration fees to be deposited into the State Parks Special Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 128, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228). |
EVSLIN, NAKAMURA |
WTL, WAM/CPN |
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HB1320 HD1 SD1
UH; Higher Education; Graduate Outcomes; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, analyze, and publicly report certain graduate outcome data. Requires and appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a graduate outcomes dashboard. Appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii's Office of the Vice President of Academic Strategy. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 6:25 PM; Conference Room 229. |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HRE, WAM |
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HB1325 HD3 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Tenants; Right of First Refusal; Relocation Assistance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to assist certain tenants who are subject to displacement or eviction by the proposed project by: granting those tenants the right of first refusal of a comparable unit in the housing project or establishing a fund to provide relocation benefits and offer assistance; providing information, either directly or through a contracted service, on how to obtain assistance and exercise the right of first refusal; and establishing procedures to track and maintain communication with those tenants. Establishes consequences for a developer's noncompliance. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
HSG, CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1334 HD3 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Food Donation; Charitable, Religious, or Nonprofit Organizations; Wild Game; Axis Deer
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Exempts the donation of wild game meat or meat products, including axis deer, to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/CPN. |
MIYAKE, COCHRAN, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
SB1230 |
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HB1345 HD1 SD2
DOE; UH; Four-year College; Tuition Subsidy; Mandatory Fee Subsidy; State-Approved Teacher Education Program; Teacher Education; Resident Student; Service Requirement
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to subsidize all tuition and mandatory fees for a resident student enrolled in a 4-year college campus of the University of Hawaii System with an education program or that offers an education degree for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
HED/EDN, FIN |
SB1524 |
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HB1348 HD2 SD2 CD1
BLNR; Public Lands; Recreation-Residence Use Leases; Public Lottery
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation-residence use by public lottery under certain conditions and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located under certain conditions. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MORIKAWA, EVSLIN, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, NAKAMURA |
WTL, JDC |
SB1517 |
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HB1365 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOA; Panaewa Agricultural Park; Panaewa Farm Lots; Environmental Impact Statement; Environmental Assessment; Non-potable Water Wells Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a Non-Potable Water Wells Pilot Program to prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa Agricultural Park and Panaewa farm lots, under the Department of Agriculture. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 186, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286). |
TODD, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
SB1085 |
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HB1369 HD1 SD1 CD1
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Sugarcane Producers; Vessel Use; Securities Exchange Fees, Dues, and Amounts Received
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends and repeals certain exemptions under the general excise tax and use tax laws. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
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HB1370 HD1 SD1 CD1
Beer; Draft Beer; Definition; Liquor Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the definition of draft beer used in liquor tax laws to mean beer in an individual container of five gallons or more. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 090, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190). |
YAMASHITA |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB978 |
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HB1378 HD2 SD2 CD1
SFCA; State Art Museum; Performing Arts Grants Program; Performing Arts Grants Special Fund; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program and Performing Arts Grants Special Fund to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the SFCA's responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Amends the funding sources for the State Art Museum. Amends the amounts required to be transferred into, including an annual transfer amount and the allowable expenditures from, the Works of Art Special Fund. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 131, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231). |
KAPELA |
TCA, WAM |
SB1577 |
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HB1379 HD2 SD1
Foreign Medical Graduates; Licensure; Hawaii Medical Board
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Allows a pathway for foreign medical school graduates to be licensed as physicians that was previously only available to graduates who passed the qualifying examination of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before 1984. Establishes an alternative pathway for the licensure as physicians for foreign medical graduates who passed certain examinations, possess an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate, and have completed two years of post-graduate medical training. (SD1) |
(H)
6/4/2025- Act 174, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274). |
LEE, M., KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HHS, CPN |
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HB1391 HD1 SD1 CD1
DBEDT; Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Reports; Out-of-state Relations Activities; Appropriations
RELATING TO TRADE.
Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to fund out-of-state relations activities. (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2025- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused. |
QUINLAN |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
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HB1406 HD1 SD2 CD1
Government Procedures; Permitting Process; Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROCEDURES.
Establishes the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force to identify actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures necessary to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental development permit processes. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 133, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1233). |
ILAGAN, HOLT, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, TAM, TEMPLO, TODD |
EIG, WAM |
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HB1409 HD1 SD1 CD1
Transit-Oriented Development; Counties; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Infrastructure; Transit-Supportive Density
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and sunsets the Subaccount on 6/30/2030. Requires the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board to consider the infrastructure needs of transit-supportive density requirements. Requires the strategic plan developed by the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to delineate transit-oriented development areas for each county. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 159, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
SB1614 |
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HB1411 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Geographic Preferences
RELATING TO HOUSING PREFERENCE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allow projects to grant preferences in the sale or lease of housing units to applicants who live or work within five miles of the project. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1422 HD2 SD1 CD1
Motor Carriers; Motor Carrier Law; Exemptions; Community-Based Organizations; Community-Based Economic Development; Transportation Services
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Exempts community-based organizations engaged in community-based economic development providing transportation services from the Motor Carrier Law under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA, EVSLIN, MORIKAWA |
TCA, CPN |
SB1510 |
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HB1424 HD1 SD1 CD1
BUF; Budget; Appropriations; Reports
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Requires the Director of Finance to report to the Legislature on the transfer of funds originally appropriated for positions but used for operating expenses, and vice versa. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA |
GVO, WAM |
SB1513 |
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HB1427 HD1 SD1
DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AVIAN INFLUENZA.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
NAKAMURA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1591 |
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HB1428 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Housing Counseling Agencies; ALICE Households; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate to housing counseling agencies certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services. Requires a report to the Legislature regarding services provided by the housing counseling agencies. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/20/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA |
HOU, WAM |
SB1592 |
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HB1439 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment; Legislature; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes an appropriation for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 127, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227). |
NAKAMURA |
WAM |
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HB1440 HD1
Legislative Agencies; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Act 001, on 03/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). |
NAKAMURA |
WAM |
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HB1449 HD2 SD1
DOA; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Plant Care Components; Rules; Penalties; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PLANT CARE COMPONENTS.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules related to the Plant Care Component Program. Prohibits distributing plant care components that originated outside the State unless it was subjected to treatment before arrival. Establishes administrative penalties to enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for purposes of the Plant Care Component Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN |
AEN/JDC, WAM |
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HB1450 HD2 SD1
DOA; Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CLIMATE RESILIENCY.
