| Rpt# | Measure Status | Current Status | Introducer(s) | Current Referral | Companion |
1
|
HB225 HD1
Squatting; Squatters; Working Group; AG; Landlord-Tenant Code; Property; Housing; Law Enforcement; Trespass; Reports
RELATING TO SQUATTING.
Establishes a working group within the Department of the Attorney General to study the issue of squatting in Hawaii and provide recommendations. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
|
|
2
|
HB280 HD3
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB361 |
|
3
|
HB431 HD2
Housing; Kauhale Initiative; Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Supportive Housing Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the Kauhale Initiative and authorizes those funds to be used for the Ohana Zones Pilot Program. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Aquino, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
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 |
|
|
4
|
HB701 HD3
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging to certify claims for the credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
5
|
HB753 HD1
Keiki Caucus; Taxation; Household and Dependent Care Services Tax Credit; Applicable Percentage; Employment-related Expenses
RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/3005. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MARTEN, AMATO, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
HSH, ECD, FIN |
|
|
6
|
HB900 HD2
Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
SB1228 |
|
7
|
HB201 HD1
DLIR; State Fire Marshal; Salary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Appropriates funds to supplement the salary of the State Fire Marshal. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
1/30/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on PBS with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
ICHIYAMA |
LAB, PBS, FIN |
|
|
8
|
HB205 HD1
Workers' Compensation; Nonprescription Drugs; Payment Limitation
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Establishes a payment rate not to exceed cost plus forty per cent for nonprescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or nonlegend drugs for workers' compensation purposes, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
|
|
9
|
HB222 HD1
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Range Production of Livestock; Exemption
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Amends the definition of "employee" in Hawaii's wage and hour law by excluding individuals who are primarily engaged in the range production of livestock. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI |
LAB, AGR, FIN |
|
|
10
|
HB325 HD1
Medical Cannabis; Qualifying Patients; Discrimination; Employer; Employee; Potentially Dangerous Occupations; Exemptions
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1) |
(H)
1/30/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KAPELA, GRANDINETTI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
LAB, CPC, JHA |
|
|
11
|
HB480 HD1
Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Exam; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity exam and refer an injured employee for the exam without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity exams. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, CPN/WAM |
|
|
12
|
HB595 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)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, PERRUSO |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB307 |
|
13
|
HB815 HD1
Employer-Union Trust Fund; Health Plans; Prepaid Health Care Act
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires the health benefits plan or plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1). |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, HOLT, LEE, M., MARTEN, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
|
|
14
|
HB97 HD2
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. Effective 10/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Kim, Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
TAM, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN |
EDT, CPN |
|
|
15
|
HB348 HD1
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing 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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD |
EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC |
|
|
16
|
HB309 HD1
UH; Fishponds; Working Group; Inventory; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Establishes a fishpond inventory working group within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create an inventory and map of all fishponds on state land and conduct a literature review. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:15PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HRE, WAM |
|
|
17
|
HB3 HD2
North Shore Beach Management Plan; University of Hawaii; Deadline Extension; Appropriation Extension
RELATING TO BEACH MANAGEMENT ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.
Extends the deadline for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to submit the North Shore Beach Management Plan to the Governor and Legislature. Extends the appropriation lapse date to 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Fevella. |
QUINLAN |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
18
|
HB505 HD1
Red Hill WAI Policy Coordinator; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
19
|
HB1144 HD2
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Program; Employees
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to WTL/LBT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/LBT, WAM |
SB1463 |
|
20
|
HB29 HD2
Counties; Civil Fines; Real Property; Power of Sale
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of power of sale laws, ordinances, or rules, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted, and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. Requires the county to remit any amounts in excess of the unpaid civil fines to the property owner. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/26/2025- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHUN |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
|
|
21
|
HB331 HD2
County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction Projects; State Departments; Off-site Improvements
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of any state department or agency, under certain conditions. Clarifies that, except for projects in special flood hazard areas, contracts for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority shall be exempt from county permitting requirements that related off-site improvements be made by the contracting government agency as a condition to the issuance of any permit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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, Ward excused (2). |
LA CHICA, EVSLIN, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SOUZA, TODD, Takayama |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB167 |
|
22
|
HB306 HD2
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the Commission on Water Resource Management must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines in five-year increments from 2030 to 2045. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
|
|
23
|
HB47 HD2
DOA; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture Program; Import Assessment; Biological Aquatic Risk-Based Framework; Biocontainment Standards; Aquatic Livestock; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB177 |
|
24
|
HB781 HD1
Waiahole Water System; Bond Debt Service; Tunnel Repair; Appropriations ($)
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)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
SB1541 |
|
25
|
HB446 HD1
State Hotel; Study; Hawaii Tourism Authority; School of Travel Industry Management; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority and School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to jointly perform a study regarding the design, construction or purchase, and operations and management of a state hotel. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
1/31/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Templo, Ward excused (3). |
TAM, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN |
TOU, HED, FIN |
SB982 |
|
26
|
HB303 HD2
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 residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TODD |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB1070 |
|
27
|
HB441 HD2
Cigarette Tax; Disposition of Revenues; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 7/1/2025, amends the cigarette tax and amends the cigarette tax disposition of revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
|
|
28
|
HB731 HD1
Minors; Consent; Medical Care; Licensed Health Care Providers; Sexual Offenses
RELATING TO MINORS.
Authorizes a licensed health care provider properly trained in the medical forensic care of a patient who has experienced sexual assault or abuse, upon consultation with a minor patient who indicates that the minor was the victim of a sexual offense, with the consent of the minor patient, to perform customary and necessary examinations to obtain evidence of the sexual offense and may prescribe for and treat the patient for any immediate condition caused by the sexual offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
1/31/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao, Matsumoto, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Templo, Ward excused (3). |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, Templo |
HSH, CPC, JHA |
SB296 |
|
29
|
HB129 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)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
TARNAS, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
|
|
30
|
HB499 HD1
DBEDT; DOTAX; Food and Beverage Supply Chain; Resiliency; Tax Credit; Permits
RELATING TO RESILIENCY.
Establishes the Food and Beverage Supply Chain Resiliency Income Tax Credit to be administered by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Taxation. Requires DBEDT to establish expedited permitting processes for food and beverage supply chain activities. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/3/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KAHALOA, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, TAM |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
SB369 |
|
31
|
HB307 HD1
Special Number Plates; Kahoʻolawe; Kohe Mālamalama o Kanaloa Protect Kahoʻolawe Fund
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoʻolawe. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
32
|
HB113 HD1
DLNR; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Report; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/3/2025- 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). |
ICHIYAMA |
PBS/WAL, FIN |
SB223 |
|
33
|
HB302 HD2
Medical Cannabis; Access; Provider-Patient Relationships; Certification
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Repeals the requirement that a provider-patient relationship be established in person. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-19-25 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
SB1069 |
|
34
|
HB557 HD2
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 12/31/2026. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB1281 |
|
35
|
HB501 HD2
DLE; Agricultural Enforcement Program; Theft of an Agricultural Product or Commodity; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
SB763 |
|
36
|
HB643 HD2
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
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. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
37
|
HB452 HD1
Meat Processing Capacity; Grant Program; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/3/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
ILAGAN |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
SB827 |
|
38
|
HB496 HD2
HDOA; Māmaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Position; Appropriation
RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
Prohibits the use of certain words on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the plant Pipturus albidus, unless one hundred per cent of the tea or dried leaves were grown in the State. Appropriates funds for a Measurement Standard Inspector position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EDT/AEN, WAM/CPN |
SB1183 |
|
39
|
HB774 HD2
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
|
|
40
|
HB110 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, OLDS |
EDU, WAM |
SB249 |
|
41
|
HB1088 HD1
DHHL; School Impact Fees; Education; Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- Re-Referred to EDU/HWN/HOU, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HWN/HOU, WAM |
SB1407 |
|
42
|
HB628 HD1
Veterans; Armed Services; Wartime Practices; High School Diploma; DOE
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
WOODSON, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
|
|
43
|
HB497 HD2
Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs; Department of Agriculture; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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, Ward excused (2). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, AGR, FIN |
SB988 |
|
44
|
HB1074 HD1
SFA; DOE; 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 prior to the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/3/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, WAL, JHA |
SB1393 |
|
45
|
HB328 HD1
Department of Education; Farm to School Meals; Public Schools; School Meals; Plant-based Option; Plant-Based Meal Program
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to authorize and facilitate complex areas or individual public schools to form their own farm to school meal programs through partnerships to meet the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Allows the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program no later than the 2026-2027 school year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LA CHICA, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TODD |
EDN, AGR, FIN |
SB235 |
|
46
|
HB903 HD1
Bronchodilators; Department of Education; Emergency Administration of Medication; Labeling Requirements; Prescriptions
RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.
Authorizes a school to maintain a stock supply of bronchodilators to be administered under certain conditions. Authorizes certain employees of a school and department personnel to administer certain medication in emergency situations, under certain conditions. Amends prescription drug labeling requirements to include certain information related to a school, if applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
WOODSON, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
|
|
47
|
HB323 HD1
Teacher Housing Assistance Program; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAPELA, CHUN, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, OLDS, POEPOE, TODD |
EDN, HSG, FIN |
|
|
48
|
HB841 HD2
DOE; Retirants; Benefits; Exemption; Teachers; Hard-to-Fill Positions
RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.
Amends the break in service requirement for retirants to six months before they can be rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in hard-to-fill positions. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and hard-to-fill positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
GARRETT, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
SB1546 |
|
49
|
HB245 HD1
Department of Education; DOH; State Public Charter School Commission; Heat Exposure; Study; Plan; Guidelines ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and State Public Charter School Commission, to conduct a study on the current practices of managing heat exposure in state public and charter schools to protect students' health during outdoor activities and to develop a plan if the current practices are insufficient in managing heat exposure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MARTEN, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, WARD |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
|
|
50
|
HB606 HD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Act 279 Special Fund; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
Extends the Act 279 Special Fund to 6/30/2028. Deposits funds into and appropriates funds out of the Act 279 Special Fund to eliminate its waitlist. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit a strategic plan detailing the anticipated uses of the funds appropriated. Requires an annual report. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 03-18-25 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
|
|
51
|
HB1086 HD1
DHHL; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB1405 |
|
52
|
HB1408 HD1
DHHL; HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when the Department acts as an eligible borrower for a loan agreement under section 184A of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, as amended. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 03-18-25 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, COCHRAN, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
|
|
53
|
HB740 HD2
HHFDC; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Grants; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties to provide grants to eligible homeowners or homebuyers to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on such property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Fevella. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
SB491 |
|
54
|
HB739 HD2
Kamaaina Homes Program; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HOU, WAM |
SB490 |
|
55
|
HB175 HD1
Real Property Maintenance; Neglect; Fines; Enforcement; State; Counties
RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Requires owners or lessees of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions. Requires DOA to establish rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the proliferation of invasive species. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the prevention of wildfires and other public safety hazards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN/PSM, JDC. |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN/PSM, JDC |
SB1080 |
|
56
|
HB874 HD3
Child Performers; Trust Accounts; Theatrical Employment; Uniform Custodial Trust Act; Fiduciary Duty
RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS.
Amends the Uniform Custodial Trust Act to specify that for a minor in theatrical employment with a gross income of at least $5,000 on a project or $20,000 in a calendar year: a parent or legal guardian of the minor is required to establish a trust account for the minor with an independent third-party trustee; and the employer of the minor is required to deposit a portion of the minor's earnings into the trust account until the minor becomes an adult. Makes misappropriation or fraudulent use of funds within the trust account a breach of fiduciary duty subject to penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
LEE, M., GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Muraoka |
LBT, JDC/CPN |
|
|
57
|
HB241 HD1
Department of Human Services; Child Care Classroom Contracts Pilot Program; Report
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Establishes a child care classroom contracts pilot program to require the Department of Human Services to contract directly with child care center providers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MARTEN, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
HSH, EDN, FIN |
|
|
58
|
HB880 HD3
Early Intervention Services; Early Intervention Specialists; Department of Health; Positions; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD INTERVENTION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of new positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KITAGAWA, AMATO, CHUN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB823 |
|
59
|
HB933 HD1
General Excise Tax; Rate Reduction; SNAP; WIC; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; DBEDT
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX REDUCTIONS.
Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or gross income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the general excise tax reductions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2025- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN |
HSH, ECD, FIN |
SB875 |
|
60
|
HB1140 HD1
DLNR; State Lands; Homeless Encampments; Clean-ups; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS ON DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the removal of homeless encampments on state lands under the Department's control. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, WAL, FIN |
SB1459 |
|
61
|
HB1486 HD1
Bus Stops; Loitering; Disorderly Conduct; Law Enforcement; Confiscated Property; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER.
Makes it a disorderly conduct offense to remain or loiter within twenty feet of a bus stop with no intent to utilize any bus service. Authorizes law enforcement officers to immediately remove any person committing a disorderly conduct offense of remaining or loitering within twenty feet of a bus stop with no intent to utilize any bus service and confiscate any of their personal property. Authorizes law enforcement officers to determine if the confiscated property is to be saved or discarded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Belatti, Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Grandinetti, Reyes Oda, Souza voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
OLDS, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, MARTEN, MURAOKA, QUINLAN, Matayoshi |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
|
|
62
|
HB877 HD1
Encampments; Buffer Zone; Schools; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENCAMPMENTS.
Prohibits the erection, placement, construction, or maintenance of an encampment within one hundred feet from the property line of a pre-K-12 public or private school or school facility on public or private property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with Representative(s) Amato, Grandinetti, Kapela, Perruso, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
LEE, M., HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, OLDS, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD |
HSH, EDN, JHA |
|
|
63
|
HB322 HD1
Elections; Motor Vehicle Permits and Licenses; Identification Cards
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Authorizes state agencies to implement automatic voter registration if designated by the Office of Elections. Requires eligible applicants for instruction permits, provisional licenses, driver's licenses, and identification cards to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless the applicant opts out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAPELA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
|
|
64
|
HB603 HD1
OHA; Native Hawaiian Marketing Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUSINESS MARKETING.
Appropriates funds for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to convene a working group regarding program design, implementation, and long-term viability of a Native Hawaiian Marketing Program to promote and support the success of businesses owned by Hawaiians through marketing and technical assistance. Effective 7/1/3000. |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, HOLT, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
|
|
65
|
HB139 HD2
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB642 |
|
66
|
HB714 HD1
DBEDT; Education; Health Care Workforce; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including health care certificate programs and classroom renovations for health care training in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HHS/EDT, WAM |
SB294 |
|
67
|
HB1085 HD2
Cigarette Tax; Tobacco Tax; Disposition of Revenues
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the tax rates for cigarettes and little cigars beginning 1/1/2026, amends the disposition of tax revenues to certain non-general funds starting from fiscal year 2026-2027, with the excess carrying over to the general fund, and expands the disposition of tax revenues to the non-general funds to include all tobacco product taxes. Repeals obsolete historical tax rates. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, HED, FIN |
SB1404 |
|
68
|
HB72 HD2 SD1
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 from the Board of Pharmacy. Imposes a duty on pharmacists-in-charge to report violations conducted by registered pharmacy technicians. Specifies that supervising registered pharmacists are responsible for the actions of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HHS, CPN |
|
|
69
|
HB1179 HD1
DOH; Rural Emergency Hospitals; Licensure; Medicaid
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals by the Department of Health. Provides for the continuation of Medicaid policy protections for hospitals transitioning to a rural emergency hospital designation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
70
|
HB712 HD2
AG; Affordable Health Care; Prescription Drugs; 340B Drug Pricing Program; Pharmacies; Covered Entities; Discriminatory Practices
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 the 340B covered entity and Attorney General to bring a civil action for enforcement. Specifies a four-year limitations period for bringing an action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-19-25 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
SB480 |
|
71
|
HB556 HD1
DHS; Colorectal Cancer Screenings; State-Funded Public Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- 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, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB475 |
|
72
|
HB655 HD1
Motor Vehicles; Registration; Taxes; Penalties; Delinquency
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
HASHEM |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
SB1097 |
|
73
|
HB228 HD1
License Plates; Electronic License Plates; License Plate Flipping Devices; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the counties to adopt rules for the use of electronic license plates and for intentionally obscuring a license plate with a cover or shield. Prohibits the use of license plate flipping devices. Establishes minimum and maximum fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, CHUN, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
|
|
74
|
HB231 HD1
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Fines
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- 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, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
|
|
75
|
HB227 HD1
Certificate of Inspection; Vehicle Safety; Fines
RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
Creates additional fines for any individual found operating a vehicle or moped without a current certificate of inspection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- 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, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
KILA, CHUN, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
SB95 |
|
76
|
HB577 HD2
Tax Credit; Businesses; Employees; Public Transportation; Legislature; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Requires reports to the Legislature. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
HOLT, GARCIA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, Muraoka |
TRN, ECD, FIN |
SB970 |
|
77
|
HB697 HD2
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Violations; Evidence; DOT; DLE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and 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 to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB1208 |
|
78
|
HB810 HD1
Helicopters; Noise Pollution; Public Nuisance; Federal Aviation Act; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation and collect damages and litigation costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
TRN, EEP, JHA |
|
|
79
|
HB677 HD1
DCR; Offender Reentry; Identification Documents; Departmental Assistance
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LEE, M., MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
SB224 |
|
80
|
HB534 HD2
Measurement Standards; Uniform Packaging and Labeling; Food Labeling; Country of Origin; Tuna; Raw Ahi Product
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Prohibits the sale of any processed food item with raw ahi product as an ingredient in retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EDT, CPN |
SB129 |
|
81
|
HB912 HD1
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Waiahole Water System; Debt; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to offset the debt for the Waiahole Water System. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
HASHEM |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
SB1539 |
|
82
|
HB498 HD2
DOA; Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council; Establishment; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
SB762 |
|
83
|
HB1449 HD2
DOA; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Plant Care Components; Penalties; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PLANT CARE COMPONENTS.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules related to the plant care component program. Prohibits distributing plant care components that originated outside the State unless it was subjected to treatment before arrival. Establishes administrative penalties to enforce the plant care component program. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for purposes of the plant care component program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN |
AEN/JDC, WAM |
|
|
84
|
HB1334 HD3
Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Food Donation; Charitable, Religious, or Nonprofit Organizations; Wild Game; Axis Deer
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Exempts the donation of wild game meat or meat products, including axis deer, to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2025- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN. |
MIYAKE, COCHRAN, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
SB1230 |
|
85
|
HB427 HD2
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Deputy Director of Biosecurity; Biosecurity Form; Pests; Biosecurity Emergency; Appropriation ($)
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". 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 of Agriculture and Biosecurity 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 V: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/TCA/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
|
86
|
HB1323 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Transfer
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer certain public lands for agricultural use to the Department of Agriculture without approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture, upon approval of the Board of Agriculture, to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
HASHEM |
AGR, WAL, JHA |
|
|
87
|
HB1006 HD2
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Enterprise; Definition; Agricultural Tourism
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
SB1325 |
|
88
|
HB976 HD2
Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Amends the renewable fuels production tax credit by: increasing the tax credit rate; specifying that the credit may be claimed for fuels that meet certain lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product transportation emissions thresholds; adding credit values for low lifecycle emissions renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels produced; allowing a taxpayer who previously claimed a credit to claim another credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024; amending the credit period to be for a maximum period of ten consecutive years beginning from the effective date of this Act; and amending the required information in the certified statement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
EEP, ECD, FIN |
SB995 |
|
89
|
HB978 HD1
PUC; Regulated Investor-Owned Electric Utilities; Electric Services; Appointment of Receiver ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Provides the Public Utilities Commission the authority to appoint a receiver to take temporary action necessary to assure continued adequate electric services from regulated investor-owned electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB1500 |
|
90
|
HB339 HD2
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Companies; Acquisitions; Mergers; Consolidations; Conditions of Approval; Application Review Process; Alternative Applications; Hawaiian Electric Industries; Non-Investor-Owned Utilities; GO Bonds; Appropriation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Part I: Requires the Public Utilities Commission to impose certain conditions of approval on any order approving, in whole or in part, an application for the proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation of an electric utility company by an acquiring entity. Establishes a process to ensure that when an electric utility is subject to an application for a proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and seeks approval of the application from the Public Utilities Commission, it must demonstrate that it solicited bids from potential acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model. Requires the electric utility to submit those acceptable bids concurrently with an application by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility. Part II: Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable GO bonds for acquiring Hawaiian Electric Industries and converting it to a publicly owned utility. Authorizes the establishment of a non-bypassable electric utility conversion charge, to be deposited into the new Electric Utility Conversion Special Fund. Appropriates Funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Amato, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB137 |
|
91
|
HB342 HD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Renewable Gas Tariff
RELATING TO RENEWABLE GAS TARIFF.
Requires gas utilities to file a proposed initial renewable gas tariff or tariffs with the Public Utilities Commission by August 31, 2025. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to approve or modify a renewable gas tariff within six months of receiving a proposed renewable gas tariff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- 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, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB1220 |
|
92
|
HB750 HD2
DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Amends the authorized uses of the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund. 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 12/31/2028. Appropriates funds out of the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB674 |
|
93
|
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 |
|
94
|
HB346 HD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle-ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Rebates
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO |
EEP, HSG, FIN |
SB1088 |
|
95
|
HB742 HD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Districts; Environmental Impact Statements
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prepare environmental impact statements for the Iwilei/Kapalama and University of Hawaii West Oahu transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement districts on the island of Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB489 |
|
96
|
HB470 HD2
Noise; Noise Pollution; String Trimmers; Leaf Blowers; Weed Whackers; Sales Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO NOISE.
Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower, string trimmer, or weed whacker that does not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Increases fines for violations of leaf blower, string trimmer, and weed whacker restrictions. Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits government entities from purchasing leaf blowers, string trimmers, or weed whackers that do not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/25/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, M. |
EEP, CPC, JHA |
|
|
97
|
HB366 HD1
Supreme Court; Jurisdiction; Environmental Assessments; Environmental Impact Statements; Renewable Energy Projects
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires contested cases, environmental assessment cases, or environmental impact statement cases involving renewable energy projects over twenty megawatts in size, except cases that involve any form of incineration, to be appealed from an agency's decision directly to the Hawaii Supreme Court for final decision. Requires the cases to be prioritized and decided expeditiously. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, SOUZA |
EEP, JHA, CPC |
|
|
98
|
HB786 HD1
Beverage Dealers; Redemption Centers; Refillable Beverage Containers; Regional Centers; Department of Health
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
Allows the Department of Health to use money in the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to deploy reverse vending machines. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers. Allows for the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
LOWEN, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TODD |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB1067 |
|
99
|
HB734 HD1
DOH; Rules; Wastewater Systems; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
EVSLIN, LOWEN |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1636 |
|
100
|
HB736 HD1
University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; Wastewater System Testing; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
|
|
101
|
HB969 HD2
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Significant Aquifers
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:15PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
HHS/WTL, WAM |
|
|
102
|
HB379 HD2
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Environment; Individual Wastewater Systems; Nearshore Waters; Denitrification Capacity
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline to include denitrification capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, CPC |
SB471 |
|
103
|
HB798 HD2
Wastewater; Raw Sewage; Treatment; Discharge; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the exemptions to the prohibition on discharging any wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026, including an exemption for treatment plants having a treatment capacity of less than a certain number of gallons per day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Belatti, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
YAMASHITA |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
SB946 |
|
104
|
HB879 HD1
Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Increases the maximum grant amount for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, WARD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
|
|
105
|
HB338 HD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Rate for Electricity Generated from Nonfossil Fuels; Adjustment Mechanisms
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Specifies that adjustments required to compensate for certain unavoidable increases in financing costs, if proven by a producer of nonfossil fuel generated electricity by clear and convincing evidence, are mechanisms for reasonable and appropriate incremental adjustments that the Public Utilities Commission may include in the rate payable to the producer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB996 |
|
106
|
HB376 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection of Cesspools; Accelerated Deadlines ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Accelerates the deadlines for the required upgrades, conversions, or connections of priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools to 2035 and 2040, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB472 |
|
107
|
HB243 HD2
Grid-ready Home Interconnection Process; Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission; Investor-Owned Electric Utility Company; Electricity Reliability Administrator; Electricity Reliability Surcharge
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process. Requires the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to report to the Legislature on the streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MARTEN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EEP, HSG, FIN |
SB1090 |
|
108
|
HB1158 HD1
Department of Transportation; Firefighting at Commercial Harbors; Limited Liability
RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services with a firefighting vessel at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
SB1477 |
|
109
|
HB1464 HD1
Motor Vehicle Mechanical Systems; Automotive Repair
RELATING TO AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR.
