Photo of Henry J.C. Aquino

Senate District 19
Pearl City, Waipahu, West Loch Estates, Hono‘uli‘uli, Ho‘opili
Room: 204
Phone: 808-586-6970
Fax: 808-586-6879
[email protected]
Senator Aquino is a dedicated public servant with over a decade of legislative experience in Hawai‘i. Currently serving as a State Senator for District 19, which includes Waipahu, Pearl City, and portions of ‘Ewa, Aquino has quickly made a name for himself in the Senate. As Assistant Majority Whip, he plays a crucial role in passing important legislation. In addition, his work as Vice Chair of the Health & Human Services Committee is helping to improve the lives of Hawai‘i’s most vulnerable populations.

Before serving in the Senate, Aquino held a prominent position as the State Representative for District 38. During his tenure, he chaired the House Transportation Committee, contributing to the development of transportation policies and infrastructure planning. He also served on the O‘ahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and held leadership positions in the House Majority. Additionally, Aquino chaired the Public Safety Committee, where he played a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.

Outside of their legislative work, Aquino has been a long-time advocate for his community in Waipahu, serving as Executive Director of the Waipahu Community Association and as a member of several community organizations, including the Leeward O‘ahu Lions Club and the Waipahu Alumni Association.

Aquino’s commitment to public service and community building is evident in his impressive record of accomplishments both in and out of office.