Establishes a three-year Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
QUINLAN |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1462 HD1 SD1 CD1
Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Intensive Mobile Treatment Services; Department of Health ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, or both. Authorizes the use of intensive mobile treatment services as part of the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1477 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Needs Allowance; Long-Term Care Facilities; State Supplemental Payments
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Increases the domiciliary care rates for certain providers and clarifies that the needs allowance and domiciliary care rates are included in the state supplemental payment ceiling amounts. Effective 10/1/2025. (CD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 045, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145). |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB1627 |
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HB1482 HD1 SD3 CD1
DOH; OMCCR; DLE; ATG; Manufactured Hemp Product Distributors; Manufactured Hemp Product Retailers; Registration; Certificate; Inspection; Forfeiture; Nuisance Abatement; Civil Penalty; Violation; Hawaii Hemp Processing Special Fund ($)
RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to obtain a certificate of registration from DOH. Establishes the offense of unlawful hemp distribution or retailing. Specifies the authority to inspect businesses engaged in the distribution and sale of, and authority to seize or confiscate, products containing or derived from hemp. Prohibits the sale of tinctures to persons under twenty-one years of age. Specifies that the offense of unlawful hemp distribution or retailing is subject to nuisance abatement proceedings. Establishes that a violation of the hemp processor laws constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice and unfair method of competition subject to a civil penalty. Allows funds in the Hawaii Hemp Processing Special Fund to be used by DOH for the registry of manufactured hemp product distributors and retailers. Authorizes the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to administer the hemp processors program. Establishes that every building, premises, or place used for the purpose of violating the hemp processors law is a nuisance subject to abatement. (CD1) |
(H)
5/1/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA, QUINLAN |
HLT, CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1483 HD1 SD1 CD2
Fireworks; Criminal Offenses; Penalties; Infractions; Adjudication ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnic. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Adds fireworks infractions to the existing adjudication of infractions process for traffic and emergency period infractions. (CD2) |
(H)
5/2/2025- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
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HB1494 HD3 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Restricts private donations to the Stadium Authority to use on stadium infrastructure and stadium development costs. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund, subject to the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Requires certain moneys expended to be from private sources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/11/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
GARRETT, YAMASHITA |
EDT/HRE, WAM |
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HB1497 HD1 SD1
DOA; Restricted Use Pesticides; Online Reporting; Position Conversion; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool on restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert an unspecified number of temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB15 SD1 HD2 CD1
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; Exclusions
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property is over fifty years old and meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. Excludes proposed projects on existing residential property and proposed projects that are in nominally sensitive areas from the State's Historic Preservation Program review, under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA |
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SB21 SD2 HD2
PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish, no later than 7/1/2026, a Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index automatic adjustment mechanism and waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
INOUYE |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB914 |
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SB26 SD2 HD2
OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
HB1451 |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
CHANG |
TRN, JHA |
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SB31 SD2 HD2 CD1
Property; Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants; Invalidation of Covenants; Immunity
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Authorizes a person who discovers a recorded discriminatory restrictive covenant to take certain actions, without liability, to invalidate the covenant. Defines discriminatory restrictive covenant. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
HSG, JHA |
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SB38 SD2 HD2 CD1
HHFDC; Housing Development; Counties; Stricter Conditions; Fee Waivers
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide counties with an opportunity to comment on certain housing development projects. Prohibits the legislative body of a county from imposing stricter conditions than the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, stricter area median income requirements, or a reduction in fee waivers to housing development proposals that would increase the cost of the project. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSG, JHA |
HB527 |
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SB40 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Line of Credit; Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to utilize revenue bonds when securing a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB529 |
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SB65 SD2 HD1 CD1
HPHA; Rehabilitation, Remodeling, Renovation, Repair; Public Housing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 182, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB907 |
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SB66 SD2 HD3 CD1
Housing; Counties; Permits; Permitting Agencies; Licensed Professionals; Expedited Permit; Applications; Requirements
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes procedures and requirements for single-family and multi-family housing project applicants to apply for an expedited permit, including requirements for completeness of expedited permit applications, duties of licensed professionals and the counties during construction, and applications for owner-builder exemptions. Takes effect 7/1/2026. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
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SB71 SD2 HD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Workforce Rental Housing; Director of Finance; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that targets workforce rental housing projects for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds into and out of the Mixed-Income Subaccount of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
HSG, FIN |
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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) |
(S)
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) |
(H)
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) |
(H)
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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SB100 SD2
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses; Fingerprinting; Nonprofit Organizations; Exempt
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Provides that leaders of nonprofit organizations shall not be fingerprinted when applying for a liquor license in counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand. (SD2) |
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4/11/2025- Act 012, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112). |
HASHIMOTO, KIM, LEE, C., MCKELVEY |
JHA |
HB829 |
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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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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, LEE, C., SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB1322 |
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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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SB112 SD2
Police Reports; Access; Investigation; Police Department
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons for whom law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time. (SD2) |
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4/11/2025- Act 017, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117). |
RHOADS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C. |
JHA |
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SB116 SD2 HD1
DLE; Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that any person who causes a law enforcement officer to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived protected class with the intent to discriminate against the person shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. For purpose and intent of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission law, adding "place of birth" as a protected class. Effective 9/1/2025. (HD1) |
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4/21/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C. |
JHA |
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SB117 SD1
Defamation; Litigation; Sexual Assault; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Discrimination; Immunity
RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JHA |
HB148 |
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SB119 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH Maui College; Nursing; BS in Nursing Degree; Establishment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO NURSING.
Appropriates funds to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIM, MCKELVEY |
HED, FIN |
HB617 |
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SB121
Justices and Judges; Appointment; Confirmation; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE SENATE MORE TIME TO CONFIRM JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to extend the amount of time allowed the Senate to consider and act on the appointments of justices and judges from thirty to sixty days for appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in Regular Session or is about to adjourn the Regular Session. |
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4/4/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS, KANUHA, KIDANI |
JHA, FIN |
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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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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECORTE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Richards, Wakai |
AGR, CPC |
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SB142 SD2
Property Insurance; Claims; Payment; Mortgaged Property; Electronic Delivery
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows an insured to authorize the insurer to electronically remit claim proceeds to the insured's mortgagee when a homeowners insurance policy that covers a mortgaged property allows for the payment of proceeds by issuing a check. Requires a mortgagee in receipt of electronic delivery of claim proceeds to deliver the proceeds of the claim to the insured in accordance with the mortgage agreement and the insurance policy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Hashimoto |
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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SB148 SD2 HD2
State Boxing Commission of Hawaii; Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Combat Sports Contests; Prohibitions; Mixed Martial Arts Contests; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, RICHARDS, Kanuha |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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SB176 SD1 HD1 CD1
Elections; Recounts; Initial Tabulation
RELATING TO RECOUNTS.
Allows for ballots designated by the county clerks for inclusion to be included in the initial tabulation for purposes of initial recounts. Prohibits ballots that the county clerks initially determine are deficient or need additional time to be corrected or verified from being included in the initial tabulation. Increases the minimum threshold required to trigger an automatic recount. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB177 SD1 HD1
DOA; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture Program; Import Assessment; Biological Aquatic Risk-Based Framework; Biocontainment Standards; Aquatic Livestock; Appropriation ($)
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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SB191 SD1 HD1
DHS; PUC; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, Chang, San Buenaventura |
EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN |
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SB222 SD1 HD2 CD1
Department of Law Enforcement; Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Reports
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Extends the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030 and extends the annual reporting requirements to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB508 |
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SB223 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Forestry and Wildlife; State Fire Council; State Fire Code; Property Owners; Hazardous Fire Areas; Fire Prevention; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Report; Budget; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish an independent program relating to the prevention, control, and extinguishment of wildland fires within forest reserves. Authorizes the Administrator of Forestry and Wildlife to establish and maintain facilities for the performance of fire protection, fire prevention, pest control, and forest and range protection and enhancement activities. Allows the State Fire Council to amend the State Fire Code to require certain owners and occupants of properties and holders of easements located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks and to practice other fire prevention activities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and implement the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PBS/WAL, FIN |
HB113 |
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SB224 SD1 HD1
DCR; Offender Reentry; Identification Documents; Departmental Assistance
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to assist inmates with obtaining civil identification cards and other identification documents within a certain time. (HD1) |
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4/16/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB677 |
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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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SB252 SD2 HD2
DOA; Pests; Invasive Species; Importation; Inspection; Sale; Prohibition; Quarantine; Penalties
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Clarifies that the importation of any pest or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the Hawaiian Islands. Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of items or material that is a pest, is infested or infected with a pest, or prohibited from being sold. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to compel the quarantine, treatment, or destruction of certain materials. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations, based in part on whether violations were knowingly committed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB253 SD2 HD1
Condominiums; Budget Summaries; Condominium Associations; Boards of Directors; Compliance; Standing; Good Faith Defense; Burden of Proof
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVES.