Requires a manufacturer of model year 2022 or later motor vehicles that utilize telematics systems to equip the vehicles with an inter-operable, standardized, and open-access platform across all of the manufacturer's makes and models. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a motor vehicle telematics system notice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- 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, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
KILA |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
SB795 |
|
110
|
HB1301 HD1
Motor Carriers; Regulation; Common Carrier By Motor Vehicle; Transportation Network Companies
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Applies the existing framework regulating motor carriers onto transportation network companies. Repeals the chapter regulating transportation network companies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
|
|
111
|
HB226 HD3
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, metallic, red, yellow, amber, or blue tint. 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. Lowers the minimum light transmittance levels for sun screening devices on certain motor vehicles. Exempts side windows to the rear of the driver and rear windows on sedans from sun screening device requirements. Increases the minimum and maximum fines for violating sun screening device requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Richards. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, MIYAKE |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
|
|
112
|
HB1159 HD2
Department of Transportation; Commercial Harbor; Evacuation Orders; Emergencies; Harbor Special Fund
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Requires masters or persons in charge of vessels to follow an order by a harbor master to evacuate a commercial harbor in emergencies. Establishes higher penalties for noncompliance. Requires fines collected for violations to be paid into the Harbor Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
SB1478 |
|
113
|
HB1083 HD1
Mooring Lines; Harbor Safety; Exempt Vessels; Commercial Harbors
RELATING TO VESSELS IN STATE COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Clarifies and expands the exemptions of certain vessels from the requirements for the securing of mooring lines in state commercial harbors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, LAB, CPC |
SB1402 |
|
114
|
HB1165 HD1
Sale of Real Property; DOT; Counties
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Authorizes the counties to sell or dispose of property bordering the ocean when the Department of Transportation requests the acquisition of the property for state highway purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, WAL, JHA |
SB1484 |
|
115
|
HB1304 HD1
DOT; Clean Fuel Standard; Greenhouse Gases; Alternative Fuels; Rules
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
SB1120 |
|
116
|
HB1302 HD1
DHRD; Transportation Demand Management Program; Public Transit Passes; Bikeshare Passes; Opt-out of Parking; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in collaboration with various state and county agencies, to establish a Transportation Demand Management Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
KILA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM |
TRN, LAB, FIN |
|
|
117
|
HB1161 HD2
DOT; Electric Vehicles; Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid 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. Beginning 7/1/2026, extends the state mileage-based road usage charge to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 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. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
SB1480 |
|
118
|
HB329 HD2
School Facilities Authority; School Facilities Authority Board; Public Schools; Early Learning Facilities; Workforce Housing; Recruitment
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 facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB580 |
|
119
|
HB330 HD1
School Facilities Authority Board; Governance Structure
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Places oversight of the School Impact Fee Program under the School Facilities Authority Board. Directs the School Facilities Authority Board to carry out the processes and procedures conducted by the Board of Education to dissolve a school impact district upon the transfer of oversight of the School Impact Fee Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, KITAGAWA, TODD |
EDN, HSG, FIN |
SB168 |
|
120
|
HB380 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Tobacco Products; Regulation
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing statutory language that: declares that the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices are a statewide concern; and preempts all local ordinances and regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB468 |
|
121
|
HB1433 HD2
Judiciary; Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Summary Possession; Landlords; Tenants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Beginning 2/5/2026, extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement; requires landlords to engage in mediation and delay filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules mediation; and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10‑calendar-day notice to tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeals 2/4/2027. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Kong, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB825 |
|
122
|
HB438 HD2
Filipino Caucus; Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
ILAGAN, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
SB816 |
|
123
|
HB73
Immigration Detention Facility; Public Land; State and County Agencies; Prohibition
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government or processing any permit for this purpose. |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
ILAGAN |
ECD, WAL, JHA |
|
|
124
|
HB915 HD1
Water; CWRM; Residential and Mixed-use Developments; Board of Agriculture; DOH; Counties; Irrigation Projects
RELATING TO WATER USE.
Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to investigate and survey the availability of nonpotable water. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management, as a condition for issuing permits, to require the use of dual line water supply systems in new residential and mixed-use developments located in designated water management areas. Authorizes those residential and mixed-use developments to be included in irrigation projects, as defined in chapter 167, HRS. Requires the Department of Health, Board of Agriculture, and counties to update their rules, ordinances, to allow dual line water supply systems in residential and mixed-use developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM |
WAL, AGR, JHA |
SB1210 |
|
125
|
HB818 HD2
Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District; Establishment; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIAKEA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District and the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority as it relates to the new development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDT/WTL, WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, HASHEM, KAHALOA, KUSCH, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDT/WTL, WAM |
SB1078 |
|
126
|
HB1494 HD3
Sports Facilities; UH; Stadium Authority; New Stadium; GO Bonds; Lapse; Stadium Development Special Fund; Halawa Redevelopment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
Lapses appropriations of general obligation bond funds previously authorized for the planning, design, and construction of a stadium in Halawa by the Stadium Authority. Transfers certain special fund moneys earmarked for the development of a new stadium in Halawa to the general fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for a new stadium on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. Renames the Stadium Authority as the Halawa Redevelopment Authority and the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Redevelopment District. Amends the powers and duties of the Halawa Redevelopment Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Fevella. |
GARRETT, YAMASHITA |
EDT/HRE, WAM |
|
|
127
|
HB594 HD2
Hotels; Hotel Services; Service Disruption; Third-Party Vendor; Guests; Notice; Damages
RELATING TO HOTELS.
Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to guests and third-party vendors under certain conditions. Allows for recovery of damages by injured consumers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TODD |
TOU, JHA, CPC |
SB83 |
|
128
|
HB973 HD1
Transient Accommodations; Rates; Transparency; Unfair Method of Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to offer, list, advertise, or display a transient accommodations rental rate that includes all resort fees required for the furnishing of transient accommodations. Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay in the total price to be paid before the consumer reserves the furnishing of transient accommodations. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- 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, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
TOU, CPC, FIN |
SB1144 |
|
129
|
HB604 HD1
TAT; HHCA; Tax Revenues; Deposits; Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund
RELATING TO TAX REVENUES.
Beginning on 1/1/2026, increases transient accommodations tax rates by 1 percentage point. Deposits the increased revenues into the Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund established under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Reyes Oda voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
HOLT, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, POEPOE, SOUZA |
TOU/HSG, JHA, FIN |
|
|
130
|
HB806 HD1
Fireworks; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oahu to enforce fireworks ordinances or laws. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
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 |
|
|
131
|
HB864 HD2
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
SB872, SB1063 |
|
132
|
HB1183 HD2
DLE; Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Contributions; Pension and Retirement Systems
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
SAYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
|
|
133
|
HB1182 HD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Preferential Rates; Prevailing Wages; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- 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, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
SAYAMA, KILA, MARTEN, TODD, Lowen |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
SB743 |
|
134
|
HB286 HD2
Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax Savings
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Aquino, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
|
|
135
|
HB949 HD2
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 person. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, from 12/31/2027 to 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
|
|
136
|
HB1325 HD3
HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Tenants; Right of First Refusal; Relocation Assistance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under 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 at an affordable rate 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HOU/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
HOU/CPN, WAM/JDC |
|
|
137
|
HB1409 HD1
Transit-oriented Development; Counties; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Infrastructure; Transit Supportive Density
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the funding priorities of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to incentivize development in areas that satisfy transit-supportive density requirements. Allocates a minimum percentage of Rental Housing Revolving Fund moneys for certain mixed-income rental housings projects. 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 county-designated transit-oriented development areas for each county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
SB1614 |
|
138
|
HB1317 HD1
HHFDC; Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program; Advisory Council; Workforce Housing; Permitting; Affordable Housing; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
SB1200 |
|
139
|
HB916 HD1
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Affordable Housing; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Allows tax credits claimed under the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program to be used to offset taxes imposed by the state transient accommodations tax law. Specifies that tax credit amounts applied to state transient accommodations taxes be limited to state transient accommodations taxes imposed in the same county in which the qualified low-income building is located. Makes permanent Act 129, SLH 2016. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- The committee(s) on TOU/ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM |
HSG, TOU/ECD, FIN |
|
|
140
|
HB1451 HD1
HCDA; Affordable Housing Development; Task Force; State Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
SB26 |
|
141
|
HB1298 HD3
Government Employee Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Rental Housing; Leasehold; Rent-to-Own; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund Program and Government Employee Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Rent-to-Own Program. Establishes the Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HOU/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
YAMASHITA |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
SB1235 |
|
142
|
HB157 HD1
Villages of Kapolei; Road Transfer; City and County of Honolulu; HHFDC; Statewide Traffic Code
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer the public roads of the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by 1/1/2026. Authorizes county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
GARCIA |
HSG/TRN, JHA, FIN |
SB662 |
|
143
|
HB1316 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
EVSLIN, NAKAMURA |
WTL, WAM/CPN |
|
|
144
|
HB1007 HD2
Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program; HCDA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program under the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Repeals the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district and board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1326 |
|
145
|
HB1132 HD1
Homeland Security; Uniform Information Practices; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Makes critical infrastructure information received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security confidential, except in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Re-referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 11 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB1451 |
|
146
|
HB299 HD1
HISC; Native Resources and Fire Protection Program; Viability Funding; Invasive Species; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
147
|
HB223 HD1
Pharmacy; Pharmacists; Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund; Pharmacist Workforce Assessment Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
SAYAMA, CHUN, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
HED, CPC, FIN |
|
|
148
|
HB546 HD1
Aloha Intelligence Institute; Artificial Intelligence; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the aloha intelligence institute within the university of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:25PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
SB1622 |
|
149
|
HB549 HD3
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HRE/EDU, WAM |
SB426 |
|
150
|
HB1172 HD1
DOTAX; Data Sharing; Statewide Longitudinal Data Sharing
RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING.
Adds the Department of Taxation to the list of state agencies sharing data through the statewide longitudinal data system. Allows the Department of Taxation to provide the University of Hawaii and other state agencies certain wage data. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HED, LAB, FIN |
SB1491 |
|
151
|
HB1059 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
SB1378 |
|
152
|
HB133 HD2
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURFING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
QUINLAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM |
EDU, WAM |
SB178 |
|
153
|
HB450 HD3
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. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
ILAGAN |
TCA/EDT, WAM |
SB582 |
|
154
|
HB238 HD1
DHS; Child Care Worker Subsidy and Bonus Program; Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Homes; Family Child Care Homes; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a Child Care Provider Subsidy and Bonus Program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers, group child care centers, and group child care homes and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MARTEN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HSH, FIN |
|
|
155
|
HB1131 HD1
DOH; Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program; Houseless Individuals; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a pilot program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- 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). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
SB1450 |
|
156
|
HB859 HD1
DOA; Agricultural Crime; Branding; Inspectors; Agricultural Crime Prevention Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an agricultural crime prevention program within the Department of Agriculture to provide grants, education, administrative enforcement, and other services for the benefit of the State's agricultural industry. Clarifies, creates, and strengthens laws regarding crimes and violations related to agriculture or agricultural lands and hunting on private agricultural lands. Establishes clear distinctions between administrative and criminal penalties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KUSCH, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, WARD |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
SB1249 |
|
157
|
HB449 HD1
Economic Development; Hawaii-manufactured Products; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to assist in the development and promotion of Hawaii-manufactured products through the INNOVATE Hawaii program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
158
|
HB250 HD2
Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; State Health Planning and Development Agency
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 timelines for the approval of prior authorization requests for urgent and non-urgent health care services. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
MARTEN, AMATO, IWAMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Hussey |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
|
|
159
|
HB756 HD2
Keiki Caucus; Prohibition; Sale; Labeling; Flavored Nicotine Products; Nicotine Product Flavor Enhancers; E-Liquids; Penalties; Appropriation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
SB972 |
|
160
|
HB108 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
MORIKAWA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, JDC |
SB464 |
|
161
|
HB448 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TAM, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
162
|
HB735 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
EVSLIN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PIERICK, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
|
|
163
|
HB914 HD2
PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index Mechanism; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to grant exemptions to any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
HASHEM |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
SB21 |
|
164
|
HB532 HD1
Vehicle Title Transfers; Liability; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
Clarifies that proof that a transferor has filed required notice forms serves as a complete defense to any action brought against the transferor for an act or omission, civil or criminal, arising out of the use, operation, or abandonment of the vehicle by another person. Requires, by July 1, 2026, the courts to create new forms permitting transferors to respond to actions arising out of the use, operation, or abandonment of transferred vehicles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- 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). |
MIYAKE, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
TRN, JHA |
SB820 |
|
165
|
HB468 HD1
Transportation Network Companies; Civil Rights Commission; Discrimination; Service Animals; Violations; Penalties; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Civil Rights Commission to receive and investigate complaints related to acts of discrimination committed by transportation network company drivers against riders with service animals and report the results of its investigation to the Department of Transportation, which shall issue penalties to transportation network companies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
TRN, JHA |
SB1209 |
|
166
|
HB486 HD1
Electric Bicycles; Roadways; Speed Limiting Devices; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the removal of a manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device from an electric bicycle. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a traffic safety education program and a public awareness campaign. Appropriate funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- 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). |
MURAOKA, REYES ODA |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
|
|
167
|
HB639 HD1
Artificial Intelligence; Chatbots; Unfair or Deceptive Practices; Developer; Penalties; Exemptions
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors, with certain exemptions. Requires developers that sell, offer for sale, advertise, or make available artificial intelligence chatbots to disclose that their chatbots use artificial intelligence. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- 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). |
LA CHICA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TODD, WARD |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB640 |
|
168
|
HB671 HD1
OHA; Native Hawaiians; Legislative Districts; Recognition
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to identify all legislative districts in the State in which at least twenty-five per cent of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian notable districts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KILA, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, MATSUMOTO |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
SB1538 |
|
169
|
HB1308 HD3
Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; DCCA ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
HOLT, KILA, TODD |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
SB1569 |
|
170
|
HB772 HD1
Campaign Funds; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Disallows the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
JHA, FIN |
|
|
171
|
HB370 HD2
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
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. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB256 |
|
172
|
HB134 HD1
Office of Elections; Nomination Papers; Electronic Filing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the Chief Election Officer to provide a system for the electronic filing of nomination papers. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
QUINLAN, CHUN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
JDC, WAM |
|
|
173
|
HB1188 HD2
DOE; Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program; Workforce Housing; Reports; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as hard-to-staff. Requires reports to the Legislature. Amends the purpose and uses of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KILA, MIYAKE, OLDS, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
EDN, HSG, FIN |
|
|
174
|
HB624 HD1
School Psychologists; Working Group; Department of Education
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDU/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
|
|
175
|
HB625 HD1
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Nationally Certified School Psychologist Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
WOODSON, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDN, CPC, FIN |
|
|
176
|
HB1314 HD1
DOE; Private Schools; Public Charter Schools; Mental Health Plans
RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires that all schools develop plans to execute mental health check-ins with their students grades six through twelve. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OLDS, AMATO, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, Muraoka |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
|
|
177
|
HB616 HD2
DOE; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Protection and Workplace Safety; Harassment
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps to report incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
WOODSON (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
|
|
178
|
HB1496 HD2
Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Complex Area Superintendents; BOE; Hawaiian Medium Language Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the position of Ka Papahana Kaiapuni Program Complex Area Superintendent. Requires that at least one at-large member of the Board of Education be a proficient Hawaiian speaking educator, practitioner, or scholar of Hawaiian studies or the Hawaiian language, to be selected from a list of three nominees submitted by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Clarifies the purpose and objective of the Hawaiian Language Medium Education Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
|
|
179
|
HB88 HD1
Department of Education; Student Athletes; Travel; Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT ATHLETES.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year student athlete travel pilot program to provide funding for intra-county travel expenses for student athletes of counties with a population of less than 500,000. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/28. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
POEPOE, CHUN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
180
|
HB626 HD1
Department of Education; Hoʻākea Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the Department's Hoʻākea Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- 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). |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
181
|
HB1346 HD1
Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5) and subject to the availability of funds, provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
WOODSON, ALCOS, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Matayoshi |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
|
|
182
|
HB1440 HD1
Legislative Agencies; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Act 001, on 03/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). |
NAKAMURA |
WAM |
|
|
183
|
HB531 HD1
Motor Vehicles; Special Number Plates; UH Cancer Center
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
184
|
HB1320 HD1
UH; Higher Education; Graduate Outcomes; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
185
|
HB553 HD1
Health Insurance; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid; Biomarker Testing; Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHUN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB969 |
|
186
|
HB1300 HD1
University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos, including an analysis of the health effects and risks of individuals living in close proximity to landfills in Nanakuli, Oahu. Requires the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to seek federal funding to complete the study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, QUINLAN |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
187
|
HB1427 HD1
DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1591 |
|
188
|
HB940 HD1
UH Hilo; Rat Lungworm Lab; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Appropriates funds for the rat lungworm lab at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- 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) Ward excused (1). |
TODD, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, TARNAS |
HED, FIN |
|
|
189
|
HB1202 HD1
DOE; Teacher Compensation; Salary Ratings; Teacher Retention
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Recognizes prior teaching experience at an equal salary rating for teachers entering or reentering into the service of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
REYES ODA, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, WARD |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
|
|
190
|
HB1291 HD2
Roasted Coffee; Hawaii-grown coffee; False Labeling
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TEMPLO, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB1276 |
|
191
|
HB719 HD1
Animal Fur; Fur Products; Sale, Offer, Possession, Display, Distribution, or Trade; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale, offer, possession with intent to sell, display, distribution, or trade of fur products in the State, with certain exceptions. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- 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) Ward excused (1). |
TAKAYAMA, GARRETT, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
AGR, CPC, JHA |
SB687 |
|
192
|
HB1184 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Controlled-environment Agriculture; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the development of a controlled-environment agriculture research and demonstration facility at the Magoon research and teaching site in Manoa, Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
KUSCH, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, HED, FIN |
SB1158 |
|
193
|
HB1337 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Endemic Plants; Seed Bank; Pilot Program
RELATING TO ENDEMIC PLANTS.
Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish an endemic plant seed bank pilot program to preserve and promote the planting of plant species that are endemic to Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
194
|
HB189 HD1
Agricultural Tourism; Accessory and Secondary Use; Restrictions; Productive Agricultural Use
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Requires the counties to adopt ordinances setting forth procedures and requirements for the review and permitting of agricultural tourism uses and activities as secondary uses, in addition to accessory uses, on a working farm or farming operation. Requires the counties' ordinances to include requirements that: the principal agricultural use on a working farm or farming operation preexists the issuance of any land use permit or building permit for any accessory and secondary use and agricultural tourism be allowed only on land on which productive agricultural use is occurring. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
PERRUSO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, SOUZA, TODD |
AGR/TOU, WAL, JHA |
SB231 |
|
195
|
HB491 HD1
Office of the Governor; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Impact Aid; Public Lands; Leases
RELATING TO LAND LEASES.
Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, is noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or has been found to be in violation of federal or state laws aimed at protecting the environment. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- 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) Ward excused (1). |
IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB427 |
|
196
|
HB314 HD1
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure area. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
HASHEM |
WAL, EEP, FIN |
SB1598 |
|
197
|
HB1233 HD2
Retention Ponds; Detention Ponds; Regulation; Counties; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
Requires the counties to adopt ordinances for the regulation of retention and detention ponds. Requires the counties to conduct a survey of existing retention and detention ponds and make a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TAM |
WAL, HLT, FIN |
SB1222 |
|
198
|
HB1358 HD3
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to facilitate the hiring of necessary staff and the purchase of equipment and professional services on behalf of the public land trust working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
SOUZA, AMATO, BELATTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
|
|
199
|
HB640 HD3
Office of the Ombudsman; Child Welfare Services Branch; Department of Human Services; Complaints ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish an annual report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch to provide notification to certain parties that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
SB1108 |
|
200
|
HB958 HD2
Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires all bicycles equipped with motors to be operated only with all wheels on the ground at all times, with certain exceptions. Prohibits certain actions while operating a bicycle equipped with a motor. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Requires manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to electric bicycles. Requires distributors to place a sign at or near the point of sale regarding electric bicycles. 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. 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 at a speed not exceeding ten miles per hour. 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 drive cycle" with the word "motor scooter". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
|
|
201
|
HB543 HD1
License Plate Flipping Device; Prohibition; Fine; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with, possession, purchase, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of license plate flipping devices. Establishes a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum fine of $2,000 for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
GARRETT, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TRN, JHA |
SB1096 |
|
202
|
HB708 HD1
Electric Bicycles; Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Imposes insurance coverage as a prerequisite for the operation of electric bicycles in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Establishes a regulatory framework for electric bicycle insurance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
TAKENOUCHI, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
TRN, JHA, CPC |
|
|
203
|
HB1484 HD1
DOT; HCDA; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership; Community Improvement Revolving Fund; Tax Exemption; Zoning and Land Use Exemptions; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HSG/TRN, WAL, FIN |
SB1669 |
|
204
|
HB528 HD1
Residential Leases; State Lands; County Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of no less than ninety-nine years from state law governing residential leaseholds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPN/WTL, JDC. |
MIYAKE, LAMOSAO |
CPN/WTL, JDC |
SB77 |
|
205
|
HB276 HD1
Condominiums; Homeowner-Developers; Annual Report
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Excludes a homeowner-developer from the annual requirement to file a developer's report and pay a fee if the homeowner's development consists of no more than two units, one in which the developer resides and one for which the initial sale of the other unit has been completed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- 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) Ward excused (1). |
TARNAS, EVSLIN, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
|
|
206
|
HB463 HD3
Eviction Records; Disassociation; Landlord and Tenant; Summary Possession; Discriminatory Practices; Real Estate Transactions
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
Requires the courts to disassociate, within a reasonable time, a residential tenant from a legal proceeding brought by a landlord to evict a tenant if certain conditions are met. Authorizes the court to disassociate a residential tenant from a legal proceeding upon motion by a tenant who is able to demonstrate that certain conditions apply. Makes it a discriminatory practice to discriminate against a person based on the knowledge or belief that the person has been the subject of an action that has been disassociated. Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions against a person that has been the subject of an action that has been disassociated. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB154 |
|
207
|
HB1467 HD2
DBEDT; Strengthen Hawaii Homes Act; Housing; Disaster Resiliency; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.
Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM/CPN. |
AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
EDT, WAM/CPN |
SB1560 |
|
208
|
HB1096 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Low-Income Housing; Tenant Selection; Preferences
RELATING TO TENANT SELECTION.
Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/PSM, JDC |
SB1415 |
|
209
|
HB737 HD1
Historic Preservation; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Redefines "historic property" with respect to the State Historic Preservation Program. Deletes the requirement for an application for a proposed project on an existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling unit to have a historic preservation review if the unit or townhouse is over fifty years old. |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
EVSLIN, CHUN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Amato |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
|
|
210
|
HB741 HD2
Community Development Financial Institutions; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Prevailing Wages; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts affordable housing projects that are financed by a nonprofit community development financial institution certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as utilizing less than a certain amount from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from prevailing wage provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HOU/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE, NAKAMURA |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
|
|
211
|
HB1008 HD2
DLNR; Review of Proposed State Affordable Housing Projects; Request for Determination; Historic Review Requirements
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS OF STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Bases the historic review requirements on the project area's known or likely density of historic, cultural, and archaeological resources or previous identification of no significant historic properties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/HOU, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
SB1327 |
|
212
|
HB467 HD1
Foreclosure; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Bundled Properties; Public Sale; Prohibition; Eligible Bidders; Subsequent Bids
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Prohibits sellers of foreclosed homes from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each foreclosed home to be sold separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until either fifteen days after the public sale or forty-five days if an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, EVSLIN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, Tam |
HSG, CPC, JHA |
SB332, SB1135 |
|
213
|
HB466 HD1
Landlord-Tenant Code; No-fault Evictions; For-cause Evictions; Relocation Assistance; Waiver of Rent
RELATING TO EVICTIONS.
Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause. Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction. Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Amato, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD |
HSG, CPC, JHA |
SB155 |
|
214
|
HB1294 HD2
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Fevella. |
KAHALOA |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
SB498 |
|
215
|
HB830 HD2
Historic Preservation Reviews; State Historic Preservation Division; Third-party Consultants
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the Department is unable to complete its review within sixty days. Authorizes the Department to assess the cost of the third-party consultant to the project proponent. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HOU, JDC/WAM |
SB575 |
|
216
|
HB1013 HD1
Important Agricultural Lands; Important Agricultural Lands Incentive; Farm Cluster Housing; County Ordinances
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Establishes an important agricultural lands incentive to provide alternative means to develop housing for farmers and farm employees. Authorizes a landowner or lessee of important agricultural lands to apply to a county for a permit allowing the landowner or lessee to develop, construct, and maintain farm cluster housing. Requires each county to enact ordinances to allow farm cluster housing on important agricultural lands. Establishes requirements for farm cluster housing. Repeals existing requirements for farm dwellings and employee housing on important agricultural lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, AGR, FIN |
SB1332 |
|
217
|
HB89 HD3
Teacher Home Assistance Program; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
POEPOE, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
|
|
218
|
HB464 HD1
Housing; Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Notices; Intent to Raise Rent; Intent to Terminate
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires, for tenancies greater than 90 days, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement 60 days before the expiration of the original rental agreement. Requires 90 day's notice for a landlord or tenant to terminate tenancies of three years or more and 60 days' notice to terminate tenancies of less than three years, with certain exceptions. Increases the amount of notice required to terminate tenancies that are less than month-to-month. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- 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) Ward excused (1). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
HSG, CPC, JHA |
SB153 |
|
219
|
HB745 HD1
Hawaii State Building Code; Counties; Amendments
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Beginning on the date the International Code Council 2024 suite of published codes is adopted as the Hawaii state building code, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to amend the Hawaii state building code as it applies within their jurisdiction. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Belatti, Kapela, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Matsumoto, Perruso, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB1540 |
|
220
|
HB420 HD3
Statute of Repose; Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Clarifies the applicability of the statute of repose for actions arising from construction defects. Repeals the two-year limitation for actions arising from construction defects. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Specifies that claimants must comply with the Contractor Repair Act and bars persons from joining a class for failure to comply with the Contractor Repair Act. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to settle or inspect. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. Clarifies the consequences of rejecting an offer of settlement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, TAM, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB179 |
|
221
|
HB1410 HD2
Conveyance Tax; Supportive Housing Special Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Infrastructure Funding; County-designated Transit-oriented Development ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system and adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections to the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, Kila |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
|
|
222
|
HB1318 HD2
Affordable Housing; Counties; Public Land; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Removes from the definition of "public lands" lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for the purpose of affordable housing. Specifies that lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for affordable housing require legislative approval for the sale or gift of such lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/25/2025- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
|
|
223
|
HB461 HD1
DHRD; Transportation; Commuting; State Employees; Plan; Commuting Choice Benefit Program; Report; Appropriation; Positions
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Hawaii State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
EEP, LAB, FIN |
SB396 |
|
224
|
HB790 HD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Customer-sited Distributed Energy Resources; Installation Goal
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes an installation goal for customer-sited distributed energy resources in the State. Ensures that fair compensation is provided to distributed energy resources exports as part of grid service programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- 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, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
LOWEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB589 |
|
225
|
HB932 HD1
DBEDT; Green Bonds Working Group; Green Bonds Financing Program
RELATING TO GREEN BONDS.
Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EEP, ECD, FIN |
SB1258 |
|
226
|
HB1077 HD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; Climate Change; Economic Development; Revitalization ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Increases the transient accommodations tax and allocates a portion of the tax to the general fund for projects that address climate change impacts and advance economic development and revitalization. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, ECD/TOU, FIN |
SB1396 |
|
227
|
HB1307 HD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for water well development for geophysical investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HWN/EIG, WAM. |
HOLT, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TARNAS, Kila |
HWN/EIG, WAM |
|
|
228
|
HB1459 HD1
DOT; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Commercial Airlines; Intrastate Travel ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.
Requires commercial airlines operating intrastate flights in the State to utilize at least ten per cent sustainable aviation fuel in intrastate airline flights beginning 1/1/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
HUSSEY, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MURAOKA, PERRUSO |
EEP, TRN, FIN |
|
|
229
|
HB1495 HD1
DLNR; Commission on Water Resource Management; Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project; Keauhou Aquifer System; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KEAUHOU AQUIFER SYSTEM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds for the installation of two monitoring wells in the Keauhou Aquifer System. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, POEPOE, TARNAS |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB1602 |
|
230
|
HB982 HD3
Wildfire Recovery Fund; Securitization; Public Utilities Commission ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Wildfire Recovery Fund. Allows securitization for electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, HASHEM, KILA, TARNAS, Lowen |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
SB1201 |
|
231
|
HB760 HD1
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund; Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Establishes and appropriates moneys into the carbon emissions tax and dividend special fund. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax by taxing fossil fuels based on their emissions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, LA CHICA, MARTEN, POEPOE, SAYAMA |
EEP/AGR, ECD, FIN |
SB633 |
|
232
|
HB547 HD2
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Special Number Plates; Income Tax Check-off; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
GARRETT, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, CAA, FIN |
SB1023 |
|
233
|
HB1185 HD2
UHCTAHR; Plant-based Building Materials Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-based Building Materials Working Group to study and report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
234
|
HB966 HD2
Agricultural Tourism Activities; LUC; Uniform Statewide Standards
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/WTL/EDT/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/WTL/EDT/EIG, WAM |
SB1251 |
|
235
|
HB755 HD2
Keiki Caucus; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2029, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
SAYAMA, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
SB852 |
|
236
|
HB364 HD1
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Cat Sterilization; Breeding Cat Permit; Requirements; Counties; Animal Control; Income Check-off; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL.
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires that female cats over the age of three months and male cats over the age of five months be surgically sterilized, with certain exceptions. Authorizes county animal control authorities to establish and enforce a permit program to allow the responsible breeding of cats. Establishes minimum requirements for breeding permits and penalties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2025. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, TARNAS, Matsumoto |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
|
|
237
|
HB867 HD2
Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment; Department School Playgrounds; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Beginning on 6/30/2030, requires all new playgrounds constructed on Department of Education school grounds to include accessible recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses. Establishes the Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
238
|
HB295 HD1
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Waitlist; Qualified Application Successors; Minority Caucus Package
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, to authorize the transfer of a living beneficiary's place on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' waitlist for any residential, agricultural, or pastoral tract to a qualified application successor who is at least one-fourth Hawaiian, if the beneficiary dies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- 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) Ward excused (1). |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, WARD |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
|
|
239
|
HB738 HD2
Historic Preservation; County-designated Transit-oriented Development; SHPD Review; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Creates a process for expediting the review of majority-residential mixed-use transit-oriented development or residential transit-oriented development on certain parcels within county-designated transit-oriented development zones that have a low risk of affecting historically significant resources. Authorizes lead agencies, including county governments, to make determinations on the potential effects of a project. Creates a ninety-day limit, or thirty-day if no historic property is to be affected, to concur or not concur with project effect determinations. Exempts projects with written concurrence from further review unless there is a change to the project or additional historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites are identified within the project area. Establishes notice and reporting requirements if there is a change to the project or additional historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites are identified within the project area after the initial written concurrence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
EVSLIN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Amato |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB1263 |
|
240
|
HB1002 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB1321 |
|
241
|
HB358 HD1
Public Buildings; Public Schools Buildings; Design; Hurricanes; Shelter
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Requires all public buildings, including public school buildings, constructed after January 1, 2026, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB239 |
|
242
|
HB1376 HD2
Corrections; Private, Out-of-state Prisons; Reduction; Reports
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the number of individuals incarcerated in private, out-of-state correctional institutions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
|
|
243
|
HB1263 HD1
Rehabilitation and Re-entry Services Task Force; Appropriation; Reports ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Establishes a Rehabilitation and Re-entry Services Task Force. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
HUSSEY, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
|
|
244
|
HB1502 HD1
Property and Casualty Insurance; Homeowners Insurance; Pre- and Post-Disaster Protections
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes requirements for property and casualty insurers and policies for pre- and post-disaster protections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
COCHRAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, Matsumoto |
PBS, CPC, FIN |
|
|
245
|
HB1064 HD2
Office of the Governor; State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; State Fire Codes; Appropriation
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Effectuates the recommendations of the "Phase 3" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires and further clarifies the role of the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC |
SB1383 |
|
246
|
HB1324 HD1
Landlord; Tenant; Legal Services; Income Eligibility; Access to Representation; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTES.
Requires the Judiciary to contract for legal services for residential tenants in actions or proceedings for possession under certain circumstances. Authorizes attorneys, paralegals, and law students to provide legal services to residential tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- 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, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
|
|
247
|
HB1246 HD1
DCCA; DOH; DOA; DoTax; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2025- Recommitted to JHA/AGR with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Cochran, Iwamoto, Perruso, Souza voting no and Representative(s) Ward excused. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TODD |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB1613 |
|
248
|
HB925 HD3
Arts; Performing Arts Special Fund; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Establish a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
KAPELA |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
249
|
HB716 HD1
Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Health Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB959 |
|
250
|
HB22
Immigration; Collaboration with Federal Government; Law Enforcement Agencies
RELATING TO COLLABORATION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Allows state and county law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes in only limited, specific circumstances. |
(H)
2/19/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN |
ECD, JHA |
|
|
251
|
HB224 HD1
AG; Property Rights; Trespass; Unlawful Occupation; Dwelling; Premises; Squatters; Removal; Law Enforcement; Property Damage; Penalties; Complaint
RELATING TO PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Establishes a procedure for immediately removing an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises with assistance from law enforcement. Provides that an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises is civilly liable for unpaid utility bills. Provides that a person who trespasses in or upon a dwelling or premises and intentionally or knowingly damages property in an amount exceeding $999 commits a felony of criminal property damage in the second degree. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop, publish, and make available a complaint form to remove unlawful occupants of residential dwellings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
SAYAMA, HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
CPC, JHA |
SB784 |
|
252
|
HB426 HD1
Property; Hurricane; Insurance; HPIA; HHRF; Condominiums; Appropriation ($)
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 to stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2025- 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, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
CPC, FIN |
SB1044 |
|
253
|
HB70 HD1
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. States that the defense of good faith compliance is unavailable to any association whose board adopts a budget that omits the required budget summary. Clarifies the ability to enforce compliance with budget summary and replacement reserves requirements and provides that an association has the burden of proving compliance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Richards. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
CPN, JDC |
|
|
254
|
HB253 HD1
Insurance; Condominiums; Rates; Surplus Lines Insurance; Admitted Insurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows authorized insurers in the State to offer building and hurricane damage insurance for condominium buildings at a lesser rate than the building's prior surplus lines insurance policy for the same coverage. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/7/2025- 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, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
CPC, FIN |
SB1575 |
|
255
|
HB239 HD1
Child Abuse; Neglect; Child Welfare; Financial Ability
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" by clarifying that the failure to provide certain needs to a child 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 due to a lack of financial resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Keohokalole. |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS, JDC |
SB1104 |
|
256
|
HB646 HD1
DHS; Supplemental Security Income Program; Medicaid; Automatic Enrollment; Reports
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME.
Requires the Department of Human Services to automatically enroll, or authorize the Social Security Administration to automatically enroll, in the State's Medicaid program any individual in the State who receives federal Supplemental Security Income benefits. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- 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) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
HSH, FIN |
SB797 |
|
257
|
HB692 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
MARTEN, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB712 |
|
258
|
HB702 HD1
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Matching Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
SB877 |
|
259
|
HB713 HD1
DHS; Rate Study; Medicaid; Home Health Services; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
TAKAYAMA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB483, SB954 |
|
260
|
HB1079 HD1
Trauma-informed Care; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Child Welfare Services; Department of Human Services; Assessment; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services Branch staff. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB1398 |
|
261
|
HB1081 HD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Office of the Governor; Wellness and Resilience Advisory Board; DHRD
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE.
Transfers the Office of Wellness and Resilience to the Department of Human Resources Development. Creates a Wellness and Resilience Advisory Board. Updates the Office of Wellness and Resilience functions. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, FIN |
SB1400 |
|
262
|
HB1098 HD1
Department of Human Services; Threats; Physical Harm; Protective Services Workers
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS.
Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties is a class C felony. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of terroristic threatening in the first degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB1417 |
|
263
|
HB1099 HD1
Department of Human Services; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Expenditure Ceiling; Emergency Appropriation ($)
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. |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB1418 |
|
264
|
HB1382 HD1
Department of Human Services; Child Welfare Services; Domestic Violence; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with a non-profit specializing in domestic violence to provide training and staff to be housed on-site in Child Welfare Services Branch offices to support all aspects of screening for and addressing domestic violence within a case. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
|
|
265
|
HB1383 HD1
Family Resilience Pilot Program; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Data and Referral System; Implementation and Evaluation Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a five-year family resilience pilot program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to establish data and referral system tracking needs and protocols and an implementation and evaluation plan by 12/31/2025. Sunsets the pilot program 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- 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) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
MARTEN |
HSH, FIN |
|
|
266
|
HB1477 HD1
Department of Human Services; Needs Allowance; Long-term Care Facilities; State Supplemental Payments ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Clarifies that the monthly needs allowance afforded to individuals living in certain long-term care facilities is not intended to replace or affect funds received as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care and shall be supplemental to any funds provided to a recipient as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB1627 |
|
267
|
HB1026 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1, BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-8, BU-9, BU-10, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1345 |
|
268
|
HB1028 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1347 |
|
269
|
HB1029 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1348 |
|
270
|
HB1030 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1349 |
|
271
|
HB1034 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1353 |
|
272
|
HB1035 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1354 |
|
273
|
HB1036 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1355 |
|
274
|
HB1037 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1356 |
|
275
|
HB1038 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1357 |
|
276
|
HB1039 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1358 |
|
277
|
HB972 HD1
Condominium Associations; Planned Community Associations; Transient Vacation Rentals; Impact Fee
RELATING TO IMPACT FEES.
Authorizes condominium associations and planned community associations located in a zoning district that allows for transient vacation rentals to impose an impact fee on owners or members who use their units as transient vacation rentals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Kila |
TOU, CPC |
SB1206 |
|
278
|
HB792 HD1
Office of the Legislative Analyst
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Clarifies the office of the legislative analyst. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM |
|
|
279
|
HB1425 HD1
Working Group; Year-Round Legislative Session; LRB; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Establishes a temporary working group to study the feasibility of transitioning the Hawaii State Legislature's Regular Session from one that meets for three and a half months from mid-January to early May, to one that meets on a year-round basis. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to provide administrative support to the working group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA |
LMG, FIN |
SB1514 |
|
280
|
HB249 HD1
Family-child Interaction Learning Programs; Executive Office on Early Learning; Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds for the Executive Office on Early Learning to contract with third-party providers of family-child interaction learning programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
281
|
HB395 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriations ($)
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) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1093) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB261 |
|
282
|
HB1351 HD1
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands Lessees; Loans
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
Increases the limit of the State's liability for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
HOLT |
JHA, FIN |
SB1653 |
|
283
|
HB410 HD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2025, and ending on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
SB269 |
|
284
|
HB1239 HD1
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Independent Legal Counsel; Attorney General
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel, with any legal fees owed to be paid by the State, and also use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- 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) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA |
JHA, FIN |
|
|
285
|
HB871 HD1
HCCA; 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HWN, JDC |
|
|
286
|
HB400 HD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025, and ending 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB260 |
|
287
|
HB396 HD1
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-Appointed Counsel; Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB263 |
|
288
|
HB397 HD1
Judiciary Package; Penal Responsibility; Fitness to Proceed; Private Examiner Compensation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS.
Establishes the amount of compensation for private-sector examiners who evaluate a criminal defendant's penal responsibility or fitness to proceed in a legal case. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- 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) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB264 |
|
289
|
HB398 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB265 |
|
290
|
HB399 HD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB266 |
|
291
|
HB401 HD1
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; Third Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB267 |
|
292
|
HB114 HD1
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. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- 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) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
ICHIYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB304 |
|
293
|
HB146 HD1
Judiciary; Olelo Hawaii Initiatives; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD |
JHA, FIN |
SB781 |
|
294
|
HB309 HD1
UH; Fishponds; Working Group; Inventory; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:15PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HRE, WAM |
|
|
295
|
HB3 HD2
North Shore Beach Management Plan; University of Hawaii; 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Fevella. |
QUINLAN |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
296
|
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) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to TCA. |
SOUZA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
TCA |
|
|
297
|
HB458 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
ILAGAN |
TCA |
|
|
298
|
HB1391 HD1
Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO TRADE.
Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Wakai, Kim ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
QUINLAN |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
|
|
299
|
HB1384 HD1
Artificial Intelligence; Advisory Council; Economic Development; Workforce; Labor; Education; Policy; Action Plan; Report; Appropriation; Positions ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. Requires an action plan and reports to the Governor and Legislature by certain dates. Establishes positions. Authorizes the hiring of consultants to assist the advisory council. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, WARD |
ECD, FIN |
|
|
300
|
HB455 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Business Development and Support Division; HTDC; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program; Hawaii Start-up Business Loan Program Special Fund; Reports; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Requires Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to submit an annual report to the Legislature regarding the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1092) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
ILAGAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WARD |
EDT, WAM |
SB132 |
|
301
|
HB506 HD1
Equipment; Oahu Branch; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, QUINLAN |
WTL, WAM |
SB561 |
|
302
|
HB1220 HD1
Kaneohe Bay; Majano Anemone; Invasive Species; DLNR; Division of Aquatic Resources; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
303
|
HB502 HD1
LUC; Counties; Petition; Redistricting; Declaratory Order
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (HD1) |
(H)
2/27/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
WAL, JHA |
SB1079 |
|
304
|
HB1137 HD2
Restoration of Beach Lands
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
SB1456 |
|
305
|
HB1348 HD2
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 and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
MORIKAWA, EVSLIN, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, NAKAMURA |
WTL, JDC |
SB1517 |
|
306
|
HB316 HD1
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
HASHEM |
WTL, WAM |
SB20 |
|
307
|
HB533 HD1
Historic Property; Historic Preservation
RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
Amends the definition of "historic property" under the State's historic preservation program to include properties included on, or eligible for inclusion on, the national register of historic places or Hawaii register of historic places and any artifacts, records, or material remains relating to the property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, SOUZA, TODD |
WAL, JHA |
SB578 |
|
308
|
HB1169 HD1
UH; Conference Center Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
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, 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. Appropriates funds out of the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1488 |
|
309
|
HB443 HD1
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Retention Coordinator; Internship Coordinator; Enrollment Management; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Appropriates funds for one retention coordinator position, one internship coordinator position, and student enrollment management initiatives at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
GARRETT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, OLDS |
HED, FIN |
SB636 |
|
310
|
HB718 HD1
JABSOM; Faculty and Staff Positions; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GARRETT, HASHEM, PERRUSO, TAM |
HRE, WAM |
SB1217 |
|
311
|
HB878 HD1
Landfills; Waste Management; Buffer Zone; Conservation Lands
RELATING TO LANDFILLS.
Extends the landfill buffer zone from one-half mile to one mile. Requires the landfill buffer zone to apply to lands in the state conservation district and lands designated as national conservation areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Kong, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Souza voting no (5) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
LEE, M., KILA, MATAYOSHI, OLDS |
WAL, JHA |
|
|
312
|
HB92 HD2
Tax Credit for Research Activities; Agricultural Business
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Includes agricultural businesses as a qualified high technology business to receive tax credits for certain research activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA |
AGR, FIN |
|
|
313
|
HB1027 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1346 |
|
314
|
HB1031 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1350 |
|
315
|
HB1032 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1351 |
|
316
|
HB1033 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-7 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1352 |
|
317
|
HB1042 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Employer Reporting
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER REPORTING REVIEW.