 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
SB83 SD2
RELATING TO HOTELS.
SB84
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB85
RELATING TO PERMITS.
SB86
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB87
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB88 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
SB89
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB91
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB92
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE.
SB93
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB94
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
SB95
RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
SB98
RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB99
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB101 SD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
SB125 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
SB127 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.
SB128
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
SB129 SD2
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
SB130
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB131
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB132
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
SB133 SD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB134
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB137 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
SB138 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB139
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB143
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
SB144 SD2
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
SB149
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
SB164
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB165
RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB167
RELATING TO PERMITS.
SB178
RELATING TO SURFING.
SB179 SD1
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
SB180
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
SB181
RELATING TO HAZARD PAY BONUS.
SB182 SD1
RELATING TO SERVICE DISRUPTIONS.
SB183 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
SB184
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
SB185 SD1
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
SB188
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
SB189 SD1
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB192
RELATING TO EXPLOSION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.
SB193
RELATING TO CRIME.
SB207
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
SB208
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB220
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCING.
SB221
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB222 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB223 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
SB224 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
SB227 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB234
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB239 SD1
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
SB246
RELATING TO CORAL REEFS.
SB252 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB292 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
SB294
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SB298 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB299 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
SB318
RELATING TO GENETIC INFORMATION.
SB322 SD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB323
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB324
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
SB327 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
SB328 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB330 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.
SB336 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
SB337 SD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB338 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB339
RELATING TO NEEDS ALLOWANCE.
SB340 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB341
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
SB342 SD1
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
SB343
RELATING TO HAZARD PAY.
SB358
RELATING TO FAIR SCHEDULING.
SB368
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
SB371 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
SB376 SD1
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
SB382 HD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB383 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES.
SB410
RELATING TO STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYMENT.
SB420 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB421 SD1
RELATING TO LITERACY.
SB422 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB423 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
SB424
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
SB425 SD1
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
SB426 SD1
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
SB434
RELATING TO TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
SB436 SD1
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
SB437
RELATING TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER.
SB439 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO FEES.
SB442 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
SB443 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB450 SD1
RELATING TO AUTISM.
SB451 SD1
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
SB461
RELATING TO WAGES.
SB462 SD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.
SB475
RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
SB476
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB496 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB498 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB499
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB501 SD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB509
RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY.
SB513 SD1
RELATING TO WATER.
SB514
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB518
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.
SB521
RELATING TO ACCESS TO WATER ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB522 SD1
RELATING TO THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL.
SB523 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
SB525
RELATING TO MANDATORY PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND CONSENT IN CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE CREMATION SERVICES.
SB526 SD1
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
SB528
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
SB529 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB534 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
SB538
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
SB543
RELATING TO WATER.
SB548 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
SB552 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB556
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
SB562 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB565 SD1
RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
SB569
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB570
RELATING TO GOATS.
SB571
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB575
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
SB576 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION.
SB577
RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT DISASTER RECOVERY PERMITS.
SB580
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
SB587 SD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB594
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST SENIORS.
SB601 SD1 HD1
RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB602
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
SB603 SD1
RELATING TO VETERANS.
SB605
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB606
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB608 SD1
RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
SB609 SD1
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
SB623
RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
SB624 SD1
RELATING TO PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
SB626
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
SB627
RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.
SB629
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
SB631
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
SB638
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB639 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB644
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
SB646
RELATING TO SAFETY.
SB647
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB648
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
SB650
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB652
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.
SB653
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
SB671
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
SB704
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
SB709 SD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB713
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB714
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB715
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB716 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
SB717 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
SB718
RELATING TO EQUITY.
SB722
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB739 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE.
SB740
RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS.
SB752 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB756
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB757 SD1
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
SB760
RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB762 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
SB763 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB764
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE.
SB765 SD1
RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
SB767
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
SB768
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB770
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
SB775
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB794
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES.
SB814
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB815
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
SB816 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
SB817 SD1
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
SB818
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB819 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB828 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
SB846
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
SB848 SD1
RELATING TO DESALINATION.
SB849 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
SB852
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
SB853
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB854
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB855 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
SB856
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB857
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
SB858
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB859
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB860
RELATING TO SHOPLIFTING.
SB868
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
SB871 SD1
RELATING TO ARSON.
SB872
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB942 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO RENTAL APPLICATIONS.
SB952 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB960 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SB961 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SB963 SD1
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SB973
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB976 SD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB1043 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1044 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
SB1049
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SB1050 SD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1051 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HISTORY MONTH.
SB1052
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1057 SD2
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB1058
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
SB1059
RELATING TO CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS.
SB1060
RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
SB1061 SD1
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
SB1062
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
SB1063
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1064 SD2
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB1065 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO SKILLS-BASED HIRING.
SB1100 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB1152
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
SB1153
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1154
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1183
RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
SB1184
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT.
SB1185 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB1186 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
SB1202
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB1204
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1221 SD2 HD3
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
SB1223
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
SB1226 SD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1228 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB1250 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
SB1252 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
SB1274
RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB1278 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1279 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
SB1280
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB1281 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
SB1282
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1286 SD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB1300 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB1523 SD1
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS.
SB1536 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
SB1539 SD1
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB1541 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.
SB1542
RELATING TO AGE VERIFICATION FOR APP DEVELOPERS AND APP STORES ACT.
SB1564 SD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB1565
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
SB1566
RELATING TO A HAWAII TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
SB1567 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS.
SB1568
RELATING TO PREVAILING WAGES.
SB1587 SD1
RELATING TO RETAINAGE.
SB1619 SD2
RELATING TO THE COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT.
SB1627
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
SCR9
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO REFORM OR ELIMINATE THE LAND COURT.
SCR10 SD2
URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE.
SCR11
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO COVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL-BASED SETTINGS.
SCR12 SD1 HD1
RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK.
SCR15
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AMEND ITS TECHNOLOGY MONITORING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES TO INCLUDE MONITORING THAT BLOCKS STUDENTS FROM RECEIVING INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES AND ACCESSING HARMFUL MATERIAL.
SCR18 SD1
REQUESTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO BUILD A NEW AND LARGER PEARL CITY POST OFFICE AT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PROPERTY ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA WITH A LARGER PARKING LOT FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.
SCR20
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY REEVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING IN-PERSON CONTACT VISITATION AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEST SUPPORT INCARCERATED PERSONS IN STAYING CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES WHO CAN HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY OF REHABILITATION.
SCR21
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY STAFF MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO INMATES.
SCR22
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
SCR23
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING.
SCR24 SD1
STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN ALL REFERENCES TO THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION AND 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM ON ITS WEBSITES FOR THE PUBLIC.
SCR25
REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR ANY PROPOSED SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SCR27
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
SCR30
REQUESTING THE COMMANDER OF JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO USE THE RESTRICTED VACANT LAND ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA FOR YOUTH BALL PROGRAMS.
SCR32
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE INMATE WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS FOR STATE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE.
SCR52
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
SCR53 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SCR55
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR INSPECTION BRANCH TO INCREASE PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
SCR60 SD1 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
SCR63
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM.
SCR65
URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
SCR66
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
SCR67 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE AGENCIES COMPRISING THE STATE'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO COOPERATE MORE CLOSELY TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE THE HIRING AND FILLING OF CRITICAL VACANCIES, INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
SCR69 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SCR73 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO DEVELOP A REPORT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN BORN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC.
SCR77 SD1
DECLARING THE INTENT THAT PROJECTS WITH HOUSING UNITS THAT QUALIFY FOR HOUSING CREDITS UNDER ACT 31, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2024, ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HOUSING CREDITS AFTER THE REPEAL OF ACT 31 IF THE HOUSING PROJECTS WERE APPROVED BY THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BEFORE JULY 1, 2031, AND REQUESTING THE CORPORATION AND EACH COUNTY TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION WHEN APPROVING HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOUSING CREDITS.
SCR83
REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE INSTITUTIONAL NETWORKS ON EACH ISLAND OF THE STATE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE.
SCR88
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A MICROBIAL ALGAE SOIL PRODUCTS PILOT PROGRAM.
SCR89
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.
SCR90
REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE KOHALA DITCH.
SCR94 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
SCR110 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A GREEN BONDS PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
SCR112 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7, 2025, IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
SCR113
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING HAWAII AS A PURPLE HEART STATE ON AUGUST 7, 2025.
SCR114
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PRACTICES OF MANAGING HEAT EXPOSURE IN DEPARTMENT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROTECT STUDENTS' HEALTH DURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
SCR134
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE TRUE COST OF PRODUCING SCHOOL MEALS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PRICE INCREASES.
SCR135 SD1
URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.
SCR136 SD1 HD2
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STATE.
SCR137
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION.
SCR138 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SCR140
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE CERTAIN LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
SCR142 SD1 HD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FUNDS.
SCR143 SD1
URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
SCR145 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
SCR203
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SCR207
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL TASK FORCE TO ERADICATE ILLEGAL GAMBLING AND DRUG ACTIVITIES AND TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY SAFE ZONES.
SCR211
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY SCHOOLS HAVING AGING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE THE EQUIPMENT WITH NEW AND MODERNIZED EQUIPMENT.
SCR220
URGING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND HONOLULU PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT SAFE AND SOUND PROGRAMS IN EWA BEACH, KAPOLEI, AND WAIANAE.
SR5
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO REFORM OR ELIMINATE THE LAND COURT.
SR6 SD2
URGING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE.
SR7
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO COVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL-BASED SETTINGS.
SR8 SD1
RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK.
SR11
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AMEND ITS TECHNOLOGY MONITORING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES TO INCLUDE MONITORING THAT BLOCKS STUDENTS FROM RECEIVING INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES AND ACCESSING HARMFUL MATERIAL.
SR14 SD1
REQUESTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO BUILD A NEW AND LARGER PEARL CITY POST OFFICE AT THE UNITED STATES NAVY PROPERTY ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA WITH A LARGER PARKING LOT FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.
SR15
REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR ANY PROPOSED SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SR16
REQUESTING THE COMMANDER OF JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO USE THE RESTRICTED VACANT LAND ON THE PEARL CITY PENINSULA FOR YOUTH BALL PROGRAMS.
SR18
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE INMATE WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS FOR STATE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE.
SR34
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.
SR35 SD1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
SR37
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR INSPECTION BRANCH TO INCREASE PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
SR38
SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP'S REQUEST FOR RESOURCES AND TIMELINE EXTENSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
SR45 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
SR48
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM.
SR50
URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
SR51 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE AGENCIES COMPRISING THE STATE'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO COOPERATE MORE CLOSELY TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE THE HIRING AND FILLING OF CRITICAL VACANCIES, INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
SR53 SD1
REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO REFORM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER PRACTICES IN THE STATE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS FOR CONSUMERS AND IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR, LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SR56 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TO DEVELOP A REPORT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN BORN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC.
SR60 SD1
DECLARING THE INTENT THAT PROJECTS WITH HOUSING UNITS THAT QUALIFY FOR HOUSING CREDITS UNDER ACT 31, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2024, ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HOUSING CREDITS AFTER THE REPEAL OF ACT 31 IF THE HOUSING PROJECTS WERE APPROVED BY THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BEFORE JULY 1, 2031, AND REQUESTING THE CORPORATION AND EACH COUNTY TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION WHEN APPROVING HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOUSING CREDITS.
SR66
REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE INSTITUTIONAL NETWORKS ON EACH ISLAND OF THE STATE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE.
SR71
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A MICROBIAL ALGAE SOIL PRODUCTS PILOT PROGRAM.
SR72
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO EQUIP INTERESTED STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET, EXPERTISE, AND ADVANCEMENT POTENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF MEAT PROCESSING.
SR73
REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE KOHALA DITCH.
SR77 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE FURTHER MEANINGFUL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE AXIS DEER OVERPOPULATION.
SR91 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A GREEN BONDS PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
SR93 SD1
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL WITH PURPLE LIGHTS ON AUGUST 7 OF EACH YEAR IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY.
SR94
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING HAWAII AS A PURPLE HEART STATE ON AUGUST 7, 2025.
SR95
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PRACTICES OF MANAGING HEAT EXPOSURE IN DEPARTMENT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROTECT STUDENTS' HEALTH DURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
SR113
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE TRUE COST OF PRODUCING SCHOOL MEALS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PRICE INCREASES.
SR114 SD1
URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.
SR115 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII.
SR117 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
SR154
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION.
SR155 SD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SR156 SD1
URGING ALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OR PERSONS HOLDING EQUIVALENT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
SR158
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE CERTAIN LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
SR160 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT'S USE AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FUNDS.
SR163
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SR182
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL TASK FORCE TO ERADICATE ILLEGAL GAMBLING AND DRUG ACTIVITIES AND TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY SAFE ZONES.
SR185
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY SCHOOLS HAVING AGING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE THE EQUIPMENT WITH NEW AND MODERNIZED EQUIPMENT.
SR195
URGING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND HONOLULU PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT SAFE AND SOUND PROGRAMS IN EWA BEACH, KAPOLEI, AND WAIANAE.