Requires a detailed budget summary to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget or reserve study. Excludes the good faith defense for associations whose boards adopt a budget that omits the required detailed budget summary. Clarifies a unit owner's standing and the association's burden of proving substantial compliance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB262 SD1
Judiciary Package; Prospective Jurors; Juror Qualification Form
RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE JURORS.
Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Authorizes the Judiciary to use more than one method of delivery and attempt to contact any one juror more than once. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB402 |
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SB264 SD1 HD1 CD1
Judiciary Package; Fitness to Proceed; Penal Responsibility; Private Examiner Compensation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS.
Establishes the amount of compensation for private-sector examiners who evaluate a criminal defendant's fitness to proceed or penal responsibility in a legal case. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB397 |
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SB268 SD1 HD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Burial Councils; Composition
RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.
Decreases the size of the Island Burial Councils from nine to seven members. Removes the requirement for the councils to include members having development and large property owner interests. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB409 |
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SB279
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Offenses Relating to Drugs and Intoxicating Compounds; Fentanyl
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.
Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine. |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB386 |
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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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SB283 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB390 |
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SB284 SD1 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; AG; Criminal Offenses; Wiretapping Authorization
RELATING TO INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to provide a written memorandum recommending approval or disapproval of an order authorizing or approving the interception of a wire, oral, or electronic communication to the prosecuting attorney within twenty-four hours of the prosecuting attorney's request to the Department. Establishes a process for emergency applications for emergency orders authorizing or approving the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. (HD1) |
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5/19/2025- Act 078, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB391 |
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SB289
State Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code; Lobbyist Law; Administrative Fines
RELATING TO ETHICS ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.
Establishes uniform provisions for the assessment of administrative penalties under the State Ethics Code and Lobbyist Law. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 013, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB411 |
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SB292 SD1 HD2 CD1
Sexual Exploitation; Safe Harbor Protections; Medical or Law Enforcement Assistance
RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HSH, JHA |
HB689 |
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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) |
(S)
4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HLT, FIN |
HB213 |
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SB301 SD1 HD1
Dog Owner; Liability; Agricultural Land; Penalty
RELATING TO DOGS.
Establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose dog destroys property while on land zoned for agricultural use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Fevella |
AGR, JHA |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB114 |
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SB307 SD2 HD2
Law Enforcement Activities; Recordings; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of a person to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for any violation of the right to record law enforcement activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RHOADS, CHANG |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
HB595 |
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SB308 SD2
Firearms; Detachable Magazines
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over a ten-round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over a thirty-round capacity. Exempts detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of thirty rounds that are designed for or capable of use with any firearm other than a pistol obtained before 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI |
JHA |
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SB311 SD1 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Richards |
JHA, FIN |
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SB312 HD1
Audible Reverse Warning Systems; Broadband Sound; Exemptions; Report
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
Prohibits a state- or county-owned vehicle purchased on or after 1/1/2028, from using an audible reverse warning system that emits a warning sound other than one using broadband technology. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to grant exemptions under certain circumstances. Requires the Director of Transportation to maintain an updated record of all exemptions granted and a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIM |
TRN, FIN |
HB1479 |
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SB321 SD1 HD2 CD1
Private Streets; Highways; Roads; Subdivider; Title; Fee Simple; Ownership; Community Association
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Provides that in any county with a population of less than 250,000, fee simple absolute title of a privately owned highway, road, alley, street, way, lane, bikeway, bridge, or trail is deemed transferred to adjacent property owners or the community association if certain conditions are met. Effective 7/1/2027. Sunsets 7/1/2032. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 088, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., Moriwaki |
TRN, WAL, JHA |
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SB325 SD1 HD1
Mandatory Tax Credit; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund; Constitution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848). |
DELA CRUZ |
FIN |
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SB326 SD1 HD1 CD1
Budget; Revolving Funds; Demonstration of Financial Self-Sustainability
RELATING TO REVOLVING FUNDS.
Requires the Legislature, in establishing or reviewing a revolving fund, to ensure the revolving fund is financially self-sustainable by either annual projections that show that the revolving fund will be sustainable without appropriations of general funds or a schedule of projected collections of outstanding payments to the revolving fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kim, San Buenaventura |
FIN |
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SB327 SD2 HD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Private Sector; Internships; Workforce Development; Workers' Compensation Coverage; Appropriation
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
LAB, FIN |
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SB328 SD1 HD2
Income Tax; Dairy Farm Retrofit; Hog Farm Conversion; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for capital infrastructure costs incurred in the conversion of a dairy farm to a hog farm. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, Richards, San Buenaventura |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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SB329 HD1
Water Pollution; Recycled Water; Treatment Works Effluent; Counties; Reports
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires at least fifty per cent of treatment works effluent to be R-1 recycled water by January 1, 2045. Requires each county to report to the Department of Health by 1/1/2027 on the feasibility of recycling treatment works effluent that meets certain standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
EEP, FIN |
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SB330 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOA; USDA; Invasive Species Prevention; Federal Quarantines; Enforcement
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to enforce federal quarantines. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 190, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR/ECD, JHA |
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SB332 SD1 HD3 CD1
Foreclosure; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Power of Sale Foreclosure; Bundled Properties; Public Sale; Prohibition; Eligible Bidders; Subsequent Bids
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Prohibits sellers of mortgaged properties in a power of sale foreclosure from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each mortgaged property to be bid on separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until the earliest of either fifteen days after the public sale, unless an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid, or forty-five days after the public sale. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 105, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). |
CHANG |
HSG, CPC, JHA |
HB467 |
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SB336 HD1 CD1
AG; State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the Attorney General, on behalf of the State, to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 120, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
JHA, FIN |
HB166 |
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SB338 SD2 HD1
DOTAX; Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Technology-Enabled Infrastructure; Data Servers; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga |
ECD, FIN |
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SB340 SD1 HD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Orders; Enforcement
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Clarifies that the Hawaii Labor Relations Board has the authority to enforce its own orders issued pursuant to state law governing collective bargaining in public employment, in addition to discretion to seek judicial enforcement of its orders under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
LAB, JHA |
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SB344 SD1 HD2 CD1
Skateboards; Helmet Requirement; Minors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Requires all skateboard users under the age of eighteen to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard on public property. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 130, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230). |
RHOADS |
TRN, JHA |
HB706 |
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SB345 SD1 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI |
JHA, FIN |
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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) |
(H)
4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB673 |
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SB356 SD1
Disability; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
JHA |
HB115 |
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SB361 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 4/23/2057. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kanuha |
JHA, FIN |
HB280 |
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SB371 SD2 HD1
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities in the first and second degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Elefante, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura |
PBS, JHA |
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SB378 HD1
HHFDC; Maui County; Mixed-used Developments; Potential Acquisitions; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for use as affordable housing and commercial rental leases. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
HSG, FIN |
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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 |
FIN |
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SB383 SD2 HD1 CD1
State Procurement Office; Public Procurement; Small Purchase Procurements; Minimum Threshold; Report
RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES.
Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements that are subject to an electronic system, from $25,000 to $50,000. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
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) |
(H)
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) |
(H)
4/30/2025- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran excused. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Wakai |
JHA |
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SB405 SD1 HD1 CD1
Neighborhood Board; Meeting; Agenda; Third-Party Reports; Government Officials
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETINGS.
Allows neighborhood boards to discuss and receive information on matters raised by third-party reports from any government official not included in a publicly noticed agenda. Requires neighborhood boards to make decisions on matters raised by third-party reports from any government official at a later meeting where the agenda gives notice of decision-making on the matter. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2025- Act 072, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
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SB411 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Small Boat Harbors; State Parks; Capital Improvement Projects; Existing Facilities; Exception; Reports
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in certain capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires quarterly reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 5 years after the effective date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
WAL, FIN |
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SB414 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; County of Maui; Permanent Housing; Villages of Leialii; Land; Access Road; Condemnation; Major Disaster Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORING ACCESS TO DISASTER-AFFECTED AREAS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to institute proceedings to condemn certain lands in Lahaina to build a new access road from Keawe Street to the Kilohana and Kalaiola sites developed in the Villages of Leialii. Appropriates funds out of the Major Disaster Fund for the appraisals and other preparations for the condemnation proceedings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Fevella, Fukunaga, Gabbard |
HSG, PBS, FIN |
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SB422 HD1
DOE; Veterans; High School Diploma
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDN, PBS, FIN |
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SB423 SD1 HD2 CD1
Early Learning Board; Composition; Membership; Hawaii Head Start State Collaboration Office; Head Start Association of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
Requires one voting member of the Early Learning Board to have experience as a local provider of early childhood education and development services. Adds the Director of the Hawaii Head Start State Collaboration Office as an ex officio, nonvoting member to the Early Learning Board. Requires the Early Learning Board to invite the President of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or their designee, to serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Board. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
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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SB430 SD1
Income Tax; Refund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires the Department of Taxation to provide refunds to taxpayers at the same interest rate as the federal government. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18 |
RHOADS |
FIN |
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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) |
(H)
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 ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Future Career and Technical Education Teacher Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Education to facilitate the recruitment and retention of career and technical education teachers in Hawaii public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB441 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Designation; Funding; Chapter 42F Exemption; General Fund; State of Hawaii Endowment Fund; Appropriation ($)
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) |
(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM |
CAA, FIN |
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SB442 SD1 HD1
ERS; Retirants; Employment; Succession Planning
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits if the retirant is employed in a position identified for succession planning purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
LAB, FIN |
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SB443 SD1 HD2
DOA; Solar; Wind; Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Requires that lands within the agricultural district with class B or C soils that have solar or wind energy facilities must also obtain certification from the Department of Agriculture that the lands are also used for a farming operation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(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)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
DELA CRUZ |
HLT, LAB, FIN |
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SB448 SD1 HD1
ADC; Conservation Easement; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire a conservation easement on agricultural lands in Central Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, FIN |
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SB465 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor; Report; Appropriation ($)
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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SB552 SD1 HD1
DOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
AGR, FIN |
HB968 |
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SB558 SD2 HD2
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a Food and Product Innovation Network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for the development of Food and Product Innovation Network facilities. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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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)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura |
LAB, FIN |
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SB589 SD1 HD3 CD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Customer-Sited Distributed Energy Resources; Installation Goal; Tariffs; Microgrids; Compensation; Wheeling
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an installation goal for customer-sited distributed energy resources in the State. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish tariffs to achieve the installation goal and for grid services programs, microgrids, and community-based renewable energy. Ensures that certain levels of compensation are provided for solar and energy storage exports from customer-sited distributed energy resources as part of grid service programs and requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish grid service compensation values. Clarifies when a person who constructs, maintains, or operates a new microgrid is not considered a public utility. Authorizes wheeling of renewable energy and requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish policies and procedures to implement wheeling and microgrid service tariffs. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB790 |
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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) |
(H)
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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, KIM, RHOADS, Elefante, Moriwaki |
JHA |
HB1189 |
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SB602
HPHA; Public Housing; Public Closure; Offices and Facilities; Trespassing
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Includes any parcels owned by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority as areas that may be closed to the public. Specifies required signage. |
(H)
4/24/2025- Act 027, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Hashimoto, Richards, San Buenaventura |
HSG, JHA |
HB199 |
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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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SB659 SD2 HD1
DOE; Procurement; Locally Sourced Products; Fresh Local Agricultural Products; Local Value-Added Processed, Agricultural, or Food Products; Exemption; Geographic Preference
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Exempts from the electronic procurement system the Department of Education's purchase of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed, agricultural, or food products not exceeding a certain amount, subject to certain requirements. Requires the Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference for locally sourced products. Exempts the Department of Education from the requirement that certain agricultural products are subject to the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
GABBARD, CHANG, Wakai |
EDN, AGR, FIN |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
JHA |
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SB716 SD2 HD1
DLIR; Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Benefits; Registration for Work; Electronic Notice; Waiver; Deregulation
RELATING TO HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Expands the circumstances where the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations may waive the requirements for individuals to register to work and report to an employment office to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Authorize the Department to allow individuals to report to a location other than an employment office or other location approved pursuant to its rules. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires notices of determinations and documentation relating to appeals to be sent electronically, unless the election for mail is made. Allows an individual to change an elected withholding status more than once during a benefit year. Amends the statutory definition of "registered for work" or "registration for work". Repeals the requirement for individuals to post their work availability online to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Repeals the statutory provision for joint experience rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Richards |
LAB, FIN |
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SB717 SD1 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Grievance; Suspension; Discharge; Exempt Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(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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SB721 SD1
Department of Taxation; Taxation; Estate Tax; Exclusion; Exemption; Nonresidents; Nonresidents Not Citizens
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18 |
RHOADS |
FIN |
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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 $1,000,000 to be certified by a CPA, rather than via tax opinion; increasing the aggregate cap amount on credits allowed in any given year, ramped down by one-sixth over five years beginning on 1/1/2028; and including broadcast and streaming platform productions under the credit. Applies the GET rate for manufacturers to productions. Exempts from the GET amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Repeals certain tax exemptions and the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit on 1/1/2033. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
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SB739 SD2 HD1 CD1
Land Exchange; Diversified Agricultural Production; Affordable Housing; Workforce Housing; Housing Development
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
Allows the Governor to negotiate land exchanges, subject to approval by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, to acquire lands that are suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production in exchange for land for private affordable, workforce, or other housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
WAL, AGR, FIN |
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SB742 SD2 HD1 CD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Data Sharing and Governance Working Group; Report ($)
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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SB746 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Invasive Species; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes a two-year coconut rhinoceros beetle eradication pilot program in certain areas under the Department of Land and Natural Resources that incentivizes community members to collect and submit the coconut rhinoceros beetle and its larvae for compensation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB747 SD1 HD2
BOE; DOE; Audit Office; Established; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Establishes an Audit Office within the Board of Education to audit operations and expenditures of the Department of Education. Exempts positions within the Audit Office from civil service law. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Director of Finance. Authorizes the Legislature to request a copy of the annual reports. Establishes positions within the Audit Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Richards |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
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SB752 SD1 HD1 CD1
Insurance; Property; Notice; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Cancellation Due to Nonpayment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, amends the notice period for a property insurer to notify a policyholder of a cancellation, including cancellation due to nonpayment, or nonrenewal of a policy of property insurance. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 110, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210). |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LEE, C., RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kim, Moriwaki |
CPC |
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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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SB778 SD1
Emerging Adult Defendant; Sentencing; Life Without Parole; Penal Code
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Prohibits emerging adult defendants from being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
HB103 |
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SB780
Elections; Candidates; Ballots; Electors; Disqualification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Richards |
JHA |
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SB789 SD2 HD1
DOE; School Cafeteria Meals; Costs
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAFETERIA MEAL COSTS.
Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
KIDANI, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, Richards, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB801 SD1 HD1
Condominiums; Managing Agents; Requirements; Community Association Managers
RELATING TO MANAGING AGENTS.
Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties with more than one hundred units located in a county with a population greater than 500,000 to possess a community association manager credential from a recognized nationwide community association management industry trade group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
HB252, HB591 |
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SB816 SD2 HD2
Filipino Caucus; Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program; Judiciary; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Elefante, Wakai |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
HB438 |
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SB819 SD2 HD1
Filipino Caucus; HTSB; International Teacher License; Criteria; Establishment; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to establish an international teacher license for certain visa holders and the requirements to obtain the international teacher license. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDN, CPC |
HB439 |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB1433 |
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SB826 SD1 HD1
LIHTC; School Facilities Authority; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Specifies that the School Facilities Authority is not eligible as a housing developer for the purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
HASHIMOTO |
HSG, FIN |
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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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SB841 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Carrying Capacity Program; Administrative Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Richards |
WAL, FIN |
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SB849 SD1 HD2
Conservation; Io; Hawaiian Hawk; Aquatic Life; Wildlife; Land Plants; Indigenous Species; Native Ecosystems; Penalties
RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
Prohibits and imposes penalties for the intentional taking, harming, or killing of ʻIo (Hawaiian hawk). Increases penalties and fees for taking and killing indigenous species of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants that are native to the State. (HD2) |
(H)
5/27/2025- Act 098, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198). |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, JHA |
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SB850 SD2 HD1 CD1
State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual Disabilities; Health Disparities; Health Equity; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HLT, FIN |
HB819 |
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SB855 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLIR; Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Covered Employer; Definition; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-Out Option
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee opts out. Repeals the limit on the total fees and expenses that can be spent for the Program each year. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 113, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, Richards, Wakai |
LAB, FIN |
HB847 |
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SB865 SD1 HD2 CD1
ADC; UH; CTAHR; Coffee and Orchard Crops Extension and Applied Research Program; Kona Research Station; Position; Establishment; Extension Agent; Kona Cooperative Extension; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support the Coffee and Orchard Crops Extension and Applied Research Program and Kona Research Station in the County of Hawaii, and to fund the establishment of one permanent Extension Agent position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Kona Cooperative Extension. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 184, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284). |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
HED, FIN |
HB500 |
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SB869 SD1 HD1
Neighborhood Boards; Community Outreach Boards; Sunshine Law; Public Meetings; Permitted Interactions
RELATING TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARDS.
Defines community outreach board to mean a board established to serve in a community advisory capacity under a county commission or a county department. Includes community outreach boards in existing provisions of the Sunshine Law relating to neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood board and community outreach board members to attend meetings or presentations related to official board business statewide. (HD1) |
(H)
5/15/2025- Act 053, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153). |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Ihara |
JHA |
HB686 |
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SB871 SD1
Arson; Penalties; Restitution; Felonies; Imprisonment; Community Service
RELATING TO ARSON.
Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
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SB890 SD2 HD2
Business Regulations; Poi; Out-of-State Grown Kalo; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION.
Requires any product that is labeled, marketed, or sold as "poi" and that contains kalo grown outside the State to reveal a label stating that the poi product contains kalo grown outside the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
KANUHA |
AGR, ECD, CPC |
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SB891 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Tourism; Gambling; Gaming; Economic Development; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Tourism and Gaming Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Belatti, Lowen, Templo voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Grandinetti, Hussey, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (11) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KANUHA |
ECD/TOU, FIN |
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SB894 SD3 HD1
DOE; School Meals; Farm to School; Locally Sourced Products; Regional Kitchens; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for regional kitchen expansion to fulfill the local farm-to-school meal goal requiring thirty per cent of the food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
KANUHA |
AGR, EDN, FIN |
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SB897 SD3 HD2 CD1
DCCA; PUC; Energy; Electric Utilities; Aggregate Liability Limit; Securitization; Electric Utility Infrastructure Resilience; Study; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Allows electric cooperatives to recover wildfire mitigation, repair, and restoration costs through an automatic rate adjustment or other mechanism. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to initiate a proceeding for the adoption of rules, subject to the Governor's approval, to determine an aggregate limit for liability for economic damages from a covered catastrophic wildfire. Authorizes securitization of certain costs for electric utilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct studies on whether the framework established in the measure adequately balances electric utility interests and compensation owed to catastrophic wildfire victims and on the establishment and implementation of a wildfire recovery fund and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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SB903 SD2 HD2
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Inventory; Financial Reporting and Accounting; Reports; Settlement; LRB; Appropriation ($)
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 ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Community Services of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for the award of grants for fiscal year 2025-2026. Establishes an evaluation and selection committee to oversee the awarding of grants. Authorizes the Office of Community Services to contract the services of Aloha United Way to assist with the administration and distribution of grant awards. Appropriates moneys to the Office of Community Services for positions, office equipment, and furniture. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
FIN |
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SB934 SD2 HD1 CD1
BUF; Mass Transit Special Fund; State Projects; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds out of the Mass Transit Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, for a preliminary analysis of financing options for the planning, design, and construction for a park-and-ride facility adjacent to the Pearl Highlands rail transit station. Establishes a project priority list for use of remaining Mass Transit Special Fund balance after the minimum operating segment of the rail project is completed. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
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SB942 SD1 HD1
Landlord; Rent; Application; Proof of Income; Paychecks; Prohibition
RELATING TO RENTAL APPLICATIONS.
Prohibits a landlord from rejecting a rental application solely due to an applicant's inability to provide a recent paycheck. Authorizes the landlord to require the applicant to provide evidence dated within ninety days of the application demonstrating the applicant has sufficient unearned income or liquid assets to cover the rental costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HSH/PBS, JHA |
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SB952 SD2 HD1
DHS; OWR; Child Welfare System; Diversion and Intervention; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a five-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved, at risk of involvement, or at risk of reinvolvement with Child Welfare Services. Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program. Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 876). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HSH, FIN |
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SB960 SD1 HD2 CD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to enhance access to and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including establishing additional positions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO |
HSH, FIN |
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SB961 SD1 HD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Minimum Certification Periods; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Report
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO |
HSH, FIN |
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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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SB1022 SD2 HD1
Animal Endangerment; Pet Animals; Unattended Vehicles; Confinement; Rescue; Immunity
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
Allows animal control officers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to retrieve a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, WAKAI, McKelvey, Richards |
AGR, JHA |
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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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SB1032 SD2 HD1
CSC; Campaign Finance; Foreign Entities; Foreign-influenced Business Entities
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Allows every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to certify that the entity is not and will not be a foreign corporation or foreign-influenced business entity if the entity intends to make contributions or expenditures within an election cycle. Specifies that if the conditions that determine whether a business entity qualifies as a foreign‑influenced business entity are held unconstitutional by a final judgment, including all appeals, the Campaign Spending Commission is required to establish revised conditions that are constitutional. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement avowing that no funds were derived from foreign entities or foreign-influenced business entities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Fevella, Fukunaga |
JHA, FIN |
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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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SB1038 SD1 HD1
Privacy; Personal Information; Security Breach; Notice; Identifier; Specified Data Element
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Adds a definition for "specified data element" and expands the definition of "personal information". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto |
ECD, CPC |
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SB1042 SD1 HD1
Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes a two-year Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:20 PM; Conference Room 329. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1043 SD2 HD1
General Excise Tax; Nonprescription Drugs; Reduced Rate
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on nonprescription drugs by one half. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, DECOITE, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB959 |
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SB1044 SD2 HD2 CD1
HPIA; HHRF; DBEDT; HGIA; Property Insurance; Hurricane Insurance Coverage; Condominiums; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Revolving Fund; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Community Development Financial Institutions; Reports; Reimbursable General Obligation Bonds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and reactivates the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Establishes the Condominium Loan Program and the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority on behalf of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, for the purpose of providing financing for essential repairs and deferred maintenance to condominium associations. Abolishes the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund on 6/30/2047. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to allow condominium associations to make necessary maintenance and repairs. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study to develop long-term solutions to help stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable general obligation bonds to facilitate the initial issuance of policies to condominium associations. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
HB426 |
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SB1046 SD1
Real Estate Commission; Condominium Associations; Condominiums; Managing Agents; Unit Owners; Reporting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires certain managing agents to notify each unit owner and the Real Estate Commission when a condominium association that the agent manages fails to meet budget and replacement reserves reporting requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/2/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC |
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SB1048 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of the Attorney General; Solicitation of Funds from the Public; Donations; Charitable Funding Platforms; Platform Charities; Registration
RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Amends Act 205, SLH 2024, to clarify standards and safeguards in online crowdfunding, including creating separate registration, reporting, and fee requirements that are specific to platform charities and charitable fundraising platforms. Extends the effective date of Act 205 to July 1, 2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 108, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1050 SD1
Insurance; Captive Insurance Companies; Insurance Commissioner; Certificate of Exemption; Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination after meeting certain requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
CPC |
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SB1051 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaiian History Month; Month of Observance
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HISTORY MONTH.
Designates September as Hawaiian History Month. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 167, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
CAA, JHA |
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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) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
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) |
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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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SB1083 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Budget Request; Port Infrastructure; State Small Boat Harbors; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbor facilities in its annual budget request. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
INOUYE |
WAL, FIN |
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SB1095 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Number Plates; Decals; Counties
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Increases the decal size restrictions for special number plates. (CD1) |
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5/27/2025- Act 091, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191). |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1099 HD1
Important Agricultural Lands; LUC; County Lands; State Lands
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate county or state lands as important agricultural lands, and adopt maps for the designated lands, in counties that fail to identify and recommend important agricultural lands by 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, AGR, JHA |
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SB1100 SD2 HD2
DOA; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Deputy Director of Biosecurity; Quarantine; Import; Plants; Animals; Biosecurity Emergencies; Biosecurity Program; Invasive Species Dashboard; Pest Management Plans; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture to the "Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity". Renames the Board of Agriculture to the "Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity" and amends the composition of the Board. Part II: Establishes and appropriates funds for a Deputy Director of Biosecurity. Part III: Changes references to the plant and animal declaration form to the "biosecurity form". Part IV: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to quarantine an area under certain conditions. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part V: Requires the Department to establish and regularly update an invasive species dashboard. Authorizes pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Part VI: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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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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6/6/2025- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301) |
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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SB1137 SD1
Insurance; Rate Changes; Notice
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires insurers to notify policyholders of rate changes at least 30 days before the effective date of the rate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC |
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SB1142 SD1 HD1
Mortgage Servicers; Destroyed and Damaged Residential Real Estate; Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds
RELATING TO INSURANCE PROCEEDS.
Requires mortgage servicers to comply with certain requirements regarding the disbursement of insurance proceeds for residential real estate that has been destroyed or damaged. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPC, FIN |
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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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SB1185 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AGR, FIN |
HB782 |
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SB1186 SD2 HD3 CD1
DBEDT; ADC; Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team; Interagency Food Systems Working Group; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team and the Interagency Food Systems Working Group within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
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) |
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6/3/2025- Act 171, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271). |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1202
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows campaign funds to be used for a candidate’s child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. |
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4/23/2025- Act 019, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119). |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Richards |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1212 SD1
Real Estate Commission; Membership; Requirements; Professional Engineers; Architects
RELATING TO THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.
Requires at least two members of the Real Estate Commission to be licensed professional engineers or architects engaged in business in the State for three years immediately preceding the appointment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPC |
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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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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1232 |
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SB1225 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; General Elections; Amendment Process; Tallying; Votes (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STANDARD FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE IS A MAJORITY OF ALL THE VOTES TALLIED UPON THE QUESTION.