Extends the due date of payment to the Employees' Retirement System for departments or agencies of the State or counties that fail to comply with reporting requirements by one year after the review period. Changes the time frame for which the Employers' Retirement System must report regarding any department or agency's failure to submit required information to the Employees' Retirement System from the current fiscal year to the previous fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB1361 |
|
318
|
HB1040 HD1
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 the calculation of employer base composite monthly contribution based on the change in Medicare Part B premiums from 2025 to 2026 and at two-year increments thereafter. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB1359 |
|
319
|
HB813 HD1
Public Employees; Employees' Retirement System; Credited Service; Retirement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service from ten years to five years qualified Tier 2 employee's retirement system members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, LEE, M., SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
LAB, FIN |
|
|
320
|
HB1041 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Required Beginning Dates; Automatic Payments
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends statutory language to conform the requirements of beginning dates and automatic cashout requirements with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB1360 |
|
321
|
HB158 HD1
Unemployment Benefits; Striking Workers; Eligibility
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, M. |
LAB, FIN |
|
|
322
|
HB36 HD2
Excited Delirium; Medical Diagnosis; Cause of Death; Incident Report; Law Enforcement Officers; Hawaii Rules of Evidence
RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a medical examiner, coroner, or health care provider from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new Hawaii Rule of Evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC. |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS/PSM, JDC |
|
|
323
|
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) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Keohokalole. |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
HHS, WAM |
SB299, SB1626 |
|
324
|
HB474 HD2
Fall Prevention; Older Adults; DOH; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to fund an unspecified number of full-time equivalent fall prevention and early detection coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Keohokalole. |
LEE, M., BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Hussey |
HHS, WAM |
|
|
325
|
HB729 HD2
Marriage; Legal Age; Family Court; Guardianship; Penal Code
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Repeals exemptions for sexual assault of a minor if the perpetrator is married to the minor. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
SB528 |
|
326
|
HB784 HD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Keohokalole. |
LOWEN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB569 |
|
327
|
HB816 HD1
DOH; EMTs; EMT-Paramedics; Buprenorphine; Opioid Antagonist; Training; Rules
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
Authorizes emergency medical technicians in the State to administer buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist during an opioid-related drug overdose response. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules that incorporate standard protocols associated with opioid-related drug overdoses and buprenorphine administration, allocate resources for EMT training, and coordinate with emergency medical services providers in the State regarding the administration of buprenorphine. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
HLT, FIN |
SB851 |
|
328
|
HB341 HD1
SPRB; Hawaii Island Community Health Center; West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center to purchase or lease land on the island of Hawaii and develop primary care health care facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
LOWEN |
HHS, WAM |
SB1127 |
|
329
|
HB934 HD1
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services in the Department of Accounting and General Services. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
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 |
|
330
|
HB650 HD1
DBEDT; FDA; Colored Sea Salt; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
HASHEM, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
331
|
HB437 HD1
Filipino Caucus; DBEDT; Out-of-state Office; Philippines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Philippines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Kim ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
ILAGAN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
SB817 |
|
332
|
HB572 HD1
GET; Exemption; Food; Medical Services; Dental Services
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts food and groceries from certain healthcare-related goods or services that were not the general excise tax. Expands general excise tax exemptions to include purchased under the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, KONG, PIERICK, WARD |
ECD, FIN |
|
|
333
|
HB701 HD3
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging to certify claims for the credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
334
|
HB753 HD1
Keiki Caucus; Taxation; Household and Dependent Care Services Tax Credit; Applicable Percentage; Employment-related Expenses
RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/3005. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MARTEN, AMATO, GARRETT, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
HSH, ECD, FIN |
|
|
335
|
HB1442 HD1
Office of Entrepreneurship; Businesses; Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Establishes the Office of Entrepreneurship. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to fund a program in partnership with the Office that creates opportunities in film, media, electronic sports, and creative industries for new businesses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MATSUMOTO, COCHRAN, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KONG, MURAOKA, PIERICK, TEMPLO, WARD, WOODSON |
ECD, FIN |
|
|
336
|
HB546 HD1
Aloha Intelligence Institute; Artificial Intelligence; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the aloha intelligence institute within the university of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:25PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
SB1622 |
|
337
|
HB796 HD1
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2025 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction, beginning with the sixth year of the credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
|
|
338
|
HB429 HD1
Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
339
|
HB621 HD1
Education; DOE; English Language Learner Educators; Differential Pay; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires and appropriates funds to pay salary differentials to English language educators as an incentive to attract and retain these educators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
WOODSON, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
SB973 |
|
340
|
HB863 HD1
Department of Education; Education Supplies; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher-requested classroom supplies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
SB1000 |
|
341
|
HB98 HD1
Education; Public Schools; Complexes; Curriculum; Authentic Assessments
RELATING TO AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS.
Authorizes public school complexes to use authentic assessments as part of classroom-based performance assessments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
PERRUSO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
342
|
HB627 HD1
DOE; School Safety, Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for positions to implement and maintain school safety measures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
343
|
HB629 HD1
Department of Education; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Speech Pathologists; Diagnosis; Treatment
RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.
Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists employed by or contracted with the Department of Education to diagnose students with a medical condition in an educational setting and treat the students. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, CPC |
|
|
344
|
HB763 HD1
Civic Education; Civic Education Trust Fund; Department of Education; Resource Teacher; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Establishes the civic education trust fund to support programs benefiting civic education of public school students. Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
345
|
HB637 HD1
Department of Education; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development; Appropriation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, WOODSON, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
SB1001 |
|
346
|
HB620 HD1 SD1
DOE; Braille; Low Vision or Blind Students; Individualized Educational Programs; Section 504 Plans; Braille Instruction; Print Instructional Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Rules; Appropriations ($)
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) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
347
|
HB439 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)
2/20/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON, Hussey |
EDN, CPC |
SB819 |
|
348
|
HB749 HD1
Department of Health; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion Section; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Section within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB675 |
|
349
|
HB977 HD1
Energy Financing; Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Underserved Ratepayers; Appropriation ($)
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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EIG, WAM |
SB1071 |
|
350
|
HB1020 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a Carbon Sequestration and Underground Water Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
SB1339 |
|
351
|
HB1076 HD1
State Funds; Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Special Fund; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Department of Defense; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Establishes the Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Special Fund. Mandates the allocation of all earned interest from the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund to the newly established special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
SB1395 |
|
352
|
HB1295 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
EIG, WAM |
|
|
353
|
HB1181 HD1
Coastal Zone Management; Development; Definition
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Excludes from the definition of "development" used for purposes of coastal zone management the reconstruction of certain structures that were damaged or destroyed in a disaster proclaimed to be a state of emergency or local state of emergency, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
MIYAKE, KILA, LAMOSAO, WOODSON |
WAL, JHA |
SB830 |
|
354
|
HB732 HD2
Counties; OPSD; Shoreline Management; Development; Special Management Areas; Permits
RELATING TO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Allows single‑family residences that are less than 3,500 square feet in floor area and not part of a larger development, regardless of development valuation, to be eligible for a special management area minor permit. Increases the valuation of development that determines the necessity of a special management area minor permit or special management area use permit to $750,000 and requires that amount to be adjusted every five years for inflation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
|
|
355
|
HB86 HD2
DLNR; Makai Watch; Marine Resources; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SOUZA |
WTL, WAM |
|
|
356
|
HB1278 HD2
Hazardous Trees; Assessment; Removal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.
Appropriates funds for the assessment and removal of hazardous trees on state lands across Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL will hold a public decision making on 03-19-25 1:45PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
TAKENOUCHI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, TODD, Poepoe |
WTL, WAM |
|
|
357
|
HB781 HD1
Waiahole Water System; Bond Debt Service; Tunnel Repair; Appropriations ($)
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)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
SB1541 |
|
358
|
HB1141 HD1
Land and Natural Resources; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
SB1460 |
|
359
|
HB1143 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division; Tax Credit
RELATING TO A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Reestablishes the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes a cap of the tax credit for each taxable year from 2025 to 2030. Sunsets 12/31/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB1462 |
|
360
|
HB211 HD1
Abandoned Property; Personal Property; Property Storage; Streambeds; Streambanks; Channels; Drainageways; Counties
RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
Requires the counties to remove and dispose of personal property as part of the maintenance of channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways. Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a channel, streambed, streambank, or drainageways for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall be deemed abandoned property which may be disposed of by the State or county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/27/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, BELATTI, KILA, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
WAL, JHA |
SB366 |
|
361
|
HB649 HD1
Small Boat Harbors; Commercial Vessels; DLNR; Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Establishes the Small Boat Harbor Commercial Vessel Special Fund. Increases moorage fees for commercial vessels. Requires that revenue from the fee increase be used by the Department of Land and Natural Resources for improvements that primarily benefit commercial vessels that utilize state small boat harbors. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds with debt service to be paid from special funds, for repairs of various harbors. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
HASHEM |
WTL, WAM |
|
|
362
|
HB510 HD1
Commission on Water Resource Management; Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
WTL, JDC |
SB145 |
|
363
|
HB778 HD2
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB1182 |
|
364
|
HB554 HD1
Day of Observance; Lunar New Year
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as the Lunar New Year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
CHUN, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
CAA, FIN |
SB47 |
|
365
|
HB345 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to TCA/AEN. |
LOWEN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
TCA/AEN |
SB1082 |
|
366
|
HB957 HD1
Laulau Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.
Designates the first Friday in May of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN |
TCA |
SB1101 |
|
367
|
HB1051 HD1
PUC; Energy-Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. 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 interim standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1091) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN.
|
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, CPN |
SB1370 |
|
368
|
HB368 HD1
Motor Vehicles; Safety; Equipment; Sun Screening Devices; Window Tinting; Exemptions
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
Exempts from restrictions on light transmittance percentages, up to a certain percent, of certain motor vehicle sun screening devices for persons having light sensitivity of the eyes due to a medical condition. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
EVSLIN |
TRN, JHA |
|
|
369
|
HB860 HD1
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance; Immunity
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Specifies that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and county, shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
TCA/EIG, JDC/WAM |
|
|
370
|
HB1167 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Transportation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1486 |
|
371
|
HB135 HD1
Land Purchase; North Shore of Oahu; General Obligation Bonds ($)
RELATING TO LAND.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purchase of the real property located at 64-486 Kamehameha Highway on the North Shore of Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
QUINLAN |
TRN, FIN |
|
|
372
|
HB1259 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
TODD, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Amato |
TCA, JDC |
|
|
373
|
HB1422 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA, EVSLIN, MORIKAWA |
TCA, CPN |
SB1510 |
|
374
|
HB1156 HD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Special Facility Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.
Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1475 |
|
375
|
HB960 HD1
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. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, EVSLIN, GARRETT |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
376
|
HB706 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, JDC |
SB344 |
|
377
|
HB177 HD1
Civil Identification Card; Free of Charge
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Makes the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card free of charge. Repeals the civil identification card fee special fund and lapses any unexpended and unencumbers funds into the general fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
378
|
HB169 HD1
Mopeds; Age Requirement; Helmets; Highway Safety
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Increases the minimum age for moped operators from fifteen to sixteen years. Increases the minimum age requirement for individuals prohibited from operating a moped unless they wear a safety helmet from eighteen to twenty-one years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Reyes Oda voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAYAMA, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
TRN, JHA |
|
|
379
|
HB277 HD2
Law Enforcement; Vehicular Pursuit Policy
RELATING TO VEHICULAR PURSUIT.
Establishes a vehicular pursuit policy for law enforcement agencies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none. |
TARNAS, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
|
|
380
|
HB220 HD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Required Insurance; Mopeds
RELATING TO MOPED INSURANCE.
Requires that moped operators carry an insurance policy by incorporating mopeds into the insurance laws governing motorcycles and motor scooters, including with respect to provisions concerning required licensure, the relationship with tort law, proof of insurance card, penalties, rate regulation, and minimum coverage levels. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Reyes Oda voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAYAMA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
TRN, CPC |
|
|
381
|
HB229 HD1
Traffic Code; Speed Restrictions; Motor Vehicle; Three Axles or More; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a statewide speed restriction for motor vehicles with three or more axles or motor vehicles weighing more than ten thousand pounds, except under certain circumstances, in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Authorizes a county with a population of less than five hundred thousand to adopt an ordinance that establishes a speed restriction for motor vehicles with three or more axles or motor vehicles weighing more than ten thousand pounds. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, Chun |
TCA/EIG, JDC |
|
|
382
|
HB230 HD1
Traffic Infractions; Citations or Summons
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
Requires police officers to send a carbon copy of a citation to the registered owner of a vehicle within five business days after the citation is issued. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, LAMOSAO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TRN, JHA |
|
|
383
|
HB102 HD1
Mopeds; Motor Vehicles; Mufflers; Certificate of Inspection
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the issuance of a certificate of inspection for a moped or motor vehicle that has been altered, installed, or otherwise modified in any way which will noticeably increase the noise emitted by the motor vehicle or moped above that emitted by the motor vehicle or moped as equipped from the factory, except for motorcycles and mopeds that do not exceed certain federal regulations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
TAM, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
TRN, JHA |
SB367 |
|
384
|
HB54 HD2
Excessive Speeding; Vehicle; Property Forfeiture; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
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. 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
KITAGAWA |
TCA, JDC |
SB97 |
|
385
|
HB667 HD1
Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Requires certain county agencies to collaborate with the Department of Transportation in utilizing the Department's microchip scanners. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB599, SB1521 |
|
386
|
HB670 HD1
Department of Transportation; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Appropriation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
KILA, GRANDINETTI, LOWEN, MARTEN |
TRN, FIN |
SB484 |
|
387
|
HB184 HD1
Electric Bicycles; Operator Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Prohibits a person sixteen years of age or older from operating a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person satisfies certain requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LAMOSAO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, KILA, KITAGAWA, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TRN, JHA |
SB478 |
|
388
|
HB435 HD1
Electric Bicycles; Regulations; Registration; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Minimum Age to Operate
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Defines "electric micro mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro mobility devices. Prohibits anyone under fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Increasing the age for those required to wear a helmet when operating a bicycle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, HOLT, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, WARD |
TRN, JHA |
SB392 |
|
389
|
HB968 HD1
DOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, FIN |
SB552 |
|
390
|
HB428 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
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) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1089) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
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 |
|
391
|
HB967 HD1
DOA; Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team; Interagency Food Systems Working Group; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team and the Interagency Food Systems Working Group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, FIN |
SB1186 |
|
392
|
HB812 HD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Local Produce; Specifications
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes a contract for the purchase of local produce having a value of more than $25,000 to be for a term of at least five years, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, FIN |
|
|
393
|
HB1187 HD1
Procurement; State Administrative Departments; Executive Agencies; Imported Flowers and Lei; Restriction
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Phases in a ban on state departments and administratively attached agencies from purchasing imported flowers and lei. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, KILA |
GVO, WAM |
|
|
394
|
HB110 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, OLDS |
EDU, WAM |
SB249 |
|
395
|
HB328 HD1
Department of Education; Farm to School Meals; Public Schools; School Meals; Plant-based Option; Plant-Based Meal Program
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to authorize and facilitate complex areas or individual public schools to form their own farm to school meal programs through partnerships to meet the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Allows the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program no later than the 2026-2027 school year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LA CHICA, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TODD |
EDN, AGR, FIN |
SB235 |
|
396
|
HB497 HD2
Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs; Department of Agriculture; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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, Ward excused (2). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, AGR, FIN |
SB988 |
|
397
|
HB773 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for grant specialist positions to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the requirements to receive grants offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, State, counties, or private entities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Rhoads. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AEN, WAM |
|
|
398
|
HB776 HD1
Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program; Reimbursement Program; Grant Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program and grant program, to assist certain farmers and livestock producers with transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, and production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
KAHALOA |
AGR, FIN |
SB1184 |
|
399
|
HB782 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, EVSLIN, HASHEM, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
AEN, WAM |
SB1185 |
|
400
|
HB1168 HD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1487 |
|
401
|
HB563 HD1
University of Hawaii; Space Sciences Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Fevella. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HRE, WAM |
SB767, SB1268 |
|
402
|
HB617 HD1
Nursing; UH Maui College; BS Nursing Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NURSING.
Appropriates funds to establish the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
WOODSON, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
HED, FIN |
SB119 |
|
403
|
HB1171 HD2
UH; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING.
Allows the Board of Regents to use funds in the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. Requires a report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1490 |
|
404
|
HB1170 HD1
UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1489 |
|
405
|
HB843 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Facilities; Repairs; Maintenance; Demolition; Design; Construction; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE.
Appropriates funds for critical repairs, maintenance, demolition, design, and construction for facilities of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HED, FIN |
|
|
406
|
HB842 HD1
UH; Mental Health Practitioners; Division of Student Success; Counseling and Student Development Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GARRETT, AMATO, KILA, OLDS, SOUZA |
HED, FIN |
SB87 |
|
407
|
HB840 HD1
UH; Athletics; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
Appropriates funds to athletics departments of the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
GARRETT, CHUN, HOLT, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HED, FIN |
|
|
408
|
HB542 HD1
University of Hawaii; Scholarships; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Expands the Hawaii promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year university of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SOUZA |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
409
|
HB1093 HD1 SD1
HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority?s powers relating to housing projects. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1094) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
SB1412 |
|
410
|
HB1097 HD1
Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on CPN/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HOU, JDC |
SB1416 |
|
411
|
HB1094 HD1
Public Housing; HPHA; Federal Public Housing Projects; Abandoned Property; Seized Property
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or 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. Creates procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, JHA |
SB1413 |
|
412
|
HB199 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
ICHIYAMA |
HSG, JHA |
SB602 |
|
413
|
HB1349 HD1
DHS; Medicaid Coverage; Children's Health Insurance Program; Pregnant Persons; Children; Immigration Status; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
|
|
414
|
HB324 HD1
Baby Bonds; Wealth Building Working Group; Baby Bonds Program
RELATING TO BABY BONDS.
Establishes the Wealth Building Working Group to develop a plan for the creation of a baby bonds program for the State to address intergenerational poverty and wealth inequality in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
HSH, FIN |
|
|
415
|
HB705 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; EOA; SHIP; Low-income Subsidy Programs; Medicaid; Medicare; Medi-medi Project; Underserved Populations; Community Outreach; Application and Renewal Process; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Establishes a temporary Medi-Medi Project within the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program administered by the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain access to their benefits. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB880 |
|
416
|
HB327 HD1
Office of the Governor; Childcare; Future Caucus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.
Appropriates funds to the Office of the Governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
TAM, KAHALOA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
HSH, FIN |
SB833 |
|
417
|
HB565 HD1
Mortuaries; Pre-Need Funeral Authorities; Contracts; Cremation; Precious Metals; Notice
RELATING TO MANDATORY PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND CONSENT IN CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE CREMATION SERVICES.
For contracts entered into on or after 10/1/2025, requires mortuaries and pre-need funeral authorities that contract to provide cremation services to provide written notice if precious metals are recovered after cremation and a disclosure that the person has thirty days to claim the precious metals after receipt of the notice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Souza voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SHIMIZU (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
SB525 |
|
418
|
HB979 HD1
Summary Possession; GET license; Judiciary
RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
Requires that a current general excise tax license number for any rental income be filed with the complaint to the court for summary possession proceedings. Requires the Judiciary to submit an annual list of certain information regarding summary possession cases to the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, TAM |
CPN, JDC |
|
|
419
|
HB1053 HD1
Condominium Associations; Boards of Directors; Reserve Funds; Operating Expenses
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION'S OPERATING BUDGET.
Permits condominium associations to borrow from or reallocate their reserve funds; provided that the loan is repaid within one year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB1372 |
|
420
|
HB1277 HD2
Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosk; Daily Maximum; Cryptocurrency
RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET.
Imposes a daily maximum of $1,000 on transactions through a digital financial asset transaction kiosk. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to LBT, CPN. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
LBT, CPN |
|
|
421
|
HB939 HD1
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 $0.93 per wine gallon. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
TODD, QUINLAN |
CPN, WAM |
SB641 |
|
422
|
HB1052 HD1
PUC; Telecommunications Access; Universal Service Programs; Universal Service Fund; Print Disabilities
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to individuals with print disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-19-25 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
SB1371 |
|
423
|
HB1049 HD1
DCCA; Division of Financial Institutions; Money Transmitters Modernization Act; Permissible Investments; Tangible Net Worth
RELATING TO THE MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
Includes, for purposes of the Money Transmitters Modernization Act, receivables due from payment processors for certain debit or credit card transactions. Clarifies the calculation of tangible net worth. Changes the initial annual fee assessed upon the submission of the application to an initial fee assessed upon the approval of the application. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB1368 |
|
424
|
HB1055 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; PUC; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Consultant Services ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
SB1374 |
|
425
|
HB106 HD1
Condominium Associations; Fines; Assessments; Common Expense Assessments; Appeals
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the authority of condominium associations to impose fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws, house rules, or regulations adopted by the condominium association. Establishes a process for the unit owner or tenant of the unit owner to appeal the imposition of a fine. Clarifies the responsibilities of unit owners to pay common expense assessments. Clarifies the rights and process for unit owners to appeal assessments other than common expense assessments. Specifies that the Small Claims Division has exclusive jurisdiction over cases arising from condominium disputes regarding fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/25/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, GRANDINETTI, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO |
CPC, JHA |
SB591 |
|
426
|
HB1048 HD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Division of Financial Institutions; Installment Lender; Lender
RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.
Replaces the term "consumer loan" with the defined term "installment loan" for consistency throughout the installment loan chapter. Clarifies who is subject to the installment loan chapter. Requires loan maintenance fees to be prorated daily. Allows lenders to charge a convenience fee of up to $5 for debit card payments. 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 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB1367 |
|
427
|
HB331 HD2
County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction Projects; State Departments; Off-site Improvements
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of any state department or agency, under certain conditions. Clarifies that, except for projects in special flood hazard areas, contracts for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority shall be exempt from county permitting requirements that related off-site improvements be made by the contracting government agency as a condition to the issuance of any permit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/11/2025- 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, Ward excused (2). |
LA CHICA, EVSLIN, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SOUZA, TODD, Takayama |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
SB167 |
|
428
|
HB302 HD2
Medical Cannabis; Access; Provider-Patient Relationships; Certification
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Repeals the requirement that a provider-patient relationship be established in person. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-19-25 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
SB1069 |
|
429
|
HB981 HD1
Settlements; Civil Actions; Attorney's Fees and Costs; Construction Defects
RELATING TO ATTORNEYS' FEES.
Limits the accrued attorneys' fees and costs in matters relating to, or actions brought as a result of, construction defects to twenty-five per cent of the recovery amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, POEPOE, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
|
|
430
|
HB1482 HD1
Hemp Products; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Schedule I; Cannabinoids
RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
For purposes of the hemp processors law, amends the definitions of "artificially derived cannabis" and "cannabis" to include, and the definition of "manufactured hemp product" to specifically exclude, all forms of cannabinoids classified as schedule I under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-19-25 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA, QUINLAN |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
|
|
431
|
HB699 HD1
Pet Animals; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Rent; Security Deposits
RELATING TO PET ANIMALS.
Prohibits landlords from charging additional monthly fees for the keeping of a pet animal, except in certain circumstances. Prohibits landlords from charging more than one-third of one month's rent as an additional pet animal security deposit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KILA, GARRETT, TAM |
CPC, JHA |
|
|
432
|
HB918 HD2
Labeling Requirements; Do Not Flush; Premoistened Nonwoven Disposable Wipes; Consumer Protection; Waste; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO LABELING.
Establishes labeling requirements for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Re-Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM. |
HOLT, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TODD |
HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM |
|
|
433
|
HB212 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Keohokalole. |
TAM, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB360 |
|
434
|
HB1450 HD2 SD1
DOA; Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CLIMATE RESILIENCY.
Establishes a three-year Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN |
AEN, WAM |
|
|
435
|
HB1393 HD1
Agricultural Statistics; Data; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
TODD |
AGR, FIN |
|
|
436
|
HB1006 HD2
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Enterprise; Definition; Agricultural Tourism
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
SB1325 |
|
437
|
HB1345 HD1
UH; BOR; Four-year College; Tuition Waiver; Mandatory Fee Waiver; State-Approved Teacher Education Program; Teacher Education; Resident Student
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition and mandatory fees to a resident student enrolled in a four-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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Fevella. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
HRE, WAM |
SB1524 |
|
438
|
HB643 HD2
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
SB686 |
|
439
|
HB442 HD1
UH; Nursing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the UH system for various nursing programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
GARRETT, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HRE, WAM |
SB637 |
|
440
|
HB548 HD1
UH; Saint Francis School; Campus; Acquisition; Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HRE/EIG, WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SOUZA |
HRE/EIG, WAM |
|
|
441
|
HB1176 HD1
HTDC; Hawaii Economic Diversification Grant Program; Qualified High Technology Business; Qualified Research; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Economic Diversification Grant Program under the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide grants to qualified high technology businesses engaging in qualified research activities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
ECD, FIN |
|
|
442
|
HB1370 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
YAMASHITA |
CPN, WAM |
SB978 |
|
443
|
HB1372 HD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Licenses and Permits; Manufacturer License; Small Craft Producer Pub License; Manufacturing Limit; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the limits on volumes of liquor and other alcoholic beverages that may be manufactured by class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
YAMASHITA |
ECD, CPC |
SB979 |
|
444
|
HB237 HD1 SD1
Peer-to-Peer Support Programs; Children; Families; Positions; Appropriations ($)
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. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KITAGAWA, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB824 |
|
445
|
HB872 HD1
Health; Epinephrine; Stock; State; Counties; Public Schools
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes health care practitioners to make undesignated prescriptions of single-use epinephrine for the purpose of stocking a supply at various types of businesses and state and county government offices, including public schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA |
HLT, CPC |
|
|
446
|
HB1092 HD1
Medicaid; Third Party Liability; State Medical Assistance Program Claims
RELATING TO MEDICAID THIRD PARTY LIABILITY.
Amends third party liability provisions for Medicaid program claims for payment as required under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC |
SB1411 |
|
447
|
HB1120 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB1439 |
|
448
|
HB1282 HD1
Adult Foster Homes; Certified Caregiver; Minimum Age
RELATING TO CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS.
Lowers the minimum age for certified caregivers for adult foster homes from twenty-one to eighteen. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, CPC |
SB1059 |
|
449
|
HB1109 HD1
Department of Health; Manufactured Hemp Products; Minimum Age; Prohibition
RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
Establishes a minimum age requirement for the sale of manufactured hemp products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB1428 |
|
450
|
HB1389 HD1
Feral Chicken Program; Feral Animals; City and County of Honolulu; DOH; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu for the expansion of the feral chicken program and the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health for a statewide education campaign for the feeding of feral animals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EIG/HHS, WAM. |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EIG/HHS, WAM |
|
|
451
|
HB866 HD1
DOH; Reproductive Health Care; Mifepristone; Stockpile ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires the Department of Health to coordinate the stockpiling of no less than a one-year supply of mifepristone. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
HLT, FIN |
SB1246 |
|
452
|
HB1062 HD1
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. 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
SB1381 |
|
453
|
HB674 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
BELATTI, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
PBS, FIN |
SB88 |
|
454
|
HB628 HD1
Veterans; Armed Services; Wartime Practices; High School Diploma; DOE
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
WOODSON, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
|
|
455
|
HB1058 HD1
DOD; OVS; 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
SB1377 |
|
456
|
HB503 HD1
DAGS; Hawaii First Responders Memorial; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to hire a consultant to evaluate potential locations and designs for the Hawaii First Responders Memorial. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
PBS, FIN |
SB998 |
|
457
|
HB1158 HD1
Department of Transportation; Firefighting at Commercial Harbors; Limited Liability
RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services with a firefighting vessel at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/PSM, JDC |
SB1477 |
|
458
|
HB1159 HD2
Department of Transportation; Commercial Harbor; Evacuation Orders; Emergencies; Harbor Special Fund
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Requires masters or persons in charge of vessels to follow an order by a harbor master to evacuate a commercial harbor in emergencies. Establishes higher penalties for noncompliance. Requires fines collected for violations to be paid into the Harbor Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC/WAM |
SB1478 |
|
459
|
HB657 HD1
Vehicle Weight Tax; Annual Vehicle Registration Fee; Disabled Veterans; Exemption
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
HASHEM, AMATO, GARCIA, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TODD |
PBS/TRN, FIN |
SB607 |
|
460
|
HB838 HD1
Teachers; Certification; Bonus; Appropriation; Retention; DOE ($)
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Increases the bonus for teachers who achieve and maintain a current national board certification from $5,000 to $10,000. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
REYES ODA, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
461
|
HB1499 HD2
Department of Education; Administration of Medication; Students' Health and Safety
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Expands the Department of Education's authority to allow more trained staff to volunteer to assist students with the administration of medication. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, CPN/JDC. |
LA CHICA |
EDU, CPN/JDC |
|
|
462
|
HB961 HD1
Education; DOE; Two-year Librarian Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a two-year librarian pilot program to serve one school complex on Oahu and one school complex on an island other than Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
463
|
HB962 HD1
Department of Education; School Librarian Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a two-year school librarian pilot program to provide funding for qualifying schools to hire librarians. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
464
|
HB730 HD1
Department of Education; Civil Rights Compliance; Equity Specialists; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes, and appropriates funds for, five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
REYES ODA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
465
|
HB754 HD2
DOE; Community Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for community schools and a program manager position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
WOODSON, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDU, WAM |
SB821 |
|
466
|
HB1069 HD1
DOE; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Adds two voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB1388 |
|
467
|
HB636 HD2
School Capital Improvement Project Modernization Initiative; School Facilities Authority; BOE; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.
Establishes a school capital improvement project modernization initiative in the School Facilities Authority to create a planning database for school facilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, SOUZA, Chun, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
SB449 |
|
468
|
HB987 HD1
State Procurement Automation Special Fund; Chief Procurement Officers; School Facilities Authority ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a procurement automation system special fund. Adds the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as a chief procurement officer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1306 |
|
469
|
HB902 HD1
Department of Education; Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff; Hawaiian Electric Company; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to conduct a study on methods to support department schools that may be impacted by electric utilities' planned public safety power shutoff program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
470
|
HB441 HD2
Cigarette Tax; Disposition of Revenues; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 7/1/2025, amends the cigarette tax and amends the cigarette tax disposition of revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
|
|
471
|
HB1085 HD2
Cigarette Tax; Tobacco Tax; Disposition of Revenues
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the tax rates for cigarettes and little cigars beginning 1/1/2026, amends the disposition of tax revenues to certain non-general funds starting from fiscal year 2026-2027, with the excess carrying over to the general fund, and expands the disposition of tax revenues to the non-general funds to include all tobacco product taxes. Repeals obsolete historical tax rates. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, HED, FIN |
SB1404 |
|
472
|
HB430 HD2
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. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara. |
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 |
|
|
473
|
HB827 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) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
LAB, FIN |
SB828 |
|
474
|
HB423 HD2
Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KITAGAWA, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
|
|
475
|
HB162 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
SB337 |
|
476
|
HB202 HD1
Employment Security Law; Adequate Reserve Fund
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
Amends the definition of "adequate reserve fund" for calendar years 2026 and thereafter. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M., TAKENOUCHI, YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
|
|
477
|
HB165 HD1
Hawaii Labor Relations Board; Collective Bargaining; Enforcement
RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.
Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to enforce its own orders. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LAB, JHA |
|
|
478
|
HB164 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
|
|
479
|
HB847 HD1
DLIR; Hawaii Retirement Savings Act; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Covered Employer; Definition; Automatic Enrollment; Opt-Out Option; Appropriations ($)
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 chooses to opt out. Repeals the limit on the total fees and expenses that can be spent for the Program each year. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for the development and operation of the Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
LAB, FIN |
SB855 |
|
480
|
HB163 HD1
Reimbursement; Public Employees; Travel Costs; Interest Owed
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee within thirty calendar days after submitting an approved Statement of Completed Travel for work-related travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or county. Requires the State or a county to pay a percentage of interest on the total amount owed to an officer or employee until the loan is fully reimbursed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LAB, FIN |
SB341 |
|
481
|
HB159 HD1
Civil Service; Exemptions; Contracts; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $850,000 in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation program utilized for the personal service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
SB425 |
|
482
|
HB555 HD1
Employment Practices; Paid Rest Periods
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Requires employers to authorize and permit employees a 10-minute paid rest period for every four hours worked. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Kong, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
CHUN, POEPOE, SAYAMA |
LAB, FIN |
SB638 |
|
483
|
HB417 HD1
HHFDC; RHRF; Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount; Housing; Priorities
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the Rental Housing Revolving Fund without legislative approval. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN |
HOU, WAM |
SB35 |
|
484
|
HB373 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; HHFDC; Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Development; Bond Proceeds
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/EIG, WAM |
SB288 |
|
485
|
HB1009 HD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program; Interim Financing
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent. Allows partial or full repayment of Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund interim loans in the form of unit equity through the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
SB1328 |
|
486
|
HB529 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Line of Credit
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to secure revenue bonds as a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1095) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
MIYAKE, LAMOSAO |
HOU, WAM |
SB40 |
|
487
|
HB833 HD1
HHFDC; Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program; Affordable Housing; Reports; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
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 a report 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Aquino, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, Kila |
HOU, WAM |
|
|
488
|
HB1432 HD1
Housing; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Adds loan funds administered by Nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for certain for-sale affordable housing projects to list of loan priorities for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. Expands use of funds in the revolving fund to allow financing as matching funds for CDFIs to mobilize other funding sources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA |
HSG, FIN |
SB572 |
|
489
|
HB1428 HD1
HHFDC; Housing Counseling Agencies; ALICE Households; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate to housing counseling agencies certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services. Requires a report to the Legislature regarding services provided by the housing counseling agencies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Aquino, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
NAKAMURA |
HOU, WAM |
SB1592 |
|
490
|
HB432 HD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Workforce Rental Housing; Director of Finance; Appropriation ($)
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) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Fevella. |
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 |
|
|
491
|
HB374 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; HHFDC; Criteria; Preferences; Housing Location Proximity; State and County Employees
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider additional preferential factors when supplying housing or assistance in obtaining housing. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants, select applicants based on application date, and validate the preference status of applicants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA |
HSG, FIN |
SB466 |
|
492
|
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- Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1097) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HOU, WAM |
|
|
493
|
HB1405 HD1
Permits; Facilitated Application Process; DBEDT; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on EDT deferred the measure. |
ILAGAN, HOLT, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, TAM, TEMPLO, TODD |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
494
|
HB1406 HD1
Government Procedures; Permitting Process; Intergovernmental Task Force for Permit Simplification; House of Representatives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROCEDURES.
Establishes the Intergovernmental Task Force for Permit Simplification to identify actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures necessary to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental development permit processes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella. |
ILAGAN, HOLT, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, TAM, TEMPLO, TODD |
EIG, WAM |
|
|
495
|
HB1407 HD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Chambers of Commerce; Grant Program; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a Chamber of Commerce Competitive Grant Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
ILAGAN, HOLT, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, TAM, TEMPLO, TODD |
ECD, FIN |
|
|
496
|
HB454 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
497
|
HB457 HD1
Immigration; Department of Law Enforcement; Due Process
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS.
Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to notify an individual of their rights when in law enforcement agency custody before any interview with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on certain matters regarding immigration violations. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN |
ECD, JHA |
|
|
498
|
HB476 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, HOLT, KILA, MATAYOSHI |
WAM |
|
|
499
|
HB577 HD2
Tax Credit; Businesses; Employees; Public Transportation; Legislature; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Requires reports to the Legislature. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
HOLT, GARCIA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, Muraoka |
TRN, ECD, FIN |
SB970 |
|
500
|
HB949 HD2
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 person. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, from 12/31/2027 to 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
|
|
501
|
HB303 HD2
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 residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TODD |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB1070 |
|
502
|
HB242 HD1
Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Hawaii State Energy Office
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
|
|
503
|
HB344 HD1
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EIG/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
SB1089 |
|
504
|
HB733 HD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Parking Requirements; Counties; Ordinances
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.
Removes the exemption that allowed owners of multiple parking facilities within the State to designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of the properties if the requirement for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties was met. Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to regulate electric vehicle charging systems for places of public accommodation with fewer than one hundred parking spaces. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
EVSLIN, LOWEN |
EEP, JHA |
|
|
505
|
HB1017 HD1
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, JDC |
SB1336 |
|
506
|
HB1022 HD1
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 promotion of emergency management and critical infrastructure protection as relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program. 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA |
SB1341 |
|
507
|
HB1164 HD1
Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1483 |
|
508
|
HB537 HD1
Motorcycles; Moped and Motor Scooter Rentals; Electric Foot Scooter Rentals; Helmets
RELATING TO TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLES.
Repeals the exception for when a person is not required to wear a safety helmet when operating a moped or motor scooter leased from a rental company. Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles to wear safety helmets with securely fastened chin straps while operating two-wheeled motorized vehicles on highways, streets, roadways, or any other public property in the State. Requires all renters or lessees of an electric foot scooter to wear a safety helmet regardless of their age. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
OLDS, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAM |
TRN, JHA |
|
|
509
|
HB1025 HD1
East-West Center; Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc.; Chapter 42F Exemption; General Fund Appropriations
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, INC.
Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1344 |
|
510
|
HB1462 HD1
Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; 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 conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
KILA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
|
|
511
|
HB700 HD1
Cognitive Assessments; Medicare Beneficiaries; Annual Wellness Visits; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; Pilot Program; Reporting Requirements; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
Establishes a Cognitive Assessments for Medicare Beneficiaries Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to collaborate with a health care system for the pilot program, health care providers participating in the pilot program to submit certain information to the Executive Office on Aging, and the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
SB482 |
|
512
|
HB1004 HD1
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 chapters 327E and 327G, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB1323 |
|
513
|
HB1379 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
LEE, M., KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HHS, CPN |
|
|
514
|
HB1112 HD1
DOH; Viral Hepatitis; Prevention; Awareness; Education; Screenings; Treatment Support; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VIRAL HEPATITIS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Hepatitis Prevention Program within the Department of Health to address morbidity and mortality due to hepatitis B and C. Repeals an outdated reference to hepatitis and blood transfusions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
SB1431 |
|
515
|
HB951 HD2
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 physician to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
HHS, CPN |
SB956 |
|
516
|
HB1115 HD1
Universal Immunization Funding Program; Immunization Purchasing; Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSAL IMMUNIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM.
Establishes the Universal Immunization Purchase Program and Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund into which the fees will be deposited to finance the distribution of immunizations free of charge to qualifying health care providers. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
SB1434 |
|
517
|
HB1100 HD1
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 by replacing the term "visually impaired" with the term "low vision". Clarifies the pilot program's implementation timeframes. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, FIN |
SB1419 |
|
518
|
HB384 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Penal Code; Sexual Offenses Against Minors
RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST MINORS.
Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than three years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
SB277 |
|
519
|
HB703 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
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 |
|
520
|
HB689 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
KAPELA, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PIERICK, QUINLAN |
HSH, JHA |
SB292 |
|
521
|
HB1283 HD2
Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
LAMOSAO, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, JDC |
SB1520 |
|
522
|
HB963 HD2
Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Strict Liability; Crimes Against Elders
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
|
|
523
|
HB244 HD1
Department of Human Services; Community-based Organizations; Social Services; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Keohokalole. |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
|
|
524
|
HB613 HD1
Safe Spaces for Youth; Permanent; Office of Youth Services; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
MARTEN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB1098 |
|
525
|
HB480 HD1
Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Exam; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity exam and refer an injured employee for the exam without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity exams. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, CPN/WAM |
|
|
526
|
HB139 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB642 |
|
527
|
HB47 HD2
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 risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB177 |
|
528
|
HB470 HD2
Noise; Noise Pollution; String Trimmers; Leaf Blowers; Weed Whackers; Sales Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO NOISE.
Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower, string trimmer, or weed whacker that does not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Increases fines for violations of leaf blower, string trimmer, and weed whacker restrictions. Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits government entities from purchasing leaf blowers, string trimmers, or weed whackers that do not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/25/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, M. |
EEP, CPC, JHA |
|
|
529
|
HB72 HD2 SD1
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 from the Board of Pharmacy. Imposes a duty on pharmacists-in-charge to report violations conducted by registered pharmacy technicians. Specifies that supervising registered pharmacists are responsible for the actions of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HHS, CPN |
|
|
530
|
HB1054 HD1
DCCA; Registered Sex Offenders; Professional Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications; Automatic Revocation; 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, registrations, or certifications of registered sex offenders. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- 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, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
SB1373 |
|
531
|
HB715 HD1
Vital Statistics; Commemorative Certificates of Stillbirth; Department of Health; Fees; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to issue commemorative certificates of stillbirth. Establishes fees for the issuance of commemorative certificates of stillbirth, to be deposited into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
TAKAYAMA, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HLT, FIN |
|
|
532
|
HB1118 HD2
Immunizations; Non-Medical Exemptions; Repeal
RELATING TO NON-MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS TO IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
Prohibits new non-medical immunization exemptions for school-aged children. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Recommitted to JHA with none voting no and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB1437 |
|
533
|
HB989 HD1
DAGS; Plans; Land Survey; Subdivision; Maps
RELATING TO PLANS.
Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates the permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies statutory fees are pursuant to rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
SB1308 |
|
534
|
HB90 HD1
DAGS; Salaries; Public Officers and Employees; Payroll Schedule; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Amends payroll requirements for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule. Provides that the predicted payroll schedule shall not be subject to negotiation under Chapter 89, HRS. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
GARRETT |
LAB, FIN |
|
|
535
|
HB1388 HD1
Department of Law Enforcement; Department of the Attorney General; Employees' Retirement System; Retirees; Benefits; Investigators; Report
RELATING TO RETIRANTS.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficult—to-fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction to include in the director's annual report to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
SAYAMA, GARRETT, HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
LAB, FIN |
|
|
536
|
HB841 HD2
DOE; Retirants; Benefits; Exemption; Teachers; Hard-to-Fill Positions
RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.
Amends the break in service requirement for retirants to six months before they can be rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in hard-to-fill positions. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and hard-to-fill positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
GARRETT, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
SB1546 |
|
537
|
HB214 HD1
DOE; ATG; ERS; Retirees; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Benefits; School Resource Officers; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as a school resource officer or investigator in positions identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or the Department of the Attorney General, respectively, as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill positions, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Director of Human Resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
TAKAYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, WAM |
SB99 |
|
538
|
HB1152 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1471 |
|
539
|
HB477 HD1
Employment Security; Unemployment Benefits; Unemployment Claims; Electronic Notification
RELATING TO 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. Removes language that limited an individual's ability to change a previously elected withholding status only once during a benefit year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, HASHEM, HOLT, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
|
|
540
|
HB880 HD3
Early Intervention Services; Early Intervention Specialists; Department of Health; Positions; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD INTERVENTION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of new positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KITAGAWA, AMATO, CHUN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB823 |
|
541
|
HB874 HD3
Child Performers; Trust Accounts; Theatrical Employment; Uniform Custodial Trust Act; Fiduciary Duty
RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS.
Amends the Uniform Custodial Trust Act to specify 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
LEE, M., GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Muraoka |
LBT, JDC/CPN |
|
|
542
|
HB161 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 and their excluded counterparts to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LAB, FIN |
SB717 |
|
543
|
HB1172 HD1
DOTAX; Data Sharing; Statewide Longitudinal Data Sharing
RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING.
Adds the Department of Taxation to the list of state agencies sharing data through the statewide longitudinal data system. Allows the Department of Taxation to provide the University of Hawaii and other state agencies certain wage data. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HED, LAB, FIN |
SB1491 |
|
544
|
HB1059 HD1
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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
SB1378 |
|
545
|
HB596 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
PSM, WAM |
|
|
546
|
HB673 HD1
Emergency Management; State of Emergency
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to clarify state and county authority. Prohibits the Governor or a mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital specifics during a state of emergency. Adds definition of the term "severe warning". Allows the Legislature and county councils to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or a mayor, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
BELATTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE |
PBS, JHA |
SB353 |
|
547
|
HB1096 HD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Low-Income Housing; Tenant Selection; Preferences
RELATING TO TENANT SELECTION.
Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/PSM, JDC |
SB1415 |
|
548
|
HB1154 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)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB1473 |
|
549
|
HB1162 HD2
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 before becoming eligible for the permit. 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB1481 |
|
550
|
HB1387 HD1
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Blood Alcohol Concentration; Lower Threshold
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
GARRETT, CHUN, KILA |
TRN, JHA |
SB1643 |
|
551
|
HB387 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Negligent Injury
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include bodily injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
SB280 |
|
552
|
HB1286 HD1
Interstate Highways; Auxiliary Interstate Highways; State Highways; Pedestrians; Prohibition
RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
Prohibits pedestrians from walking along the roadway of an interstate highway, an auxiliary interstate highway, or certain state highways except while conducting authorized first responder duties or highway maintenance duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
TAKAYAMA, ALCOS, BELATTI, HASHEM, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PIERICK, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO |
TRN, JHA |
|
|
553
|
HB756 HD2
Keiki Caucus; Prohibition; Sale; Labeling; Flavored Nicotine Products; Nicotine Product Flavor Enhancers; E-Liquids; Penalties; Appropriation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC |
SB972 |
|
554
|
HB467 HD1
Foreclosure; Nonjudicial Foreclosure; Bundled Properties; Public Sale; Prohibition; Eligible Bidders; Subsequent Bids
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Prohibits sellers of foreclosed homes from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each foreclosed home to be sold separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until either fifteen days after the public sale or forty-five days if an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, EVSLIN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, Tam |
HSG, CPC, JHA |
SB332, SB1135 |
|
555
|
HB624 HD1
School Psychologists; Working Group; Department of Education
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDU/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
|
|
556
|
HB815 HD1
Employer-Union Trust Fund; Health Plans; Prepaid Health Care Act
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires the health benefits plan or plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1). |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, HOLT, LEE, M., MARTEN, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
|
|
557
|
HB978 HD1
PUC; Regulated Investor-Owned Electric Utilities; Electric Services; Appointment of Receiver ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Provides the Public Utilities Commission the authority to appoint a receiver to take temporary action necessary to assure continued adequate electric services from regulated investor-owned electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB1500 |
|
558
|
HB712 HD2
AG; Affordable Health Care; Prescription Drugs; 340B Drug Pricing Program; Pharmacies; Covered Entities; Discriminatory Practices
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 the 340B covered entity and Attorney General to bring a civil action for enforcement. Specifies a four-year limitations period for bringing an action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-19-25 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC |
SB480 |
|
559
|
HB450 HD3
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. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
ILAGAN |
TCA/EDT, WAM |
SB582 |
|
560
|
HB774 HD2
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
|
|
561
|
HB901 HD2
Charter Schools; BOE; Appeals
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Clarifies the grounds for an appeal of non-renewal or revocation of a charter contract. Authorizes public charters schools to appeal directly to the Board of Education on matters regarding the schools' operations, governance, or funding, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
WOODSON (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
|
|
562
|
HB904 HD1
Board of Education; Public Charter Schools; Annual Report; Repeal
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Repeals the requirement for the Board of Education to annually report to the Legislature, Governor, and the public on public charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
WOODSON, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU |
|
|
563
|
HB241 HD1
Department of Human Services; Child Care Classroom Contracts Pilot Program; Report
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Establishes a child care classroom contracts pilot program to require the Department of Human Services to contract directly with child care center providers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MARTEN, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
HSH, EDN, FIN |
|
|
564
|
HB424 HD2
Department of Education; Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; Cost; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than an unspecified portion of the cost of preparing the meals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
SB221 |
|
565
|
HB757 HD1
Keiki Caucus; Universal Free School Breakfasts and Lunches; DOE; Appropriation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
566
|
HB1075 HD1
DOE; School Meals; Cost
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
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)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB1394 |
|
567
|
HB1293 HD2
Department of Education; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than a certain amount from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts. Requires at least two written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products between certain amounts for certain schools in rural communities. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB1548 |
|
568
|
HB288 HD1
DOT; DOE; School Bus Services; Staggered School Hours; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, WARD |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
569
|
HB1500 HD1
Department of Education; School Meals; Prices
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Repeals the authority of the Department of Education to set the price for school meals, except to provide a lower rate or free meals through rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
LA CHICA, CHUN, HUSSEY, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDN, FIN |
|
|
570
|
HB683 HD2
Student Transportation Coordinators; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB864 |
|
571
|
HB707 HD1
College Savings Program; 529 Accounts; Hawaii ABLE Savings Program; Income Tax; Deduction; Internal Revenue Code Conformance
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state income tax deduction for contributions made to Hawaii 529 accounts through the college savings program and accounts made through the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. Conforms to the amendments of the Internal Revenue Code that authorize 529 benefits to be used for K-12 educational expenses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
TAKENOUCHI |
HED/EDN, FIN |
|
|
572
|
HB905 HD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Statewide Air Ambulance Network System; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
WOODSON, AMATO, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
HLT, FIN |
|
|
573
|
HB245 HD1
Department of Education; DOH; State Public Charter School Commission; Heat Exposure; Study; Plan; Guidelines ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and State Public Charter School Commission, to conduct a study on the current practices of managing heat exposure in state public and charter schools to protect students' health during outdoor activities and to develop a plan if the current practices are insufficient in managing heat exposure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MARTEN, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, WARD |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
|
|
574
|
HB903 HD1
Bronchodilators; Department of Education; Emergency Administration of Medication; Labeling Requirements; Prescriptions
RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.