Proposes to amend article XVII, section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the standard for ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature, to require that a majority of all the votes tallied upon the question be a "yes" vote, and not include blank, spoiled, and over votes in determining whether a majority was reached. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1229 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; DURF; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program; Interim Financing
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Extends the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to 6/30/2030. Gives preference to for-sale housing development projects developed under governmental assistance programs approved by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HSG, FIN |
HB744 |
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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) |
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4/16/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO |
JHA |
HB1193 |
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SB1232 SD2 HD1
UH; DOH; DHHL; University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; New Wastewater Technology Testing Pilot Program; Wastewater Systems; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a 3-year New Wastewater Technology Testing Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to test and evaluate new wastewater technology systems. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
HED, EEP, FIN |
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SB1245 SD2 HD2 CD1
Insurance Coverage; Pharmacists; Reimbursement; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid Plans
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Beginning 7/1/2026, mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State and requires the health plans to recognize pharmacists licensed in the State as participating providers. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC |
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SB1249 SD1 HD2 CD1
DLE; Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Crimes; Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program; Theft of an Agricultural Product or Commodity; Inspection; Branding; Penalties; Positions; Appropriations ($)
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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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
HB859 |
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SB1250 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
HB428 |
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SB1252 SD2 HD1 CD1
UH; JABSOM; Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Training; Curriculum; Workforce Development; Positions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish positions within the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine's Department of Geriatric Medicine to coordinate and incorporate training on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia for health care providers into existing University of Hawaii programs; and review, update, and develop a dementia curriculum to be incorporated into existing University of Hawaii programs with the goal of establishing a local, informed dementia workforce. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HED, FIN |
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SB1263 SD2 HD3 CD1
DLNR; HCDA; HHFDC; Historic Preservation; Transient-Oriented Development; State Historic Preservation Division Review; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the procedures and required information for the Department of Land and Natural Resources historic preservation review of proposed state projects, privately owned historic property, and other proposed projects that require entitlement for use. Establishes procedures for the review of transit-oriented development identified by the counties and Hawaii Community Development Authority, or Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1) |
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6/3/2025- Act 160, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260). |
CHANG |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
HB738 |
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SB1269 SD1 HD2
DBEDT; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources and commercial viability for utility-scale geothermal production in counties with a population of less than 300,000, with certain limitations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
INOUYE |
EEP/ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB1278 SD1 HD1
General Excise Tax; Exemption; American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; Restaurant Revitalization Fund; Department of Taxation; Notification; Refund
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the state general excise tax any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Requires the Department of Taxation to notify all taxpayers eligible for refunds of any state general excise tax paid for grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund of their eligibility and requires taxpayers to file refund claims no later than six months following notification. Requires any state general excise taxes paid by eligible businesses for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants to be refunded to the taxpayer. Effective 7/1/3000. Applies retroactively to 3/11/2021. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, WAKAI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
ECD, FIN |
HB937 |
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SB1279 SD2 HD1
Telepharmacy; Pharmacists; Medically Underserved Patients
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Authorizes a registered pharmacist under contract with a covered entity for purposes of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to supervise the filling or receipt of a prescription via telehealth in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC |
HB561 |
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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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5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB557 |
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SB1285 SD2 HD1
ADLRO; Automatic License Revocation; Impaired Driving; Penalties
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/28/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, C., RHOADS |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1291 SD1
Board of Public Accountancy; Qualifications; Licensure; Certified Public Accountants
RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Clarifies the education and professional experience requirements for certified public accountant license applicants to establish alternative pathways to licensure. (SD1) |
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4/11/2025- Act 014, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC |
HB983 |
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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) |
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6/3/2025- Act 162, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262). |
DECOITE, GABBARD, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Keohokalole |
EEP, CPC |
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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) |
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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 ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 179, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
HB985 |
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SB1310 SD1
ATG; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Deletes the term "agent of the contractor" in sections 28-17 and 846-2.7, HRS. Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB991 |
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SB1312 SD1 HD1
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Sex Trafficking; Promoting Prostitution
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by clarifying the definition of "profits from prostitution" and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
HB993 |
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SB1316 SD1 HD2
Penal Code; Fees, Fines, and Restitution; Collections; Consequences of Nonpayment; Appropriations ($)
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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SB1319 SD1
Attorney General; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Identification Processing
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION PROCESSING.
Requires that the Attorney General's identification system include criminal cases initiated via citations that resulted in conviction, deferred acceptance of guilty or nolo contendere plea, or conditional discharge, and that a court order identification processing in such cases. (SD1) |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 011, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1000 |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1003 |
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SB1323 SD2 HD2 CD1
Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (Modified); Advance Health Care Directives; Advance Mental Health Care Directives
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2025- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey excused. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1004 |
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SB1324 SD2 HD1
Fireworks; Adjudication; Criminal Offenses; Penalties; Infractions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnics. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1005 |
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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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SB1341
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Hawaii State Energy Office; Public Utilities Commission; Energy Data Collection Program; HIEMA; OHS; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Emergency Management
RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING.
Adds the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to the list of agencies that may examine the energy industry information statements submitted pursuant to section 486J-3, HRS. Adds the promotion of emergency management and critical infrastructure protection as relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 007, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA |
HB1022 |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
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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SB1379 SD2 HD1
HIEMA; Community Readiness Centers; Community Readiness Centers Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Program to be implemented and administered by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund to fund the Community Readiness Centers Program. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security, and Resilience Tax and directs a portion of the tax into the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to acquire lands for community readiness centers and for an emergency operations center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
HB1060 |
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SB1381 SD1
Hawaii Air National Guard; Hawaii Army National Guard; Hawaii National Guard; Department of Defense; Rank and Title of Component Heads
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Allows the Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, which is currently Major General. Provides the Adjutant General with the flexibility to assign either the Chief of Staff or the Assistant Adjutant General to lead the Hawaii Air National Guard. Authorizes the pay and allowances for the Chief of Staff of the Hawaii Air National Guard to be determined according to the pay tables of the Regular Air Force of the United States. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Act 026, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
HB1062 |
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SB1382
Militia; National Guard; Assault in the Second Degree
RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.
Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a national guard member in the performance of duty is a class C felony. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 008, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, JHA |
HB1063 |
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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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SB1390 SD1
DOE; Computer Science; Legislative Report; Due Date
RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE LEGISLATIVE REPORT.
Changes the due date of the Department of Education's annual computer science legislative report from June 30 to October 31. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 18 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN |
HB1071 |
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SB1391 SD2 HD1
DOE; Education Supplies; Public-Private Partnerships; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher‑requested classroom supplies; provided that the private sector contributes matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB1072 |
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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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SB1408 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Clarifies that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall take effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter to the Congressional Committee Chairpersons that this Act meets none of the criteria in title 43 Code of Federal Regulations section 48.20, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1089 |
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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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SB1447
Department of Health; Remedies; Administrative Orders; Administrative Hearings
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS.
Requires any order to cease and desist issued by the Director of Health that is administratively appealed to remain in effect during the appeals process. |
(H)
4/11/2025- Act 015, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1128 |
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SB1448 SD2 HD2
Emergency Appropriation; DOH; Hawaii State Hospital; Construction Defect Remediation; Expenditure Ceiling
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR CONSTRUCTION DEFECT REMEDIATION AT THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Health to fund construction defect remediation of the Hale Hoʻola Building at the Hawaii State Hospital, including the payment of legal fees and costs for special deputy attorneys general. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. (HD2) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 044, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
HB1129 |
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SB1449 SD1 HD2
Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; State Health Planning and Development Agency
RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1130 |
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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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SB1462 SD1 HD1
DOTAX; DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Reenacts the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes an annual cap amount on the tax credit of $1,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2030. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1143 |
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SB1464 HD1 CD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2024; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2024. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 123, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1145 |
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SB1465 SD1 HD1
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, requires all qualified members claiming a credit for pass-through entity taxation to adjust their income to include the qualified member's share of taxes paid by an electing pass-through entity. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1146 |
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SB1466
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that nonresidents who claim the refundable earned income tax credit are required to adjust the amount claimed using the ratio of their Hawaii adjusted gross income to federal adjusted gross income. Eliminates the unlimited carryforward on nonrefundable earned income tax credits for tax year 2022. |
(H)
4/24/2025- Act 025, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1147 |
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SB1467 HD1
Tax Appeals; Service; Director of Taxation
RELATING TO TAX APPEALS.
Clarifies that a notice of appeal relating to an appeal of a county tax is not required to be served on the Director of Taxation. (HD1) |
(H)
5/14/2025- Act 049, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1148 |
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SB1469 SD2 HD2 CD1
Collection of Taxes; Statute of Limitations; Tax Appeal; Taxation Board of Review
RELATING TO TAX COLLECTIONS.
Suspends the statute of limitations on collections of income tax, general excise tax, transient accommodations tax, use tax, fuel tax, conveyance tax, and rental motor vehicle, tour vehicle, and car-sharing vehicle surcharge tax during the period an assessment is pending on appeal before the Taxation Board of Review or Tax Appeal Court. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2025- Act 118, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1150 |
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SB1470
Income Taxation; Withholding; Exemptions
RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING.
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, (1) repeals the maximum tax rate that may be considered in determining the amount of income tax that must be withheld and the requirement that a standard deduction allowance be treated as if it was denominated as a withholding exemption, and (2) for the purpose of income tax withholding, permits the Director of Taxation to prescribe a standard deduction allowance in an amount more or less than one whole exemption. |
(H)
4/24/2025- Act 024, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1151 |
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SB1473 SD2 HD1
Central Service Expenses; Transfers; Central Services Assessment; Central Service Expenses of Government; State Highway Fund; Airport Revenue Fund; Harbor Special Fund
RELATING TO CENTRAL SERVICES ASSESSMENT.
Amends the transfer of funds for central service expenses from the State Highway Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Harbor Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/2/2025- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1154 |
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SB1487 SD1 HD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Reyes Oda, Ward excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HED, FIN |
HB1168 |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI |
EEP/LAB, CPC, FIN |
HB978 |
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SB1501 SD2 HD1 CD1
BNF; Public Utilities Commission; Energy; Step-In Agreements; Power Purchase Agreements; Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to enter into step-in agreements for payment obligations arising under certain power purchase agreements. Establishes the Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund. Establishes that revenues from on-bill charges for power purchase agreements and money from a surcharge supporting a reserve account shall be held in trust by the Department of Budget and Finance, and that independent power producers shall hold a beneficial interest in the revenues to the extent of the amounts owed under the covered power purchase agreements. Appoints, authorizes, and empowers the electric utility to serve as the billing, collection, and payment agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. (CD1) |
(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 ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of faculty positions, student internship programs, and other related expenses for the Business Administration Program at the University of Hawaii West Oahu for workforce development in the defense sector of the State's economy. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 176, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276). |
WAKAI |
HED, FIN |
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SB1503 SD1 HD1
DLIR; Workforce Development; Economic Diversification; Defense-Related Personnel; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop and implement training programs, public-private partnerships, funding opportunities, and recruitment strategies to develop a local workforce to meet the growing demand in defense-related personnel and promote economic diversification. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
WAKAI |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1508 SD1
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Act 021, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1438 |
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SB1511 SD1 HD2
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Hanalei Bay; Vessel Restriction
RELATING TO HANALEI BAY.
Prohibits vessels longer than seventy-five feet from entering Hanalei Bay. Exempts vessels operated by a federal, state, or county agency. (HD2) |
(S)
4/23/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1423 |
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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) |
(S)
5/2/2025- Enrolled to Governor. |
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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SB1541 SD1 HD1
Waiahole Water System; Bond Debt Service; Tunnel Repair; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds for the Waiahole Water System for bond debt service and tunnel repair. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
HB781 |
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SB1545 HD1
Legislative and Judicial Employees; Code of Ethics; Nepotism; Prohibition
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
Repeals language in the State's Code of Ethics that exempts the legislative and judicial branches from prohibitions against nepotism in public employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Richards, Wakai |
LMG, JHA |
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SB1547 SD1 HD1
BUF; SPRB; Aloun Kauai Farming; Agricultural Enterprises; Integrated Dairy ($)
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 ($)
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Establishes the official designation of the East-West Center as the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., and exempts state fund appropriations to the East-West Center from chapter 42F, HRS. Renames the Hawaii Sister-State Committee to the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission and amends its functions and membership. Requires the Office of International Affairs to provide support to the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission. Expands the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's authority to establish out-of-state offices to include out-of-state facilities to support sister-state or province partnerships and other partnerships that promote and enrich the people, cultures, environments, and economies of the State and its international partners, generate revenue for the State, and buy property. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/3/2025- Act 158, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258). |
LEE, C., CHANG, Richards |
ECD, FIN |
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SB1581 SD1 HD1
SFCA; Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
CAA, FIN |
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SB1582 HD1
Coconut Palm; Tree; Cultural Significance; Food Source; Recognition
RELATING TO THE COCONUT TREE.
Recognizes the coconut palm as a culturally significant plant and sustainable staple food source in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
AWA, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD |
AGR, JHA |
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SB1585 SD1 HD2
Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Evidence-based Performance Metrics; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 825). |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN/HED, FIN |
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SB1588 SD1 HD1
HSEO; Nuclear Energy Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
WAKAI |
EEP, FIN |
HB558 |
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SB1589 SD3 HD2
Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Requires gifts or grants from a private source deposited into the Stadium Development Special Fund to be used only for infrastructure related to the stadium and costs associated with the development of the stadium. Requires any unexpended and unencumbered funds in the Stadium Development Special Fund to immediately lapse to the general fund if the NASED project is terminated. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund with certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
WAKAI |
ECD, FIN |
HB1354 |
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SB1602 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Commission on Water Resource Management; Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project; Keauhou Aquifer System; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE KEAUHOU AQUIFER SYSTEM.
Establishes the Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine whether to continue, expand, or end the Pilot Project. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Pilot Project. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
6/6/2025- Act 189, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289). |
KANUHA |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
HB1495 |
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SB1609 SD1 HD1
DHS; Early Learning Services Contracts Program; Child Care Providers; Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Centers
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement an Early Learning Services Contracts Program to make available a designated number of seats at licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSH, FIN |
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SB1610 SD2 HD1
SOHHS; Ohana Zones Program; Establishment; HHFDC; General Excise Tax; Exemption; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a program within the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exempt ohana zones projects from general excise taxes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HSH, FIN |
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SB1620
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Natural Hair Braiding; License; Exemption
RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
Exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. |
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3/6/2025- Re-referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto |
CPC |
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SB1638 SD2 HD1
DOT; Airlines; Air Carriers; Subsidy; Molokai Airport; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AIR CARRIERS.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
DECOITE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB1641 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; Hawaii Film Authority; Hawaii Film Authority Board; Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Workforce Development; Film; Media; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
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) |
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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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SB1657 SD2 HD2
ADC; Real Property; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Public Use
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, under certain conditions. Prohibits any real property acquired by the Corporation by condemnation from subsequently being transferred or taken for any other public use without the Corporation's consent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB1667 SD2 HD3
DOT; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee; Annual Reports; District Courts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB1669 SD2 HD3
DOT; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership; Community Improvement Special Fund; Exemptions; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
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) |
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4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
LEE, C., CHANG, DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO |
HSG/TRN, WAL, FIN |
HB1484 |