Authorizes a school to maintain a stock supply of bronchodilators to be administered under certain conditions. Authorizes certain employees of a school and department personnel to administer certain medication in emergency situations, under certain conditions. Amends prescription drug labeling requirements to include certain information related to a school, if applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
WOODSON, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
EDN, HLT, FIN |
|
|
575
|
HB1233 HD2
Retention Ponds; Detention Ponds; Regulation; Counties; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
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 make a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TAM |
WAL, HLT, FIN |
SB1222 |
|
576
|
HB799 HD2
Healthcare; Organized Ambulatory Health Care Facility; Physicians; Transfer
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. Provides that a written transfer agreement is not required to transfer a patient from an organized ambulatory health care facility to a licensed hospital. Applies to counties with populations of less than five hundred thousand. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
YAMASHITA |
HHS, CPN |
SB829 |
|
577
|
HB952 HD1
DOH; Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee; Webpage; Reports
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Department to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
578
|
HB861 HD1
School Bus Contracts; Student Transportation; Service Disruptions
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Designates student transportation as critical infrastructure and a critical service for Hawaii's public education system. Requires all school bus contracts between the State and the contractor to include certain standards, performance metrics, and accountability requirements to prevent service disruptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON |
EDN, FIN |
SB1198 |
|
579
|
HB862 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
TCA, WAM |
SB1199 |
|
580
|
HB619 HD1
Board of Education; Public Schools; Financial Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt and enact a policy by the 2026-2027 school year directing Department of Education public schools to incorporate financial literacy education in the school's curriculum. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
581
|
HB1343 HD1
Department of Education; Phones; Related Devices; Ban
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WARD |
EDU, JDC |
|
|
582
|
HB421 HD1
Contractors; Owner-builder Exemption; Leasing Restriction; Disclaimer; Repeal
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. Requires an owner or lessee to provide signed written notice that the structure for lease or sublease was built or improved by an individual who is not a licensed contractor. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
EVSLIN, BELATTI, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, Matsumoto |
HSG, CPC |
|
|
583
|
HB525 HD1
Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Fee Simple; Leasehold
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that dwelling units eligible under the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of no less than ninety-nine years. Increases the time the sale price under the program must remain fixed from five years to ten years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MIYAKE, EVSLIN, LAMOSAO |
HSG, FIN |
SB76 |
|
584
|
HB576 HD2
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. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 03-18-25 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TODD |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
SB834 |
|
585
|
HB416 HD1
Housing Development; HHFDC; County Council Approval Exemption; State‑Financing; Infrastructure
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts certain state-financed housing developments from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. Authorizes a county planning director to reject certain permit applications due to a lack of infrastructure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
EVSLIN |
HSG, JHA |
SB27 |
|
586
|
HB243 HD2
Grid-ready Home Interconnection Process; Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission; Investor-Owned Electric Utility Company; Electricity Reliability Administrator; Electricity Reliability Surcharge
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process. Requires the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to report to the Legislature on the streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
MARTEN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EEP, HSG, FIN |
SB1090 |
|
587
|
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 |
|
588
|
HB346 HD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle-ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Rebates
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO |
EEP, HSG, FIN |
SB1088 |
|
589
|
HB85 HD1
Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Sets the amount of conveyance tax revenues to be paid into the Land Conservation Fund to a certain per cent or monetary cap, whichever is less, of conveyance taxes collected each fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
POEPOE, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
|
|
590
|
HB734 HD1
DOH; Rules; Wastewater Systems; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
EVSLIN, LOWEN |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1636 |
|
591
|
HB1495 HD1
DLNR; Commission on Water Resource Management; Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project; Keauhou Aquifer System; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KEAUHOU AQUIFER SYSTEM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds for the installation of two monitoring wells in the Keauhou Aquifer System. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, POEPOE, TARNAS |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB1602 |
|
592
|
HB1008 HD2
DLNR; Review of Proposed State Affordable Housing Projects; Request for Determination; Historic Review Requirements
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS OF STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Bases the historic review requirements on the project area's known or likely density of historic, cultural, and archaeological resources or previous identification of no significant historic properties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/HOU, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
SB1327 |
|
593
|
HB969 HD2
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Significant Aquifers
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:15PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
HHS/WTL, WAM |
|
|
594
|
HB800 HD1
Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu; DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Appropriations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land on which Alii Place is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the State. Repeals the sunset provision of Act 4, SLH 2024. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to accept the properties transferred in satisfaction of all amounts owed by Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Kapolei roadways, drainage, and sewer settlement. Exempts the lands transferred to the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the definition of public lands for purposes of chapter 171, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
YAMASHITA |
WTL, WAM |
SB1535 |
|
595
|
HB511 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC. |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
WTL/GVO, JDC |
SB766 |
|
596
|
HB798 HD2
Wastewater; Raw Sewage; Treatment; Discharge; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the exemptions to the prohibition on discharging any wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026, including an exemption for treatment plants having a treatment capacity of less than a certain number of gallons per day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Belatti, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
YAMASHITA |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
SB946 |
|
597
|
HB166 HD1
AG; State Employees; Professionally Licensed; Certified; Duty to Defend
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
JHA, FIN |
SB336 |
|
598
|
HB879 HD1
Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Increases the maximum grant amount for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, WARD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
|
|
599
|
HB379 HD2
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Environment; Individual Wastewater Systems; Nearshore Waters; Denitrification Capacity
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline to include denitrification capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, CPC |
SB471 |
|
600
|
HB738 HD2
Historic Preservation; County-designated Transit-oriented Development; SHPD Review; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Creates a process for expediting the review of majority-residential mixed-use transit-oriented development or residential transit-oriented development on certain parcels within county-designated transit-oriented development zones that have a low risk of affecting historically significant resources. Authorizes lead agencies, including county governments, to make determinations on the potential effects of a project. Creates a ninety-day limit, or thirty-day if no historic property is to be affected, to concur or not concur with project effect determinations. Exempts projects with written concurrence from further review unless there is a change to the project or additional historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites are identified within the project area. Establishes notice and reporting requirements if there is a change to the project or additional historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites are identified within the project area after the initial written concurrence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
EVSLIN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Amato |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB1263 |
|
601
|
HB1138 HD1
BLNR; Water Sports Equipment; Emergency Rules
RELATING TO OCEAN USER SAFETY.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue emergency rules which may be in effect for up to 365 days for the regulation of commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment to promote ocean user safety. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/27/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB1457 |
|
602
|
HB830 HD2
Historic Preservation Reviews; State Historic Preservation Division; Third-party Consultants
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the Department is unable to complete its review within sixty days. Authorizes the Department to assess the cost of the third-party consultant to the project proponent. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/HOU, JDC/WAM |
SB575 |
|
603
|
HB1365 HD2
DOA; Panaewa Agricultural Park; Panaewa Farm Lots; Environmental Impact Statement; Environmental Assessment; Non-potable Water Wells Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a Non-Potable Water Wells Pilot Program to prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa Agricultural Park and Panaewa farm lots, under the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
TODD, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
SB1085 |
|
604
|
HB751 HD2
Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Counties; Solid Waste Management Plans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TODD |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
SB676 |
|
605
|
HB787 HD1
DLNR; Climate Commission; Study; Decarbonization; Carbon; Standards; Buy Clean; Procurement; Construction Materials; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DECARBONIZATION.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a "buy clean" decarbonization policy and program in Hawaii. Requires administrative and substantive support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TODD |
EEP, FIN |
SB1016 |
|
606
|
HB1019 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
Expands and renames the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program to include identification of likely pumped storage hydropower locations, or sites for other long duration clean energy storage technologies, and promotion of their development. Expands the use of the Hydrogen Investment Special Fund to include seed capital and venture capital investments for the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
SB1338 |
|
607
|
HB661 HD2
Environmental Review; Permitted Activities
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Permits, under certain circumstances, a previously permitted or authorized activity challenged as being subject to environmental review to continue while the applicable agency or applicant conducts an environmental assessment, prepares an environmental impact statement, or determines whether the activity is exempt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
HASHEM |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
|
|
608
|
HB531 HD1
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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
609
|
HB736 HD1
University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; Wastewater System Testing; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology testing pilot program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
|
|
610
|
HB1185 HD2
UHCTAHR; Plant-based Building Materials Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-based Building Materials Working Group to study and report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
611
|
HB1300 HD1
University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Multiethnic Cohort Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos, including an analysis of the health effects and risks of individuals living in close proximity to landfills in Nanakuli, Oahu. Requires the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to seek federal funding to complete the study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, QUINLAN |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
612
|
HB1337 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Endemic Plants; Seed Bank; Pilot Program
RELATING TO ENDEMIC PLANTS.
Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish an endemic plant seed bank pilot program to preserve and promote the planting of plant species that are endemic to Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
613
|
HB1352 HD1
UH; I Hoa Na Moolelo; Hawaiian Language; Ke Panana; Ka Ulu Hoi; News Publication; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii I Hoa Na Moolelo program, including for the hiring of a graduate assistant, hiring of undergraduate writers, and acquiring a new website domain. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
HOLT, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, SOUZA |
HED, FIN |
|
|
614
|
HB1161 HD2
DOT; Electric Vehicles; Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid 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. Beginning 7/1/2026, extends the state mileage-based road usage charge to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 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. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
SB1480 |
|
615
|
HB595 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)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, PERRUSO |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB307 |
|
616
|
HB550 HD2
DLE; Fireworks; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Recordings; Probable Cause; Appropriation
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
PART I: 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. PART II: Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for the purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles to monitor the use of illegal fireworks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
CHUN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
|
|
617
|
HB740 HD2
HHFDC; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Grants; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties to provide grants to eligible homeowners or homebuyers to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on such property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Fevella. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
SB491 |
|
618
|
HB126 HD1
Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act
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. Repeals language that requires the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act to be construed liberally. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; CR 016 & Videoconference (Proposed Draft). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JDC, WAM |
|
|
619
|
HB29 HD2
Counties; Civil Fines; Real Property; Power of Sale
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of power of sale laws, ordinances, or rules, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted, and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. Requires the county to remit any amounts in excess of the unpaid civil fines to the property owner. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/26/2025- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHUN |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
|
|
620
|
HB472 HD1
Digitized Identification Cards; Valid Identification
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Requires 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on PSM/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Tam |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
|
|
621
|
HB662 HD1
Campaign Finance; Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Makes contributions by the candidate's immediate family subject to contribution limits. Amends the loan amount that a candidate or candidate committee may receive from the candidate's immediate family. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
KILA, EVSLIN, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI |
JHA, FIN |
|
|
622
|
HB280 HD3
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB361 |
|
623
|
HB900 HD2
Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
SB1228 |
|
624
|
HB727 HD1
Judiciary; Women's Court Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
Establishes a temporary three-year women's court pilot program within the Second and Fifth Circuits. Requires the Third Circuit of the Judiciary and Big Island Drug Court to conduct an interim study to establish a blueprint for a women's court pilot program in the Third Circuit. Requires reports. Establishes temporary positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
625
|
HB304 HD1
Hawaiian Language; State Law
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 then translated into English and the law has not been later amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in English. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
SB109 |
|
626
|
HB1362 HD1
DHHL; Sewer Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to expand the sewer network and lines within and throughout the Keaukaha homestead. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- 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, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
TODD, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
|
|
627
|
HB278 HD1
AG; Police Data; Police Stops; Uses of Force; Complaints
RELATING TO POLICING.
Requires county police departments and police oversight agencies to collect and report certain data regarding police stops, uses of force, and complaints to the Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division of the Department of the Attorney General. Requires the Division to collect and publish incident-level information and an annual report on the data collected. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
|
|
628
|
HB1457 HD1
DHHL; Counties; Tax Increment Financing
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to apply to the counties for tax increment financing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
HUSSEY |
JHA, FIN |
|
|
629
|
HB1483 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) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
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 |
|
|
630
|
HB129 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)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). |
TARNAS, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
|
|
631
|
HB735 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
EVSLIN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PIERICK, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
|
|
632
|
HB783 HD1
Irrigation Systems; CIP; General Obligation Bonds; HDOA; Positions; Conversion; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems in the State. Converts the means of financing from the Irrigation System Revolving Fund to the general fund for certain positions in the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, EVSLIN, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO |
AGR, FIN |
SB1086 |
|
633
|
HB1427 HD1
DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1591 |
|
634
|
HB685 HD1
ADC; Kau; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriate funds for the Agribusiness Development Corporation to purchase a land parcel in Kau on the county of Hawaii for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAPELA |
AGR, FIN |
SB1003 |
|
635
|
HB1417 HD1
Economic Diversification; Agriculture; Farmer; Tax Exclusion
RELATING TO FARMS.
Creates an exclusion from income tax for the first $50,000 of gross income earned by farmers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
WARD, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, Muraoka |
AGR, FIN |
|
|
636
|
HB1237 HD1
Biosecurity; Invasive Species; Department of Agriculture; Maui County; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
|
|
637
|
HB775 HD1
DOA; Biosecurity; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for various programs and permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA |
AGR, FIN |
SB1187 |
|
638
|
HB319 HD1
HDOA: Cruelty to Animals; Extermination; Insects; Vermin; Pests; Feral Chickens; Private Property; Exemption
RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Exempts from the crime of cruelty to animals in the second degree the extermination of insects, vermin, and pests, and the extermination of feral chickens on private property by the property owner, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, TAKENOUCHI |
AGR, JHA |
|
|
639
|
HB984 HD2 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Loan Program; Loan Limits; Interest Rates; Credit Denials; Line of Credit; Import Replacement Crop Loans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. 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 grown for the farm to state program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB1303 |
|
640
|
HB858 HD1 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Statistics Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1090) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
AEN, WAM |
SB1111 |
|
641
|
HB48 HD2
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Hawaii-Grown and ‑Processed Coffee; Geographic Origin; Regional Origin
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN |
AEN, CPN |
SB500 |
|
642
|
HB1497 HD1 SD1
DOA; Restricted Use Pesticides; Online Reporting; Position Conversion; Appropriations ($)
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 |
|
|
643
|
HB299 HD1
HISC; Native Resources and Fire Protection Program; Viability Funding; Invasive Species; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
SB548 |
|
644
|
HB1013 HD1
Important Agricultural Lands; Important Agricultural Lands Incentive; Farm Cluster Housing; County Ordinances
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Establishes an important agricultural lands incentive to provide alternative means to develop housing for farmers and farm employees. Authorizes a landowner or lessee of important agricultural lands to apply to a county for a permit allowing the landowner or lessee to develop, construct, and maintain farm cluster housing. Requires each county to enact ordinances to allow farm cluster housing on important agricultural lands. Establishes requirements for farm cluster housing. Repeals existing requirements for farm dwellings and employee housing on important agricultural lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, AGR, FIN |
SB1332 |
|
645
|
HB1294 HD2
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Fevella. |
KAHALOA |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
SB498 |
|
646
|
HB222 HD1
Wage and Hour Law; Employee; Range Production of Livestock; Exemption
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Amends the definition of "employee" in Hawaii's wage and hour law by excluding individuals who are primarily engaged in the range production of livestock. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI |
LAB, AGR, FIN |
|
|
647
|
HB915 HD1
Water; CWRM; Residential and Mixed-use Developments; Board of Agriculture; DOH; Counties; Irrigation Projects
RELATING TO WATER USE.
Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to investigate and survey the availability of nonpotable water. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management, as a condition for issuing permits, to require the use of dual line water supply systems in new residential and mixed-use developments located in designated water management areas. Authorizes those residential and mixed-use developments to be included in irrigation projects, as defined in chapter 167, HRS. Requires the Department of Health, Board of Agriculture, and counties to update their rules, ordinances, to allow dual line water supply systems in residential and mixed-use developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM |
WAL, AGR, JHA |
SB1210 |
|
648
|
HB365 HD1
Octopus Aquaculture; Prohibition
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, Belatti, Chun |
AGR, JHA |
SB1159 |
|
649
|
HB92 HD2
Tax Credit for Research Activities; Agricultural Business
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Includes agricultural businesses as a qualified high technology business to receive tax credits for certain research activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA |
AGR, FIN |
|
|
650
|
HB943 HD1
Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program; Homelessness; Substance Abuse; Mental Illness; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Health to expand existing crisis intervention programs by establishing a homeless triage and treatment center program to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WARD, Matsumoto |
HHS, WAM |
SB1628 |
|
651
|
HB640 HD3
Office of the Ombudsman; Child Welfare Services Branch; Department of Human Services; Complaints ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish an annual report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch to provide notification to certain parties that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
SB1108 |
|
652
|
HB549 HD3
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HRE/EDU, WAM |
SB426 |
|
653
|
HB1498 HD1
Income Tax; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Partial Exemption for Motion Picture Project Employers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that utilize qualified production facilities located within the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. Imposes the manufacturing GET rate on motion picture, digital media, and film productions and repeals the provision in the definition of "qualified production costs" that applied the term to mean costs incurred that are subject to the highest GET rate. 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. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LAMOSAO |
ECD, FIN |
SB1629 |
|
654
|
HB976 HD2
Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Amends the renewable fuels production tax credit by: increasing the tax credit rate; specifying that the credit may be claimed for fuels that meet certain lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product transportation emissions thresholds; adding credit values for low lifecycle emissions renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels produced; allowing a taxpayer who previously claimed a credit to claim another credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024; amending the credit period to be for a maximum period of ten consecutive years beginning from the effective date of this Act; and amending the required information in the certified statement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
EEP, ECD, FIN |
SB995 |
|
655
|
HB1077 HD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; Climate Change; Economic Development; Revitalization ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Increases the transient accommodations tax and allocates a portion of the tax to the general fund for projects that address climate change impacts and advance economic development and revitalization. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, ECD/TOU, FIN |
SB1396 |
|
656
|
HB1221 HD1
Procurement; Public Works Contracts; Apprenticeship
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires a bidder and their subcontractors for certain public works construction contracts to utilize apprentices if the bidder receives a bidding advantage for being a party to an apprenticeship agreement registered with the State at the time of general bidding and is awarded the contract. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LEE, M., SAYAMA |
LAB, FIN |
|
|
657
|
HB1144 HD2
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Program; Employees
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to WTL/LBT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/LBT, WAM |
SB1463 |
|
658
|
HB1424 HD1
Budget; Allotment System; Appropriations
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Prohibits the transfer of funds appropriated for positions to operating expenses, and vice versa, except to fulfill the Legislature's purpose for which the funds were appropriated. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA |
GVO, WAM |
SB1513 |
|
659
|
HB1298 HD3
Government Employee Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Rental Housing; Leasehold; Rent-to-Own; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund Program and Government Employee Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Rent-to-Own Program. Establishes the Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HOU/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
YAMASHITA |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
SB1235 |
|
660
|
HB741 HD2
Community Development Financial Institutions; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Prevailing Wages; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts affordable housing projects that are financed by a nonprofit community development financial institution certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as utilizing less than a certain amount from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from prevailing wage provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HOU/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE, NAKAMURA |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
|
|
661
|
HB505 HD1
Red Hill WAI Policy Coordinator; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
662
|
HB1421 HD1
Cesspool Conversion Financing Program; On-bill Financing; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a cesspool conversion on-bill financing program to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA |
EEP, FIN |
SB1512 |
|
663
|
HB810 HD1
Helicopters; Noise Pollution; Public Nuisance; Federal Aviation Act; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation and collect damages and litigation costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
TRN, EEP, JHA |
|
|
664
|
HB348 HD1
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing 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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD |
EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC |
|
|
665
|
HB1367 HD1
Water Resources; Monitoring Wells; BWS; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for the planning, design, and construction of up to six monitoring wells. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HASHEM, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
SB1634 |
|
666
|
HB1404 HD1
Residential Sewer Connection and Cesspool Closure Subsidy Pilot Programs; City and County of Honolulu; County of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CLOSURE.
Appropriates funds for residential sewer connection and cesspool closure subsidy pilot programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LOWEN, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TODD |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
|
|
667
|
HB359 HD2
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 public access requirements for misdemeanors does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor. Requires a person who is required to report every year under the covered offender registration requirements to 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS added the measure to the public hearing scheduled on 03-17-25 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
SB777, SB808 |
|
668
|
HB383 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Violation of Order for Protection
RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.
Reinstates mandatory minimum jail sentences for successive violations of the same order for protection. Removes the distinction between domestic and non-domestic violations of an order for protection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
SB276 |
|
669
|
HB504 HD2
Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum Tax; Increase; DLNR; Natural Resources; Reimbursable General Obligation Bond Debt Service Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires a $20 transient accommodation tax to be levied per night for each furnishing of transient accommodations in exchange for points, miles, or other amounts provided through a membership, loyalty, or rewards program. Appropriates funds to DLNR for certain environmental stewardship projects. Establishes the Reimbursable General Obligation Bond Debt Service Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
ICHIYAMA |
EDT/WTL, WAM |
|
|
670
|
HB1179 HD1
DOH; Rural Emergency Hospitals; Licensure; Medicaid
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals by the Department of Health. Provides for the continuation of Medicaid policy protections for hospitals transitioning to a rural emergency hospital designation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
671
|
HB250 HD2
Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; State Health Planning and Development Agency
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 timelines for the approval of prior authorization requests for urgent and non-urgent health care services. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
MARTEN, AMATO, IWAMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Hussey |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
|
|
672
|
HB1325 HD3
HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Tenants; Right of First Refusal; Relocation Assistance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under 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 at an affordable rate 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HOU/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
HOU/CPN, WAM/JDC |
|
|
673
|
HB557 HD2
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 12/31/2026. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB1281 |
|
674
|
HB1047 HD1
Interest on Insurance Proceeds; Mortgage Loans; Mortgage Servicers; Hawaii Financial Institutions
RELATING TO INTEREST ON INSURANCE PROCEEDS RELATED TO A MORTGAGE LOAN.
Requires Hawaii financial institutions, during a declared state of emergency, and mortgage servicers to determine whether insurance proceeds are to be applied to a mortgage or be placed into an interest-bearing escrow account. Prohibits charging a fee for the maintenance or disbursement of the interest earned from the interest-bearing escrow account. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
SB1366 |
|
675
|
HB807 HD2
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Condominiums; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Appropriation ($)
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. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
CPN, WAM |
|
|
676
|
HB496 HD2
HDOA; Māmaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Position; Appropriation
RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
Prohibits the use of certain words on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the plant Pipturus albidus, unless one hundred per cent of the tea or dried leaves were grown in the State. Appropriates funds for a Measurement Standard Inspector position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EDT/AEN, WAM/CPN |
SB1183 |
|
677
|
HB463 HD3
Eviction Records; Disassociation; Landlord and Tenant; Summary Possession; Discriminatory Practices; Real Estate Transactions
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
Requires the courts to disassociate, within a reasonable time, a residential tenant from a legal proceeding brought by a landlord to evict a tenant if certain conditions are met. Authorizes the court to disassociate a residential tenant from a legal proceeding upon motion by a tenant who is able to demonstrate that certain conditions apply. Makes it a discriminatory practice to discriminate against a person based on the knowledge or belief that the person has been the subject of an action that has been disassociated. Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions against a person that has been the subject of an action that has been disassociated. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB154 |
|
678
|
HB914 HD2
PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index Mechanism; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to grant exemptions to any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
HASHEM |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
SB21 |
|
679
|
HB1316 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
EVSLIN, NAKAMURA |
WTL, WAM/CPN |
|
|
680
|
HB547 HD2
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Special Number Plates; Income Tax Check-off; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
GARRETT, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, CAA, FIN |
SB1023 |
|
681
|
HB1378 HD2
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; State Art Museum; Performing Arts Grants Program; Performing Arts Grants Special Fund; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
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 State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' 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 by agencies into the Works of Art Special Fund and the allowable uses of the Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C.; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none. |
KAPELA |
TCA, WAM |
SB1577 |
|
682
|
HB925 HD3
Arts; Performing Arts Special Fund; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Establish 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
KAPELA |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
683
|
HB320 HD2
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Keohokalole. |
CHUN |
HHS, JDC |
SB776 |
|
684
|
HB1002 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB1321 |
|
685
|
HB1358 HD3
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to facilitate the hiring of necessary staff and the purchase of equipment and professional services on behalf of the public land trust working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM. |
SOUZA, AMATO, BELATTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
|
|
686
|
HB990 HD2
Claims Against the State; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB1309 |
|
687
|
HB677 HD1
DCR; Offender Reentry; Identification Documents; Departmental Assistance
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LEE, M., MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
SB224 |
|
688
|
HB1001 HD1 SD1
Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund Established; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, EIG, WAM |
SB1320 |
|
689
|
HB648 HD1
Judiciary; Guardianship; Conservatorship; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES.
Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Probate Court and Family Court of the First Circuit to fund certain guardianship- and conservatorship‑related court resources in situations where the respondent does not have sufficient funds to pay for one or more of the resources and the court has deemed the resource or resources beneficial. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
SB788 |
|
690
|
HB1045 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
SB1364 |
|
691
|
HB1064 HD2
Office of the Governor; State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; State Fire Codes; Appropriation
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Effectuates the recommendations of the "Phase 3" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires and further clarifies the role of the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC |
SB1383 |
|
692
|
HB992 HD1
Solicitations; Fundraising; Platforms; Registration
RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Revises registration, fee, reporting, and enforcement requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities that solicit funds from the public. Removes duplication of registration, fee, and reporting requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB1311 |
|
693
|
HB739 HD2
Kamaaina Homes Program; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HOU, WAM |
SB490 |
|
694
|
HB1007 HD2
Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program; HCDA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program under the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Repeals the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district and board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1326 |
|
695
|
HB1174 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
YAMASHITA |
JDC, WAM |
|
|
696
|
HB1183 HD2
DLE; Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Contributions; Pension and Retirement Systems
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
SAYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
|
|
697
|
HB664 HD1
Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund; Gun Violence Resource Bank; 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. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
KILA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB774 |
|
698
|
HB958 HD2
Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires all bicycles equipped with motors to be operated only with all wheels on the ground at all times, with certain exceptions. Prohibits certain actions while operating a bicycle equipped with a motor. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Requires manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to electric bicycles. Requires distributors to place a sign at or near the point of sale regarding electric bicycles. 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. 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 at a speed not exceeding ten miles per hour. 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 drive cycle" with the word "motor scooter". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
|
|
699
|
HB228 HD1
License Plates; Electronic License Plates; License Plate Flipping Devices; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the counties to adopt rules for the use of electronic license plates and for intentionally obscuring a license plate with a cover or shield. Prohibits the use of license plate flipping devices. Establishes minimum and maximum fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, CHUN, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
|
|
700
|
HB604 HD1
TAT; HHCA; Tax Revenues; Deposits; Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund
RELATING TO TAX REVENUES.
Beginning on 1/1/2026, increases transient accommodations tax rates by 1 percentage point. Deposits the increased revenues into the Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund established under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Reyes Oda voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
HOLT, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, POEPOE, SOUZA |
TOU/HSG, JHA, FIN |
|
|
701
|
HB508 HD1
Fireworks; Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Sunset; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Extends the sunset date of Act 67, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Appropriates funds for the illegal fireworks task force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
ICHIYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB222 |
|
702
|
HB1163 HD1
Department of Transportation; Limited-Term Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses and Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.
Amends requirements to commercial driver's license qualification standards to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non-domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB1482 |
|
703
|
HB1166 HD1
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1485 |
|
704
|
HB1231 HD1
Department of Transportation; Photo Red light Imaging System; School Zones; Fines; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Authorizes the State to prioritize the installation of photo red light imaging detector systems in school zones if the State establishes a photo red light imaging detector system. Requires a certain percentage of fines collected for disregarding a steady red signal pursuant to a photo red light imaging detector system installed in a school zone to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund, capped at an unspecified amount each year. Requires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Department of Education in determining which school zones to install a photo red light imaging system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
LA CHICA, ALCOS, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
SB1664 |
|
705
|
HB334 HD1
Traffic Cameras; Penalties
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LA CHICA, KILA, MARTEN, PIERICK, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, Chun |
TRN, JHA |
SB96 |
|
706
|
HB235 HD1
Traffic Safety; North Shore of Oahu; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Transportation to expand the use of photo red light imaging detector systems and automated speed enforcement systems to locations on the North Shore of Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
|
|
707
|
HB1471 HD1
Motor Vehicle; Certificate of Registration; Additional Fee; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Imposes an additional fee for a certificate of registration for motor vehicles, to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS |
TRN, FIN |
|
|
708
|
HB1260 HD1
DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires a county with a population of two hundred fifty thousand or less, 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 a participating county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB1666 |
|
709
|
HB1423 HD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Hanalei Bay; Boundaries; Vessel Restrictions; Exemptions
RELATING TO HANALEI BAY.
Prohibits vessels longer than seventy-five feet from entering Hanalei Bay except for vessels operated by a federal, state, or county agency. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to define boundaries of Hanalei Bay by rule. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA, EVSLIN, MORIKAWA |
WAL, JHA |
SB1511 |
|
710
|
HB743 HD1
Land Use; Fiscal Impact Model; Fiscal Sustainability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of land use development projects and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TODD, WARD |
WAL, FIN |
|
|
711
|
HB1410 HD2
Conveyance Tax; Supportive Housing Special Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Infrastructure Funding; County-designated Transit-oriented Development ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system and adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections to the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, Kila |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
|
|
712
|
HB1087 HD2
DHHL; Historic Preservation; Project Reviews
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction, except under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WTL, JDC |
SB1406 |
|
713
|
HB1318 HD2
Affordable Housing; Counties; Public Land; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Removes from the definition of "public lands" lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for the purpose of affordable housing. Specifies that lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for affordable housing require legislative approval for the sale or gift of such lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/25/2025- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
|
|
714
|
HB1323 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Transfer
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer certain public lands for agricultural use to the Department of Agriculture without approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture, upon approval of the Board of Agriculture, to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
HASHEM |
AGR, WAL, JHA |
|
|
715
|
HB1409 HD1
Transit-oriented Development; Counties; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Infrastructure; Transit Supportive Density
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the funding priorities of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to incentivize development in areas that satisfy transit-supportive density requirements. Allocates a minimum percentage of Rental Housing Revolving Fund moneys for certain mixed-income rental housings projects. 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 county-designated transit-oriented development areas for each county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
SB1614 |
|
716
|
HB966 HD2
Agricultural Tourism Activities; LUC; Uniform Statewide Standards
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/WTL/EDT/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/WTL/EDT/EIG, WAM |
SB1251 |
|
717
|
HB528 HD1
Residential Leases; State Lands; County Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of no less than ninety-nine years from state law governing residential leaseholds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPN/WTL, JDC. |
MIYAKE, LAMOSAO |
CPN/WTL, JDC |
SB77 |
|
718
|
HB1359 HD1
DLNR; Residential Flood Mitigation; Drainage Systems; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FLOOD MITIGATION.
Establishes a grant program for drainage system maintenance and flood mitigation measures in residential areas, to be administered by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
TEMPLO |
WTL, WAM |
|
|
719
|
HB1449 HD2
DOA; Biosecurity; Pest Control; Plant Care Components; Penalties; Positions; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN |
AEN/JDC, WAM |
|
|
720
|
HB498 HD2
DOA; Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council; Establishment; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
SB762 |
|
721
|
HB1307 HD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for water well development for geophysical investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HWN/EIG, WAM. |
HOLT, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TARNAS, Kila |
HWN/EIG, WAM |
|
|
722
|
HB307 HD1
Special Number Plates; Kahoʻolawe; Kohe Mālamalama o Kanaloa Protect Kahoʻolawe Fund
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoʻolawe. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
723
|
HB501 HD2
DLE; Agricultural Enforcement Program; Theft of an Agricultural Product or Commodity; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
SB763 |
|
724
|
HB560 HD1
Judiciary; Community-based Organizations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for 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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
JDC, WAM |
|
|
725
|
HB610 HD1
AG; Cold Case; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Cold Case Investigation Unit within the Department of the Attorney General. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
SOUZA, AMATO, COCHRAN, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
JHA, FIN |
|
|
726
|
HB438 HD2
Filipino Caucus; Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
ILAGAN, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
SB816 |
|
727
|
HB1247 HD1
Minimum Terms; Judicial Review
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.
Allows a party aggrieved by the judgment of a circuit court on a minimum term order to appeal to the Intermediate Appellate Court. Requires prisoners to continue to be represented by counsel in any petition challenging minimum term proceedings. Requires the Supreme Court to establish rules. Establishes grounds for challenging a minimum term order. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
|
|
728
|
HB1088 HD1
DHHL; School Impact Fees; Education; Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- Re-Referred to EDU/HWN/HOU, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HWN/HOU, WAM |
SB1407 |
|
729
|
HB1086 HD1
DHHL; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB1405 |
|
730
|
HB393 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB286 |
|
731
|
HB1408 HD1
DHHL; HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when the Department acts as an eligible borrower for a loan agreement under section 184A of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, as amended. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 03-18-25 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, COCHRAN, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
|
|
732
|
HB606 HD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Act 279 Special Fund; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
Extends the Act 279 Special Fund to 6/30/2028. Deposits funds into and appropriates funds out of the Act 279 Special Fund to eliminate its waitlist. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit a strategic plan detailing the anticipated uses of the funds appropriated. Requires an annual report. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU deferred the measure until 03-18-25 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
|
|
733
|
HB175 HD1
Real Property Maintenance; Neglect; Fines; Enforcement; State; Counties
RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Requires owners or lessees of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions. Requires DOA to establish rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the proliferation of invasive species. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the prevention of wildfires and other public safety hazards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to WTL/AEN/PSM, JDC. |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL/AEN/PSM, JDC |
SB1080 |
|
734
|
HB394 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Appropriation; GIA ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB287 |
|
735
|
HB806 HD1
Fireworks; Department of Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oahu to enforce fireworks ordinances or laws. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
|
|
736
|
HB329 HD2
School Facilities Authority; School Facilities Authority Board; Public Schools; Early Learning Facilities; Workforce Housing; Recruitment
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for projects for facilities for prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning programs; workforce housing; and any public school development, planning, and construction assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB580 |
|
737
|
HB1433 HD2
Judiciary; Pre-litigation Mediation Pilot Program; Summary Possession; Landlords; Tenants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
Beginning 2/5/2026, extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement; requires landlords to engage in mediation and delay filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules mediation; and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10‑calendar-day notice to tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeals 2/4/2027. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Kong, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB825 |
|
738
|
HB616 HD2
DOE; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Protection and Workplace Safety; Harassment
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps to report incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
WOODSON (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
|
|
739
|
HB427 HD2
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Deputy Director of Biosecurity; Biosecurity Form; Pests; Biosecurity Emergency; 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". 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 of Agriculture and Biosecurity 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 V: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/TCA/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
|
740
|
HB745 HD1
Hawaii State Building Code; Counties; Amendments
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Beginning on the date the International Code Council 2024 suite of published codes is adopted as the Hawaii state building code, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to amend the Hawaii state building code as it applies within their jurisdiction. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Belatti, Kapela, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Matsumoto, Perruso, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
SB1540 |
|
741
|
HB108 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
MORIKAWA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EIG, JDC |
SB464 |
|
742
|
HB306 HD2
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the Commission on Water Resource Management must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines in five-year increments from 2030 to 2045. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
|
|
743
|
HB642 HD1
Administrative Rules; Rulemaking; Agencies; Digital Accessibility; Searchability; Formatting
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Requires all state agencies proposing, adopting, amending, or repealing a rule to make the full text of the rules of the agency available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
MARTEN, CHUN, KILA, LAMOSAO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
JHA, FIN |
SB55 |
|
744
|
HB686 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 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAPELA, KAHALOA, PERRUSO |
JHA, FIN |
SB869 |
|
745
|
HB1150 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB1469 |
|
746
|
HB322 HD1
Elections; Motor Vehicle Permits and Licenses; Identification Cards
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Authorizes state agencies to implement automatic voter registration if designated by the Office of Elections. Requires eligible applicants for instruction permits, provisional licenses, driver's licenses, and identification cards to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless the applicant opts out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAPELA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
|
|
747
|
HB380 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Tobacco Products; Regulation
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals existing statutory language that: declares that the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices are a statewide concern; and preempts all local ordinances and regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB468 |
|
748
|
HB594 HD2
Hotels; Hotel Services; Service Disruption; Third-Party Vendor; Guests; Notice; Damages
RELATING TO HOTELS.
Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to guests and third-party vendors under certain conditions. Allows for recovery of damages by injured consumers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, TODD |
TOU, JHA, CPC |
SB83 |
|
749
|
HB655 HD1
Motor Vehicles; Registration; Taxes; Penalties; Delinquency
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
HASHEM |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
SB1097 |
|
750
|
HB697 HD2
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Violations; Evidence; DOT; DLE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and 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 to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB1208 |
|
751
|
HB714 HD1
DBEDT; Education; Health Care Workforce; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including health care certificate programs and classroom renovations for health care training in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HHS/EDT, WAM |
SB294 |
|
752
|
HB864 HD2
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-based Internships
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
SB872, SB1063 |
|
753
|
HB1066 HD1
Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Board; Composition
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
Adds the head start state collaboration office director as an ex officio, non-voting member of the early learning board, and requires the board to invite the president of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or the president's designee, to serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
SB1385 |
|
754
|
HB89 HD3
Teacher Home Assistance Program; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM. |
POEPOE, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
|
|
755
|
HB1437 HD2
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Nonprofit Schools
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption on the gross proceeds or gross income received from sales of commodities or services that benefit nonprofit schools. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
756
|
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) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB1384 |
|
757
|
HB1234 HD1
DOE; Standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, EVSLIN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
SB1223 |
|
758
|
HB133 HD2
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURFING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
QUINLAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM |
EDU, WAM |
SB178 |
|
759
|
HB867 HD2
Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment; Department School Playgrounds; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Beginning on 6/30/2030, requires all new playgrounds constructed on Department of Education school grounds to include accessible recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses. Establishes the Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
760
|
HB826 HD2
Land Use; Residential Housing; Agricultural Workforce Housing; Long-term Rentals; Workforce Fee Simple Ownership; County Planning Commission; Agricultural Districts; Special Permit
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on WTL/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
WTL/HOU, JDC |
|
|
761
|
HB252 HD1
Condominiums; Managing Agents; Requirements; Commercial Property Management Experience
RELATING TO MANAGING AGENTS.
Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties over seventy-five feet in height to have commercial property management experience. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HSG, CPC |
SB801 |
|
762
|
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- Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1096) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
EVSLIN |
HOU, JDC |
|
|
763
|
HB422 HD1
DOE; School Impact Fees; Fair Share Contribution Accounts; School Facilities Special Fund
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals school impact fees. Abolishes and transfers unencumbered balances of the school impact fee subaccounts and certain fair share contribution accounts to School Facilities Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HOU, WAM |
|
|
764
|
HB1188 HD2
DOE; Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program; Workforce Housing; Reports; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as hard-to-staff. Requires reports to the Legislature. Amends the purpose and uses of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KILA, MIYAKE, OLDS, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
EDN, HSG, FIN |
|
|
765
|
HB431 HD2
Housing; Kauhale Initiative; Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Supportive Housing Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the Kauhale Initiative and authorizes those funds to be used for the Ohana Zones Pilot Program. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Aquino, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
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 |
|
|
766
|
HB256 HD2
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 December 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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HHS/AEN, CPN |
|
|
767
|
HB332 HD1
Lithium-ion Batteries; Recycling; DOH; Working Group
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Establishes a lithium-ion battery recycling working group within the Department of Health to assess recycling methods for small and medium format lithium-ion batteries. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SOUZA |
EEP, CPC |
SB391 |
|
768
|
HB975 HD1
DLNR; Carbon Sequestration; Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.
Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LOWEN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, PERRUSO |
EEP, FIN |
SB1178 |
|
769
|
HB974 HD1
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 revenues from a surcharge supporting a reserve account shall be held in trust by the State, 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, payment, and managing agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EIG/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
LOWEN |
EIG/CPN, WAM |
SB1501 |
|
770
|
HB1296 HD1
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 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
YAMASHITA |
PSM, WAM |
|
|
771
|
HB433 HD1
Reentry Services; Community-based Services; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Lamosao |
PSM, WAM |
|
|
772
|
HB1060 HD1
HI-EMA; Community Readiness Centers; Community Readiness Centers Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security, and Resilience Tax ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
SB1379 |
|
773
|
HB1330 HD1
OCCC; DAGS; CIP; GO Bond; Replacement; Relocation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys to the Department of Accounting and General Services for the replacement and relocation of the Oahu Community Correctional Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
BELATTI |
PBS, FIN |
|
|
774
|
HB970 HD1
Chiropractic; Licensure; Exception; Students; Clinical Practice; Rules
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
Allows students enrolled in certain qualifying chiropractic colleges to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
QUINLAN |
HED, CPC |
SB144 |
|
775
|
HB1494 HD3
Sports Facilities; UH; Stadium Authority; New Stadium; GO Bonds; Lapse; Stadium Development Special Fund; Halawa Redevelopment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
Lapses appropriations of general obligation bond funds previously authorized for the planning, design, and construction of a stadium in Halawa by the Stadium Authority. Transfers certain special fund moneys earmarked for the development of a new stadium in Halawa to the general fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for a new stadium on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. Renames the Stadium Authority as the Halawa Redevelopment Authority and the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Redevelopment District. Amends the powers and duties of the Halawa Redevelopment Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Fevella. |
GARRETT, YAMASHITA |
EDT/HRE, WAM |
|
|
776
|
HB982 HD3
Wildfire Recovery Fund; Securitization; Public Utilities Commission ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Wildfire Recovery Fund. Allows securitization for electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, HASHEM, KILA, TARNAS, Lowen |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
SB1201 |
|
777
|
HB226 HD3
Motor Vehicles; Window Glazing; Levels; Sun Screening Devices; Fines
RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING.
Prohibits a person from installing, mounting, adhering, affixing, or using any sun screening device in conjunction with the glazing material of a motor vehicle with mirrored, metallic, red, yellow, amber, or blue tint. Requires all drivers and passengers of motor vehicles with applied tint to fully roll down their windows when stopped by a law enforcement officer at a traffic stop. Lowers the minimum light transmittance levels for sun screening devices on certain motor vehicles. Exempts side windows to the rear of the driver and rear windows on sedans from sun screening device requirements. Increases the minimum and maximum fines for violating sun screening device requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Richards. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, MIYAKE |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
|
|
778
|
HB818 HD2
Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District; Establishment; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIAKEA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District and the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority as it relates to the new development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDT/WTL, WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, HASHEM, KAHALOA, KUSCH, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDT/WTL, WAM |
SB1078 |
|
779
|
HB750 HD2
DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Amends the authorized uses of the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund. 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 12/31/2028. Appropriates funds out of the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB674 |
|
780
|
HB339 HD2
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Companies; Acquisitions; Mergers; Consolidations; Conditions of Approval; Application Review Process; Alternative Applications; Hawaiian Electric Industries; Non-Investor-Owned Utilities; GO Bonds; Appropriation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Part I: Requires the Public Utilities Commission to impose certain conditions of approval on any order approving, in whole or in part, an application for the proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation of an electric utility company by an acquiring entity. Establishes a process to ensure that when an electric utility is subject to an application for a proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and seeks approval of the application from the Public Utilities Commission, it must demonstrate that it solicited bids from potential acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model. Requires the electric utility to submit those acceptable bids concurrently with an application by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility. Part II: Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable GO bonds for acquiring Hawaiian Electric Industries and converting it to a publicly owned utility. Authorizes the establishment of a non-bypassable electric utility conversion charge, to be deposited into the new Electric Utility Conversion Special Fund. Appropriates Funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Amato, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB137 |
|
781
|
HB338 HD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Rate for Electricity Generated from Nonfossil Fuels; Adjustment Mechanisms
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Specifies that adjustments required to compensate for certain unavoidable increases in financing costs, if proven by a producer of nonfossil fuel generated electricity by clear and convincing evidence, are mechanisms for reasonable and appropriate incremental adjustments that the Public Utilities Commission may include in the rate payable to the producer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
LOWEN |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB996 |
|
782
|
HB1467 HD2
DBEDT; Strengthen Hawaii Homes Act; Housing; Disaster Resiliency; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.
Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to EDT, WAM/CPN. |
AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
EDT, WAM/CPN |
SB1560 |
|
783
|
HB490 HD1
Condominiums; Insurance Commissioner; Mutual Insurance; Report
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to study the feasibility of the mutual insurance model for condominium associations and submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/14/2025- 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, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
IWAMOTO, PIERICK, WARD, Matsumoto |
CPC, FIN |
SB842 |
|
784
|
HB97 HD2
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. Effective 10/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Kim, Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
TAM, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, QUINLAN |
EDT, CPN |
|
|
785
|
HB534 HD2
Measurement Standards; Uniform Packaging and Labeling; Food Labeling; Country of Origin; Tuna; Raw Ahi Product
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Prohibits the sale of any processed food item with raw ahi product as an ingredient in retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EDT, CPN |
SB129 |
|
786
|
HB1291 HD2
Roasted Coffee; Hawaii-grown coffee; False Labeling
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TEMPLO, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB1276 |
|
787
|
HB420 HD3
Statute of Repose; Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Clarifies the applicability of the statute of repose for actions arising from construction defects. Repeals the two-year limitation for actions arising from construction defects. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Specifies that claimants must comply with the Contractor Repair Act and bars persons from joining a class for failure to comply with the Contractor Repair Act. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to settle or inspect. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. Clarifies the consequences of rejecting an offer of settlement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, TAM, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB179 |
|
788
|
HB755 HD2
Keiki Caucus; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2029, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
SAYAMA, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
SB852 |
|
789
|
HB1496 HD2
Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Complex Area Superintendents; BOE; Hawaiian Medium Language Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the position of Ka Papahana Kaiapuni Program Complex Area Superintendent. Requires that at least one at-large member of the Board of Education be a proficient Hawaiian speaking educator, practitioner, or scholar of Hawaiian studies or the Hawaiian language, to be selected from a list of three nominees submitted by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Clarifies the purpose and objective of the Hawaiian Language Medium Education Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
|
|
790
|
HB1376 HD2
Corrections; Private, Out-of-state Prisons; Reduction; Reports
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the number of individuals incarcerated in private, out-of-state correctional institutions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
|
|
791
|
HB1308 HD3
Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; DCCA ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
HOLT, KILA, TODD |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
SB1569 |
|
792
|
HB1334 HD3
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 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/11/2025- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN. |
MIYAKE, COCHRAN, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
SB1230 |
|
793
|
HB1431 HD2
Department of Health; Oral Health Task Force; Position; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Establishes temporary full-time equivalent program specialist V positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
NAKAMURA |
HHS, WAM |
SB1516 |
|
794
|
HB1194 HD2
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. Effective 6/29/2025. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
ICHIYAMA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
|
|
795
|
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) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Matayoshi |
JDC |
|
|
796
|
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) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
JDC |
SB861 |
|
797
|
HB622 HD1
Department of Education; Computer Science; Legislative Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Changes the due date of the Department of Education's computer science legislative report from June 30 to twenty days prior to the start of each legislative regular session. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
WOODSON, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU |
|
|
798
|
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. |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 03-18-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
ICHIYAMA |
JDC |
|
|
799
|
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. |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
YAMASHITA |
JDC |
|
|
800
|
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. |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1317 |
|
801
|
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. |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB1314 |
|
802
|
HB131
Research; Office of Information Practices; Government Records; Disclosure
RELATING TO RESEARCH.
Allows agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain research purposes. |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM |
GVO, JDC |
|
|
803
|
HB369
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. |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB255 |
|
804
|
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. |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB279 |
|
805
|
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. |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB275 |
|
806
|
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 |
|
807
|
HB103 SD1
Emerging Adult Defendant; Sentencing; Life Without Parole; Minors; Penal Code
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Prohibits emerging adult defendants from being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (SD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- 48 Hrs. Notice 03-17-25. |
TAM, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
JDC |
SB778 |
|
808
|
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 |
|
809
|
HB1050 HD1
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 10/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB1369 |
|
810
|
HB544 HD1
Pet Insurance; Regulation; Establishment
RELATING TO PET INSURANCE.
Establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Richards. |
GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA |
CPN, JDC |
SB1026 |
|
811
|
HB850 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
ICHIYAMA |
CPN |
|
|
812
|
HB991 HD1
ATG; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Clarifies that the Department of the Attorney General may conduct fingerprint-based background checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation on contractors and contractors' employees. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1310 |
|
813
|
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) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB1313 |
|
814
|
HB1091 HD1
Counties; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Sewer Systems Servicing; Sewer Transmission Lines
RELATING TO SEWER TRANSMISSION LINES.
Requires a county to accept, within sixty 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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
SB1410 |
|
815
|
HB412 HD1
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Transparency
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. Expands the definition of "lobbying" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with high-level government officials regarding procurement decisions. Effective 1/1/2027. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
SB290 |
|
816
|
HB413 HD1
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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB291 |
|
817
|
HB892 HD1
Penal Code; Probation; Geographical Restrictions; Limitations
RELATING TO GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTIONS.
Establishes limitations on geographical restrictions provided as a condition of probation. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
TARNAS |
JDC |
|
|
818
|
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) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
SB862 |
|
819
|
HB127 HD1
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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JDC |
|
|
820
|
HB128 HD1
Arrests; Warrantless; Citations
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Establishes factors under which officers may, without warrant, arrest and detain persons for petty misdemeanors and violations. Requires officers to record the factors that justified the warrantless arrest. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
TARNAS, IWAMOTO, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA |
PSM, JDC |
|
|
821
|
HB141 HD1
Elections Commission; Members; Advice and Consent; Quorum
RELATING TO THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION.
Makes the members of the Elections Commission subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Clarifies that a majority of all members to which the Elections Commission is entitled shall constitute a quorum to do business. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
TAM, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN |
JDC, WAM |
SB948 |
|
822
|
HB371 HD1
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 the Campaign Spending Commission to publish the names of the state and county contractors and grantees, and their officers and adult immediate family members, on its website, as reported by the state and county agencies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB257 |
|
823
|
HB372 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Solicitation and Acceptance; Campaign Contributions; State Legislators
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state legislators from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the Legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB258 |
|
824
|
HB389 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES.
Clarifies the applicable felony offenses for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to TCA, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
SB282 |
|
825
|
HB980 HD1
Mongoose; Feral Chickens; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Amends the law authorizing the killing of mongoose by clarifying the circumstances under which mongoose may be killed and authorizing feral chickens to be killed under certain circumstances. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Amato, Tam |
AEN, JDC |
|
|
826
|
HB698 HD1
Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Amends the criminal penalties for various animal cruelty offenses by increasing the category of offense. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KILA, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, OLDS, TAM, TODD |
JDC |
|
|
827
|
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) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM |
SB285 |
|
828
|
HB893 HD1
Firearms; Assault Rifles; Assault Shotguns; .50 Caliber Rifles; Detachable Magazines; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber rifles. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. (HD1) |
(S)
3/6/2025- Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC. |
TARNAS, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TAM |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
|
|
829
|
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) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN, CHUN, EVSLIN, HOLT, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAM |
PSM |
|
|
830
|
HB202 HD1
Employment Security Law; Adequate Reserve Fund
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
Amends the definition of "adequate reserve fund" for calendar years 2026 and thereafter. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M., TAKENOUCHI, YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
|
|
831
|
HB477 HD1
Employment Security; Unemployment Benefits; Unemployment Claims; Electronic Notification
RELATING TO 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. Removes language that limited an individual's ability to change a previously elected withholding status only once during a benefit year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, HASHEM, HOLT, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM/JDC |
|
|
832
|
HB1026 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1345 |
|
833
|
HB1027 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1346 |
|
834
|
HB1028 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1347 |
|
835
|
HB1029 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1348 |
|
836
|
HB1030 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1349 |
|
837
|
HB1031 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1350 |
|
838
|
HB1032 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1351 |
|
839
|
HB1033 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-7 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1352 |
|
840
|
HB1034 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1353 |
|
841
|
HB1035 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1354 |
|
842
|
HB1036 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1355 |
|
843
|
HB1037 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1356 |
|
844
|
HB1038 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13 ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1357 |
|
845
|
HB1039 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14 ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1358 |
|
846
|
HB88 HD1
Department of Education; Student Athletes; Travel; Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT ATHLETES.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year student athlete travel pilot program to provide funding for intra-county travel expenses for student athletes of counties with a population of less than 500,000. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/28. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
POEPOE, CHUN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, PERRUSO, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
847
|
HB329 HD2
School Facilities Authority; School Facilities Authority Board; Public Schools; Early Learning Facilities; Workforce Housing; Recruitment
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 facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB580 |
|
848
|
HB624 HD1
School Psychologists; Working Group; Department of Education
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDU/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
|
|
849
|
HB429 HD1
Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
850
|
HB619 HD1
Board of Education; Public Schools; Financial Literacy
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt and enact a policy by the 2026-2027 school year directing Department of Education public schools to incorporate financial literacy education in the school's curriculum. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
851
|
HB627 HD1
DOE; School Safety, Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for positions to implement and maintain school safety measures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
852
|
HB637 HD1
Department of Education; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development; Appropriation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TODD, WOODSON, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
SB1001 |
|
853
|
HB763 HD1
Civic Education; Civic Education Trust Fund; Department of Education; Resource Teacher; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Establishes the civic education trust fund to support programs benefiting civic education of public school students. Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
854
|
HB904 HD1
Board of Education; Public Charter Schools; Annual Report; Repeal
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Repeals the requirement for the Board of Education to annually report to the Legislature, Governor, and the public on public charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
WOODSON, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU |
|
|
855
|
HB962 HD1
Department of Education; School Librarian Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a two-year school librarian pilot program to provide funding for qualifying schools to hire librarians. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
856
|
HB961 HD1
Education; DOE; Two-year Librarian Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a two-year librarian pilot program to serve one school complex on Oahu and one school complex on an island other than Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAM, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
857
|
HB987 HD1
State Procurement Automation Special Fund; Chief Procurement Officers; School Facilities Authority ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a procurement automation system special fund. Adds the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as a chief procurement officer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1306 |
|
858
|
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) |
(S)
3/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB1384 |
|
859
|
HB1234 HD1
DOE; Standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, EVSLIN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Matsumoto |
EDU, WAM |
SB1223 |
|
860
|
HB529 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Line of Credit
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to secure revenue bonds as a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1095) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
MIYAKE, LAMOSAO |
HOU, WAM |
SB40 |
|
861
|
HB442 HD1
UH; Nursing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the UH system for various nursing programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
GARRETT, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HRE, WAM |
SB637 |
|
862
|
HB1169 HD1
UH; Conference Center Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii system. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo; and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Lapses all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo; and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds out of the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1488 |
|
863
|
HB133 HD2
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURFING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
QUINLAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM |
EDU, WAM |
SB178 |
|
864
|
HB307 HD1
Special Number Plates; Kahoʻolawe; Kohe Mālamalama o Kanaloa Protect Kahoʻolawe Fund
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoʻolawe. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
865
|
HB531 HD1
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. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
866
|
HB1025 HD1
East-West Center; Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc.; Chapter 42F Exemption; General Fund Appropriations
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, INC.
Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1344 |
|
867
|
HB427 HD2
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Deputy Director of Biosecurity; Biosecurity Form; Pests; Biosecurity Emergency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture to the "Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity". Renames the Board of Agriculture to the "Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity". Part II: Establishes and appropriates funds for a Deputy Director of Biosecurity. Part III: Changes references to the plant and animal declaration form to the "biosecurity form". Part IV: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part V: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN/TCA/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
AEN/TCA/CPN, WAM/JDC |
|
|
868
|
HB428 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
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) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1089) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
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 |
|
869
|
HB496 HD2
HDOA; Māmaki Tea; Labeling Requirements; Position; Appropriation
RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
Prohibits the use of certain words on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the plant Pipturus albidus, unless one hundred per cent of the tea or dried leaves were grown in the State. Appropriates funds for a Measurement Standard Inspector position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EDT/AEN, WAM/CPN |
SB1183 |
|
870
|
HB534 HD2
Measurement Standards; Uniform Packaging and Labeling; Food Labeling; Country of Origin; Tuna; Raw Ahi Product
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Prohibits the sale of any processed food item with raw ahi product as an ingredient in retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EDT, CPN |
SB129 |
|
871
|
HB643 HD2
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
SB686 |
|
872
|
HB773 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for 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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Rhoads. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AEN, WAM |
|
|
873
|
HB774 HD2
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDT/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
|
|
874
|
HB782 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, EVSLIN, HASHEM, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
AEN, WAM |
SB1185 |
|
875
|
HB858 HD1 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Statistics Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1090) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
AEN, WAM |
SB1111 |
|
876
|
HB1185 HD2
UHCTAHR; Plant-based Building Materials Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-based Building Materials Working Group to study and report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
877
|
HB1237 HD1
Biosecurity; Invasive Species; Department of Agriculture; Maui County; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 03-17-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TODD |
AEN, WAM |
|
|
878
|
HB1497 HD1 SD1
DOA; Restricted Use Pesticides; Online Reporting; Position Conversion; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool on restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert an unspecified number of temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, LAMOSAO, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA |
AEN, WAM |
|
|
879
|
HB242 HD1
Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Hawaii State Energy Office
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
|
|
880
|
HB344 HD1
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EIG/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
SB1089 |
|
881
|
HB734 HD1
DOH; Rules; Wastewater Systems; Cesspool Conversion; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
EVSLIN, LOWEN |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1636 |
|
882
|
HB735 HD2
Individual Wastewater Systems; Dwellings; Dwelling Units; Accessory Units; Cesspools
RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
Allows an individual wastewater system to serve up to five bedrooms, regardless of the number of dwellings, dwelling units, or accessory units, whether attached or detached, with certain exclusions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
EVSLIN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PIERICK, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
|
|
883
|
HB736 HD1
University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; Wastewater System Testing; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
|
|
884
|
HB749 HD1
Department of Health; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion Section; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Section within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM. |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB675 |
|
885
|
HB750 HD2
DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Amends the authorized uses of the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund. 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 12/31/2028. Appropriates funds out of the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB674 |
|
886
|
HB974 HD1
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 revenues from a surcharge supporting a reserve account shall be held in trust by the State, 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, payment, and managing agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EIG/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
LOWEN |
EIG/CPN, WAM |
SB1501 |
|
887
|
HB977 HD1
Energy Financing; Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Underserved Ratepayers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EIG, WAM |
SB1071 |
|
888
|
HB879 HD1
Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Increases the maximum grant amount for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, WARD |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
|
|
889
|
HB1017 HD1
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, JDC |
SB1336 |
|
890
|
HB1020 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a Carbon Sequestration and Underground Water Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
SB1339 |
|
891
|
HB1307 HD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for water well development for geophysical investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HWN/EIG, WAM. |
HOLT, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TARNAS, Kila |
HWN/EIG, WAM |
|
|
892
|
HB1098 HD1
Department of Human Services; Threats; Physical Harm; Protective Services Workers
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS.
Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties is a class C felony. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of terroristic threatening in the first degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB1417 |
|
893
|
HB979 HD1
Summary Possession; GET license; Judiciary
RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
Requires that a current general excise tax license number for any rental income be filed with the complaint to the court for summary possession proceedings. Requires the Judiciary to submit an annual list of certain information regarding summary possession cases to the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, TAM |
CPN, JDC |
|
|
894
|
HB1482 HD1
Hemp Products; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Schedule I; Cannabinoids
RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
For purposes of the hemp processors law, amends the definitions of "artificially derived cannabis" and "cannabis" to include, and the definition of "manufactured hemp product" to specifically exclude, all forms of cannabinoids classified as schedule I under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-19-25 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA, QUINLAN |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
|
|
895
|
HB1291 HD2
Roasted Coffee; Hawaii-grown coffee; False Labeling
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, KILA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TEMPLO, Matayoshi |
CPN, JDC |
SB1276 |
|
896
|
HB1259 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
TODD, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, Amato |
TCA, JDC |
|
|
897
|
HB860 HD1
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance; Immunity
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Specifies that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and county, shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
TCA/EIG, JDC/WAM |
|
|
898
|
HB1069 HD1
DOE; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Adds two voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB1388 |
|
899
|
HB1370 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
YAMASHITA |
CPN, WAM |
SB978 |
|
900
|
HB1051 HD1
PUC; Energy-Efficiency Portfolio Standards; Extension
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. 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 interim standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2025- Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1091) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN.
|
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, CPN |
SB1370 |
|
901
|
HB139 HD2
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 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB642 |
|
902
|
HB250 HD2
Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; State Health Planning and Development Agency
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 timelines for the approval of prior authorization requests for urgent and non-urgent health care services. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
MARTEN, AMATO, IWAMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, Hussey |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
|
|
903
|
HB303 HD2
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 residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TODD |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB1070 |
|
904
|
HB341 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
LOWEN |
HHS, WAM |
SB1127 |
|
905
|
HB441 HD2
Cigarette Tax; Disposition of Revenues; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 7/1/2025, amends the cigarette tax and amends the cigarette tax disposition of revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
|
|
906
|
HB952 HD1
DOH; Parkinson's Disease; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee; Webpage; Reports
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Department to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
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 |
|
907
|
HB650 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
HASHEM, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
908
|
HB1391 HD1
Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO TRADE.
Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Wakai, Kim ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
QUINLAN |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
|
|
909
|
HB159 HD1
Civil Service; Exemptions; Contracts; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $850,000 in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation program utilized for the personal service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
SB425 |
|
910
|
HB164 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
|
|
911
|
HB480 HD1
Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Exam; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity exam and refer an injured employee for the exam without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity exams. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, CPN/WAM |
|
|
912
|
HB989 HD1
DAGS; Plans; Land Survey; Subdivision; Maps
RELATING TO PLANS.
Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates the permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies statutory fees are pursuant to rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
SB1308 |
|
913
|
HB1152 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1471 |
|
914
|
HB1424 HD1
Budget; Allotment System; Appropriations
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
Prohibits the transfer of funds appropriated for positions to operating expenses, and vice versa, except to fulfill the Legislature's purpose for which the funds were appropriated. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA |
GVO, WAM |
SB1513 |
|
915
|
HB542 HD1
University of Hawaii; Scholarships; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Expands the Hawaii promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year university of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SOUZA |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
916
|
HB546 HD1
Aloha Intelligence Institute; Artificial Intelligence; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the aloha intelligence institute within the university of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HRE/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:25PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, OLDS, SAYAMA |
HRE/LBT, WAM |
SB1622 |
|
917
|
HB718 HD1
JABSOM; Faculty and Staff Positions; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GARRETT, HASHEM, PERRUSO, TAM |
HRE, WAM |
SB1217 |
|
918
|
HB1170 HD1
UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
SB1489 |
|
919
|
HB1320 HD1
UH; Higher Education; Graduate Outcomes; Report; Appropriation ($)
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HRE, WAM |
|
|
920
|
HB1345 HD1
UH; BOR; Four-year College; Tuition Waiver; Mandatory Fee Waiver; State-Approved Teacher Education Program; Teacher Education; Resident Student
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition and mandatory fees to a resident student enrolled in a four-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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Fevella. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
HRE, WAM |
SB1524 |
|
921
|
HB1164 HD1
Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1483 |
|
922
|
HB1166 HD1
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1485 |
|
923
|
HB1167 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Transportation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to TCA, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1486 |
|
924
|
HB1231 HD1
Department of Transportation; Photo Red light Imaging System; School Zones; Fines; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Authorizes the State to prioritize the installation of photo red light imaging detector systems in school zones if the State establishes a photo red light imaging detector system. Requires a certain percentage of fines collected for disregarding a steady red signal pursuant to a photo red light imaging detector system installed in a school zone to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund, capped at an unspecified amount each year. Requires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Department of Education in determining which school zones to install a photo red light imaging system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
LA CHICA, ALCOS, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, TAM, TODD |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
SB1664 |
|
925
|
HB1260 HD1
DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires a county with a population of two hundred fifty thousand or less, 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 a participating county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB1666 |
|
926
|
HB177 HD1
Civil Identification Card; Free of Charge
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Makes the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card free of charge. Repeals the civil identification card fee special fund and lapses any unexpended and unencumbers funds into the general fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, WAM |
|
|
927
|
HB228 HD1
License Plates; Electronic License Plates; License Plate Flipping Devices; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the counties to adopt rules for the use of electronic license plates and for intentionally obscuring a license plate with a cover or shield. Prohibits the use of license plate flipping devices. Establishes minimum and maximum fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, CHUN, KAHALOA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TCA, CPN/JDC |
|
|
928
|
HB235 HD1
Traffic Safety; North Shore of Oahu; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Transportation to expand the use of photo red light imaging detector systems and automated speed enforcement systems to locations on the North Shore of Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
QUINLAN |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
|
|
929
|
HB667 HD1
Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Requires certain county agencies to collaborate with the Department of Transportation in utilizing the Department's microchip scanners. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
TCA, WAM |
SB599, SB1521 |
|
930
|
HB697 HD2
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Violations; Evidence; DOT; DLE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and 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 to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB1208 |
|
931
|
HB939 HD1
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 $0.93 per wine gallon. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
TODD, QUINLAN |
CPN, WAM |
SB641 |
|
932
|
HB958 HD2
Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires all bicycles equipped with motors to be operated only with all wheels on the ground at all times, with certain exceptions. Prohibits certain actions while operating a bicycle equipped with a motor. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Requires manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to electric bicycles. Requires distributors to place a sign at or near the point of sale regarding electric bicycles. 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. 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 at a speed not exceeding ten miles per hour. 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 drive cycle" with the word "motor scooter". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
KILA, CHUN, GARRETT, HOLT, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN |
TCA/CPN, JDC |
|
|
933
|
HB1156 HD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Special Facility Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.
Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
SB1475 |
|
934
|
HB1161 HD2
DOT; Electric Vehicles; Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid 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. Beginning 7/1/2026, extends the state mileage-based road usage charge to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 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. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
SB1480 |
|
935
|
HB1052 HD1
PUC; Telecommunications Access; Universal Service Programs; Universal Service Fund; Print Disabilities
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to individuals with print disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-19-25 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/HHS, WAM |
SB1371 |
|
936
|
HB862 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WOODSON |
TCA, WAM |
SB1199 |
|
937
|
HB1088 HD1
DHHL; School Impact Fees; Education; Housing
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/11/2025- Re-Referred to EDU/HWN/HOU, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HWN/HOU, WAM |
SB1407 |
|
938
|
HB422 HD1
DOE; School Impact Fees; Fair Share Contribution Accounts; School Facilities Special Fund
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals school impact fees. Abolishes and transfers unencumbered balances of the school impact fee subaccounts and certain fair share contribution accounts to School Facilities Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
EVSLIN, CHUN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HOU, WAM |
|
|
939
|
HB548 HD1
UH; Saint Francis School; Campus; Acquisition; Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Referred to HRE/EIG, WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SOUZA |
HRE/EIG, WAM |
|
|
940
|
HB433 HD1
Reentry Services; Community-based Services; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
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 |
|
|
941
|
HB596 HD1
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
PSM, WAM |
|
|
942
|
HB1002 HD1
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |