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{"bill_id":1909948,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Relating To The Green Jobs Youth Corps.","description":"Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB20/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=20&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1909949,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Relating To Public Assistance.","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to provide public assistance to eligible residents during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB58/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=58&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1909950,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Relating To Air Filters.","description":"Prohibits the sale and use of disposable air filters beginning January 1, 2030. Requires the State to establish reusable air filters as the new standard.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB10/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=10&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1909952,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB13/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=13&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1909953,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Relating To Hotels.","description":"Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to third-party vendors and prospective and current guests under certain conditions. Prohibits hotelkeepers from imposing any fee, penalty, or other charge and from retaining any deposit of a guest who cancels a reservation if a service disruption is likely to exist during the period of the reservation. Requires any hotelkeeper that violates or causes another person to violate this Act to forfeit to the injured party three times the amount of the sum charged in excess of what the hotelkeeper is entitled to. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to TOU, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB83/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=83&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1909954,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Relating To Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to environment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB7/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=7&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1909956,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Eliminates the certificate of need requirement for all health care facilities and health care services except for nursing homes, hospices, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and ambulance service providers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB11/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=11&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1909957,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Repeals statutory language requiring certain housing projects have at least five per cent of available units be for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income to be eligible for loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals statutory language providing grants to developers for rental units set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income in any project financed in part or in whole by the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals statutory language requiring the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish an application process for Rental Housing Revolving Fund allocation that gives preference to projects providing units for persons and families with incomes at or below thirty per cent of the median family income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB42/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=42&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909959,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026, restricts the use of restrictive housing in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Establishes a restrictive housing legislative working group to develop and recommend more comprehensive laws, policies, and procedures regarding restrictive housing for members of vulnerable populations by 1/8/2027. Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review restrictive housing placements on an annual basis. Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, by 12/1/2027, to implement policies and procedures recommended by the restrictive housing working group related to committed persons. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 292, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1395).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB104/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=104&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1909960,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB6/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=6&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1909961,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Relating To Beach Management On The North Shore Of Oahu.","description":"Extends the deadline for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to submit the North Shore Beach Management Plan to the Governor and Legislature. Extends the appropriation lapse date to 6/30/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 100, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB3/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=3&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1909963,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Conforms the Hawaii income tax laws to the provision of the American Rescue Plan Act relating to tax treatment of restaurant revitalization grants. Applies retroactively to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB82/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=82&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909964,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Authorizes a person who discovers a recorded discriminatory restrictive covenant to take certain actions, without liability, to invalidate the covenant. Defines discriminatory restrictive covenant. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1404).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB31/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=31&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909965,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Relating To Traffic Citations.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to establish traffic cameras and issue a citation by mail for certain violations of traffic-related laws. Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB96/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=96&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1909967,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Relating To Police Reports.","description":"Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons for whom law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 017, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB112/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=112&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1909968,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Relating To County Permits.","description":"Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB73/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=73&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909970,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Relating To The Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB13/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=13&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1909971,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Relating To Public Financing For Candidates To Elected Office.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB51/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=51&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1909972,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.","description":"Establishes a two-year Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Working Group within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires the working group to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB103/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=103&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1909974,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and meets certain criteria. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB109/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=109&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1909975,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB26/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=26&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909977,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Relating To Housing Discrimination.","description":"Authorizes the counties to prohibit discrimination against a renter based on the renter's source of income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG/HOU, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB44/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=44&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909978,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Relating To Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to environment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB8/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=8&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1909979,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. Repeals 1/1/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG/EDU/HRE, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB85/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=85&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1909981,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Establishes a public trust purpose for the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent counsel. Repeals the First Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Establishes the Executive Director of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Administratively attaches the Commission on Water Resource Management to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes members of the Commission on Water Resource Management to be eligible to serve as chairperson. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of Health to serve as ex officio voting members ineligible to serve as chairperson. Authorizes entities to whom an emergency order is directed to challenge the order under certain conditions. Clarifies the notification requirements and contents of declarations of water shortages. Establishes fines. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1909982,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Repeals the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program. Clarifies that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purchase of equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB80/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=80&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909983,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Establishes as a deceptive practice advertising, displaying, or offering a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, subject to certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB50/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=50&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909985,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes procedures and requirements for single-family and multi-family housing project applicants to apply for an expedited permit, including requirements for completeness of expedited permit applications, duties of licensed professionals and the counties during construction, and applications for owner-builder exemptions. Takes effect 7/1/2026. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 295, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1398).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB66/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=66&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909986,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB28/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=28&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909988,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Relating To State Construction Projects.","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General Services to be headed by the State Architect. Authorizes the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Requires the State Architect to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes DAGS to provide centralized design review services for state construction projects and issue design approvals through the State Architect. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements, subject to certain conditions. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB74/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=74&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1909989,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB86/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=86&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1909990,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Relating To Medical School Tuition.","description":"Requires graduates of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine who have paid in-state tuition to serve as a physician in the State for at least 2 years following their medical residency or fellowship. Begins with the class of 2029. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB101/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=101&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1909992,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Relating To Low-speed Electric Bicycles.","description":"Increases the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years of age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB98/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=98&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1909993,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Establishes a two-year Fruit Tree Harvest Pilot Program. Requires state agencies, to the extent practicable, to plant fruit trees in new or renovated landscaping that includes trees within the boundaries of the program. Authorizes persons to harvest fruit from those fruit trees. Provides that the State is not liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the harvesting or ingesting of fruit, including food-borne illness. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1909994,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Relating To Algorithmic Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to send corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used. Requires users of algorithmic decision-making to submit annual reports to the Department of the Attorney General. Provides means of civil enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB59/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=59&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1909996,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Relating To Vehicle Safety.","description":"Creates additional fines for any individual found operating a vehicle or moped without a current certificate of inspection.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB95/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=95&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1909997,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Relating To Healthy Workplaces.","description":"Prohibits any employer or employee from subjecting an employee to abusive conduct. Requires employers and certain employees to take all reasonable preventative and responsive measures to ensure a safe work environment free of abusive conduct. Prohibits employers and certain employees from taking retaliatory actions against employees who engage in certain protected acts. Establishes a penalty, private cause of action, and remedies. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB7/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=7&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1909999,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires each public school in the State, including charter schools, to employ, or retain under contract, at least 1 mental health professional for every 250 students enrolled, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Education to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract for mental health professionals and to establish an unspecified number of fulltime equivalent mental health professional positions within the Department of Education. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB64/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=64&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910000,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Relating To Hurricane Resistant Criteria.","description":"Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings, constructed on or after 7/1/2025, for the capability of providing shelter refuge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB111/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=111&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910001,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to AEN/TCA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1910003,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB91/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=91&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910004,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Decreases the time period for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing developments exempt from certain requirements pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, from forty-five days to thirty days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB93/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=93&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910006,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB71/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=71&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910007,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, allows an advanced practice registered nurse to claim exemption from service as a juror. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2032. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB8/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=8&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910008,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Renames the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB33/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=33&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910010,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1910011,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB70/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=70&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910012,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Response.","description":"No later than January 1, 2026, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings, including all public schools. Requires DAGS to establish a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and work with the counties to implement the plan into the counties' emergency service provider protocols. Requires DAGS to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators and the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for state employees and security staff of certain state agencies. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB92/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=92&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910014,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer moneys between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the RHRF without legislative approval. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB35/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=35&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910015,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB47/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=47&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910017,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Relating To Carbon Offsets.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB52/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=52&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910018,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Restricts the sale of liquor under temporary liquor licenses to confined and demarcated spaces not located on public streets, roads, sidewalks, or pedestrian walkways. Applies restrictions to temporary liquor licenses granted to nonprofit organizations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB62/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=62&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910019,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Relating To Natural Resource Management.","description":"Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response over Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB6/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=6&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910021,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Relating To Administrative Rules.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all state agencies to make the full text of their rules available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format that meets or exceeds certain federal standards. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB55/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=55&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910022,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Relating To The Department Of Housing.","description":"Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB68/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=68&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910023,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Relating To Wildfire Mitigation.","description":"Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to provide administrative support to the working group. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB17/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=17&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910025,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB43/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=43&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1910026,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB19/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=19&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910028,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines \"isolated wetlands\" and \"wetlands\". Clarifies the definition of \"state waters\" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS/WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB110/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=110&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910029,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the direct sale of large cigars and pipe tobacco to adult consumers for personal use. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB10/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=10&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1910030,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Relating To Medical Informed Consent.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained before the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB107/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=107&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910032,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Relating To Legislative Employees.","description":"Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit. Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB105/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=105&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910033,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to utilize revenue bonds when securing a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB40/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=40&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910035,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB89/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=89&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910036,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Relating To Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Establishes that if a state legislative vacancy occurs due to the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent before a primary election, but after the close of filing for that election, and the prior incumbent was the only person whose name appeared on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the next succeeding term. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB5/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=5&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910037,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish, no later than 7/1/2026, a Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index automatic adjustment mechanism and waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB21/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=21&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910039,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and operate a Child Care Center Pilot Program on Oahu for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to GVO/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB56/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=56&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910040,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB63/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=63&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910041,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB75/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=75&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910043,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that shall belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. Prohibits the sale or use of seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules that identify and regulate the most harmful neonicotinoid pesticide formulations and develop guidelines for safer alternatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB12/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=12&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910044,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Relating To Limited-profit Housing Associations.","description":"Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB24/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=24&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910046,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Relating To Tort Liability.","description":"Clarifies that persons who enter private property for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires courts to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable actions. Establishes, as a matter of law, that persons participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent risks, dangers, or hazards in the activities. Clarifies the definitions for \"recreational purpose\" and \"recreational user\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB12/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=12&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1910047,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Amends responsibilities of the State Building Code Council.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1910048,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Relating To Liquor Law Violations.","description":"Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB61/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=61&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910050,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management Near Utility Lines.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines, enforced by the State Fire Marshal as to State-owned land and the applicable county fire department as to privately owned land. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB11/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=11&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910051,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Relating To Mental Health At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish three additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB87/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=87&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910053,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Appropriate funds into and out of the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund for the State Historic Preservation Division to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological survey necessary to compile the inventory. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB18/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=18&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910054,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than ninety-nine years. Increases the time period that the sales price of dwelling units under the Rent-to-Own Program shall remain fixed from five years to ten years after the rental agreement is executed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB76/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=76&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910055,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Beginning 6/1/2026, establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB114/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=114&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910057,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Relating To Corporations.","description":"Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB57/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=57&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910058,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as a school resource officer or investigator in positions identified by the Department of Education or the Department of the Attorney General, respectively, as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill positions, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Director of Human Resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB99/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=99&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910059,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB4/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=4&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1910061,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires all public and private schools that serve students in grades 6 through 12 and issue student identification cards to have information on mental health and suicide prevention hotlines printed on the student identification cards. Establishes exceptions and penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB37/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=37&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910062,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Relating To The Royal Mausoleum.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer the stewardship of the Royal Mausoleum, Mauna Ala, to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB4/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=4&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910064,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Establishes a three-year Pedestrian Safety Pilot Program in a county with population of two hundred fifty thousand or less, under certain conditions. Authorizes the Governor to revoke and abolish the Pilot Program and overturn a county's request to opt-out of the Pilot Program. Authorizes a county with a population of over two hundred fifty thousand to participate in the Pilot Program, subject to certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires a driver of a vehicle to yield to a pedestrian when the pedestrian clearly indicates their intention to cross a roadway within a crosswalk. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB106/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=106&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910065,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Relating To The Motor Vehicle Rental Industry.","description":"Repeals the definition of \"vehicle license recovery fees\". Limits to vehicle license and registration fees and weight taxes the fees and taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee. Amends the prorated amount of vehicle license and registration fees and weight taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee. Repeals the requirement that rental car companies submit annual audits to the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB29/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=29&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910066,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB118/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=118&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910068,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Relating To Inclusionary Zoning.","description":"Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB67/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=67&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910069,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed state or county housing projects that may affect a historical property, an aviation artifact, or a burial site within ninety days of a request for determination. Establishes historic review requirements based on the project area's known historic, cultural, and archaeological resources. Establishes procedures and notification requirements if previously unidentified human remains or previously unidentified historic property are discovered. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-09","last_action":"Act 311, on 07/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1424).","last_action_date":"2025-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB79/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=79&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910070,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Requires the State Building Code Council to assess the financial impact of the adoption of a code or standard on single-family and multi-family homes. Requires the State Building Code Council to also include amortized utility costs when adopting codes or standards. Amends annual reporting requirements for the State Building Code Council to include assessment of costs and determinations of benefits for residents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB48/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=48&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910072,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB32/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=32&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910073,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Relating To Terminal Illnesses.","description":"Authorizes manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products that are pending approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration to make the drugs or products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB49/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=49&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910075,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 181, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB88/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=88&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910076,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Relating To Plant-based Building Materials.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the establishment and administration of the Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to study how best to develop the plant-based building materials industry in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB9/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=9&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910077,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Defines \"residential zone\" for purposes of leaf blower restrictions to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB60/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=60&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910079,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State.","description":"Designates Hawaii as a Purple Heart State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to PBS, CAA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB9/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=9&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1910080,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Relating To Vessels.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to work with relevant stakeholders to conduct a study of noise regulations and best practices as they apply to other ports in similar locations. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB108/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=108&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910082,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Relating To Fisheries.","description":"Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB22/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=22&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910083,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Part I: Increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense within five years of excessive speeding to a misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of thirty days. Part II: Clarifying when a summons or citation is sent under an automated speed enforcement system. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 170, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB97/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=97&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910084,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Relating To Attachment And Execution Of Real Property.","description":"Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB115/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=115&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910086,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Relating To Temporary Restraining Orders.","description":"Increases the mandatory minimum jail sentence for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order from forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Requires mandatory mental health counseling for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB94/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=94&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910087,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, establishes a pilot program that requires the Department of Education to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training for public school students in grades six through twelve as part of existing health or physical education curriculum. Requires all public elementary, middle, intermediate, and high schools in the state to have a cardiac emergency response plan as part of the pilot program. Establishes standards for the cardiac emergency response plan. Requires school officials to work with county emergency medical service providers to integrate the cardiac emergency response plan into the counties' emergency response plan into the counties' emergency medical service provider protocols. Authorizes uncertified trainers to instruct others in the administration of an automated external defibrillator or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if the course does not result in certification. Terminates at the end of the 2029-2030 school year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB84/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=84&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910088,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to consider as a preference under chapter 201H, HRS, the proximity between the housing location and the applicant's place of employment; whether the applicant is a state or county employee; and whether the applicant is a returning resident that left the State to attend a university, college, or trade school and has graduated within the past two years. Requires, for any project developed or administered by the HHFDC under chapter 201, HRS, the HHFDC to set aside as a matter of preference an undetermined per cent of available units for state or county employees, when feasible. Requires HHFDC to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants accordingly, select applicants based on application date within the pool of similarly ranked applicants, and validate the preference status of applicants before occupancy of a unit. Authorizes HHFDC to adopt rules to establish additional eligibility criteria.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HOU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB72/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=72&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910090,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"Prohibits persons under the age of sixteen from driving a moped. Requires all persons driving a moped to wear a safety helmet, regardless of age. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 222, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB30/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=30&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910091,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that any person who causes a law enforcement officer to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived protected class with the intent to discriminate against the person shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. For purpose and intent of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission law, adding \"place of birth\" as a protected class. Effective 9/1/2025. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 259, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB116/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=116&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910093,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Relating To Restaurants.","description":"Prohibits third-party restaurant reservation services from advertising, listing, promoting, facilitating, enabling, or selling restaurant reservations without first obtaining a written agreement from the applicable restaurant authorizing the action. Establishes a private cause of action for civil remedies. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 077, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB102/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=102&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1910094,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the state, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB46/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=46&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910095,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to identify an absence due to the mental health of a student as an excused absence. Defines the term \"excused absence\". Exempts an absence due to the mental health of a student from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory attendance at school. Limits the number of excused absences that may be taken by a student due to mental health reasons.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB34/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=34&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910097,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried individuals, transgender persons, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least six months' duration, rather than five years. Includes need for medical intervention to conceive due to physiological or anatomical factors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB23/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=23&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1910098,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Provides that the Liquor Commission or other licensing agency of each county shall deny the renewal of certain current liquor licenses upon receipt of sufficient protests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB113/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=113&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910099,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Relating To Deposits Of Public Funds.","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB69/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=69&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910101,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Relating To A Compensatory Time Cash-out Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a Compensatory Time Cash-Out Pilot Program for eligible employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation who work in any state correctional facility. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB90/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=90&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1910102,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Makes an application for voter registration part of the enrollment applications or course registration process for Department of Education high schools. Requires eligible student applicants to be given the choice to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of eligible student applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, Department of Education, election personnel, and online voter registration system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB39/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=39&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910104,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 182, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB65/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=65&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910105,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" to require that the property is over fifty years old and meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. Excludes proposed projects on existing residential property and proposed projects that are in nominally sensitive areas from the State's Historic Preservation Program review, under certain circumstances. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 293, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1396).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB15/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=15&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910106,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB5/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=5&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1910108,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Makes an application for voter registration part of certain state agency application processes. Requires the sharing of certain information among certain state agencies, election personnel, and online voter registration system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB78/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=78&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910109,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services' Med-QUEST division to automatically transmit applicants' voter registration information to the Office of Elections and clerk of the county of the applicant's residence, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Office of Elections to designate state agencies for automatic voter registration if the agency collects, processes, or stores certain information. Updates methods for automatic voter registration conducted by the Examiner of Drivers. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 1/30/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB81/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=81&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910111,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Relating To Restitution.","description":"Provides for the making of restitution by a defendant who has been convicted of violating section 707-702.5(1)(a), HRS, where the violation caused the death of a parent or legal guardian of a child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB45/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=45&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910112,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Relating To Defamation.","description":"Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB117/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=117&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910113,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Relating To Residential Leaseholds.","description":"Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of not less than ninety-nine years from chapters 516 and 516D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB77/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=77&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910115,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Relating To Aquarium Fish Permits.","description":"Exempts persons engaging in aquaculture research from the aquarium fish permit requirement. Defines aquaculture research.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB16/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=16&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910116,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB36/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=36&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910117,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2026, prohibits an insurer of property, homeowner's, or renter's insurance from increasing the premium for a policyholder's insurance policy upon renewal unless the insurer submits a report to the policyholder and Insurance Commissioner and receives approval from the Insurance Commissioner. Establishes penalties. Sunsets 1/1/2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB14/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=14&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1910119,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB53/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=53&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910120,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Relating To An Interstate Compact To Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB54/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=54&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1910122,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Allocates ten per cent of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Removes the annual cap on conveyance taxes paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB41/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=41&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910123,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Provides that leaders of nonprofit organizations shall not be fingerprinted when applying for a liquor license in counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 012, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB100/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=100&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1910124,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any portion of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB25/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=25&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910126,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB27/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=27&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910127,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide counties with an opportunity to comment on certain housing development projects. Prohibits the legislative body of a county from imposing stricter conditions than the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, stricter area median income requirements, or a reduction in fee waivers to housing development proposals that would increase the cost of the project. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 294, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1397).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB38/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=38&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1910671,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Amends responsibilities of the State Building Code Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB120/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=120&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1911263,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Relating To Nursing.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 265, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB119/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=119&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1911920,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB29/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=29&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1911929,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB123/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=123&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1911944,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Relating To Lodging.","description":"Short form bill relating to lodging.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TOU, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB15/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=15&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1911955,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Relating To Cabaret Licenses.","description":"Expands the prohibition of class 11 cabaret licenses to premises within apartment mixed use subprecincts of special districts and special improvement districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB122/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=122&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1911967,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB24/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=24&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1911980,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Relating To Harbors.","description":"Short form bill relating to harbors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB26/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=26&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1911993,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Replaces the Hawaii Tourism Authority with the Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism, a nonprofit entity to guide Hawaii's visitor economy in collaboration with public, private, nonprofit, and community stakeholders in achieving beneficial outcomes from tourism based on the principles of destination stewardship and regenerative tourism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TOU, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB19/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=19&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1912002,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Relating To Utilities.","description":"Short form bill relating to utilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB42/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=42&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1912014,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB32/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=32&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1912027,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB35/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=35&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1912038,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB34/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=34&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1912053,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Relating To Regulated Industries.","description":"Short form bill relating to regulated industries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB46/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=46&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1912063,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Short form bill relating to government.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB40/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=40&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1912077,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Short form bill relating to commerce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB43/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=43&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1912087,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Relating To Excited Delirium.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB36/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=36&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1912100,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TOU, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB16/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=16&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1912113,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Relating To Destination Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to destination management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TOU, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB14/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=14&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1912122,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Allow The Senate More Time To Confirm Judicial Appointments.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to extend the amount of time allowed the Senate to consider and act on the appointments of justices and judges from thirty to sixty days for appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in Regular Session or is about to adjourn the Regular Session.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Enrolled to Governor.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB121/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=121&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1912138,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Short form bill relating to consumer protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB44/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=44&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1912146,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB31/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=31&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1912160,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Relating To Airports.","description":"Short form bill relating to airports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB28/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=28&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1912173,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Relating To Lava Zone Insurance.","description":"Establishes a Lava Zone Insurance Fund to subsidize the cost of insurance premiums for properties in lava zones 1 and 2. Defines lava zones 1 and 2. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB20/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=20&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1912183,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TOU, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB18/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=18&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1912196,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Relating To Disasters.","description":"Short form bill relating to disasters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB41/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=41&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1912206,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB33/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=33&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1912222,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Short form bill relating to land use.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB39/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=39&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1912232,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Relating To Collaboration With The Federal Government.","description":"Allows state and county law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes in only limited, specific circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB22/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=22&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1912246,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties twice denied by private insurers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB21/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=21&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1912258,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Short form bill relating to natural resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB37/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=37&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1912267,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Short form bill relating to insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB45/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=45&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1912280,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB25/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=25&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1912292,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iv, Sections 4 And 6, Of The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding Reapportionment.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1).","last_action_date":"2025-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB124/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=124&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1912305,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Relating To The Insurance Commissioner.","description":"Changes the position of Insurance Commissioner from an appointed to an elected one, beginning with the 2026 general election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB23/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=23&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1912316,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TOU, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB17/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=17&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1912329,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Short form bill relating to the department of land and natural resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB38/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=38&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1912338,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Relating To Gasoline-powered Leaf Blowers.","description":"Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use district. Applies the existing time-of-use restrictions on leaf blowers to non-gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the fines for offenses of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB30/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=30&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1912346,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"Short form bill relating to highways.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB27/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=27&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1912356,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to establish three additional voting centers in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB134/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=134&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1912357,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to other state facilities pursuant to administrative rules or orders established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2025-03-10","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB133/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=133&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1912358,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Relating To The Labeling Of Macadamia Nuts.","description":"Specifies that the macadamia nut labeling requirements apply if the applicable products are produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed macadamia nuts. Effective 1/2/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB135/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=135&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1912359,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules requiring contracts to impose mandatory fines or provide for termination of a contract for default if a contractor fails to perform the contractor's duties or if there is a major delay in a deliverable. Requires each contract to establish a schedule of deliverables and to specify what constitutes a \"major delay\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB131/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=131&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1912361,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Relating To Small Business Loans.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program. Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program special fund. Requires DBEDT to submit an annual report to the Legislature regarding the program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB132/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=132&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1912362,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Relating To Wildlife.","description":"Bans the keeping or breeding of cetaceans in captivity except in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB49/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=49&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1912363,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for State Enterprise Zone Program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone to the final consumer, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health-care-related sectors, the use of advanced manufacturing to produce products, or the development of cybersecurity technology. Extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit and general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones from 7 years to 9 years. Extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones engaged in the manufacturing of tangible personal property or the producing or processing of agricultural products from 10 years to 12 years. Makes the extension of the state business tax credit eligibility period applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Makes the extension of the general excise tax exemption eligibility period take effect on 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863).","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB125/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=125&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1912364,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Relating To State Government.","description":"Authorizes boards and commissions to make employment decisions related to its officers and employees without the approval of the head of the department to which the board or commission is administratively attached.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB50/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=50&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1912366,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Short form bill relating to the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HED, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB53/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=53&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1912367,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Response.","description":"No later than January 1, 2026, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in all state buildings, including all public schools. Requires DAGS to establish a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and work with the counties to implement the plan into the counties' emergency service provider protocols. Requires DAGS to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators and the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for state employees and security staff of certain state agencies. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB51/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=51&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1912368,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Relating To Trespass.","description":"Establishes the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land. Prohibits persons being prosecuted for or convicted of the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB128/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=128&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1912369,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Relating To Labeling Requirements.","description":"Prohibits the sale of raw ahi, including ahi poke or processed ahi, in retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB129/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=129&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1912370,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture and University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to conduct a study on the effects of neonicotinoids on Hawaii beehive and apiary operations, including beekeeping activities at solar energy facilities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB126/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=126&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1912372,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HED, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB52/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=52&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1912373,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB130/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=130&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1912374,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Relating To Agricultural Grants.","description":"Establishes the Conventional Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to small and midsized farmers who practice conventional farming. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB127/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=127&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1912375,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Relating To Coffee Labeling.","description":"Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines \"regional origin\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 864).","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB48/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=48&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1912376,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB47/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=47&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1915270,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals statutory requirements for certain housing projects to be eligible for loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals certain statutory provisions for grants to developers for rental units eligible to be financed in part or in whole by the RHRF. Repeals statutory language requiring the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish an application process for RHRF allocation that prioritized projects meeting certain requirements. Renames the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the State Housing Revolving Fund (SHRF). Clarifies eligible applicants of the SHRF. Authorizes the HHFDC to use funds from the SHRF for broader housing projects. Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the SHRF. Authorizes the HHFDC to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the RHRF without legislative approval. Amends the criteria and eligibility requirements for applicant developers seeking assistance from the SHRF. Requires the HHDFC to maximize the amount of housing built that utilizes loans from the SHRF by prioritizing projects with the shortest projected loan repayment terms that produce the highest number of units, per dollar, per year. Repeals all other priorities and preferences for projects utilizing the RHRF. Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the SHRF, and the terms of loans. Requires a report to the Legislature. Allocates ten per cent of conveyance tax collections to the DURF. Removes the annual cap on conveyance taxes paid into the SHRF.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB164/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=164&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915279,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Relating To Ironworkers.","description":"Prohibits any person from disassembling, dismantling, or demolishing iron projects unless the person has completed an apprenticeship program for ironworkers approved and registered with the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB136/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=136&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915296,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when DHHL is an eligible borrower of a loan guaranteed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended, subject to approval of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB152/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=152&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915320,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes processes and requirements for associations to impose fines against unit owners, tenants, and guests for violations of the declaration, bylaws, or house rules. Prohibits associations from charging attorneys' fees with respect to any fines that are not deemed collectable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB147/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=147&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915333,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of ten to eleven months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have pre-existing ties to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB162/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=162&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915353,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination if the captive insurance companies meet certain requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB166/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=166&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915377,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct a mental health facility for inmates or detainees with mental health needs in the custody of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB160/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=160&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915394,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Relating To Chiropractic.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic college to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HED, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB144/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=144&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915416,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Relating To County Permitting And Inspection.","description":"Allows state projects to be exempt from county building permit requirements under certain conditions. Requires all exempted state projects to be included in a report that is regularly made available to the public. Allows state agencies that undertake projects to be dedicated to a county to prepare programmatic or project-specific agreements that establish requirements and standards for review and acceptance if the agency wants the project to be exempted. Allows state agencies that want to be exempted from county permitting processes to establish a cooperative working group. Requires cooperative working groups to submit an interim report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB161/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=161&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915433,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Relating To Red Hill.","description":"Establishes a Water Alliance Initiative Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB150/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=150&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915450,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires certain landlords to provide a specified notice to a tenant regarding the tenant's potential right to purchase the property, under certain conditions. Allows tenants, families, local governments, affordable housing nonprofits, and community land trusts forty-five days to match or beat the best bona fide offer to buy an eligible affordable housing property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB156/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=156&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915470,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB153/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=153&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915492,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Relating To Antitrust.","description":"Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB157/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=157&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915511,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Relating To Evictions.","description":"Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause. Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction. Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB155/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=155&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915530,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"qualified nonprofit housing trust\" to specify organizations that exclusively serve qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, HRS.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB165/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=165&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915541,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Relating To Combat Sports.","description":"Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB148/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=148&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915568,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Relating To Eviction Records.","description":"Requires that all court records of any eviction proceeding be sealed within specified timeframes upon resolution of the proceeding. Authorizes the court to seal certain eviction records prior to the expiration of these timeframes upon motion by a tenant who is able to demonstrate that certain conditions apply. Requires the clerk of the court to provide access to sealed eviction records to the tenant. Makes it a discriminatory practice to require a person to disclose a sealed eviction record as a condition of certain real property transactions. Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions against a person with a sealed eviction record.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB154/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=154&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915586,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Places oversight of the School Impact Fee Program under the School Facilities Authority Board. Allows the School Facilities Authority Board to dissolve a school impact district without a public hearing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB168/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=168&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915608,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers that incur costs related to the design, materials, installation, and construction of hurricane-resistant safe rooms. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB138/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=138&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915624,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of evaluative mediation or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB146/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=146&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915641,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to maximize the amount of housing built that utilizes loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund by prioritizing projects with the shortest projected loan repayment terms that produce the highest number of units, per dollar, per year. Repeals all other priorities and preferences for projects utilizing the RHRF.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB163/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=163&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915662,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB159/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=159&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915683,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Relating To Accessibility.","description":"Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for public accommodations to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of information related to their services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB149/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=149&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915702,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Relating To Public Banking.","description":"Establishes a state-owned bank implementation board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to determine the need for, potential costs and benefits of, and prerequisites to establishing a state-owned bank. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB158/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=158&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915723,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows an insured to authorize the insurer to electronically remit claim proceeds to the insured's mortgagee when a homeowners insurance policy that covers a mortgaged property allows for the payment of proceeds by issuing a check. Requires a mortgagee in receipt of electronic delivery of claim proceeds to deliver the proceeds of the claim to the insured in accordance with the mortgage agreement and the insurance policy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB142/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=142&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915739,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Relating To Electric Utilities.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider whether approving a proposed merger or acquisition would or would not further the State's renewable energy goals. Prohibits the acquiring entity of an electric utility company from terminating or attempting to renegotiate any existing and valid power purchase agreements and requires the acquiring entity to assume and be bound by existing collective bargaining agreements and retain all covered employees. Establishes a process to ensure that when an electric utility is subject to an application for a proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and seeks approval of the application from the Public Utilities Commission, the electric utility shall demonstrate that it solicited bids from potential acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model. Requires the electric utility to submit acceptable bids from a potential acquiring entity operating under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model concurrently with an application by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and the Public Utilities Commission to review those applications concurrently. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB137/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=137&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915762,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of any state department or agency, under certain conditions. Clarifies that contracts for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities under the control of the department of education, university of Hawaii, or school facilities authority shall be exempt from county permitting requirements that related off-site improvements be made by the contracting government agency as a condition to the issuance of any permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to EIG/EDU/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB167/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=167&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1915778,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Establishes the eighth day of August of each year as \"Hawaii Disaster Drill Day\". Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with all state departments and agencies, to conduct drills and perform other activities for that day. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB141/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=141&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915803,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the island of Kahoolawe.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB143/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=143&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915820,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Authorizes any department of the Invasive Species Council, county, or any agent of a department of the Invasive Species Council or a county, including the Hawaii Ant Lab or an island-based invasive species committee to use community action programs for the control or eradication of certain invasive pests. Defines community action program. Exempts individuals participating in a community action program from pest control operator requirements and regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB139/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=139&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915833,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Establishes a permitted interaction group within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to continue geophysical data collection, investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Authorizes DHHL to hire consultants. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB151/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=151&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915860,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Relating To Declaration Of Water Shortage And Emergency.","description":"Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB145/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=145&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915870,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Prohibits the importation of firewood into the State unless the firewood is certified as heat-treated and labeled accordingly or the importation is authorized and permitted by the Department of Agriculture before importation. Requires persons who import firewood into the State to maintain, and make available on request, records of imports for at least two years. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-27","last_action":"Act 240, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).","last_action_date":"2025-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB140/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=140&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1915909,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB78/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=78&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1915911,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Increases penalties for a third or subsequent offense within five years of excessive speeding to a misdemeanor. Increases penalties for a second offense within five years of excessive speeding. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Requires individuals convicted of excessive speeding to be subject to identification processing procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB54/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=54&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1915921,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road, and impose toll charges for the use of, any existing state highway. Requires the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road a certain portion of Hana Highway. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a plan to exempt resident vehicle operators from the imposition of toll charges for the use of Hana Highway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB217/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=217&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1915924,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Relating To Income.","description":"Implements a phased elimination of the tip credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB214/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=214&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1915935,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Relating To Service Disruptions.","description":"Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of strikes and lockouts to guests and third-party vendors under certain conditions. Allows for recovery of damages by injured parties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB182/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=182&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1915944,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution Establishing The Right To Own One's Own Data.","description":"Proposes to amend the Hawaii State Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB170/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=170&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1915955,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Relating To Immigration Detention Facilities.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB73/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=73&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1915964,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-25 10:16AM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB183/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=183&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1915968,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB75/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=75&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1915976,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires each public, private, and charter school in the State to establish a program within the health education curriculum for high school students to provide instruction in CPR. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB63/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=63&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1915987,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB65/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=65&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1915997,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Relating To Healthcare Facility Nurse Staffing.","description":"Implements various nurse-to-patient ratios at hospitals and care homes. Requires the Department of Health to audit healthcare facility compliance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB62/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=62&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916009,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Relating To Public Notice.","description":"Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the country in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN/HRE, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB197/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=197&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916021,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Relating To Criminal Property Damage.","description":"Amends the misdemeanor offense of criminal property damage in the third degree to include intentionally or knowingly damaging the property of another, if the property is used in a business operation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB58/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=58&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916028,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Increases the minimum age for use of low-speed electric bicycles. Prohibits the selling or offering for sale of bicycles equipped with motors except low-speed electric bicycles. Requires sellers of low-speed electric bicycles to provide purchasers with educational materials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB64/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=64&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916037,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB206/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=206&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916046,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Replaces the Hawaii Tourism Authority with the Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism, a nonprofit entity to guide Hawaii's visitor economy in collaboration with public, private, nonprofit, and community stakeholders in achieving beneficial outcomes from tourism based on the principles of destination stewardship and regenerative tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB218/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=218&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1916056,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Relating To Remedies.","description":"Clarifies the applicability of the statute of repose for actions arising from construction defects. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to settle or inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. Clarifies the consequences of rejecting an offer of settlement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB179/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=179&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1916066,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Relating To Public Transportation.","description":"Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare, to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB195/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=195&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916070,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Relating To Explosion Detection Technology.","description":"Requires the county police departments to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology equipment to assist in the location of and response to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Appropriates moneys to the counties as a grant in aid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB192/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=192&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916080,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Relating To Coroners.","description":"Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates moneys to the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, for the establishment of county medical examiner positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB61/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=61&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916089,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Requires Liquor Commissions or Boards to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB172/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=172&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1916098,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB207/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=207&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916112,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Relating To Juvenile Justice.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Services' Office of Youth Services to develop and implement a program offering individualized service and support teams to assist at-risk and court-involved youth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB60/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=60&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916115,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Relating To Farm Dwellings.","description":"Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2025-2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB216/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=216&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1916128,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires each public or public charter school to have staff trained in the administration of, and authorized to administer, epinephrine. Requires signs to be displayed in school buildings stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB196/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=196&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916143,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Relating To Hazard Pay Bonus.","description":"Appropriates funds for a one-time hazard pay bonus to state officers and employees in bargaining units 5, 6, and 7, and their excluded counterparts under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB181/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=181&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1916148,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Relating To Speedy Trials.","description":"Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB200/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=200&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916158,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to establish a three-year pilot program to provide free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the first circuit. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB173/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=173&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1916165,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Health to grant an exemption from the requirement to upgrade, convert, or connect a cesspool if the State is unable to present evidence that the cesspool is affecting the State's drinking water supply or recreational waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB212/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=212&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916174,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB191/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=191&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916186,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Relating To Indebtedness To The State.","description":"Requires disbursing officers to notify employees within sixty days of making a determination that an indebtedness has occurred to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment. Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB185/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=185&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1916193,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines \"sexual conduct\". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB193/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=193&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916204,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Relating To Access To Higher Education.","description":"Expands eligibility for scholarships under the Hawaii Community College Promise Program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB171/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=171&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1916215,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Relating To A Library In Ewa Beach.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to transfer the Ewa Beach Public and School Library from the State Public Library System to James Campbell High School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB187/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=187&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916220,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Relating To A Compensatory Time Cash-out Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a Compensatory Time Cash-Out Pilot Program for eligible employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation who work in any state correctional facility. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB69/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=69&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1916235,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB203/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=203&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916238,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB194/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=194&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916248,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Relating To Enterprise Technology Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop and maintain a translation tool for the State's website.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB180/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=180&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1916264,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB66/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=66&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1916267,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Prohibits the use of 1,000,000 or more gallons of water per year for recreational or ornamental purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB209/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=209&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916281,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. Makes the setting, charging, and collecting of administrative fines by the Commission on Water Resource Management mandatory, rather than discretionary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB204/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=204&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1916286,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Relating To The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","description":"Increases the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents under the deposit beverage container program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB184/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=184&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1916296,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Relating To Surfing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB178/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=178&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1916307,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Relating To Towing Companies.","description":"Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Prohibits a towing company or parking management company from installing immobilization devices on motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB215/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=215&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916313,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Requires medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment for all infants born alive. Establishes civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB213/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=213&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916322,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventy-five years of age. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB175/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=175&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1916337,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Relating To Disabled Veterans.","description":"Exempts qualifying disabled veterans from county vehicle registration fees, highway beautification fees, and vehicle weight taxes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-referred to PBS/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB59/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=59&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916343,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Relating To Breast Cancer Screening.","description":"Expands mandatory health insurance coverage for low-dose mammography for occult breast cancer to include any supplemental imaging deemed medically necessary for a patient of any age having an above-average risk for breast cancer as determined by the use of a risk-factor modeling tool. On or before 1/1/2026, expands mandatory health insurance coverage to include additional supplemental imaging for any patient, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by the patient's primary care provider. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB189/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=189&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916353,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Relating To Injurious Materials.","description":"Prohibits placing, dropping, or leaving injurious materials on highways, lanes, roads, streets, and alleys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB56/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=56&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916359,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Converts certain fireworks-related offenses from misdemeanors to class C felonies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB55/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=55&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916375,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB210/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=210&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916384,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Relating To The Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor in the County of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB68/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=68&year=2025","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1916390,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Relating To Redress For Wrongful Conviction And Imprisonment.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law. Requires the liberal construction of that law. Changes the standard for a claim for compensation for wrongful imprisonment from actual innocence to grounds consistent with innocence. Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances. Requires the State to prove, for claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment, that the reversal or vacating of the petitioner's conviction or pardoning of the petitioner was inconsistent with innocence. Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB169/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=169&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1916399,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the chairperson's designee, to the Commission on Water Resource Management.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB205/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=205&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1916410,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Relating To Student Out-of-service-area Attendance.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a 5 year phaseout period. Requires the DOE to submit annual progress reports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB201/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=201&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916417,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB57/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=57&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1916431,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Relating To Recounts.","description":"Allows for ballots designated by the county clerks for inclusion to be included in the initial tabulation for purposes of initial recounts. Prohibits ballots that the county clerks initially determine are deficient or need additional time to be corrected or verified from being included in the initial tabulation. Increases the minimum threshold required to trigger an automatic recount. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 226, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB176/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=176&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1916437,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB74/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=74&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1916447,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB67/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=67&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1916457,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB76/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=76&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1916460,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires electric utilities to compensate customer-generators for excess electricity credits. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB202/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=202&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916475,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 5 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development on the 5 OHA-owned parcels in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by OHA or by third parties to which OHA conveys the parcels. Requires OHA and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN/HOU/TCA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB211/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=211&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916479,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Relating To A State Permitting Office.","description":"Establishes the State Permitting Office within the Department of Transportation to process building and infrastructure permits for construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to GVO/TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB188/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=188&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916490,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Relating To Pharmacy.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires pharmacy technicians to be registered with and obtain a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Pharmacy. Imposes a duty on pharmacists-in-charge to report violations by registered pharmacy technicians to the Board of Pharmacy. Specifies that supervising registered pharmacists are responsible for the actions of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 093, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB72/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=72&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1916500,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Relating To Motor Carrier Vehicles.","description":"Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB186/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=186&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916509,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Relating To Firearms Ammunition.","description":"Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition, and for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulates ammunition in the same manner that firearms are regulated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB174/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=174&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1916525,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Relating To Inter-island Ferry Service.","description":"Clarifies that harbor use fees shall not be waived for vessels engaging in inter-island ferry service within Maui county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/TCA, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB219/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=219&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1916533,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Relating To Condominium.","description":"Requires budget summaries to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget. Clarifies a unit owner's ability to enforce compliance with budget summary and replacement reserves requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 157, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB70/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=70&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1916539,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a biological aquatic risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 2:40 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB177/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=177&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1916547,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB77/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=77&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1916556,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Relating To Safe Neighborhoods.","description":"Allows a person who has been convicted of 3 misdemeanors committed in Ewa Beach, Kapolei, or Waianae, to be sentenced to a term of geographic restriction during which the person is prohibited during certain hours from entering the specific area where the acts occurred. Mandates a sentence of imprisonment for 30 days for a violation of the geographic restriction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB190/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=190&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916567,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Culture.","description":"Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to establish and maintain Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to construct one cultural center on Oahu by 2040. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' compliance with this Act. Appropriates funds for the planning and design of the first Native Hawaiian cultural center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB199/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=199&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916576,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB198/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=198&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916581,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits the smoking of cannabis and the smoking of cannabis for medical use, including via an electronic smoking device, in any area accessible by the public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB71/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=71&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1916590,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to assess the feasibility of offering a 20% discount on certain goods and services for the State's low- to moderate-income elders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB208/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=208&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1916630,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Short form bill relating to biosecurity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB96/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=96&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1916636,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Relating To Student Athletes.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB88/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=88&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1916638,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB80/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=80&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1916643,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB94/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=94&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1916646,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Clarifies that the importation of any pest or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the Hawaiian Islands. Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of items or material that is a pest, is infested or infected with a pest, or prohibited from being sold. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to compel the quarantine, treatment, or destruction of certain materials. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations, based in part on whether violations were knowingly committed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB252/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=252&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1916652,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB237/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=237&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916656,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Relating To The Land Conservation Fund.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB85/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=85&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1916661,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Relating To Condominium Reserves.","description":"Requires a detailed budget summary to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget or reserve study. Excludes the good faith defense for associations whose boards adopt a budget that omits the required detailed budget summary. Clarifies a unit owner's standing and the association's burden of proving substantial compliance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB253/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=253&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1916666,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Requires that if parking is to be included in any new state building construction, the design provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB230/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=230&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916669,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Requires certain state buildings, including public school buildings, for which construction is anticipated to commence on or after 7/1/2026 to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB239/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=239&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916675,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:00PM in Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB86/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=86&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1916678,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals and clarifies procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to EIG, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB243/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=243&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916684,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates an income tax credit for qualified transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB250/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=250&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916687,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Relating To Candidates.","description":"Requires objections made by an officer of a political party to candidate nomination papers to be filed with and determined by the Office of Elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB104/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=104&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1916692,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and carry out an Invasive Species Placard Program for plant nurseries. Allows a county to adopt an Invasive Species Placard Program if the Department does not adopt the Program within a certain number of years.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB251/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=251&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916698,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a telework tax credit for small business employers who allow telework for at least 30% of their employees. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB81/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=81&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1916701,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Requires the counties to adopt ordinances setting forth procedures and requirements for the review and permitting of agricultural tourism uses and activities as secondary uses, in addition to accessory uses, on a working farm or farming operation. Requires the counties' ordinances to include requirements that: the principal agricultural use on a working farm or farming operation preexists the issuance of any land use permit or building permit for any accessory and secondary use; agricultural tourism includes only those activities that are allowed under existing zoning and land use regulations; and agricultural tourism be allowed only on land on which productive agricultural use is occurring.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB231/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=231&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916707,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB93/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=93&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1916710,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases penalties for certain firework violations and establishes higher penalties for any subsequent violation. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB83/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=83&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1916715,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Relating To Media Literacy.","description":"Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB100/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=100&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1916719,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB79/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=79&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1916724,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Relating To Ownership Of Agricultural Land.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits certain entities from owning, purchasing, or acquiring ownership of agricultural lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB245/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=245&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916729,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB95/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=95&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1916732,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Relating To The Minimum Wage.","description":"Reduces the minimum wage increase beginning 1/1/2026, to $15.00 per hour and repeals certain minimum wage and tip credit increases after 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB84/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=84&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1916738,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Relating To Parrotfish.","description":"Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB244/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=244&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916742,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the net capital gain from the transfer or conveyance of agricultural land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB247/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=247&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916747,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Part II: Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050. Part III: Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project established pursuant to Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Part IV: Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system, and requires the Auditor to periodically review the tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB236/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=236&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916750,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the direct sale of large cigars to adult consumers for personal use. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB82/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=82&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1916755,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Relating To Decentralization Of Department Of Education Farm To School.","description":"Provides that complex area superintendents have the authority to implement the farm to school and farm to school meals programs. Requires certain school cafeteria supervisors to report directly to complex area superintendents. Establishes school cafeteria supervisor positions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a compensation review of school cafeteria supervisor positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB248/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=248&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916761,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to study how best to grow plants, develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii, and provide economic development and green jobs while sequestering greenhouse gases to help achieve the State's climate target. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB234/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=234&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916765,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB102/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=102&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1916770,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Prohibits sentencing persons who were under the age of twenty-one at the time of the offense to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 152, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB103/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=103&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1916773,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Extends the sunset date of the Illegal Fireworks Task Force from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2030 and extends the annual reporting requirements to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action":"Act 246, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).","last_action_date":"2025-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB222/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=222&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916778,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Relating To The Deputy Director Of Highways Of The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB101/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=101&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1916780,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commissions to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB108/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=108&year=2025","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1916788,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB106/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=106&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1916793,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB227/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=227&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916796,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Farm To School Procurement.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB229/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=229&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916801,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB232/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=232&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916803,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB105/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=105&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1916810,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB221/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=221&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916813,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB87/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=87&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1916819,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish an independent program relating to the prevention, control, and extinguishment of wildland fires within forest reserves. Authorizes the Administrator of Forestry and Wildlife to establish and maintain facilities for the performance of fire protection, fire prevention, pest control, and forest and range protection and enhancement activities. Allows the State Fire Council to amend the State Fire Code to require certain owners and occupants of properties and holders of easements located in hazardous fire areas to maintain effective firebreaks and to practice other fire prevention activities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and implement the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-08","last_action":"Act 303, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1416).","last_action_date":"2025-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB223/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=223&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916824,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Relating To The Right To Farm.","description":"Amends the definition of \"farming operation\" by including customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear or non-transparent ownership or beneficiary structures. Establishes additional criteria for farming operations to meet in order to be protected against nuisance claims. Clarifies the purpose and intent of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB240/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=240&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916826,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Relating To Coral Reefs.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study on the populations of coral reef herbivores around the island of Oahu and an analysis of policies and strategies to increase the populations of coral reef herbivores around Oahu, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and other experts. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB246/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=246&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916833,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Relating To Foreign Ownership Of Agricultural Land.","description":"Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB242/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=242&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916836,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Relating To Identification.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to assist inmates with obtaining civil identification cards and other identification documents within a certain time. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 263, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB224/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=224&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916842,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Establishes a homeless student stability program and homeless student housing resource program within the University of Hawaii. Establishes a minimum of one benefits navigator position at each University of Hawaii System campus and a position within the University of Hawaii System to coordinate campus positions and initiatives. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HED, HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB91/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=91&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1916844,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Relating To Public Employee Compensation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB90/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=90&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1916849,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Relating To Excited Delirium.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB228/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=228&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916856,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resources Research Center. Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resource Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB238/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=238&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916859,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Relating To Local Agricultural Products.","description":"Clarifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB249/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=249&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916864,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to authorize and facilitate complex areas or individual department schools to form their own farm to school meal programs through partnerships to meet the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Allows the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program no later than the 2026-2027 school year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB235/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=235&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916867,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises, which, beginning 1/1/2026, will be funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing used for emergencies during a state disaster from the Transient Accommodations Tax. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB241/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=241&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916872,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Includes agricultural businesses as a qualified high technology business to receive tax credits for certain research activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB92/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=92&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1916876,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Establishes requirements for the clinical review criteria and clinical practical guidelines used to establish step therapy protocols. Provides a process for a patient to request an exception to using step therapy protocols. Establishes insurance coverage requirements relating to the use of step therapy protocols and standards to appeal an adverse step therapy exception determination.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB226/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=226&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916882,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Related To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB225/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=225&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916887,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Relating To The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","description":"Increases the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents under the deposit beverage container program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB109/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=109&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1916889,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Relating To Teacher Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB89/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=89&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1916895,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Relating To Authentic Assessments.","description":"Authorizes public school complexes to use authentic assessments as part of classroom-based performance assessments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB98/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=98&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1916899,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Relating To Transportation Financing.","description":"Authorizes a county that has adopted a surcharge to state tax to extend the surcharge to 12/31/2056. Extends the end date of the one percent Transient Accommodation Tax increase to 12/31/2056. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit and annual review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation until 12/31/2056. Requires the Comptroller to certify the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's invoices for capital costs until 12/31/2056.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB220/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=220&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1916905,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Relating To Climate Resilience.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the Energy Security Special Fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB233/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=233&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1916907,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish an Imagination Library of Hawaii Program to provide one free book each month to children from birth through five years of age who reside in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB107/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=107&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1916912,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Relating To Travel Insurance.","description":"Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State, including licensing and registration requirements for limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers, respectively. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 256, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB97/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=97&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1916915,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Relating To Climate Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB99/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=99&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1917658,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB135/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=135&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1917667,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Relating To Local Agricultural Products.","description":"Modifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 137, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB110/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=110&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1917681,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB122/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=122&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1917698,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-23","last_action":"Act 020, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB111/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=111&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1917716,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Relating To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB115/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=115&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1917729,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB128/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=128&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1917749,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Relating To Fisheries.","description":"Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB123/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=123&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1917765,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Provides that a condominium board's or its officer's or member's failure to maintain the minimum required balance for a condominium's replacement reserves fund may constitute a violation of the fiduciary duty owed. Establishes a minimum balance for a condominium association's replacement reserves fund, with an exception for sufficient assessments. Effective 9/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB117/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=117&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1917782,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Representation.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB265/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=265&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1917799,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Relating To Deferred Retirement For Police.","description":"Establishes a deferred retirement option program for police officers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB273/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=273&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1917817,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Relating To Surfing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 141, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB133/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=133&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1917834,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Relating To Research.","description":"Allows agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain research purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB131/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=131&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1917855,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Requires candidates, candidate committees, or noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB257/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=257&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1917871,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Relating To District Court Judges.","description":"Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB266/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=266&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1917885,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines the public trust responsibilities of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Amends the scope of the Commission to include declaration of emergencies. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management and establishes the position of Executive Director. Amends the composition of the Commission. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB272/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=272&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1917904,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Establishes a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB274/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=274&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1917918,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB129/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=129&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1917939,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Relating To District Court Judges.","description":"Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB267/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=267&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1917953,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Relating To Fees For Public Records Under Chapter 92f.","description":"Imposes a cap on charges for searching for, reviewing, and segregating government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Provides for a waiver of fees in certain circumstances when the public interest is served by a government record's disclosure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB130/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=130&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1917972,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB120/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=120&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1917990,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB121/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=121&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1918005,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Relating To The Examination Of Criminal Defendants.","description":"Establishes the amount of compensation for private-sector examiners who evaluate a criminal defendant's fitness to proceed or penal responsibility in a legal case. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 274, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1377).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB264/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=264&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918028,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the Chief Election Officer to provide a system for the electronic filing of nomination papers. Requires that the system for the electronic filing of nomination papers be provided at no additional cost to the filer. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 194, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB134/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=134&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1918043,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB112/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=112&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1918060,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state and county elected officials from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB258/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=258&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918077,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Relating To Intergovernmental Relations.","description":"Short form bill relating to intergovernmental relations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB118/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=118&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1918092,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB113/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=113&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1918109,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB119/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=119&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1918127,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 016, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB137/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=137&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1918147,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-23","last_action":"Act 022, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB125/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=125&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918162,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Relating To Statewide Composting.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt or amend rules to establish a classification system for composting facilities or operations. Allows composting and co-composting in the agricultural district, including on lands with class A or class B soils. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB271/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=271&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918184,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Increases transparency and accountability surrounding property forfeiture. Clarifies which property is subject to forfeiture. Amends the authorized disposition of forfeited property and the proceeds thereof. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Repeals language that requires the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act to be construed liberally. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 288, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1391).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB126/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=126&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918197,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025, and ending 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB260/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=260&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918218,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Authorizes any member of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to board business; provided that the meeting or presentation is not specifically and exclusively organized for or directed toward members of the board. Repeals the requirement of a subsequent report of attendance and the matters presented and discussed that related to board business at the informational meeting or presentation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB270/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=270&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918231,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Relating To Professional Land Surveyors.","description":"Establishes a ten year statute of repose for land surveyors, after which time a complaint for a civil action cannot be made.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB124/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=124&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918246,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Relating To Pretrial Release.","description":"Requires bail to be set in an amount that the defendant can afford based on certain factors. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB127/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=127&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918267,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Counsel.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB263/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=263&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918280,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires a trigger lock for all firearms purchases from a licensed dealer. Requires licensed firearms dealers to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Amends the requirements for the secure storage of firearms and establishes fines for violations. Amends the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB136/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=136&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1918299,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB261/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=261&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918316,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Relating To Prospective Jurors.","description":"Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Authorizes the Judiciary to use more than one method of delivery and attempt to contact any one juror more than once. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB262/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=262&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918335,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Increases the procurement thresholds for small purchases. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB254/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=254&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918354,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Relating To Recordkeeping.","description":"Establishes recordkeeping requirements for secondhand dealers, requiring records to be retained for two years from the date of sale. Amends and standardizes recordkeeping requirements for pawnbrokers, requiring records to be retained for two years from the date of maturity. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB259/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=259&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918367,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all state and county elective offices. Amends section 11-425, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), by increasing the maximum amount of public funds available for each election for candidates (1) for Mayor of the County of Kauai and the County of Maui by 125%; (2) for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to 10% of the expenditure limit established in section 11-423(d), HRS; and (3) for candidates for all other offices by 50%. Amends section 11-429(a), HRS, by increasing the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 in the aggregate to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai and for the Office of County Council for the County of Maui. Provides for an unspecified appropriation to pay for the increase in the partial public financing program. Provides for an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 for the Commission to hire 2 additional staff members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB256/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=256&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918386,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB255/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=255&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918404,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Relating To The Elections Commission.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB141/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=141&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1918419,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB116/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=116&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1918436,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Establishes positions and appropriates funds for the Adult Client Services Branch of the First Circuit Court. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB114/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=114&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1918454,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Relating To Island Burial Councils.","description":"Decreases the size of the Island Burial Councils from nine to seven members. Removes the requirement for the councils to include members having development and large property owner interests. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB268/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=268&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918467,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Relating To The Budget Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2025, and ending on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB269/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=269&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918502,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Relating To Needs Allowance.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB339/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=339&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1918507,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Relating To Elder Crime Victims.","description":"Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. Raises the threshold age from 60 years of age or older to 65 years of age or older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB278/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=278&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918510,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB139/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=139&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1918517,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for capital infrastructure costs incurred in the conversion of a dairy farm to a hog farm. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB328/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=328&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1918522,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iv, Sections 4 And 6, Of The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding Reapportionment.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the most recent decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB140/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=140&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1918526,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Relating To Interception Of Wire, Oral, Or Electronic Communication.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to provide a written memorandum recommending approval or disapproval of an order authorizing or approving the interception of a wire, oral, or electronic communication to the prosecuting attorney within twenty-four hours of the prosecuting attorney's request to the Department. Establishes a process for emergency applications for emergency orders authorizing or approving the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 078, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB284/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=284&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918529,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Amends the conservation district use permit application, approval, and oversight responsibilities of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, and lessees. Provides that certain conservation district use permits that are in effect as of 7/1/2028, to which the University of Hawaii is a permittee or other named party, shall not be transferred to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB143/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=143&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918540,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Relating To Audible Vehicle Reverse Warning Systems.","description":"Prohibits a state- or county-owned vehicle purchased on or after 1/1/2028, from using an audible reverse warning system that emits a warning sound other than one using broadband technology. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to grant exemptions under certain circumstances. Requires the Director of Transportation to maintain an updated record of all exemptions granted and a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB312/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=312&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918544,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Relating To Genetic Information.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules establishing privacy requirements for directtoconsumer genetic testing in the State. Requires the Department's rules to specify whether consumers' genetic information may be used for purposes of investigative genetic genealogy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB318/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=318&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918549,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Amends the definition of \"cultural\". Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural use by permit. Repeals the wording of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allows the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Makes it unlawful to offer, display for sale, sell, or furnish consumer fireworks to any person except for cultural use by permit, with a cap of not more than five permits per person. Prohibits the sale of fireworks to a person more than 5 calendar days before a permitted cultural use. Imposes a fee of $25 per permit for the purchase and cultural use of consumer fireworks. Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural use. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB302/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=302&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918556,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution To Protect The Right To Contraception.","description":"Proposes an amendment to article I of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to protect a person's right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1).","last_action_date":"2025-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB350/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=350&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918558,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eighth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB142/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=142&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918565,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State beginning January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB324/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=324&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918573,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.","description":"Increases the penalties imposed on individuals convicted for violations of temporary restraining orders and orders for protection. Clarifies that the court shall not sentence a defendant to pay a fine for violating a domestic abuse protective order if the court makes an on-the-record determination that the defendant is or will be unable to pay the fine. Specifies that any conviction for violation of a temporary restraining order issued under the same judicial case number as an order for protection shall be treated as a prior violation of an order for protection. Clarifies when the court may suspend certain jail sentences for violations of domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 121, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB295/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=295&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918574,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Victim Witness Assistance Program.","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB287/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=287&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918589,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB283/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=283&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918594,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Prohibits sellers of mortgaged properties in a power of sale foreclosure from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each mortgaged property to be bid on separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until the earliest of either fifteen days after the public sale, unless an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid, or forty-five days after the public sale. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 105, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB332/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=332&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1918597,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to furnish a list of five qualified and experienced interest arbitrators in the event the parties fail to select the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Clarifies that the list of five interest arbitrators may contain arbitrators from both the American Arbitration Association and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB337/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=337&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1918604,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Relating To Public Financing.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB345/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=345&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918609,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for requests for a patient's medical records from the patient's family member, caregiver, or representative. Requires medical providers to respond to requests in a timely manner. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB305/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=305&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918615,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines \"sexual conduct\". Specifies that a minor who commits an offense under section 712-1207(1)(a), HRS, shall be guilty of a violation instead of a petty misdemeanor. Provides that a person who reports that the person is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability for an offense involving sex trafficking or prostitution. Increases the penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. Requires DHS to implement services and programs for survivors and training for law enforcement. Appropriates funds. Requires annual report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB155/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=155&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1918622,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB306/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=306&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918627,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB150/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=150&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918634,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB346/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=346&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918639,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Relating To Orders For Protection.","description":"Reinstates mandatory minimum jail sentences for successive violations of the same order for protection. Removes the distinction between domestic and non-domestic violations of an order for protection. Eliminates the court's ability to suspend mandatory minimum sentences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB276/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=276&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918642,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Electing Officers Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Electing Officers Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR1/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1918647,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Relating To Lobbyist Contributions.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB291/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=291&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918655,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Relating To Real Property Transactions.","description":"Requires a seller or its agent in a residential real property transaction to disclose that the United States Postal Service cannot deliver mail or packages to the residential real property being offered for sale.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB293/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=293&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918659,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the criminal forfeiture fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB320/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=320&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918664,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB288/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=288&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918675,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB285/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=285&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918678,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Law Enforcement Activities.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB307/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=307&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918688,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Requires all skateboard users under the age of eighteen to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard on public property. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 130, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB344/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=344&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918693,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Authorizes a person intoxicated by alcohol, under the influence of drugs, or incapacitated by substances, including a minor, to voluntarily admit themself to a psychiatric facility or a behavioral health crisis center for an emergency evaluation to determine need for treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB323/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=323&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918696,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Relating To Ethics Administrative Fines.","description":"Establishes uniform provisions for the assessment of administrative penalties under the State Ethics Code and Lobbyist Law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 013, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB289/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=289&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918705,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Provides that in any county with a population of less than 250,000, fee simple absolute title of a privately owned highway, road, alley, street, way, lane, bikeway, bridge, or trail is deemed transferred to adjacent property owners or the community association if certain conditions are met. Effective 7/1/2027. Sunsets 7/1/2032. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 088, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB321/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=321&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918710,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Relating To Candidates.","description":"Requires objections made by an officer of a political party to candidate nomination papers to be filed with and determined by the Office of Elections.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB335/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=335&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1918716,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Relating To Internships.","description":"Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB327/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=327&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1918724,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Relating To Sexual Offenses Against Minors.","description":"Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than 3 years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB277/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=277&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918726,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Relating To Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses.","description":"Increases the penalty for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB282/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=282&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918734,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Relating To Landlord-tenant Law.","description":"Authorizes a tenant to change the date on which the tenant's rent is due by making a one-time payment to cover the period between the original due date and the newly established due date. Clarifies that a landlord may only assess a late fee on any unpaid rent and not the entire monthly rent. Reduces the maximum amount of a late charge for unpaid rent from 8% of the unpaid amount to 5% of the unpaid amount. Specifies that if rent is increased, the landlord may also proportionately increase the amount due as a security deposit; provided that a continuing or renewing tenant shall have at least 30 days to pay the additional amount due. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB347/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=347&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918740,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Relating To Attachment And Execution Of Real Property.","description":"Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB147/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=147&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918744,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of \"technology-enabled infrastructure\" to include data servers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB338/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=338&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1918750,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Appropriates funds to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB334/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=334&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1918758,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Relating To Lobbying.","description":"Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when provided by a lobbyist. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law. Expands the definition of \"lobbying\" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with high-level government officials regarding procurement decisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB290/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=290&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918761,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Relating To Dogs.","description":"Establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose dog destroys property while on land zoned for agricultural use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB301/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=301&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918766,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Relating To Defamation.","description":"Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB148/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=148&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918772,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Relating To The General Fund.","description":"Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB325/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=325&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1918773,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining In Public Employment.","description":"Clarifies that the Hawaii Labor Relations Board has the authority to enforce its own orders issued pursuant to state law governing collective bargaining in public employment, in addition to discretion to seek judicial enforcement of its orders under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB340/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=340&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1918787,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Establishes positions and appropriates funds for the Adult Client Services Branch of the First Circuit Court. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-26","last_action":"Act 233, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).","last_action_date":"2025-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB304/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=304&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918796,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Relating To The Judiciary's lelo Hawaii Initiatives.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB146/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=146&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918797,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 005, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB132/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=132&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918808,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Making An Appropriation For Career Criminal Prosecution.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB286/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=286&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918812,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Short form bill relating to early learning.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB153/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=153&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1918815,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Changes from 1 ounce to 30 grams the minimum amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the second degree. Increases from 3 grams or less to 15 grams or less the amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 11; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 12 (Senator(s) Aquino, DeCorte, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fevella, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kidani).","last_action_date":"2025-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB319/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=319&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918822,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030, at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030, and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs of a locally preferred alternative for a mass transit project for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB310/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=310&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918826,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Relating To Reimbursement Of Public Officers And Employees.","description":"Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee within thirty calendar days of a request for reimbursement for travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or a county. Requires the State or a county to pay a percentage of interest on the total amount owed to an officer or employee until the loan is fully reimbursed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to GVO/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB341/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=341&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1918831,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Relating To Invasive Species Prevention.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to enforce federal quarantines. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 190, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB330/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=330&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1918840,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Relating To The Employment Of Attorneys By Public Charter Schools.","description":"Provides an exemption for public charter schools and their respective governing boards from the statutory prohibition on retaining independent legal counsel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB154/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=154&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1918842,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding The Freedom Of Speech.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB311/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=311&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918851,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Relating To Health Care Workforce Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce. Allocates funds to the Department of Education for health care certificate programs and classroom renovations for health care training in public high schools. Allocates funds to the University of Hawaii for education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB294/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=294&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918855,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Protect The Right To Reproductive Freedom.","description":"Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose to obtain an abortion and to obtain or use contraceptives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB297/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=297&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918861,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Relating To State Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Establishes unspecified deadlines for the governor to appoint, and for political parties to nominate, individuals to fill certain state senatorial vacancies. Provides that if the Governor fails to appoint an individual to fill a state legislative vacancy by an applicable statutory deadline, the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make the appointment within an unspecified number of calendar days after the deadline.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB300/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=300&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918868,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Relating To Redress For Wrongful Conviction And Imprisonment.","description":"Requires the State to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law. Requires the liberal construction of that law. Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances. Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB151/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=151&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918870,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB322/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=322&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918879,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Relating To Sexual Exploitation.","description":"Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 261, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB292/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=292&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918887,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"Requires five days of paid family leave annually for certain state and county employees. Ensures the protection of wage, seniority, and other employment benefits of employees who take paid family leave. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB342/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=342&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1918895,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Clarifies the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Amends the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm to establish felony penalties for when a minor obtains an unsecured firearm and it results in injury or death.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB138/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=138&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1918899,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services to increase funding for Medicaid in-home services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB298/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=298&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918906,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Relating To Building Inspections.","description":"Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height. Establishes procedures for inspections, preparing inspection reports, and responding to report findings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB309/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=309&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918913,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Relating To The Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act.","description":"Establishes the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB348/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=348&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918915,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on addictive online activities engaged in by residents of the State and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB333/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=333&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1918920,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Relating To The Defense Of State Employees.","description":"Requires the Attorney General, on behalf of the State, to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 120, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB336/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=336&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1918928,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB280/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=280&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918930,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Relating To The Contractor Repair Act.","description":"Expands the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs along with the notice of claim to the extent the claimant has evidence. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant unreasonably rejects a contractor's proposal to inspect or an offer to remedy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB331/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=331&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1918939,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB144/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=144&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918947,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB314/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=314&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918952,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Relating To Infrastructure Maintenance In Housing Subdivisions.","description":"Requires lot owners in subdivisions that are not planned communities to pay for the repair and maintenance of subdivision roads. Authorizes counties to assess and collect fees for repair and maintenance of subdivision roads if no courtappointed or deeddesignated entity is authorized to do so. Requires counties to provide certain services to associations. Restricts provisions to counties having a population greater than 200,000 but less than 500,000. Extends the reporting date and sunset date for the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB316/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=316&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918957,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Relating To Torture.","description":"Defines and prohibits the offense of torture. Makes torture a class A felony. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 147, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB281/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=281&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918962,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Relating To Corporations.","description":"Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB149/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=149&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1918966,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Relating To Dangerous Drugs.","description":"Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB279/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=279&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1918977,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Relating To Lactation Consultants.","description":"Establishes the Board of Lactation Consultants of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and requires that lactation consultants be licensed by the board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB317/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=317&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918983,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Authorizes a physician, upon consultation with a minor patient who indicates that the minor was the victim of a sexual offense, with the consent of the minor patient, to perform customary and necessary examinations to obtain evidence of the sexual offense and may prescribe for and treat the patient for any immediate condition caused by the sexual offense. Provides that the consent of the parent, parents, or legal guardian of a minor offender who has been committed to the Hawaii youth correctional facilities is not necessary in order to authorize hospital, medical, mental health, dental, emergency health, or emergency surgical care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB296/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=296&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1918990,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Relating To A Wealth Asset Tax.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2030, establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB313/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=313&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1918994,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Relating To Hazard Pay.","description":"Allows the Director of Human Resources Development and the Director's county counterparts, with the approval of the Civil Service Commission in the case of the county, to grant temporary hazard pay to public employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB343/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=343&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1919000,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB275/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=275&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1919004,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB349/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=349&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919010,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over a ten-round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over a thirty-round capacity. Exempts detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of thirty rounds that are designed for or capable of use with any firearm other than a pistol obtained before 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB308/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=308&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919014,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Relating To Revolving Funds.","description":"Requires the Legislature, in establishing or reviewing a revolving fund, to ensure the revolving fund is financially self-sustainable by either annual projections that show that the revolving fund will be sustainable without appropriations of general funds or a schedule of projected collections of outstanding payments to the revolving fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 223, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB326/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=326&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1919024,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Requesting The Chief Justice Of The Hawaii Supreme Court To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session For The State Of The Judiciary Address.","description":"Requesting The Chief Justice Of The Hawaii Supreme Court To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session For The State Of The Judiciary Address.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Filed.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR1/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=1&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1919029,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Amends the sunset date of Act 83, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to repeal section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on June 29, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB303/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=303&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1919031,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB351/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=351&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919038,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Healthcare Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB299/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=299&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1919044,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB152/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=152&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1919049,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 003, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB145/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=145&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1919053,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Relating To Feral Pigs.","description":"Creates an expedited permitting process to authorize the destruction or control of feral pigs on privately owned land, if the feral pigs have caused or are likely to cause substantial damage to agricultural or aquacultural crops, indigenous plants or wildlife, or pose a threat to human health and safety.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB315/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=315&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1919055,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Requires at least fifty per cent of treatment works effluent to be R-1 recycled water by January 1, 2045. Requires each county to report to the Department of Health by 1/1/2027 on the feasibility of recycling treatment works effluent that meets certain standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB329/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=329&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1919070,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Establishes an End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB391/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=391&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1919071,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Requires counties to commission a comprehensive economic impact analysis before issuing tax increment bonds and make the analysis publicly available. Requires counties issuing tax increment bonds to conduct publicly available biennial independent audits and report to the Legislature. Requires counties issuing tax increment bonds to establish a review board to oversee tax increment bond projects. Restricts the amount of total outstanding tax increment bonds that may be excluded from the calculation of a county's debt limits from exceeding twenty per cent. Conforms county debt limit statements law to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB374/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=374&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919073,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Relating To Media.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to fix the payment of royalties to the State for the filming of scenic shots of iconic locations in the State that are subsequently featured in media for production purposes. Exempts state and county productions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB181/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=181&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919074,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Relating To Foreign Ownership Of Agricultural Land.","description":"Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB192/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=192&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1919075,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB352/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=352&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919078,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Relating To The Community Outreach Court.","description":"Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 4/23/2057. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB361/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=361&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1919080,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to furnish a list of five qualified and experienced interest arbitrators in the event the parties fail to select the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Clarifies that the list of five interest arbitrators may contain arbitrators from both the American Arbitration Association and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 087, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB162/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=162&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919081,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Establishes as a class B felony the unlicensed performance of contractor work, during or within 5 years following a national emergency, state of emergency, or disaster proclamation, in an affected political subdivision. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB417/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=417&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919083,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to be responsible for all neighbor island inspection permit fees for service animals that are located in the State and are being transported for release at Kona, Kahului, or Lihue airports. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB387/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=387&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919085,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a state tea agent at UH Manoa CTAHR.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB178/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=178&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919087,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Relating To State Boating Facilities.","description":"Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB364/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=364&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1919088,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Relating To Decentralization Of Department Of Education Farm To School.","description":"Provides that complex area superintendents have the authority to implement the farm to school and farm to school meals programs. Requires certain school cafeteria supervisors to report directly to complex area superintendents. Establishes school cafeteria supervisor positions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a compensation review of school cafeteria supervisor positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB190/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=190&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1919089,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Relating To Online Fantasy Sports.","description":"Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Lahaina community recovery efforts. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB373/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=373&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919093,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to increase per-pupil expenditures to $18,000 per student.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB408/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=408&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919094,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Relating To Hazard Pay.","description":"Authorizes differentials in pay for state and county employees who are exposed temporarily to unusually hazard working conditions, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB167/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=167&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919095,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Relating To State And County Employment.","description":"Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies or any county from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state or county employment. Establishes exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB410/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=410&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919097,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Relating To Lead Poisoning.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires physicians to perform or order lead screening tests for minor patients at certain intervals as recommended by the Department of Health and make an entry of the lead screening test in the minor patient's record. Requires the Department of Health to adopt recommendations for lead screening tests. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature if it adjusts the recommendations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB395/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=395&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919098,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB169/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=169&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919101,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Space Commission.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Space Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB197/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=197&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1919103,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Relating To Victim Restitution.","description":"Requires, when a defendant is convicted of negligent homicide in the first degree for causing the death of another while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that victim restitution shall include financial support to raise the decedent's surviving minor children until each child reaches the age of eighteen, or until the age of twenty-three for any child who enrolls full-time in a college, university, vocational school, or trade school, in an amount to be determined by the court and to be paid to the person responsible for raising the children. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB384/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=384&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919104,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB157/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=157&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1919106,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Relating To Commuting.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB396/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=396&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919108,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB168/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=168&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919109,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Allows the carrying or possessing of firearm parts only at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container. Defines firearm parts and prohibited persons. Establishes and increases penalties for the carrying or possessing of certain firearms or firearm parts other than at or between specific locations and in an enclosed container. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB363/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=363&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1919111,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Relating To Stream Maintenance.","description":"Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a public stream or tributary for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall become abandoned property which the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall dispose of.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB366/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=366&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1919112,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Labor Relations Board.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to enforce its own orders. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB165/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=165&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919114,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Accounting and General Services, pursuant to the recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 23-17.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB380/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=380&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919117,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes a civil cause of action that may be brought by any person, other than an officer or employee of the State or employee of a local governmental entity in the State, for certain violations or aiding or abetting certain violations of the Fireworks Control Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB413/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=413&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919118,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after any protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 1:00 PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB382/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=382&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919120,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Relating To Port Workers.","description":"Establishes the Port Worker Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the Department of Transportation regarding management of state-owned and state-managed ports. Requires the Department to conduct meetings to solicit input from port workers on methods to improve ports and problems faced by port workers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TRN, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB196/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=196&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1919121,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Relating To Beaches.","description":"Limits public funding of beach replenishment projects in resort zoned areas to twenty per cent of the total cost.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB403/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=403&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919123,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Defines \"residential zone\" for purposes of leaf blower restrictions to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB359/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=359&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919126,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Relating To Reimbursement Of Public Officers And Employees.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB163/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=163&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919127,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system that was damaged or in use by a child during a motor vehicle accident for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB419/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=419&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919128,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Relating To Small Purchases.","description":"Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements that are subject to an electronic system, from $25,000 to $50,000. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 262, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB383/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=383&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919131,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"Relating To Maritime Day.","description":"Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB194/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=194&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1919132,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB188/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=188&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1919135,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Relating To Unemployment Benefits.","description":"Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB158/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=158&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1919136,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Rental Fees.","description":"Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB398/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=398&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919138,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB170/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=170&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919141,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Short form bill relating to collective bargaining.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB173/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=173&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919142,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.","description":"Increases the penalties imposed on individuals convicted for violation of a temporary restraining order and order for protection. Clarifies that the court shall not sentence a defendant to pay a fine for violating a temporary restraining order or order for protection if, after conducting a financial review, the court determines the defendant is or will be unable to pay the fine. Specifies that the court may suspend certain jail sentence for violation of a temporary restraining order or order for protection upon condition that the defendant remain alcohol- and drug-free, conviction-free, and complete court-ordered assessments or intervention.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB176/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=176&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919143,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Relating To The Right To Farm.","description":"Amends the definition of \"farming operation\" by including customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear or non-transparent ownership or beneficiary structures. Establishes additional criteria for farming operations to meet in order to be protected against nuisance claims. Clarifies the purpose and intent of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB193/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=193&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1919145,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Establishes a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB370/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=370&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1919147,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Relating To Trail Accessibility.","description":"Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB415/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=415&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919149,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Select Commission on Government Restructuring within the Office of the Governor. Requires interim reports and a final report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 12/31/2027. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB375/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=375&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919151,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Relating To Indebtedness To The State.","description":"Requires disbursing officers to notify employees within sixty days of making a determination that an indebtedness has occurred to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment. Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB164/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=164&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919152,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Farm To School Procurement.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB191/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=191&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1919155,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Related To Teacher Loans.","description":"Establishes a teacher loan program revolving fund to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB388/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=388&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919156,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits rental agreements from prohibiting tenants from keeping pet animals in dwelling units, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB416/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=416&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919157,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals or of certificates, identifications, tags, vests, leashes, and harnesses that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide certain disclaimers to the buyer or recipient. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB404/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=404&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919159,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Relating To Fair Scheduling.","description":"Requires employers to provide employees with written notice of the employee's shift schedule at least ten calendar days before the employee is scheduled to work, under certain circumstances. Requires certain employers to pay their employees twice as much as their regular rate of pay for time worked when their shift schedule was not timely given.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB358/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=358&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919161,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires condominium associations to provide electronic copies of their governing documents, as amended or restated, to unit owners or their authorized agents, upon request, at no cost. Repeals the authority of condominium associations to charge a reasonable fee for administrative costs associated with the handling of a request for association documents. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 161, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB385/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=385&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919163,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Prohibits the licensing of an adult residential care home, expanded adult residential care home, or developmental disabilities domiciliary home that is financed, managed, operated, supervised, directed, or owned in whole or in part by a person convicted of a gambling offense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB185/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=185&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919165,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state department facility. Requires state departments to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB412/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=412&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919166,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Relating To Child Labor Law.","description":"Removes the exemption of the State, its political subdivisions, and the United States from the Child Labor Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB397/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=397&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919168,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB189/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=189&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1919169,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB171/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=171&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919172,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Relating To Digital Currency.","description":"Clarifies that chapter 489D, HRS, relating to the Money Transmitters Modernization Act, applies to digital currency companies and activity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB362/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=362&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1919174,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB182/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=182&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919175,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and preserve historically significant areas within state harbors and place educational displays at the areas for public awareness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB195/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=195&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1919176,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB156/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=156&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1919179,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Increases the minimum age to operate an electric bicycle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB392/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=392&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1919180,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. Allows possession of an assault rifle, assault shotgun, or detachable magazine with a capacity greater than ten rounds when certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran excused.","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB401/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=401&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919182,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Amends emergency management laws to clarify state and county authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for records or vital records and statistics during a state of emergency. Adds definition of the term \"severe weather warning\". Allows the Legislature and county councils to terminate a state of emergency after thirty days, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB353/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=353&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919184,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB160/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=160&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919185,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Relating To State Workers.","description":"Short form bill relating to state workers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB172/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=172&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919188,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any person from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit that does not include all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display a rate or price that includes all taxes and fees imposed by a government entity that the renter or guest must pay in each advertisement for the rental or letting of a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation unit. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction to also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB355/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=355&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919189,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB161/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=161&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919190,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit that were not disclosed before the time of purchase. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display a rate or price that includes all fees to be charged at the time of purchase in each advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB354/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=354&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919192,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Makes permanent the amendments made by Act 163, SLH 2023, to the state earned income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Amends the income thresholds and credit amounts for the low-income household renters tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Amends the state earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB179/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=179&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919195,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Relating To Restoring Access To Disaster-affected Areas.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to institute proceedings to condemn certain lands in Lahaina to build a new access road from Keawe Street to the Kilohana and Kalaiola sites developed in the Villages of Leialii. Appropriates funds out of the Major Disaster Fund for the appraisals and other preparations for the condemnation proceedings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB414/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=414&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919196,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Relating To Property Damage Of Critical Infrastructure Facilities.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities in the first and second degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB371/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=371&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1919198,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Relating To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB356/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=356&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919200,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Relating To The Defense Of State Employees.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB166/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=166&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919203,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Relating To An Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant.","description":"Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of an atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB399/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=399&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919204,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Authorizes each qualifying individual taxpayer to claim an additional credit if the taxpayer claims any dependent under the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB183/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=183&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919205,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Relating To Hospitals.","description":"Requires any hospital with an operating room licensed by the Department of Health to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB393/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=393&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1919208,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for use as affordable housing and commercial rental leases. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB378/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=378&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919209,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB174/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=174&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919211,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Requires health care providers to provide patients with copies of billing records within ten working days of a request from the patient and provide written notice to patients if there is a credit on the patient's account. Clarifies that health care providers must respond to medical record requests from patients in a timely manner pursuant to federal regulations, with exceptions. Establishes penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB368/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=368&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1919213,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Expands the general excise tax exemption established by Act 47, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, to include amounts received by optometrists, audiologists, and chiropractors, for healthcare-related goods or services purchased under the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB389/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=389&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919214,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Board Meetings.","description":"Allows neighborhood boards to discuss and receive information on matters raised by third-party reports from any government official not included in a publicly noticed agenda. Requires neighborhood boards to make decisions on matters raised by third-party reports from any government official at a later meeting where the agenda gives notice of decision-making on the matter. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 072, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB405/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=405&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919216,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB400/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=400&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919219,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB402/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=402&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919220,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Relating To Civil Identification Cards.","description":"Makes the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card free of charge. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB177/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=177&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919222,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Relating To Property Maintenance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB175/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=175&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919223,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Relating To Water Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire all West Maui water systems by eminent domain and hold the water systems in trust for the County of Maui to manage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB386/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=386&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919224,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB390/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=390&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1919227,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Relating To State Naming Commission.","description":"Establishes an Advisory Commission in the Department of Accounting and General Services to propose names or a change of names for state buildings, parks, facilities, and events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB372/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=372&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919228,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to design and construct photovoltaic panel coverings over playgrounds at all Department of Education schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB409/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=409&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919230,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworksrelated violations. Effective 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB187/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=187&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919232,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale or offer for sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Repeals the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB365/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=365&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1919234,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB360/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=360&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1919236,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Prohibits development of affordable housing in a special flood hazard area.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB379/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=379&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919237,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Relating To Harassment By Stalking.","description":"Makes harassment by stalking a class C felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB186/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=186&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919238,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB367/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=367&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1919242,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Exempts the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB180/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=180&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919243,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Relating To Temporary Restraining Orders.","description":"Increases the mandatory minimum jail sentence for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order from forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Requires mandatory mental health counseling for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB198/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=198&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1919244,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB184/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=184&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1919246,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Relating To Resiliency.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB369/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=369&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1919247,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund Advisory Committee to establish eligibility criteria and disbursement procedures from the Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB394/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=394&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919250,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Relating To Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs.","description":"Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $3,000,000, in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation programs utilized for the personal service. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 213, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB159/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=159&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1919251,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","description":"Requires appointments and selections of heads of state divisions and agencies that require a board approval to be made through a publicly established process and timeline. Requires the approval of the process and timeline to appoint or select a new head of a state division or agency to be determined in an open meeting. Requires that votes to appoint or select heads of state divisions and agencies be conducted in an open meeting. Provides that any vote to appoint or select a head of a state division or agency cast in violation of the foregoing shall be invalid. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB381/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=381&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919253,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Relating To Copying Fees.","description":"Prohibits the cost of reproducing government records in a digital format from exceeding 5 cents per digital record that has already been digitized. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB406/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=406&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919255,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Relating To Employee Benefits.","description":"Expands the State's temporary disability insurance coverage to, and exempts from TDI benefit eligibility requirements that are employment-related, employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the employee's childbirth or provision of kangaroo care to, or expression of breast milk for, the employee's child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Extends under certain conditions the temporary disability benefit payment period and family leave period for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to a preterm birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or birth of a child who is required to stay in a NICU for more than eight weeks. Defines \"kangaroo care\" and \"preterm birth\". Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules to include neonatal care as related condition where the phrase \"pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition\" is used.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB407/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=407&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919257,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in certain capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires quarterly reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 5 years after the effective date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB411/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=411&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919258,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB377/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=377&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919260,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB357/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=357&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1919261,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who construct or install improvements to their residence that increase the residence's fire safety rating as calculated by the taxpayer's homeowner's insurance policy. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB376/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=376&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919262,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Relating To Regulatory Sunset Review In Hawaii.","description":"Establishes a regulatory review program overseen by the Department of the Attorney General to evaluate all Hawaii Administrative Rules adopted by state agencies and identify any rules that should be retained, modified or repealed. Requires each state agency to review 20 per cent of their rules every year and submit a report to the Department of the Attorney General. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to notify the Governor and Legislature of any noncompliance by a state agency, adopt rules, and submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB418/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=418&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1919991,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB420/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=420&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1920172,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Relating To Literacy.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to administer a general dyslexia screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Requires the Department of Education to continue to administer the general English language arts universal screening for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with teacher training programs to ensure prospective candidates are trained on literacy instruction, including evidence-based intervention, to support all students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB421/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=421&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1920370,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Relating To The Early Learning Board.","description":"Requires one voting member of the Early Learning Board to have experience as a local provider of early childhood education and development services. Adds the Director of the Hawaii Head Start State Collaboration Office as an ex officio, nonvoting member to the Early Learning Board. Requires the Early Learning Board to invite the President of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or their designee, to serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Board. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-24","last_action":"Act 205, on 06/24/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).","last_action_date":"2025-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB423/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=423&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1920574,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB422/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=422&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1920851,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Electing The Speaker And Vice Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Electing The Speaker And Vice Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR2/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=2&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1920938,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Communicating That The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature Has Assembled And Is Ready To Transact Business.","description":"Communicating That The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature Has Assembled And Is Ready To Transact Business.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Filed.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR5/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=5&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1921034,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Relating To The State Fire Marshal.","description":"Appropriates funds to supplement the salary of the State Fire Marshal. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB201/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=201&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1921126,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Relating To The Adequate Reserve Fund.","description":"Amends the definition of \"adequate reserve fund\" by increasing the multiplier used to calculate its amount from the existing factor of 1, to unspecified amounts for calendar year 2026 and for calendar year 2027 and thereafter. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB202/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=202&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1921218,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Electing The Temporary Chair Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Electing The Temporary Chair Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR1/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=1&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1921312,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB199/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=199&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1921405,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Electing The Officers Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Electing The Officers Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR3/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=3&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1921505,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Acknowledging And Recognizing The Caucus Leaders And Naming The Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Acknowledging And Recognizing The Caucus Leaders And Naming The Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR4/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=4&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1921598,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Relating To Labor Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Establish certain minimum registered nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals. Establishes a process to obtain a variance from the minimum registered nurse staffing standards. Requires hospitals to establish hospital registered nurse staffing committees by 9/1/2025 to develop and adopt registered nurse staffing plans. Requires the staffing committees to submit a charter to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires hospitals to submit their registered nurse staffing plan on an annual basis, and implement the staffing plan. Establishes a complaint and appeals process and penalties. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB424/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=424&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1921691,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Relating To An Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program.","description":"Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB426/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=426&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1921786,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2025.","description":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR1/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=1&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1921878,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Relating To Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs.","description":"Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $850,000 in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation programs utilized for the personal service. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB425/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=425&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1921970,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB200/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=200&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1922066,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Requesting The Governor To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR2/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=2&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1922165,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Relating To The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing statutory language that: (1) declares that the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices are a statewide concern; and (2) preempts all local ordinances and regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic devices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB468/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=468&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922166,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Creates an incremental prohibition on tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by restricting their sale, possession, furnishing, or consumption in a public place to people born after 1/1/2005. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB429/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=429&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922167,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Amends the definition of \"employer\" in state law that governs payment of wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that law has no comparable provision in state law that governs public officers and employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB458/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=458&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922169,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Relating To State Boating Facilities.","description":"Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB210/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=210&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1922170,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Accelerates the dates for the required upgrades, conversions, or connections of priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools to 2035 and 2040, respectively. Appropriates funds to implement the cesspool compliance pilot grant program. Re-establishes a cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB472/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=472&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922173,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Relating To The Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor and its surrounding area in the County of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-08","last_action":"Act 307, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1420).","last_action_date":"2025-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB465/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=465&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922174,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires each public high school in the State to require students to complete and pass 2 full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB206/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=206&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1922175,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Healthcare Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB213/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=213&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1922177,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Relating To Land Leases.","description":"Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB427/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=427&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922178,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB212/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=212&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1922180,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund and, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB469/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=469&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922183,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Establishes when unannounced visits and inspections may be conducted. Repeals a category for dispenser licenses in which employees sit with patrons. Clarifies the investigator's and police officer's authority to enter a liquor premises if they are denied admittance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB208/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=208&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1922185,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Relating To The East-west Center.","description":"Exempts the Center for Cultural and Technical Exchange Between East and West, Inc. from the qualifying standards and conditions related to the receipt of funds contained in chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, provided that if the center contracts with a recipient or provider, then the conditions in chapter 42F, shall apply to that recipient or provider and the contract.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB437/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=437&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922186,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement.","description":"Establishes a school capital improvement project modernization initiative in the School Facilities Authority to create a planning database for school facilities. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB449/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=449&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922187,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Future Career and Technical Education Teacher Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Education to facilitate the recruitment and retention of career and technical education teachers in Hawaii public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB440/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=440&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922189,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Relating To Weapons.","description":"Prohibits any person from openly carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon. Includes bladed weapon in the list of deadly or dangerous weapons. Establishes an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the purposes of lawful self-defense and transporting a weapon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB433/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=433&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922192,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.","description":"Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for general operating costs of the Orchestra and for deposit into the State of Hawaii Endowment Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863).","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB441/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=441&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922194,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Relating To Medical Informed Consent.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained before the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB215/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=215&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1922195,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Relating To Hospitals.","description":"Requires any hospital with an operating room licensed by the Department of Health to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB218/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=218&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1922197,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Relating To The Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax.","description":"Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to be pro-rated if the vehicle is rented or leased for a portion of the day. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB454/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=454&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922198,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits if the retirant is employed in a position identified for succession planning purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB442/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=442&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922202,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health and imposes labeling requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB463/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=463&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922203,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Establishes requirements for the clinical review criteria and clinical practical guidelines used to establish step therapy protocols. Provides a process for a patient to request an exception to using step therapy protocols. Establishes insurance coverage requirements relating to the use of step therapy protocols and standards to appeal an adverse step therapy exception determination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB216/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=216&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1922204,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Relating To State Government.","description":"Authorizes boards and commissions to make employment decisions related to its officers and employees without the approval of the head of the department to which the board or commission is administratively attached.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB444/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=444&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922206,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Relating To Procurement Contracts.","description":"Requires all performance incentive contracts to specify a pricing basis, performance goals, and a formula in calculating the contractor's profit, fees, or price decrease if the specified performance goals are exceeded or not met. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB462/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=462&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1922207,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline, or likely to pollute groundwater, to include denitrification capacity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB471/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=471&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922209,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to include a notice to voters that a digital and print voter information guide is available. Requires the notice to be in thirty-two-point font and enclosed as a separate insert with each ballot. Requires the Office of Elections to maintain a notice on its website providing certain information about the voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to make the digital voter information guide available to the public no later than twenty-one days before the primary election and no later than fifty days before the general election. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB435/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=435&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922211,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Relating To Stream Maintenance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB211/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=211&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1922212,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Relating To The Deputy Director Of Highways Of The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB459/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=459&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922214,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Relating To Waste Disposal Facilities.","description":"Prohibits landfill units on land in an agricultural district with class A soils. Beginning 7/1/2025, narrows the prohibition on constructing, modifying, or expanding waste or disposal facilities within a one-half mile buffer zone of residential, school, or hospital property lines to apply specifically to landfill units or components of landfill units. Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand, with certain exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB438/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=438&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922215,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Relating To Deferred Retirement For Police.","description":"Establishes a deferred retirement option program to allow qualified officers who are eligible for retirement to continue working.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB470/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=470&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922219,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire a conservation easement on agricultural lands in Central Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB448/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=448&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922221,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Relating To Bed Bugs.","description":"Requires landlords to ensure that the dwelling unit premises is free of bed bugs at all times during the tenancy. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB456/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=456&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922223,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Relating To Treatment For Mental Illness.","description":"Establishes a pilot program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, e.g., \"street psychiatry\", to chronically houseless adult individuals suffering from serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB434/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=434&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922224,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB204/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=204&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1922225,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Relating To Witness Fees.","description":"Increases the fees paid to witnesses in civil and criminal trials. Changes the fees paid to witnesses in civil trials for travel expenses from 20 cents a mile to the mileage allowance prescribed by the Administrator of General Services. Authorizes reimbursement to witnesses in civil trials for use of common carriers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 153, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB428/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=428&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922227,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Requires that lands within the agricultural district with class B or C soils that have solar or wind energy facilities must also obtain certification from the Department of Agriculture that the lands are also used for a farming operation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB443/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=443&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922229,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Allows persons entitled to park in disabled parking spaces to report vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking spaces to the Department of Law Enforcement. Upon receipt of a legitimate report, requires the Department to send a notice to the offender informing them of the report and advising them of the law and penalties for illegally parking in a handicapped space.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB431/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=431&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922231,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB205/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=205&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1922232,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"Beginning September 30, 2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to within the nearest twenty-five cents using the Urban Hawaii Consumer Price index to take effect on January 1 of the following year unless the adjustment would result in a lower minimum wage rate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB455/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=455&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922234,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits under the System or the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund if the retirant is employed in a position needed for succession planning, as a law enforcement officer stationed at a public school as a resource officer, as an investigator, or in a management position excluded from collective bargaining, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB214/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=214&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1922235,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Relating To Meal Breaks.","description":"Prohibits employers from requiring employees to work for more than five consecutive hours without a meal break unless otherwise provided in collective bargaining agreements. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB452/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=452&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922236,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB473/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=473&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922240,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Relating To Waste Management.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit or any component of a landfill unit mauka of the underground injection control line without first establishing a buffer zone of not less than one-quarter mile around the landfill unit. Prohibits the utilization of fly ash, bottom ash, or a combination of fly and bottom ash from a municipal waste combustor, including any ash residue that remains after removal of metals for recycling into new metal products, for the purposes of road building, construction, or as alternative daily cover material on a landfill. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB446/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=446&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922241,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to provide refunds to taxpayers at the same interest rate as the federal government. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB430/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=430&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922243,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse.","description":"Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as a victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for and be granted an order of protection or temporary restraining order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB460/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=460&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922244,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB464/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=464&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922248,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Relating To Persons With Disabilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB451/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=451&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1922249,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB445/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=445&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922250,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB453/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=453&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922252,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to consider as a preference under chapter 201H, HRS, the proximity between the housing location and the applicant's place of employment; whether the applicant is a state or county employee; and whether the applicant is a returning resident that left the State to attend a university, college, or trade school and has graduated within the past two years. Requires, for any project developed or administered by the HHFDC under chapter 201, HRS, the HHFDC to set aside as a matter of preference an undetermined per cent of available units for state or county employees, when feasible. Requires HHFDC to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants accordingly, select applicants based on application date within the pool of similarly ranked applicants, and validate the preference status of applicants before occupancy of a unit. Authorizes HHFDC to adopt rules to establish additional eligibility criteria.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB466/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=466&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922253,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Relating To Wages.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to employers in violation of the State's Wages and Hour Law. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures related to orders of payment violations. Amends the definition of \"wage\" under the State's Wage and Hour Law to clarify that it means compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee regardless of how it is calculated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB461/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=461&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1922255,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Relating To Equitable Gender Representation On Corporate Boards.","description":"Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to publish certain reports on the Department's website. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB432/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=432&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922258,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Relating To State Lands.","description":"Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB457/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=457&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1922260,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Relating To Sex-specific Student Athletic Teams.","description":"Creates the requirement of school sports to designate sex-specific teams for the purpose of gender equality.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB207/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=207&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1922261,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Exempts drug paraphernalia for marijuana from certain penalties under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Lowers the penalties for the possession and transfer without remuneration of certain amounts of marijuana, marijuana concentrate, and marijuana-infused products. Makes smoking marijuana in a public place a violation under the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB217/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=217&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1922262,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Relating To Autism.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for the Med-QUEST Division's reimbursement for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB450/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=450&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1922264,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing Development.","description":"Revises the deadline for a county council to take action on a low- and moderate-income housing project's application from 45 days to 90 days after receipt of the applicable agency's report and the proposed project's preliminary plans and specifications.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB203/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=203&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1922265,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Relating To Fees.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to impose user fees that apply solely to nonresidents visiting state parks and trails, as selected by the Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB439/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=439&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922268,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Relating To The State Fire Marshal.","description":"Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB436/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=436&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1922269,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028; Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045; and Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB467/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=467&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1922271,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of ten to eleven months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have pre-existing ties to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB209/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=209&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1922272,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Relating To A Department Of Health Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a Hiring Pilot Program within the Department of Health, which includes an amended hiring procedure for delegated position classifications, certain flexibilities regarding minimum qualifications for positions having a salary range at or below SR-10, the ability to directly hire certain individuals into a civil service position if certain conditions are met, and the authority to make certain temporary appointments at the merited civil service pay scale without step limitation. Applies to recruitments initiated before 7/1/2028. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 291, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1394).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB447/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=447&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1923229,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Adopting The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Adopting The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR2/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=2&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1923500,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Prohibit Members And Officers Of The Senate From Consuming Alcohol Within The State Capitol.","description":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Prohibit Members And Officers Of The Senate From Consuming Alcohol Within The State Capitol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-16","last_action":"Failed to be adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR3/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=3&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1923777,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Including The Rules For The Select Committee On Standards Of Conduct.","description":"Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Including The Rules For The Select Committee On Standards Of Conduct.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR6/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=6&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1924056,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Adopting The House Administrative And Financial Manual Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","description":"Adopting The House Administrative And Financial Manual Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR7/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=7&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1924364,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Relating To The Women's Court.","description":"Establishes a temporary three-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the second, third, and fifth circuits. Establishes temporary positions. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB526/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=526&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1924378,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and administer a Biosecurity Fencing Cost-Sharing Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB523/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=523&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924393,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Relating To Arborists.","description":"Requires the State to ensure and enforce that all certified arborists in its employ, including contractors, adhere to best management practices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB546/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=546&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924410,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Relating To A Statewide Data And Artificial Intelligence Governance And Decision Intelligence Center.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB487/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=487&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1924427,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, under certain conditions. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB508/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=508&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924441,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Relating To Federal Land.","description":"Establishes an Advisory Committee convened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to inventory lands owned by the United States government which may be reasonably transferred back to the State and to make recommendations on relevant land conditions and appropriateness of potential transfer. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB535/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=535&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924460,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB490/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=490&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1924477,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Relating To Vehicles.","description":"Allows all-terrain vehicle to drive on streets with posted speed limits of not more than forty-five miles per hour. Allows all-terrain vehicles to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, tail lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap. Includes in the definition of \"utility-terrain vehicle\" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB502/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=502&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924490,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Relating To Veterinarians.","description":"Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Fee to support recruitment and retention of veterinarians in the State. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB493/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=493&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924510,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Relating To Water Quality.","description":"Clarifies the level of environmental restoration owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems that had a confirmed release must satisfy by requiring the removal of all jet fuel, including fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB541/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=541&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924528,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB548/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=548&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924542,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity for eligible homeowners or homebuyers to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on such property. Exempts the conveyance tax for certain properties for taxable years beginning on 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB491/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=491&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1924561,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"power-generating facility\" for the purposes of environmental impact assessments to include facilities that rely on the combustion of any fuel source, including facilities operating beginning 1/1/2025, and facilities that convert from one source of energy to another source, where the new source requires combustion and the electrical output rating of the converted facility exceeds 5.0 megawatts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB553/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=553&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924577,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires claims of post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders to be compensable under workers' compensation under certain conditions if the post-traumatic stress disorder resulted from the first responder acting within the course and scope of the first responder's employment. Defines \"first responder.\" Exempts injuries caused by post-traumatic stress disorder from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB554/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=554&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1924591,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Requires operators of low-speed electronic bicycles to possess a valid driver's license, instruction permit, or provisional license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB478/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=478&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1924613,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support public schools impacted by a local investorowned electric utility's planned public safety power shutoff program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP, EDN/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB533/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=533&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1924626,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028. Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045. Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges for housing infrastructure costs. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB492/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=492&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924641,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire certain parcels. Appropriates funds for the acquisition of those parcels.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB524/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=524&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1924659,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Relating To Value-added Products.","description":"Establishes a Food and Product Innovation Network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for the development of Food and Product Innovation Network facilities. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB558/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=558&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1924673,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Relating To Water Conservation.","description":"Incentivizes the installation and use of gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State by establishing an income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a rebate program. Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt certain standards on gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB547/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=547&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924691,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Relating To Water Fluoridation.","description":"Requires certain water suppliers in the State to adjust the fluoride level in their public water systems to the applicable United States Department of Health and Human Services standards for optimal water fluoridation levels. Exempts federal water suppliers. Requires water suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels at intervals established by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to water suppliers for the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB488/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=488&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1924710,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB560/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=560&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1924727,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to develop a succession planning education program to educate and assist farmers and ranchers in the process of transitioning agricultural businesses to new owners. Requires the program to connect individuals interested in entering farming or ranching, or existing farmers or ranchers interested in expanding their business, with farmers and ranchers who have not yet identified a successor owner. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB499/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=499&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924742,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires certain priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035. Requires priority level 2 and other cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050, with certain exemptions. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB542/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=542&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924759,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB537/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=537&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924777,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Establishes the Landfill Advisory Committee within the Department of Health. Requires the DOH, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and each county's department of board or water supply to create maps of the State's drinking water aquifers. Prohibits the siting, construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous or solid waste on land that is near or above an aquifer as determined by the DOH in consultation with the affected county's department or board of water supply. Expands buffer zones from one-half mile to one mile around a waste or disposal facility. Establishes penalties. Expands the definition of buffer zone to include aquifers, hotel or tourist accommodations, and businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB550/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=550&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924791,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB528/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=528&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1924805,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to: (1) Authorize not more than five dwellings and dwelling units connected to a single individual wastewater system; and (2) Provide that not more than five bedrooms may be connected to a single individual wastewater system. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB520/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=520&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924826,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial audit of each charter school under the State Public Charter School Commission. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on the Auditor's recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB494/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=494&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924842,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop, construct, and support facilities that can accommodate shock aging processes for meat products. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund for programmatic funding relating to facilities using shock aging processes for meat products. Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to contract with existing and future slaughterhouses in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB495/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=495&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924856,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Relating To Sentencing Of Minor Defendants.","description":"Requires courts to consider certain factors when sentencing a person convicted as an adult for an offense that the person committed when the person was a minor. Allows courts to reduce a mandatory minimum period of incarceration or depart from a mandatory sentencing enhancement if the court determines that the reduction or departure is warranted given certain factors. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 122, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB544/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=544&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924873,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Creates a presumption for workers' compensation purposes that diseases of the heart in firefighters and law enforcement officers were proximately caused by and resulted from the nature of the person's employment if certain conditions are met. Exempts injuries caused by disease of the heart from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims. Establishes a process for regular physical examinations of firefighters and law enforcement officers to reduce heart disease risks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB555/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=555&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1924894,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires all department high schools to provide a plant-based meal option for school meals, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB549/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=549&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1924907,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Relating To Access To Water On Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to work with the appropriate county board or department of water supply to provide access to potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian home lands; provided that any agreement between DHHL and that county board or department of water supply is made available to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB521/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=521&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924924,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Relating To The Minimum Wage.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Research and Economic Analysis Division to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the impacts of minimum wage increases on small businesses and the overall economic health of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB505/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=505&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924940,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Relating To Braille Literacy.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB530/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=530&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1924958,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to serve the island of Molokai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB557/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=557&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1924975,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Relating To The Sugar-sweetened Beverages Fee Program.","description":"Establishes a Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture that, beginning 1/1/2026, imposes a fee on the distribution and sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Establishes the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Special Fund. Requires moneys in the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Special Fund to be expended for the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and administration of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Fee Program. Allows the Department to contract with a third-party to administer the program. Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the program. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture to adopt rules by 12/31/2025. Establishes criminal and civil penalties. Requires reports to the Legislature and the Governor. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB515/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=515&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1924990,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB552/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=552&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925006,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Permits film production on lands that are zoned for agricultural use in counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand and that meet other conditions. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee to monitor and enforce compliance with regulations on film permit activities on agricultural zoned lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB516/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=516&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925022,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors from restricting or denying access for pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities to purchase 340B drugs at a discounted price under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Imposes civil penalties for engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB480/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=480&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1925041,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Decreases the exempted light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices on front side wing vents and windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent plus or minus six per cent. Exempts the light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices for side windows that are to the rear of the driver and rear windows in sedans. Repeals the requirement that a front number plate be affixed to the front of a motor vehicle. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB485/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=485&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1925055,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Relating To Mandatory Prior Written Notice And Consent In Contracts To Provide Cremation Services.","description":"Beginning 10/1/2025, requires mortuaries, cemeteries, and pre-need funeral authorities that contract to provide cremation services to provide written notice if precious metals are recovered after cremation and to obtain written consent before the sale or recycling of any recovered precious metals. Requires mortuaries, cemeteries, and pre-need funeral authorities that have contracted to provide cremation services to give certain notice of updated terms by 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB525/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=525&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1925078,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds for the one-year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Establishes and funds two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB506/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=506&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925092,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to require the teaching of financial literacy to be included in the existing personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB497/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=497&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925113,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating To Rural Emergency Hospitals.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB556/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=556&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1925126,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies that projects seeking exemptions from planning and development laws and rules may be modified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to make recommendations to appropriate Legislative bodies. Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB511/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=511&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925142,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Prohibits the usage of synthetic substances in school meals at Department of Education and public charter schools. Defines \"synthetic substances\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB545/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=545&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925159,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Relating To Food Supply.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify sites throughout the State that are suitable for the development of slaughterhouses. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate certain animal slaughterhouses throughout the State. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB509/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=509&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925174,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Relating To The Pomaikai Hawaii Fund.","description":"Establishes the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund within the Department of Budget and Finance for administrative purposes. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to adopt administrative rules to administer the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB486/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=486&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1925192,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Relating To Dam And Reservoir Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam insurance or the active seeking of dam insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation strategies, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-risk. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB503/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=503&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925208,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB489/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=489&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1925225,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB498/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=498&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925240,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworksrelated violations. Effective 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB476/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=476&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1925260,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Relating To Aquatic Life.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of \"aquarium purposes\", in Hawaii Administrative Rules, to allow a bona fide aquaculture entity or scientific research entity to collect aquatic life without a permit so long as the aquatic life remains in the county in which it was collected while it is alive.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EDT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB519/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=519&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925276,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Relating To Coffee Labeling.","description":"Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines regional origin. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB500/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=500&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925292,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Relating To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB539/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=539&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925311,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Relating To The Halaula Agricultural Parcel.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB522/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=522&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925327,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Board of Agriculture to define the terms \"bona fide farmer\" and \"bona fide agricultural activity\". Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB496/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=496&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925343,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Relating To Solid Waste.","description":"Requires municipal solid waste combustor ash to be disposed of only in a lined landfill. Prohibits the reuse of municipal solid waste incinerator ash for uses such as roadbuilding, fill, or construction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB538/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=538&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925355,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Relating To Firefighting.","description":"Requires the State Fire Marshal to establish a Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program. Appropriates funds for the State Fire Marshal to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, drones, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the Program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB512/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=512&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925376,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Relating To Cognitive Assessments.","description":"Requires all health care providers who accept Medicare to provide a cognitive assessment as part of the Medicare Part B annual wellness visit for Medicare beneficiaries sixty-five years of age or older, with certain exceptions. Requires health care providers to submit certain information to the Executive Office on Aging and the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature on an annual basis. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB482/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=482&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1925390,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB527/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=527&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1925405,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Authorizes school staff and agents trained by a health care professional to volunteer to administer medication to students at Department of Education public schools under certain conditions. Clarifies who may prescribe medication to be administered to students in schools. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 136, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB532/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=532&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1925423,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes provisions for the storage and maintenance of a stock supply of bronchodilators at schools. Requires the Department of Education to establish a protocol for the storage, usage, and administration of bronchodilators. Establishes provisions regarding the administration of certain medications by a volunteer at Department of Education schools. Clarifies labeling requirements for bronchodilator prescriptions issued to the Department of Education for a stock supply of bronchodilators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB531/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=531&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1925442,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund and Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund Corporation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide compensation for property damage resulting from catastrophic wildfires in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB514/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=514&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925459,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.","description":"Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB477/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=477&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1925476,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Relating To Compostable Plastic Packaging.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires persons that provide single-use compostable plastic packaging or utensils for any food or beverages sold in the State to have on-site composting collection bins and ensure the collection and delivery of disposed single-use compostable plastic packaging or utensils to certain commercial composting facilities under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 through 2035.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB551/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=551&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925492,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Relating To A Rate Study For Home Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funding for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB483/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=483&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1925506,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Clarifies the process by which the Hawaii Community Development Authority may approve residential development on certain parcels of Kakaako Makai. Raises the building height limit and the maximum floor area ratio on certain parcels in the area. Requires a certain percentage of the residential units developed on certain parcels to be allocated to households at or below a certain income level in perpetuity, with priority given to certain essential workforce in the area. Limits the sale of residential units developed in certain residential developments to prospective owner-occupants. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to determine a Kakaako Makai association fee to be collected from residents, tenants, and lessees of certain parcels to be deposited into a special account in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Special Fund to fund various services and projects in the Kakaako Makai area. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB534/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=534&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1925525,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Relating To Colorectal Cancer.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB475/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=475&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1925541,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program within the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB504/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=504&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925557,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for its Hoakea Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2025-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB529/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=529&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1925571,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Relating To The Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.","description":"Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules lifting the moratorium on fishing in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB510/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=510&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925590,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Mayor and City Council of the City and County of Honolulu. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Amends the composition of the Commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the Commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Specifies that the nominating committee of the Commission shall include one person appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB543/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=543&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925605,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Relating To Plant-based Food And Drinks.","description":"Requires state agencies to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Comptroller, and Director of Health to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to GVO/AEN/PSM/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB540/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=540&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925622,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB484/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=484&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1925642,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and other relevant stakeholders. Establishes the Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt administrative rules. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB517/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=517&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925658,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Able Savings Program.","description":"Repeals language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to ABLE account owners. Establishes a position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 150, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB479/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=479&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1925672,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Agriculture to develop a plan that creates an educational pathway in the University of Hawaii community college system to equip interested students with the necessary entry level knowledge, skill set, expertise, and advancement potential in the field of meat processing. Require reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB507/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=507&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925691,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Relating To An Environmental Toxins Laboratory.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB536/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=536&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925705,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Relating To Commercial Activity Permits.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update the online Wiki Permits service to include locations for which a right-of-entry permit for commercial activity is available via the service. Requires public input prior to the removal of any location from the list of available locations. Requires the Department to refund fees for right-of-entry permits if the permitted location is removed from the list of available locations before the commercial activity occurs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB518/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=518&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925722,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to allow any county to implement a Gray Water Recycling Program that permits certain small farms of less than ten square acres in size the ability to use gray water for the purposes of irrigation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB513/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=513&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925741,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Requires clinical psychologists employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to obtain licensure within five years from the date of employment. Sunsets on 7/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB474/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=474&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1925754,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, to the extent allowable under federal law, to prioritize the use of Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund moneys for projects by homeowners to upgrade cesspools to director-approved wastewater systems or connect homeowners' properties to sewerage systems, including projects for the installation of cluster systems or community package plants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB501/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=501&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925768,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB559/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=559&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1925781,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Relating To Community Service Licenses.","description":"Allows a dental graduate from a dental college accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada to be an eligible candidate for a community service license (CSL). Repeals the requirement that the licensing examinations be completed within five years of a request for a CSL. Repeals the requirement that a CSL applicant provide a copy of an active, unrestricted dental practice license form another state. Repeals the prohibition against a person who failed the license examination from obtaining a CSL. Requires a CSL to be eligible for conversion to an unrestricted dental practice license when a dental provider who holds a CSL completes at least five thousand hours of community service to patients in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB481/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=481&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1925796,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for medically-related travel expenses not covered by insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB567/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=567&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1925798,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Relating To An Income Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PBS/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB355/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=355&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1925800,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Bana Pacific Inc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bana Pacific Inc. in constructing a biogas production facility. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB585/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=585&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1925802,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Relating To The Center For Climate Resilient Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 3:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB657/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=657&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925805,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Relating To Pharmacy.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB223/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=223&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1925808,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Authorizes certain government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB588/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=588&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1925810,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Relating To Administrative Drivers License Revocation.","description":"Extends the deadline in which the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office is required to issue a written review decision of a notice of administrative revocation of a person's license to operate a vehicle. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 146, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB597/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=597&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1925812,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Converts two temporary Farm-to-School extension agent positions within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience into permanent positions. Establishes an Agriculture Education Coordinator position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB666/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=666&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925814,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Prohibits the sale, importation, personal use, and commercial use of all fireworks, except consumer fireworks. Removes permitting requirements for consumer fireworks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB611/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=611&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1925816,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Creates the offense of urinating or defecating in public. Provides penalties for public urination or defecation. Requires mental health evaluation and supportive services for a person experiencing homelessness who is arrested for urinating or defecating in public places.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB270/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=270&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1925819,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB249/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=249&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1925823,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Relating To Richard \"buffalo\" Keaulana Day.","description":"Designates September 2nd of each year as \"Richard \"Buffalo\" Keaulana Day\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB655/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=655&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1925825,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Relating To Rent To Build Equity.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a study on rent-to-build equity for existing and future state-financed housing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB612/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=612&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1925827,"bill_number":"SB697","title":"Relating To An Income Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Requires the Department of Taxation to prepare forms. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to pre-certify claims. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Sunsets 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB697/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=697&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925829,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center to purchase or lease land on the island of Hawaii and develop primary care health care facilities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 076, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB341/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=341&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1925832,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to construct, operate, and maintain a hemp manufacturing facility. Requires permitted hemp processors to provide certain updated information to the Department of Health no later than 60 days after a relevant event. Explicitly prohibits any person from selling to consumers any hemp biomass, regardless of whether the biomass consists of hemp leaves or hemp floral material, or both. Imposes requirements relating to the form of certain orally consumable manufactured hemp products. Imposes certain labeling requirements. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB620/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=620&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1925834,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Relating To Medical School Tuition.","description":"Requires graduates of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine who have paid in-state tuition to serve as a physician in the State for at least 2 years following their medical residency or fellowship. Begins with the class of 2029.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB221/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=221&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1925837,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB350/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=350&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1925839,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB333/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=333&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1925842,"bill_number":"SB702","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB702/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=702&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925844,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on lower-income taxpayers. Establishes and appropriates moneys into the carbon emissions tax and dividend special fund. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB633/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=633&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1925846,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to ban the usage of cell phones at Department of Education schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB684/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=684&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925849,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Relating To Safe Drinking Water.","description":"Prohibits any state or county law, rule, ordinance, or regulation from requiring the addition of any substance, product, or chemical for preventative health care or medical purposes, that is unrelated to chemicals necessary for protection against contamination of drinking water, to any public water system. Establishes quality control and public safety requirements if the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended to authorize a federal regulation to allow every state to use the drinking water system to dispense chemicals or medication for treating the physical or mental function of a person's body.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB682/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=682&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925852,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Relating To Conservation Banking.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation banks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB318/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=318&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1925856,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB665/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=665&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925858,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB315/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=315&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1925860,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Relating To Social Work.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB251/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=251&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1925862,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Relating To Family Court.","description":"Amends provisions relating to criteria in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that no court shall consider a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression in a custody determination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB264/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=264&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1925864,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Relating To Managing Agents.","description":"Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties over seventy-five feet in height to have commercial property management experience. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB252/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=252&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1925868,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for certain development, planning, and construction projects for prekindergarten, preschool, and child care facilities, as well as workforce housing. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten facilities. Exclude School Facilities Authority Board workgroups and subcommittees from the Sunshine Law, except as it relates to permitted interactions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB580/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=580&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1925870,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB295/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=295&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1925872,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Relating To Fishponds.","description":"Establishes a fishpond inventory working group within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create an inventory and map of all fishponds on state land and conduct a literature review. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-21-25 10:00AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB309/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=309&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1925874,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"Provides state and county employees with five days of paid family leave each calendar year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB219/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=219&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1925877,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires condominium associations to repair defective conditions of common elements that constitute health or safety violations. Allows unit owners to make the repairs at the association's expense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB336/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=336&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1925881,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Relating To Goats.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits for goats in public hunting areas.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB347/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=347&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1925883,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct an evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB626/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=626&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1925885,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Relating To Disabled Veterans.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB607/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=607&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1925887,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Relating To Hurricane Shelters.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new hurricane shelters to withstand category five hurricanes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB679/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=679&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925889,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles. Requires savings be passed from distributor to consumer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EEP, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB260/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=260&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1925892,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Relating To Property Rights.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB224/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=224&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1925895,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 164, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB662/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=662&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925897,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Prohibits lodging establishments in the State from providing personal care products packaged in small plastic containers in any sleeping room accommodations, space within sleeping room accommodations, and bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB670/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=670&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925899,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Prohibits the use of license plate flipping devices. Prohibits the obstruction of a license plate. Establishes minimum and maximum fines. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 124, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB228/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=228&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1925901,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB667/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=667&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925905,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Expands the definitions of \"preceptor\" and \"volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation\" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing \"primary care\" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB303/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=303&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1925907,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Relating To Cruelty To Animals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB319/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=319&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1925910,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Relating To Public Order.","description":"Establishes the offense of loitering on public property and adds trespassing on public property to the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. Establishes the homeless case management program and special fund, administered by the judiciary for the benefit of persons experiencing homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB261/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=261&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1925912,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Defines \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.85 per wine gallon. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB641/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=641&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1925914,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB616/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=616&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1925917,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Relating To Use Of Force In Self-protection.","description":"Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified. Removes the requirement to retreat or surrender possessions prior to using deadly force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB291/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=291&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1925920,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Relating To Certificates Of Birth.","description":"Provides that a new certificate of birth issued by the State shall include a designation of the sex of the person born, based on the genitalia of the person. Authorizes amendments of designations of sex on certificates of birth, provided that the birth registrant is an adult, and a new designation is based on the genitalia of the birth registrant, as confirmed by a physician or physician's assistant. Requires certain original certificates to be unsealed and new certificates to be marked as amended with regard to sex designation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB257/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=257&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1925922,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires condominium associations to repair defective conditions of common elements that constitute health or safety violations. Allows unit owners to make the repairs at the association's expense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB573/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=573&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1925925,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Relating To The Food Hub Pilot Program.","description":"Appropriates funds for the continued implementation of the Food Hub Pilot Program, including the awarding of grant moneys to qualifying food hubs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 185, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB693/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=693&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925927,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to oversee and administer grants to low-income residents, and condominium associations on behalf of low-income condominium owners, to fortify residential real property against hurricanes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB353/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=353&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1925930,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to require each ground ambulance to be equipped with front- and rear-facing cameras. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB695/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=695&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925933,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB672/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=672&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925935,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB222/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=222&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1925937,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.","description":"Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB301/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=301&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1925940,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB689/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=689&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925943,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to provide automatic, advance written premium change notices to common interest community policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, disclosing the causes of any premium increase if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than an unspecified per cent. Requires insurers that renewed property insurance policies between 2022 and 2024 for policyholders that were condominium associations, planned community associations, or cooperative housing corporations in the State, to provide an explanation for certain premium increases during this period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB255/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=255&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1925945,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB635/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=635&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1925947,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB653/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=653&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1925949,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Relating To Waste Or Disposal Facilities.","description":"Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Reduces the required buffer zone around waste or disposal facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB668/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=668&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925951,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Exempts from the electronic procurement system the Department of Education's purchase of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed, agricultural, or food products not exceeding a certain amount, subject to certain requirements. Requires the Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference for locally sourced products. Exempts the Department of Education from the requirement that certain agricultural products are subject to the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB659/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=659&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1925955,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to collaborate with contracted community-based organizations to address the need for social services in the State. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB244/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=244&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1925957,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Relating To The State Building Code.","description":"Requires the State Building Code Council to develop and adopt a green building standards code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB632/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=632&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1925959,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty-round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB600/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=600&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1925962,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Relating To Vehicle Weight Taxes.","description":"Creates an exemption to the vehicle weight tax for full-time college students.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB263/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=263&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1925964,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands a 2024 session law exempting certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HLT, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB281/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=281&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1925966,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Relating To Moped Insurance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB220/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=220&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1925970,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Eliminates the state individual income tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB283/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=283&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1925972,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Related To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search. Requires law enforcement agencies to develop a policy for securing the entrances to a house, store, or other building designated as a place to be searched after a search is completed. Allows the breaking of any doors, gates, other bars to the entrance, closets, and other closed places during a search when reasonable and other means of entering the space are not reasonable. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action":"Act 245, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).","last_action_date":"2025-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB601/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=601&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1925974,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Relating To The State Parks Special Fund.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB317/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=317&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1925976,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB328/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=328&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1925978,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Relating To Child Abuse.","description":"Amends the definition of \"child abuse or neglect\" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB239/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=239&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1925983,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Relating To Veterans Rights And Benefits.","description":"Regulates persons receiving compensation for providing advice or assistance regarding veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB608/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=608&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1925985,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Relating To Electric Utilities.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB339/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=339&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1925987,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to notify an individual of their rights when in state or local law enforcement agency custody before any interview with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations. Designates all records relating to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records under chapter 92F, HRS. Requires state and local law enforcement agencies that have provided the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a detained individual within the previous year to hold two public forums per year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB571/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=571&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1925990,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Relating To Historic Property.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" under the State's historic preservation program to include only property that predates Statehood Day and, with respect to buildings and structures, is registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB578/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=578&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1925992,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB640/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=640&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1925995,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency and requires the working group to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 151, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB250/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=250&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1925998,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Relating To Interest.","description":"Protects consumers, who are purchasing their first vehicle, from predatory interest rates by setting a maximum interest rate of two per cent for consumers with a credit score below six hundred and zero per cent for consumers with a credit score of six hundred or more. Authorizes existing avenues of redress from usury under chapter 478 to apply to this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB262/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=262&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926000,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Relating To Policing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB278/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=278&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1926002,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB243/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=243&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926004,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires, for each draft environmental impact statement, a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB617/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=617&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926007,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Amends the income tax bracket for taxpayers filing a joint return and surviving spouses to exempt those taxpayers whose taxable income is $200,000 or less. Amends the income tax bracket for unmarried individuals and married individuals who do not file a joint tax return with their spouse to exempt those taxpayers whose taxable incomes is $100,000 or less.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB234/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=234&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1926009,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB581/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=581&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926012,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB673/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=673&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926014,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Relating To Early Child Care.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB238/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=238&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926017,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Relating To Plant-based Building Materials.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the establishment and operation of programs relating to the development of biocements and hemp- and bamboo-based building materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB661/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=661&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926020,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Independence Day.","description":"Establishes the twenty-eighth day of November of each year as \"La Kuokoa\", Hawaiian Independence Day, as a state holiday, rather than a day of observance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB614/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=614&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926022,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","description":"Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB606/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=606&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926024,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit by requiring the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to publish on its website the names of the qualified productions and the amount of the tax credits certified per qualified production per filing year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB618/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=618&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926027,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Relating To Land Restoration.","description":"Creates the Aloha Aina Land Trust to rehabilitate and manage lands transferred by the United States military to the State after the leases for those lands expires. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB305/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=305&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1926029,"bill_number":"SB703","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for the agricultural loan program to offer loans with an interest rate cap of four per cent; a line of credit program with a prevailing interest rate; and loans with an interest rate cap of three per cent for new farmers that commit to growing import replacement crops and farm-to-state programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB703/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=703&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926032,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Relating To Conservation Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB561/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=561&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1926034,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Provides further, that each county council district must have one voter service center open on election day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB297/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=297&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1926036,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Relating To Water Quality.","description":"Expands the duties and powers of the Department of Health that relate to water quality and water quality testing to ensure the safety and health of Hawaii's residents. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB664/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=664&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926038,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Relating To Powers Of Attorney.","description":"Establishes additional requirements to revoke or make changes relating to agents under powers of attorney of principals diagnosed with cognitive deficits. Requires submittals to the Adult Protective and Community Service Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Branch to issue a notice of receipt to the principal and any person initiating the change. Establishes a mandatory waiting period before any proposed change takes effect. Establishes an expedited process for a court order granting an emergency change to a power of attorney.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB595/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=595&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1926041,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Requires electric utilities and county boards of water supply to provide an option for customers to voluntarily round up their bill to the nearest dollar or provide a specific contribution amount. Deposits the proceeds into the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB610/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=610&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926045,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to inspect personal aircraft that enter the State and land at state airports for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized transportation of fireworks and article pyrotechnic into the State. Requires the Department to coordinate with an appropriate law enforcement agency or county fire department to dispose of prohibited fireworks and articles pyrotechnic.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB649/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=649&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926048,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB596/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=596&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1926050,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB575/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=575&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1926052,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB605/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=605&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926054,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Relating To Vacant State Positions.","description":"Requires that state public service positions vacant for longer than 2 years be removed from the state budget.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB645/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=645&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926058,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Elders.","description":"Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB290/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=290&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1926060,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Relating To Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of twenty or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, unless a variance is granted by the Hawaii State Energy Office. Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt administrative rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB669/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=669&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926062,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires educational institutions with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space for students to engage in student-led group prayer or individual student prayer. Prohibits discipline or admonishment based on participation or non-participation in prayer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB271/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=271&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926064,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 209, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB242/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=242&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926066,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"Relating To The Community Outreach Court.","description":"Permanently establishes and appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the Public Defender, and City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-26","last_action":"Act 229, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).","last_action_date":"2025-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB280/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=280&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1926070,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an installation goal for customer-sited distributed energy resources in the State. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish tariffs to achieve the installation goal and for grid services programs, microgrids, and community-based renewable energy. Ensures that certain levels of compensation are provided for solar and energy storage exports from customer-sited distributed energy resources as part of grid service programs and requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish grid service compensation values. Clarifies when a person who constructs, maintains, or operates a new microgrid is not considered a public utility. Authorizes wheeling of renewable energy and requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish policies and procedures to implement wheeling and microgrid service tariffs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 266, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB589/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=589&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926073,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Disallows the dividends-paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB592/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=592&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1926075,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Prioritizes using public schools as voter service centers. Requires the clerk to advertise for volunteers. Requires each county council district to have one voter service center open on election day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB259/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=259&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926077,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Allows the carrying or possessing of firearm parts only at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container. Defines firearm parts and prohibited persons. Establishes and increases penalties for the carrying or possessing of certain firearms or firearm parts other than at or between specific locations and in an enclosed container.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB279/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=279&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1926079,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB322/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=322&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1926082,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Part I: Authorizes DOH to inspect qualifying patient medical records held by the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or hospice provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient. Amends and adds definitions for purposes of the medical use of cannabis law. Clarifies the conditions of use for the medical use of cannabis. For purposes of issuing written certifications, authorizes the establishment of a provider-patient relationship via telehealth and limits the maximum amount of fees that can be assessed by providers. Authorizes the sale of hemp products and accessories for the medical use of cannabis at retail dispensing locations, except in waiting rooms. Clarifies transportation requirements for certain inter-dispensary sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Part II: Establishes criminal penalties for the unlicensed operation of a medical cannabis dispensary. Part III: Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances related to illegal cannabis and hemp products and medical cannabis dispensaries and appropriates funds from the Special Fund to the AG's Drug Nuisance Abatement Unit for these purposes, including establishing positions. Part IV: Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the cultivation of cannabis without a cannabis cultivator license issued by DOH. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-27","last_action":"Act 241, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).","last_action_date":"2025-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB302/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=302&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1926085,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Relating To Land Leases.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to repeal, revoke, or buy out the remainder of the lease of the real property under the Prince Kuhio Plaza, in Hilo, Hawaii, and resell that lease at fair market value to a new entity that agrees to properly maintain the plaza.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HWN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-28-25 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB654/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=654&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926087,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent or substantially increases the scope of work be considered a new contract for procurement purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB615/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=615&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926089,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Tires.","description":"Requires tire retailers to collect and submit to the Department of Health certain information relating to tires sold by the retailer. Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a database containing this information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB652/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=652&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926091,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Relating To A Climate Adaptation And Resilience Implementation Plan.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a Hawaii climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB677/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=677&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926094,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the department of taxation to establish a two-year pilot program that reduces the income tax liability for certain residents within the 96792 postal zip code on the island of Oahu. Establishes eligibility and reporting requirements. Repeals 12/31/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB232/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=232&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1926096,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB688/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=688&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926099,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB676/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=676&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926102,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires employers to provide employees with paid breaks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB638/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=638&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1926104,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Relating To A State Breast Milk Bank.","description":"Establishes a state breast milk bank under the Department of Health. Establishes the breast milk bank special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB233/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=233&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1926107,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Relating To Squatting.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB225/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=225&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1926109,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Relating To The State Shrimp.","description":"Establishes the pae ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 071, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB345/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=345&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926112,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Relating To Vehicle Safety.","description":"Creates additional fines for any individual found operating a vehicle or moped without a current certificate of inspection. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB227/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=227&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1926115,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Allows designation of eligible homestead lots as enterprise zones for a period of twenty years. Provides state and local incentives to qualified businesses on homestead lots.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB313/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=313&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1926117,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) agricultural technician positions and four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) community coordinator positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB663/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926120,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB330/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=330&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1926122,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Relating To Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB646/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=646&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926124,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Relating To The State Parks Special Fund.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-05-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB590/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=590&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926126,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Relating To Water Infrastructure.","description":"Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct a statewide agricultural water infrastructure study. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB563/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=563&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1926130,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB351/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=351&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926133,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Relating To Overdose Prevention.","description":"Establishes and provides criteria for overdose prevention centers, including standards for the Department of Health to designate certain facilities as overdose prevention centers. Establishes an Overdose Prevention Center Oversight Committee. Provides immunity from state criminal prosecution for certain offenses for persons using a designated overdose prevention center and persons operating a designated overdose prevention center.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB240/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=240&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926135,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Relating To Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB564/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=564&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1926137,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB332/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=332&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1926139,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB289/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=289&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1926141,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation, after the City and County of Honolulu educates the public and adjusts any systems, to expand the use of photo red light imaging detector systems and automated speed enforcement systems to locations on the North Shore of Oahu. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1399).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB235/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=235&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1926145,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Relating To Pololu Valley Management Efforts On Hawaii Island.","description":"Appropriates moneys for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and establish positions to manage the trail area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB565/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=565&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1926147,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Adds loan funds administered by certified Nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for certain for-sale affordable housing projects to the list of loan priorities for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. Expands the use of moneys in the revolving fund to allow financing as matching funds for CDFIs to mobilize other funding sources. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-09","last_action":"Act 312, on 07/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1425).","last_action_date":"2025-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB572/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=572&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1926149,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Able Savings Program.","description":"Repeals the requirement to use the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE program manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the trust fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners. Appropriates funds for incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners and to fund a position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB247/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=247&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926151,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Relating To Opioid Antagonists.","description":"Requires all public schools, including public charter schools, to maintain a stock supply of opioid antagonists. Requires the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to offer training to school employees on the administration of opioid antagonists.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB310/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=310&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1926153,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action":"Act 250, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).","last_action_date":"2025-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB300/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=300&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926158,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article X, Section 2 And Article Xviii, Section 12, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Local Elected School Boards.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected by the voters and to serve no more than twelve years as a member.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB287/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=287&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1926160,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Relating To Naming Rights.","description":"Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility and Convention Center Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility or Convention Center Facility to be deposited into the appropriate special fund of the facility. Authorizes the display of the name of any entity that leased the naming rights to a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority on the exterior of the stadium. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1405).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB583/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=583&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926162,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Relating To Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.","description":"Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display a portrait of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB624/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=624&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926164,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Relating To Surfing.","description":"Clarifies that surfers have the right of way in designated surf locations to be determined by the department of land and natural resources. Authorizes penalties for fishermen who violate this section. Requires DLNR to implement a public education campaign, erect clear signs, and create a designated surf location map.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB266/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=266&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926166,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides an income tax deduction for tips received by tipped employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LAB, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB282/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=282&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1926169,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Relating To State Licensed Care Facilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB246/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=246&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926172,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Relating To The Public Prekindergarten Program.","description":"Allows children having a parent or guardian who is a public school teacher to have priority for enrollment in the Executive Office on Early Learning public prekindergarten program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB574/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=574&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1926175,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes a spay and neuter special fund. Establishes a spay and neuter special fund advisory committee to develop eligibility criteria for and manage the disbursement of the special fund. Authorizes, and requires the Director of Taxation to amend the individual state income tax form to facilitate, the designation of tax refund moneys to be paid to the spay and neuter special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB566/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=566&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1926177,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch a Cesspool Conversion Section, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB675/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=675&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926179,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"Appropriates funds for one retention coordinator position, one internship coordinator position, and student enrollment management initiatives at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB636/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=636&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1926182,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Relating To Windshield Tinting.","description":"Prohibits a person from installing, mounting, adhering, affixing, or using any sun screening device in conjunction with the glazing material of a motor vehicle with mirrored or high reflective finishes that produce a red, yellow, amber, or blue appearances from the exterior. Requires all drivers and passengers of motor vehicles with applied tint to fully roll down their windows when stopped by a law enforcement officer at a traffic stop, with certain exceptions. Clarifies the light transmittance levels on sun screening devices used in conjunction with glazing material for front side windows and wing windows. Exempts rear windows, including rear windshields on certain vehicles, and side windows to the rear of the driver on sedans from sun screening device requirements. Increases the minimum and maximum fines for violating sun screening device requirements. Specifies that failure of an installer to issue a required certificate to be a violation of sun screening device requirements. Makes the absence of the required certificate in a vehicle prima facie evidence that an installer is noncompliant with the law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 129, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB226/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=226&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1926185,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the capital gains tax for nonresident and foreign taxpayers. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations for nonresident and foreign corporations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB269/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=269&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926188,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB272/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=272&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926190,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Relating To The State Council On Mental Health.","description":"Requires the State Council on Mental Health to include an unspecified number of members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian health practices. Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to native Hawaiian healing and health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB623/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=623&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926192,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Relating To Goats.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits for goats in public hunting areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB570/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=570&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1926195,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to provide advance written notice to policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, of any policy cancellation, non-renewal, or proposed premium increase, if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than ten per cent. Requires insurers that provide property insurance to file rate schedules and underlying criteria with the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct periodic reviews of insurance rates and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish a Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program to handle complaints and appeals regarding premium increases. Requires insurers to provide premium discounts or credits to policyholders that implement disaster risk mitigation measures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB254/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=254&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1926197,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit that were not disclosed before the time of purchase. Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously display a rate or price that includes all fees to be charged at the time of purchase in each advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit. Requires any taxes and fees that are displayed as a percentage of the cost on a booking transaction also be displayed as a dollar amount at the time of purchase.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TOU, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB321/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=321&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1926199,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to: (1) plan and administer income tax credits relating to emergency management or disaster preparedness and grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify their residential real property; (2) oversee the development of emergency shelters; and (3) hire necessary personnel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PBS/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB354/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=354&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1926202,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Relating To Teacher Retention.","description":"Establishes the Onipaa Teacher Bonus Program to address teacher retention and award teachers for outstanding and extended service in the department of education. Ensures that general education teachers assigned to special education inclusion classes receive the same additional benefits as special education teachers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB265/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=265&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926204,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines \"isolated wetlands\" and \"wetlands\". Clarifies the definition of \"state waters\" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, EEP, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB343/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=343&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926207,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB599/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=599&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1926209,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Relating To State Childcare.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of the Governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB327/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=327&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1926211,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Includes any parcels owned by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority as areas that may be closed to the public. Specifies required signage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Act 027, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB602/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=602&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926214,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Relating To Teacher Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB323/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=323&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1926217,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Relating To Dust Monitoring.","description":"Requires landfills to have dust monitoring stations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB622/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=622&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926220,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Repeals biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of \"renewable energy\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB680/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=680&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926222,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Relating To The Green Jobs Youth Corps.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 101, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB316/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=316&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1926224,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Relating To Financial Administration.","description":"Amends the required contents of legislative reports to be submitted by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Amends the scope of moneys to be deposited into and the allowable uses of moneys expended from the Public Housing Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 155, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB576/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=576&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1926226,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Relating To The Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage and requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted tip credit amount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB604/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=604&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926229,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to allow other executive branch departments to select applicants for civil service positions from the applicant pool for initial screening.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB631/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=631&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926232,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Relating To School Choice Scholarship Program.","description":"Establishes a School Choice Scholarship program which allows parents to exercise more financial freedom to send their children to nonpublic schools with the assistance of a $10,000 grant for eligible students.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB273/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=273&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926234,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Relating To Student Heat Exposure Safety.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB245/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=245&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926236,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Relating To Underground Storage Tanks.","description":"Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB639/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=639&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1926239,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Relating To Family Courts.","description":"Establishes a minimum age of twelve for adjudication for any alleged or attempted violation of law. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 084, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB691/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=691&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926242,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Relating To Vehicular Pursuit.","description":"Establishes requirements related to vehicular pursuit by law enforcement agencies. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires law enforcement agencies to provide reports to the Department of the Attorney General on all vehicular pursuits. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 210, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB277/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=277&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1926246,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoolawe. Specifies the decal size for all special number organizational plates. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB307/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=307&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1926248,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Relating To Marine Passenger Fees.","description":"Establishes a cruise ship passenger fee to be collected beginning 1/1/2026 by the Department of Transportation to be used for infrastructure projects benefiting cruise ships with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Establishes the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB634/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=634&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1926250,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB701/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=701&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926252,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. Requires the state agencies to prioritize zero emission buses in the procurement policy for purchasing or leasing motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB586/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=586&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926254,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Amends various definitions of \"moped\" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude low-speed electric bicycles. Deletes an unused term from Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and clarifies the applicability of certain conflicting regulations that are applicable to all bicycles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB647/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=647&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926257,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB569/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=569&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1926260,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Repeals the exemption to the general excise tax for agricultural businesses engaged in the production of genetically engineered agricultural products.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB681/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=681&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926262,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Relating To Public Land Trust Revenues.","description":"Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB293/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=293&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1926264,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB241/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=241&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926266,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB650/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=650&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926270,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Relating To Low-speed Electric Bicycles.","description":"Increases the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years of age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB236/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=236&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1926278,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Ant Lab.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB658/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=658&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926288,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to identify the most cost-effective investments for clean energy alternatives to combustible fuels. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB660/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=660&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926290,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB349/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=349&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926292,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Relating To Renewable Gas Tariff.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB342/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=342&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926295,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Term Limits For Legislators.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB298/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=298&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1926297,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB325/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=325&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1926299,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB335/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=335&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1926302,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB304/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=304&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1926304,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Requires the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health to amend its eligibility criteria for the home and community-based services Medicaid waiver to include individuals having an intellectual or a developmental disability and a comorbid mental illness. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB648/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=648&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926307,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Establishes the elected office of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands, the holder of which shall have administrative oversight over the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Subject to congressional approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB625/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=625&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926310,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for emission limitations as they existed on 12/31/2024, unless emission limitations are made more stringent by federal regulations or by the state air pollution control permit issued to that owner or operator by the Department of Health. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB256/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=256&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1926312,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB253/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=253&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1926315,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the general excise tax by 1%. Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the Department of Education. Requires that increased general excise tax revenues be deposited into the teacher salary special fund and the school facilities special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB628/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=628&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926318,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB338/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=338&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926321,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB337/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=337&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926323,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Relating To Sex-based Athletic Competitions In Sports.","description":"Requires the department of education to designate athletic sports teams based on the biological sex assigned to players at birth. Prevents males from participating in female sports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB268/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=268&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926325,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Relating To Commercial Dog Breeders.","description":"Defines a \"dog breeder\" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB593/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=593&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1926327,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB288/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=288&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1926330,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Relating To Office Of Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB296/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=296&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1926333,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Relating To Tax Expenditure Accountability.","description":"Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB651/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=651&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926335,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB346/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=346&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926338,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Relating To Traffic Citations.","description":"Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB334/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=334&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1926340,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Relating To Peer Support Programs.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Family Health Services Division of the Department of Health to establish and oversee peer-to-peer support programs for children from birth to age five and their families, including the establishment of program specialist positions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 271, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1374).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB237/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=237&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1926342,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Relating To Traffic Citations.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB230/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=230&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1926346,"bill_number":"SB699","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to oversee and administer grants to low-income residents, and condominium associations on behalf of low-income condominium owners, to fortify residential real property against hurricanes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB699/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=699&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926348,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Relating To Feral Animals.","description":"Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the primary agency for the trapping of feral goats, sheep, and pigs. Requires the Department to establish a program to humanely manage populations of feral goats, sheep, and pigs in the State by trapping.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB568/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=568&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1926350,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Requires the Department of Health to complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature no later than 12/31/2028. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB674/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=674&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926352,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB285/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=285&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1926354,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Relating To School Sports.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a supplemental sports program for high school students in West Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB258/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=258&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926357,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Relating To Rental Housing Project Disaster Recovery Permits.","description":"Authorizes departments to issue permits for the development of multi-family rental housing projects on state or county land that was used for a multi-family rental housing project before a state emergency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB577/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=577&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1926360,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Relating To Animal Fur Products.","description":"Prohibits the sale, offer, possession with intent to sell, display, distribution, or trade of fur products in the State, with certain exceptions. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 6/30/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB687/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=687&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926362,"bill_number":"SB700","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with state departments, to assess the potential and feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB700/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=700&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926364,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Relating To The Household And Dependent Care Services Tax Credit.","description":"Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that may be claimed for the household and dependent care services tax credit for five years. Repeals 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB326/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=326&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1926367,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for requests for a patient's medical records from the patient's family member, caregiver, or representative. Requires medical providers to respond to requests in a timely manner. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB248/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=248&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1926370,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Restricts motor vehicles that tow a motor vehicle or trailer from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction with exemptions. Specifies penalties for restricted motor vehicles who drive in the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes moving in the same direction. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB229/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=229&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1926372,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.","description":"Establishes short-term management initiatives for the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Establishes standards for the usage of grants awarded pursuant to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB686/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=686&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926375,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for projects for facilities for prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning programs; workforce housing; and any public school development, planning, and construction assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning program facilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-24","last_action":"Act 204, on 06/24/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).","last_action_date":"2025-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB329/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=329&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1926378,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB314/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=314&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1926380,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-first Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 41st representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB275/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=275&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926383,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Relating To Down Payments.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys and establishes positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB627/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=627&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926385,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Prohibits the use of certain dangerous pesticides on state lands and at state facilities, except as needed to respond to emergencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/GVO/WTL, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB671/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=671&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926387,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to install one hundred monitoring wells to collect data and map the migration of the Red Hill contamination plume.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB656/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=656&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926390,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Establishes a Plant Nursery Registry Program to regulate the sale of nursery stock. Requires certain plant nurseries to register with the Department of Agriculture. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB562/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=562&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1926392,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB299/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=299&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1926396,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB603/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=603&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926398,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB276/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=276&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1926400,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Relating To Abandoned Vehicles.","description":"Authorizes each county director of finance to waive, for up to one year, certain abandoned vehicle tow, storage, and other charges, fees, and fines owed to the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB630/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=630&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926402,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines every five years from 2030 to 2045. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB306/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=306&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1926405,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Relating To Protective Orders.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Hope Card Program within the Department of the Attorney General to issue hope cards upon request to those holding a long-term protective order, with specified relevant information about the protective orders and all covered parties. Establishes the Hawaii Hope Card Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB598/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=598&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1926408,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Requires that all lease extensions for public lands be subject to public auction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB621/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=621&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926410,"bill_number":"SB698","title":"Relating To The State Building Codes.","description":"Requires all newly constructed single-family residences and apartment buildings located within specified geographic areas to be built to withstand certain categories of hurricanes and to contain residential safe rooms with attached bathrooms. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB698/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=698&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926412,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Authorizes certain state government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EEP, HSG, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB352/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=352&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926414,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language for a high school diploma. Establishes a 2-year pilot program for Hawaiian language instruction at Noelani Elementary School and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB613/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=613&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926417,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Relating To Supported Decision-making Agreements.","description":"Allows qualified adults, including adults with a disability, mentally ill adults, and adults sixty-five years of age or older, to enter into supported decision-making agreements with one or more members of a supportive community. Specifies the terms of a supported decision-making agreement, including access to personal information, agreement requirements, and circumstances for termination. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 284, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1412, Bill title corrected).","last_action_date":"2025-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB320/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=320&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1926420,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Relating To Stream Water Quality.","description":"Implements a 4-phase plan for the Department of Health to address contamination of Ulehawa Stream. Requires the University of Hawaii to provide assistance. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB619/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=619&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926423,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB331/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=331&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1926425,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires report to the Legislature on the grid-ready homes interconnection process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB340/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=340&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926427,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects per the agricultural infrastructure of the State, a food and product innovation network, and outstanding debt on the Waiahole water system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB690/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=690&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926429,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Relating To Real Property.","description":"Repeals the Land Court. Requires registered owners of an interest in property registered in land court to deregister their interest. Requires the land court to inform registered owners of the requirement to deregister. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB644/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=644&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1926433,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, to provide optional coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary cancer-related treatments that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-12-25 9:00AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB642/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=642&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1926435,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Relating To Subcontractors.","description":"Requires a contractor to pay a subcontractor within 30 days of receiving an invoice for services rendered. Provides penalties for delayed or withheld payments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB274/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=274&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926437,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Authorizes county police to confiscate bicycles for certain offenses. Increases penalty fee paid upon redemption. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB292/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=292&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926439,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Pollution.","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB685/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=685&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926442,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB348/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=348&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926445,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process, including vehicle-to-grid compliance requirements, by 1/1/2026. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB587/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=587&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926448,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.","description":"Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB584/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=584&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926451,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Relating To The Office Of Veterans' Services.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB609/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=609&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926453,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Relating To Distributed Energy Resources.","description":"Requires utilities to pay distributed energy resources program customers for bill credits generated by the customer that are not used by the customer within 1 year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB579/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=579&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1926455,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii System for various nursing programs. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB637/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=637&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1926458,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB591/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=591&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1926460,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Relating To Department Of Hawaiian Homelands Leases.","description":"Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB294/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=294&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1926463,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires counties to grant building permits within sixty days if the application is stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB284/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=284&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926465,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Authorizes the public utilities commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB643/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=643&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1926467,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Requires the department of human services to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation regarding a child who is or may be subject to imminent harm.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB312/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=312&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1926470,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:55PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB344/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=344&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1926472,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Relating To Baby Bonds.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB324/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=324&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1926474,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Relating To The State Building Codes.","description":"Requires all newly constructed single-family residences and apartment buildings located within specified geographic areas to be built to withstand certain categories of hurricanes and to contain residential safe rooms with attached bathrooms. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSG, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB356/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=356&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1926478,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Relating To The Detention Of Minors.","description":"Prohibits minors from being held in jails, lockups, or prisons for adults, except temporarily under certain circumstances. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-26","last_action":"Act 234, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).","last_action_date":"2025-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB694/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=694&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926480,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Relating To Spray Paint.","description":"Regulates the retail and wholesale sales of spray paint. Designates the Department of Law Enforcement with jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB692/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=692&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926483,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Mandates that each school sporting event of 25 or more participants have an AED trained faculty member or athletic trainer in attendance and all schools be equipped with AED devices, Narcan, EpiPens, and inhalers. Mandates CPR training for coaches and athletic trainers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB267/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=267&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1926485,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB231/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=231&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1926487,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB683/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=683&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926489,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to mail beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly accountability reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HWN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-28-25 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB629/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=629&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1926493,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the matching fund payments to candidates in the partial public financing program for excess qualifying contributions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB308/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=308&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1926495,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB678/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=678&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926497,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"For taxable years, beginning 1/1/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB286/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=286&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1926499,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art and the planning, design, construction of works of art and related appurtenances. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB582/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=582&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1926501,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Seniors.","description":"Removes the requirement that a perpetrator of certain crimes knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a person sixty years of age or older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB594/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=594&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1926503,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption.","description":"Establishes general excise tax exemptions for various medical services, including dental services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HLT, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB311/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=311&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1926506,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB376/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=376&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926509,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the Rental Housing Revolving Fund without legislative approval. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB417/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=417&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926510,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB416/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=416&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926512,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Sun Screening Devices.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB368/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=368&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926513,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Relating To The Budget Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2025, and ending on 6/30/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action":"Act 248, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).","last_action_date":"2025-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB410/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=410&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926515,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"Establishes cat owner liability for harm to property or native birds. Prohibits the care of predators on state lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes administrative fines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB363/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=363&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926516,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Relating To Remedies.","description":"Clarifies that the statute of repose applies to contract, tort, and statutory claims. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of a construction defect served on a contractor. Clarifies the process and time frame by which a claimant may accept or reject a contractor's offer to settle and authorize repairs. Clarifies the mediation process for construction defect claims. Clarifies the statute of limitation or repose for construction defect claims. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-09","last_action":"Act 308, on 07/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1421).","last_action_date":"2025-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB420/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=420&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926518,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025 and ending 6/30/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-26","last_action":"Act 227, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329).","last_action_date":"2025-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB400/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=400&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926519,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Relating To Animal Control.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB364/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=364&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926521,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB418/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=418&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926523,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Relating To Island Burial Councils.","description":"Decreases the size of the Island Burial Councils from 9 to 7 members. Removes the requirement for the councils to include members having development and large property owner interests.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB409/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=409&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926524,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Relating To Torture.","description":"Defines and prohibits the offense of torture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB388/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=388&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926526,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Relating To Orders For Protection.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB383/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=383&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926527,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Repeals the construction cost component of school impact fees. Exempts government housing developments, affordable housing units and projects, and Hawaiian home lands housing from school impact fees. Requires the School Facilities Authority to adopt rules governing fee collection. Increases the minimum number of units in a development to trigger land dedication provisions of the land component impact fee. Requires a report to the Legislature on program efficacy. Sunsets 7/1/2029. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 268, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1371).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB422/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=422&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926530,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Relating To Jury Duty.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB395/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=395&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926531,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 018, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB392/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=392&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926533,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Relating To Hurricane Shelters.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new hurricane shelters to withstand category five hurricanes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB357/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=357&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1926534,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Defines the public trust responsibilities of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Amends the scope of the Commission to include declaration of emergencies. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management and establishes the position of Executive Director. Amends the composition of the Commission. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB405/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=405&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926536,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Relating To Interception Of Wire, Oral, Or Electronic Communication.","description":"Removes requirement that all wiretapping applications made to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General recommending approval or disapproval.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB391/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=391&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926537,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 006, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB408/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=408&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926540,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Establishes a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Re-establishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB407/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=407&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926542,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Relating To Building Permits.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB367/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=367&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926545,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Relating To The Examination Of Criminal Defendants.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB397/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=397&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926547,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB374/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=374&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926548,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Counsel.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 199, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB396/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=396&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926550,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB369/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=369&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926551,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to: (1) Adopt the National Incident Management System as the standard for all incident management and emergency response operations; (2) Complete an after-action review for all significant emergency incidents or exercises; (3) Develop and manage position task books; (4) require the use of standardized Incident Command System forms; (5) Maintain accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program; and (6) Define specific roles and responsibilities for all Incident Command System and emergency operations center positions. Expands training and education qualifications and responsibilities for the Administrator of Emergency Management and county-level administrators or directors of emergency management. Amends the contents of the state comprehensive emergency management plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PBS, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB361/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=361&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1926553,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Decreases the time period for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing developments exempt from certain requirements pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, from forty-five days to thirty days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB419/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=419&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926554,"bill_number":"SB696","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to: (1) plan and administer income tax credits relating to emergency management or disaster preparedness and grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify their residential real property; (2) oversee the development of emergency shelters; and (3) hire necessary personnel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB696/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=696&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1926556,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Relating To Prospective Jurors.","description":"Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB402/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=402&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926557,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Relating To Dangerous Drugs.","description":"Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 004, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB386/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=386&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926559,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Victim Witness Assistance Program.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB394/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=394&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926560,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund and, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSG, HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB377/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=377&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926562,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Amends the definition of \"cultural\". Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural use by permit. Repeals the wording of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allows the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Makes it unlawful to offer, display for sale, sell, or furnish consumer fireworks to any person except for cultural use by permit. Prohibits the sale of fireworks to a person more than 5 calendar days before a permitted cultural use. Imposes a fee of $25 per permit for the purchase and cultural use of consumer fireworks. Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural use.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB414/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=414&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926563,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Relating To Covered Offender Registration.","description":"Amends covered offender registration laws by expanding the definition of \"sexual offense\" to include additional sexual offenses from the Penal Code. Provides that the exception to covered offender registry public access requirements for a first-time misdemeanor offense does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor. Clarifies that a person who is required to report their location of residence in person every year under the covered offender registration requirements shall report during the thirty-day period following the offender's birthday, rather than from the offender's actual date of birth. Specifies how certain covered offenses are to be tiered for purposes of seeking termination of registration requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 149, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB359/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=359&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1926565,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Relating To Lobbyist Contributions.","description":"Clarifies administrative oversight of statutory restrictions relating to prohibited lobbyist contributions. Clarifies that the regular or special sessions in which lobbyist contributions are prohibited are periods during which both houses of the legislature are in session. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-16","last_action":"Act 064, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164).","last_action_date":"2025-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB413/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=413&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926566,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB372/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=372&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926568,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB370/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=370&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926570,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB366/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=366&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926571,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB373/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=373&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926573,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Relating To Deferred Retirement For Police.","description":"Establishes a deferred retirement option program to allow qualified officers who are eligible for retirement to continue working.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB378/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=378&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926574,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amends the procurement thresholds for small purchases. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB381/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=381&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926576,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Making An Appropriation For Career Criminal Prosecution.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB393/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=393&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926577,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Relating To Ethics Administrative Fines.","description":"Establishes uniform provisions for the assessment of administrative penalties under the State Ethics Code and Lobbyist Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB411/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=411&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926580,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county grantees and officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors or grantees from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the contract. Requires any unlawful contribution to be returned to the contributor or it will escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Requires disclosures of the names of any officers and immediate adult family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB371/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=371&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926581,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Relating To Lobbying.","description":"Establishes certain presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law under certain conditions. Expands the definition of \"lobbying\" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with certain government officials regarding procurement decisions. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-16","last_action":"Act 063, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).","last_action_date":"2025-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB412/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=412&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926583,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB421/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=421&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926584,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Relating To Public School Land Transfer.","description":"Requires the conveyance of a certain parcel of land from the Department of Education to the County of Kauai. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB362/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=362&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926586,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Relating To Compensation For Court-appointed Representation.","description":"Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-26","last_action":"Act 230, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332).","last_action_date":"2025-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB398/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=398&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926587,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Relating To Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses.","description":"Clarifies the applicable felony offenses for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB389/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=389&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926589,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB358/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=358&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1926591,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028; Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045; and Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB375/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=375&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926592,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Relating To District Court Judges.","description":"Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-26","last_action":"Act 231, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333).","last_action_date":"2025-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB399/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=399&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926594,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Relating To The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB380/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=380&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926595,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include bodily injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB387/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=387&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926597,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Amends the sunset date of Act 83, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to repeal section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on June 29, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB415/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=415&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926599,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Relating To Bribery.","description":"Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB390/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=390&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926602,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Relating To Sexual Offenses Against Minors.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB384/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=384&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926605,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Relating To Deferred Retirement For Police.","description":"Establishes a deferred retirement option program for police officers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB406/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=406&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926610,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Relating To Elder Crime Victims.","description":"Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. Raises the threshold age from 60 years of age or older to 65 years of age or older.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB385/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=385&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926613,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Relating To Oahu Coral Reef Resilience Enhancement.","description":"Establishes bag limits for kala, nenue, and uhu fish around the island of Oahu. Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources to conduct population assessments of these fishes and report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2035.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB360/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=360&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1926618,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB365/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=365&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1926619,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline to include denitrification capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB379/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=379&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926621,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Relating To District Court Judges.","description":"Establishes one additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-26","last_action":"Act 232, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334).","last_action_date":"2025-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB401/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=401&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926623,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Relating To Recordkeeping.","description":"Establishes recordkeeping requirements for secondhand dealers, requiring records to be retained for 2 years from the date of sale. Amends and standardizes recordkeeping requirements for pawnbrokers, requiring records to be retained for 2 years from the date of maturity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB382/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=382&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926624,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Relating To Statewide Composting.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt or amend rules to establish a classification system for composting facilities or operations. Allows composting and co-composting in the agricultural district, including on lands with class A or class B soils. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB404/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=404&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1926625,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Authorizes any member of a board to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to board business; provided that the meeting or presentation is not specifically and exclusively organized for or directed toward members of the board. Repeals the requirement of a subsequent report of attendance and the matters presented and discussed that related to board business at the informational meeting or presentation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB403/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=403&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1927221,"bill_number":"SB708","title":"Relating To Prescriptive Authority For Clinical Psychologists.","description":"Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2026. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB708/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=708&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1927258,"bill_number":"SB714","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children who are otherwise ineligible due to their immigration status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB714/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=714&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1927289,"bill_number":"SB713","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide health insurance through Medicaid's Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified children and pregnant persons regardless of their immigration status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB713/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=713&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1927331,"bill_number":"SB730","title":"Relating To Allowance On Service Retirements.","description":"Adds definitions for certain Department of Law Enforcement employees. Establishes guidance for the computation of retirement benefits for the Director of Law Enforcement, Deputy Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, Sheriff Division Investigator, Sheriff, and Department of Law Enforcement Investigator.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB730/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=730&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1927367,"bill_number":"SB712","title":"Relating To The Preschool Open Doors Program.","description":"Expands the preschool open door program's eligibility criteria. Repeals the requirement that open door program providers be accredited.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB712/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=712&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1927398,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of rehabilitation services. Requires providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational plan no later than ninety days after submitting an initial evaluation report, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:30PM in Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB423/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=423&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1927440,"bill_number":"SB717","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB717/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=717&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1927478,"bill_number":"SB710","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Establishes the Child Welfare Task Force to develop strategies and policy changes to transform and improve the State's child welfare system. Requires support from the Department of Human Services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB710/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=710&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1927515,"bill_number":"SB706","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties twice denied by private insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB706/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=706&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1927553,"bill_number":"SB715","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve full funding status, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB715/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=715&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1927591,"bill_number":"SB724","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Redemption.","description":"Repeals the exemptions for certain dealers of deposit beverage containers and related provisions. Requires all dealers of deposit beverage containers to operate as redemption centers. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB724/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=724&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1927627,"bill_number":"SB705","title":"Relating To Excited Delirium.","description":"Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a local health officer or local agent of the Department of Health from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new rule of evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB705/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=705&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1927664,"bill_number":"SB719","title":"Relating To Sugar-sweetened Beverages.","description":"Establishes a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program to be administered by the Department of Health that, beginning 7/1/2026, imposes a fee on the distribution and sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Special Fund into which revenues generated from the sugar-sweetened beverage fee are deposited. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund in the private sector to receive revenues from the Healthy Ohana Special Fund to support prevention and control of obesity and chronic diseases. Allows the Department to contract with a third party to administer the program. Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the program and submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund Advisory Committee to advise the Department on the administration of the trust fund. Requires the Department to adopt interim rules no later than 6/30/2026, and final rules no later than 12/31/2027. Establishes civil penalties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB719/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=719&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1927702,"bill_number":"SB726","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to notify the Insurance Commissioner of all existing motor vehicle insurance policies and whenever the insurer issues, cancels, terminates, or does not renew a motor vehicle insurance policy. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to use the insurance policy information to create an electronic database to provide law enforcement and the courts with instant insurance verification. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB726/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=726&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1927738,"bill_number":"SB729","title":"Relating To Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB729/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=729&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1927778,"bill_number":"SB709","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the DOH to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons fulfill criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the DOH that the subject of the petition should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB709/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=709&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1927814,"bill_number":"SB718","title":"Relating To Equity.","description":"Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity constructions constructed after 7/31/2026, to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB718/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=718&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1927852,"bill_number":"SB722","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB722/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=722&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1927889,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB424/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=424&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1927925,"bill_number":"SB728","title":"Relating To Firearms Possession.","description":"Requires individuals denied a firearm permit or otherwise disqualified from possessing firearms and certain defendants to provide a sworn statement that the individual has disposed of any firearms and ammunition in the individual's possession. Requires the applicable chief of police to search firearm permit and registration records for those individuals before serving a protective order or restraining order involving firearms or ammunition, and to seize any firearms or ammunition that were not disposed of. Requires police to seize firearms and ammunition in domestic abuse cases that are in plain view of the officer or discovered by consensual search.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB728/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=728&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1927963,"bill_number":"SB716","title":"Relating To Hawaii Employment Security Law.","description":"Expands the circumstances where the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations may waive the requirements for individuals to register to work and report to an employment office to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Authorize the Department to allow individuals to report to a location other than an employment office or other location approved pursuant to its rules. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires notices of determinations and documentation relating to appeals to be sent electronically, unless the election for mail is made. Allows an individual to change an elected withholding status more than once during a benefit year. Amends the statutory definition of \"registered for work\" or \"registration for work\". Repeals the requirement for individuals to post their work availability online to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Repeals the statutory provision for joint experience rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB716/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=716&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1928001,"bill_number":"SB704","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB704/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=704&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1928037,"bill_number":"SB731","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Allows a retirant employed as an investigator identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or Department of the Attorney General as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill position to be rehired without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without a loss or interruption of retirement benefits, subject to certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature to include details on the employment of retirants as investigators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB731/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=731&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1928075,"bill_number":"SB727","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires suppliers of water in the State to adjust the level of fluoride in its public water system in conformance with a standard published by the Board of Water Supply of each county until the issuance of a proclamation by the Governor declaring the date on which all residents of the State have either obtained or affirmatively rejected dental insurance coverage and provide a certified copy to the Revisor of Statutes. Requires the Department of Health to provide suppliers of water with technical assistance and training and submit annual status reports to the Legislature regarding the public water systems' status of compliance with the fluoride adjustment requirement. Allows the Department of Health to reimburse suppliers of water for necessary expenses incurred for compliance. Requires the Department of Health to monitor dental insurance coverage of the State's residents, submit annual status reports to the Legislature, and upon confirmation that all residents of the State have either obtained or affirmatively rejected dental insurance coverage, submit a written verification to the Governor. Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB727/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=727&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928117,"bill_number":"SB732","title":"Relating To The Film Industry.","description":"Requires counties to waive permitting fees for certain film activity. Exempts entertainment payroll companies from the GET. Repeals an income tax exemption for persons engaged in the business of motion picture and television film production for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by providing an additional credit to qualified productions with a workforce of at least eighty percent local hires; requiring productions to contact all local labor unions servicing Hawaii's film industry to qualify for the credit; requiring qualified production costs of a taxpayer that exceed $1,000,000 to be certified by a CPA, rather than via tax opinion; increasing the aggregate cap amount on credits allowed in any given year, ramped down by one-sixth over five years beginning on 1/1/2028; and including broadcast and streaming platform productions under the credit. Applies the GET rate for manufacturers to productions. Exempts from the GET amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Repeals certain tax exemptions and the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit on 1/1/2033. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB732/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=732&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1928148,"bill_number":"SB720","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires the independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination of an injured employee under the Workers' Compensation Law to be conducted by a qualified physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties and paid for by the employer. In absence of a mutual agreement, requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a duly qualified impartial physician to be paid by the employer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB720/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=720&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928186,"bill_number":"SB711","title":"Relating To Gubernatorial Appointments.","description":"Requires any appointment of a person by the Governor to serve in the Executive Branch in the position of an advisor to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate if that person's salary is greater than $200,000, and is not paid from the Governor's budget. Requires the Governor to transmit Governor's Messages to the Senate President containing nominations for each gubernatorial appointee who was appointed to their advisor position before the effective date of this Act and whose salary is greater than $200,000, and is not paid from the Governor's budget. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB711/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=711&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1928227,"bill_number":"SB707","title":"Relating To Lava Zone Insurance.","description":"Establishes a Lava Zone Insurance Fund to subsidize the cost of insurance premiums for properties in lava zones 1 and 2. Defines lava zones 1 and 2. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB707/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=707&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1928260,"bill_number":"SB725","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Requires judges to make certain findings regarding a defendant's ability to afford bail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB725/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=725&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928296,"bill_number":"SB721","title":"Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB721/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=721&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928325,"bill_number":"SB723","title":"Relating To Shoreline Setbacks.","description":"Increases shoreline setback requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB723/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=723&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928347,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Relating To County Permits.","description":"Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB459/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=459&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928349,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to issue a certificate of suitability for employment. Requires the Department to collaborate with state and federal agencies and private employers to educate stakeholders on the certification. Appropriate funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB481/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=481&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1928353,"bill_number":"SB761","title":"Relating To The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agricultural Development Corporation for the purchase of the North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel for agricultural development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB761/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=761&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928355,"bill_number":"SB823","title":"Relating To Early Child Intervention.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to reclassify certain early intervention specialist positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit in the Department of Health. Appropriates funds for the reclassification of certain positions and establishment of new positions within the early childhood services unit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB823/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=823&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928359,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Relating To Commuting.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB461/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=461&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928362,"bill_number":"SB843","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Kupuna Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB843/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=843&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1928364,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Relating To Transitional Homes.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Efficient Transitional Homes Commission to provide recommendations for the efficient, effective, and transparent management of transitional homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB484/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=484&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1928369,"bill_number":"SB739","title":"Relating To Land Exchange.","description":"Allows the Governor to negotiate land exchanges, subject to approval by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, to acquire lands that are suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production in exchange for land for private affordable, workforce, or other housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 279, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1382).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB739/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=739&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928371,"bill_number":"SB811","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB811/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=811&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928374,"bill_number":"SB807","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Expands the time period within which a county legislative body must approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove housing projects the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation develops or assists under a government assistance program from forty-five days to ninety days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB807/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=807&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1928378,"bill_number":"SB789","title":"Relating To School Cafeteria Meal Costs.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB789/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=789&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1928380,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Relating To Doulas.","description":"Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB434/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=434&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928386,"bill_number":"SB770","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB770/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=770&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928391,"bill_number":"SB756","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Establishes the DLNRTip application as the official electronic platform for persons to report natural resource violations to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. Creates statutory requirements regarding the design and maintenance of the DLNRTip application. Require the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure that all information submitted through the DLNRTip application is continuously monitored to facilitate timely enforcement responses. Requires annual reports. Authorizes 1.0 full-time equivalent position. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB756/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=756&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928395,"bill_number":"SB839","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB839/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=839&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1928399,"bill_number":"SB776","title":"Relating To Supported Decision-making Agreements.","description":"Allows qualified adults, including adults with a disability, mentally ill adults, and adults sixty-five years of age or older, to enter into supported decision-making agreements with one or members of a supportive community. Specifies the terms of a supported decision-making agreement, including access to personal information and agreement requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB776/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=776&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928401,"bill_number":"SB809","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees and noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Prohibits state or county grantees from knowingly soliciting any contributions. Requires candidates, candidate committees, and noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within thirty calendar days of receipt. Provides that an unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund if it is not returned to the contributor within thirty calendar days. Requires disclosures of the names of any owners, officers and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB809/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=809&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928406,"bill_number":"SB780","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB780/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=780&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928408,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Relating To Dynamic Pricing.","description":"Prohibits retailers from using dynamic pricing in the sale of food that is sold, or qualifies to be sold, as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB465/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=465&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928410,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Relating To Technology Enablement.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses, including those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB448/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=448&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1928416,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Relating To Noise.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB470/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=470&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1928418,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the number of years members may serve in the Legislature to a maximum of sixteen years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB495/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=495&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1928422,"bill_number":"SB745","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"Requires all riders of a high-speed electric bicycle who are under 18 years of age or in a restraining seat or trailer towed by the bicycle to wear a safety helmet. Requires licensure of high-speed electric bicycle operators. Defines \"high-speed electric bicycle.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB745/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=745&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928426,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","description":"Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB453/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=453&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928428,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Relating To Evictions.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB466/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=466&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928432,"bill_number":"SB774","title":"Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB774/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=774&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928434,"bill_number":"SB755","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Designates each county as the special management area authority within the county's respective jurisdiction. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB755/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=755&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928444,"bill_number":"SB820","title":"Relating To Vehicle Titles.","description":"Reduces the period in which a transferee is required to forward the certificate of ownership to the director of finance when a title of vehicle is transferred from thirty days to fourteen days. Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB820/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=820&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928447,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Part I: Establishes requirements for kauhale projects, including reporting requirements by the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions (OHHS). Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and performance audit of the kauhale initiative. Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the kauhale initiative. Part II: Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a permanent program within OHHS. Appropriates funds to DHS for the continued implementation of the Ohana Zones Pilot Program. Part III: Requires OHHS to submit a report every four months to the Legislature detailing the expenditure of funds appropriated toward the kauhale and ohana zones initiatives and conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. Part IV: Changes references to the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to \"Coordinator on Homelessness\". Specifies that the Coordinator on Homelessness shall report directly to the Director of Human Services. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-09","last_action":"Act 309, on 07/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1422).","last_action_date":"2025-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB431/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=431&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1928449,"bill_number":"SB799","title":"Relating To The Freedom To Read.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to select materials for inclusion, circulation, and exclusion in school library collections according to certain criteria. Requires the Department of Education to uphold the freedom to read. Prohibits the Department of Education from excluding books based on certain criteria. Requires the State Librarian to select materials for inclusion, circulation, and exclusion in school library collections according to certain criteria. Requires the State Librarian to uphold the freedom to read. Prohibits the State Librarian from excluding books based on certain criteria.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB799/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=799&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928453,"bill_number":"SB813","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement Reform.","description":"Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines \"chokehold\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB813/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=813&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928459,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Repeals the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program. Clarifies that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purchase of equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB460/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=460&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928462,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes state goals related to economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology and Development Corporation to meet those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports over three years to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB454/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=454&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928464,"bill_number":"SB741","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes an External Audit Committee within the University of Hawaii to audit the University of Hawaii System and the Board of Regents. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB741/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=741&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928466,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB443/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=443&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1928473,"bill_number":"SB831","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of the suit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB831/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=831&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928475,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Prohibits certain covered educational entities and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities from collecting information regarding citizenship or immigration status or allowing officers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter certain facilities, except under specific circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 01-30-25 2:00PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB440/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=440&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928480,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"For purposes of the state ethics laws, subjects legislators to all ethics laws applicable to employees by including legislators within the definition of \"employees\". Repeals references to legislators under the state ethics laws made redundant by the inclusion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB493/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=493&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1928482,"bill_number":"SB783","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage of ambulance services and community paramedicine services rendered statewide by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB783/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=783&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928485,"bill_number":"SB816","title":"Relating To Due Process Protections.","description":"Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB816/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=816&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1928492,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB467/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=467&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928496,"bill_number":"SB743","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EIG/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB743/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=743&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928502,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB425/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=425&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1928504,"bill_number":"SB792","title":"Relating To Criminal Street Gangs.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal street gang participation, solicitation, recruitment, or retention. Provides for enhanced penalties for crimes committed by a defendant while part of a criminal street gang.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB792/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=792&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1928507,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Seniors.","description":"Removes the requirement that a perpetrator of certain crimes knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a person sixty years of age or older.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB444/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=444&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1928510,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Establishes a process, beginning on January 1, 2026, for automatically preregistering or registering public, charter, and private school-enrolled students who are at least 16 years old to vote.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB473/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=473&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1928512,"bill_number":"SB744","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority the Condominium Loan Program to provide qualified condominium associations with low-cost financing or refinancing on previously obtained loans for maintenance and essential repairs. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders into providing loans at competitive rates and terms for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB744/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=744&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928516,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture as the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (Department) and the Board of Agriculture as the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Part II: Establishes a Deputy Chairperson for Biosecurity. Part III: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part IV: Authorizes the Department to establish transitional facilities. Requires the Department to certify and train biosecurity compliance auditors to inspect imported plants and animals. Requires inspection of various items transported interisland. Increases penalties for illegally transporting plants, animals, and microorganisms. Part V: Authorizes the Department to enter into governmentindustry agreements for readiness and response to unwanted organisms in the State. Authorizes biosecurity and pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Requires the Department to establish a pest dashboard by 12/1/2025. Part VI: Authorizes the Department to adopt rules to establish and enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Authorizes the Department to assess administrative penalties for the enforcement of the Plant Care Component Program. Part VII: Transfers the Hawaii Invasive Species Council from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department. Part VIII: Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-27","last_action":"Act 236, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338).","last_action_date":"2025-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB427/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=427&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1928521,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB432/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=432&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1928524,"bill_number":"SB830","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Narrows the scope of the definition of the term \"development\" in coastal zone management law by excluding reconstruction of certain lawfully constructed structures impacted by certain events. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB830/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=830&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928529,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Relating To A State Hotel.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB446/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=446&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1928531,"bill_number":"SB825","title":"Relating To Eviction Mediation.","description":"Beginning 2/5/2026, extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement from five business days to ten calendar days; requires landlords, or their agents, and tenants to engage in mediation and requires landlords and their agents to delay filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules mediation; requires landlords or their agents to provide specific information in the ten-calendar-day notice to tenants; and requires mediation to take place within thirty days from the date that a mediation center makes contact with both the landlord, or the landlord's agent, and tenant. Requires the Judiciary to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 2/4/2028 but preserves the extension of the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement from five business days to ten calendar days. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 278, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1381).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB825/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=825&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928534,"bill_number":"SB841","title":"Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB841/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=841&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1928542,"bill_number":"SB750","title":"Relating To Government Property.","description":"Transfers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain state boating facilities on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB750/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=750&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928544,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Relating To Land Leases.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB491/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=491&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1928550,"bill_number":"SB824","title":"Relating To Peer Support Programs.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Family Health Services Division of the Department of Health to establish and oversee peer-to-peer support programs for children from birth to age five and their families, including the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) program specialist positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB824/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=824&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928552,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employment Security Law.","description":"Amends the definition of \"registered for work\" or \"registration for work\" under the Hawaii Employment Security Law. Repeals the requirement to post work availability online. Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive certain unemployment benefits. Beginning 4/1/2027, permits electronic notification of determinations or redeterminations of unemployment claims. Repeals language that limited an individual's ability to change a previously elected withholding status to once during a benefit year. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 214, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB477/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=477&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1928554,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Relating To Out-of-state Offices.","description":"Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Republic of the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB437/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=437&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928561,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Relating To Civil Rights Protections.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB457/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=457&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928563,"bill_number":"SB844","title":"Relating To Media Literacy.","description":"Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB844/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=844&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1928566,"bill_number":"SB784","title":"Relating To Property Rights.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB784/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=784&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928568,"bill_number":"SB815","title":"Relating To Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB815/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=815&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1928570,"bill_number":"SB742","title":"Relating To Data Sharing.","description":"Establishes a Data Sharing and Governance Working Group within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 154, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB742/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=742&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928581,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Related To Tourism.","description":"Amends the types of occurrences for which the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors may request the Governor to declare a tourism emergency. Reduces the minimum balance to be maintained in the Tourism Emergency Special Fund through an allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TOU, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB447/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=447&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1928583,"bill_number":"SB753","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Changes the qualifications and appointment process for members of the School Facilities Authority Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB753/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=753&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928586,"bill_number":"SB819","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB819/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=819&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1928592,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Relating To Open Meetings.","description":"Repeals the Legislature's exemption under the State's open meetings law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB494/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=494&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1928594,"bill_number":"SB763","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB763/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=763&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928598,"bill_number":"SB785","title":"Relating To Dynamic Pricing.","description":"Prohibits retailers from using dynamic pricing in the sale of food that is sold, or qualifies to be sold, as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Foods Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB785/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=785&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928601,"bill_number":"SB800","title":"Relating To Regulation Of Licensed Occupations.","description":"Requires professional licensees to report any legal claim, action, or administrative complaint to state licensing boards and requires the boards to review the reported complaint. Requires the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review its procedures and report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB800/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=800&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928607,"bill_number":"SB828","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB828/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=828&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928610,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB486/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=486&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1928613,"bill_number":"SB772","title":"Relating To Media Literacy.","description":"Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB772/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=772&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928617,"bill_number":"SB781","title":"Relating To The Judiciary's olelo Hawaii Initiatives.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB781/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=781&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928620,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Relating To Capital Gains Tax.","description":"Amends the capital gains tax rate for individuals, estates, and trusts. Amends the alternative capital gains tax for corporations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Recommitted to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB476/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=476&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1928625,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Relating To Due Process Protections.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB438/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=438&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928628,"bill_number":"SB837","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.","description":"Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for student transportation services if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB837/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=837&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1928630,"bill_number":"SB797","title":"Relating To Supplemental Security Income.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB797/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=797&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928634,"bill_number":"SB829","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Authorizes physicians to practice at organized ambulatory health care facilities even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Provides that a written transfer agreement is not required to transfer a patient from an organized ambulatory health care facility to a licensed hospital.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB829/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=829&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928636,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to prioritize funding for certain Hawaii-based businesses. Appropriates funds to assist in the development and promotion of Hawaii-manufactured products through the INNOVATE Hawaii program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB449/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=449&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928644,"bill_number":"SB832","title":"Relating To Insurer Prior Authorization.","description":"Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes with Medicare policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB832/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=832&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928646,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Relating To Raw Milk.","description":"Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Board of Agriculture and Department of Health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB456/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=456&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928650,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Relating To Hawaii Covert Operations.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Covert Operations Against Smuggling and Transnational Threats program with the Department of Law Enforcement to combat smuggling of drugs and weapons and human trafficking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB483/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=483&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1928655,"bill_number":"SB801","title":"Relating To Managing Agents.","description":"Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties with more than one hundred units located in a county with a population greater than 500,000 to possess a community association manager credential from a recognized nationwide community association management industry trade group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB801/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=801&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1928657,"bill_number":"SB759","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors. Amends quorum requirements for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB759/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=759&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928663,"bill_number":"SB817","title":"Relating To Out-of-state Offices.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB817/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=817&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1928666,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB497/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=497&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1928669,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Relating To An Interstate Compact To Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB462/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=462&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928673,"bill_number":"SB767","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii's Space Science And Engineering Initiative.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB767/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=767&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928676,"bill_number":"SB754","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides that a tax credit for low-income housing that exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year may be used as a credit against the taxpayer's income tax liability in subsequent taxable years, but not after the tenth subsequent taxable year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB754/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=754&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928681,"bill_number":"SB738","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"Requires a wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain specific amounts of PFAS. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields PFAS in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB738/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=738&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1928683,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB439/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=439&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928685,"bill_number":"SB762","title":"Relating To Agricultural Crimes.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Requires all moneys, revenues, and fines received and processed by the Council to be deposited into the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Allows moneys in the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund to be expended to cover the costs of the Council. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB762/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=762&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928699,"bill_number":"SB794","title":"Relating To Immigration Detention Facilities.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government for this purpose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB794/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=794&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928701,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Relating To Small Business Loans.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the contracting of services for start-up business financing and support. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB455/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=455&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928703,"bill_number":"SB749","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, fifty per cent of the project's units for certain low-income tenants to be eligible for assistance under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB749/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=749&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928707,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Administrative Services Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB450/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=450&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928711,"bill_number":"SB740","title":"Relating To Special Permits.","description":"Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate another agency, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with any restrictions imposed in a special permit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB740/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=740&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928715,"bill_number":"SB734","title":"Relating To Social Work.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB734/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=734&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1928717,"bill_number":"SB752","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, amends the notice period for a property insurer to notify a policyholder of a cancellation, including cancellation due to nonpayment, or nonrenewal of a policy of property insurance. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 110, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB752/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=752&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928720,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB452/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=452&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928725,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Relating To Illegal Camping.","description":"Clarifies petty misdemeanor penalties for the offense of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Provides for seizure of abandoned or unattended personal property. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a homeless outreach and case management program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and restore vacated homeless encampment areas in the State and report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB482/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=482&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1928728,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB429/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=429&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1928733,"bill_number":"SB802","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to provide advance written notice to policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, of any policy cancellation, non-renewal, or proposed premium increase, if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than 10 per cent. Requires insurers that provide property insurance to file rate schedules and underlying criteria with the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct periodic reviews of insurance rates and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish a Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program to handle complaints and appeals regarding premium increases. Requires insurers to provide premium discounts or credits to policyholders that implement disaster risk mitigation measures. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB802/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=802&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1928735,"bill_number":"SB821","title":"Relating To Community Schools.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for community schools and a program manager position.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB821/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=821&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928739,"bill_number":"SB812","title":"Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Establishes information required for an applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Requires the Department of Health to create and make available necessary forms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB812/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=812&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928747,"bill_number":"SB845","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB845/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=845&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1928749,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Amends the definition of \"employer\" in state law that governs payment of wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that law has no comparable provision in state law that governs public officers and employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB478/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=478&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1928752,"bill_number":"SB746","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Establishes a two-year coconut rhinoceros beetle eradication pilot program in certain areas under the Department of Land and Natural Resources that incentivizes community members to collect and submit the coconut rhinoceros beetle and its larvae for compensation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB746/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=746&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928755,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB468/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=468&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928757,"bill_number":"SB779","title":"Relating To The Defense Of State Employees.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB779/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=779&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928762,"bill_number":"SB758","title":"Relating To The State Archives.","description":"Establishes the State Archives Relocation Task Force to make recommendations on a new location for the state archives building.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB758/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=758&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928765,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Relating To Vacant Homes.","description":"Establishes a Vacant Homes Special Fund under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for rental assistance programs. Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 180 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB489/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=489&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1928769,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Relating To Brother Joseph Dutton Day.","description":"Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 4/27/2843. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB458/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=458&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928772,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Relating To Fall Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to fund the current Fall Prevention Campaign. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 285, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1388).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB474/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=474&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1928775,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a Department of Education statewide policy for cell phone use in all department schools to ensure clear and enforceable guidelines and foster an environment conducive to learning.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB485/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=485&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1928779,"bill_number":"SB793","title":"Relating To Homeowner Associations.","description":"Requires condominiums and planned community associations to issue monthly damage and repair reports, have a reserve study done every 3 years, have a fully funded reserve, and only spend reserve funds to maintain the property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB793/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=793&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1928784,"bill_number":"SB822","title":"Relating To The Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"Establishes a three-year Residential Landlord-Tenant Code Working Group within the Judiciary. Requires an initial report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2026 and a final report no later than 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829).","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB822/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=822&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928787,"bill_number":"SB765","title":"Relating To Beekeeping.","description":"Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB765/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=765&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928789,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to establish a Korean language program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB471/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=471&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1928794,"bill_number":"SB766","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB766/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=766&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928798,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB426/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=426&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1928800,"bill_number":"SB775","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement.","description":"Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes except for in limited, specific circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB775/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=775&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928803,"bill_number":"SB747","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Establishes an Audit Office within the Board of Education to audit operations and expenditures of the Department of Education. Exempts positions within the Audit Office from civil service law. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Director of Finance. Authorizes the Legislature to request a copy of the annual reports. Establishes positions within the Audit Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB747/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=747&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1928807,"bill_number":"SB787","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB787/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=787&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928815,"bill_number":"SB834","title":"Relating To Restrictions On The Transfer Of Real Property Under Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Exempts transfers of Hawaiian home lands from transfer restrictions for real property under Chapter 201H housing development programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB834/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=834&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928818,"bill_number":"SB838","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires all health insurers in the State, excluding Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB838/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=838&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1928820,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Relating To Digital Identification.","description":"Allows digitized identification cards to be accepted as a valid form of identification, under certain conditions. Authorizes state and county law enforcement agencies to accept a digitized identification card as proof of a person's identity beginning 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 5:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB472/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=472&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1928825,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Relating To Farm To Families.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB428/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=428&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1928829,"bill_number":"SB826","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"Specifies that the School Facilities Authority is not eligible as a housing developer for the purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB826/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=826&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928831,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii, West Oahu for the pre-nursing pathway program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 094, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB442/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=442&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1928836,"bill_number":"SB795","title":"Relating To Automotive Repair.","description":"Provides access by owners of motor vehicles and independent repair facilities to motor vehicle manufacturer diagnostic and repair information and diagnostic repair tools otherwise made available to dealers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB795/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=795&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928839,"bill_number":"SB804","title":"Relating To Insurance For Hawaii Condominium Properties.","description":"Requires property insurers to offer discounts on a condominium association's annual insurance premium if the association adopts specific risk mitigation upgrades or develops comprehensive disaster response plans. Requires property insurers of condominiums to base premium increases on actuarial justifications that reflect actual risk reduction resulting from upgraded fire safety improvements installed in conjunction with a building fire and life safety evaluation. Requires property insurers of condominiums to justify premium increases above ten per cent. Requires property insurers of condominiums to publicly report premium increases each year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB804/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=804&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1928847,"bill_number":"SB773","title":"Relating To State Licensed Care Facilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB773/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=773&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928849,"bill_number":"SB814","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Allows certain undocumented students to be considered residents of the State for the purposes of tuition, financial assistance, and University of Hawaii program participation under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB814/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=814&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928852,"bill_number":"SB751","title":"Relating To Marina Restoration.","description":"Establishes a procedure for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease fast lands and submerged lands that were destroyed by an event triggering a Presidential Disaster Declaration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB751/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=751&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928857,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and provides proof of travel. Effective 7/1/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB469/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=469&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928860,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Relating To The Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage and requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted tip credit amount.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB479/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=479&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1928866,"bill_number":"SB788","title":"Relating To Guardianship And Conservatorship Services.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Probate Court and Family Court of the First Circuit to fund certain guardianship and conservatorship related court resources in situations where the respondent does not have sufficient funds to pay for one or more of the resources and the court has deemed the resource or resources beneficial. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB788/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=788&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928868,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:29PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB480/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=480&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1928872,"bill_number":"SB771","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Repeals the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition that certain members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB771/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=771&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1928876,"bill_number":"SB768","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates an alternative water source income tax credit for taxpayers who install, place in service, or repair a water catchment system or who purchase water delivery services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB768/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=768&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1928879,"bill_number":"SB805","title":"Relating To Condominium Insurance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to high-rise residential condominium associations and the owners of those units. Requires reports to the Governor. Establishes the Condominium Loan Fund to assist associations of apartment owners experiencing increased insurance costs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB805/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=805&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1928881,"bill_number":"SB782","title":"Relating To Youth And Adult Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB782/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=782&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928887,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB451/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=451&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1928891,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Relating To Common Interest Ownership Communities.","description":"Creates regulation requirements for managers of homeowners' associations, planned community associations, cooperative housing corporations, and condominium unit owners' associations in the State. Requires licensure of association managers beginning 7/1/2027. Establishes an Association Manager Licensing Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB475/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=475&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1928898,"bill_number":"SB808","title":"Relating To Covered Offender Registration.","description":"Amends covered offender registration laws to include offenders who, while acting in a professional capacity, commit the offense of sexual assault in the fourth degree against a minor who is at least sixteen years old. Provides that the exception to public access requirements does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB808/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=808&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1928900,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Relating To Internships.","description":"Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Establishes a state internship and workforce development program. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to collaborate with the Department of Human Resources Development for placement of interns in state executive branch departments, agencies, and programs. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 251, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB430/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=430&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1928903,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB490/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=490&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1928908,"bill_number":"SB810","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Aviation Fuel.","description":"Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB810/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=810&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928910,"bill_number":"SB777","title":"Relating To Covered Offender Registration.","description":"Amends covered offender registration laws to include offenders who, while acting in a professional capacity, commit the offense of sexual assault in the fourth degree against a minor who is at least sixteen years old. Provides that the exception to public access requirements does not apply when the covered offense was committed against a minor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB777/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=777&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928915,"bill_number":"SB827","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Establishes requirements for grant applicants. Allows hunters access to qualifying meat processing facilities. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB827/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=827&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928920,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire certain parcels. Appropriates funds for the acquisition of those parcels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB445/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=445&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1928922,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii Constitution To Promote Accountability In Elected Officials.","description":"Proposes to amend the state constitution to suspend or bar criminally charged or convicted elected officials from office and impose term limit requirements on elected officials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB488/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=488&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1928926,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Relating To Government Efficiency.","description":"Appropriate funds to the legislative reference bureau to procure artificial intelligence software and analytic services to streamline state law and regulations. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB487/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=487&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1928928,"bill_number":"SB778","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Prohibits emerging adult defendants from being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB778/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=778&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928936,"bill_number":"SB791","title":"Relating To Food Dyes.","description":"Prohibits certain food dye additives from being served in school meals of the Department of Education and charter schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB791/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=791&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1928938,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Relating To Cigarette Taxes.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the cigarette tax from 16 cents to 18 cents and amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund, with a portion to be used exclusively for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Effective 12/31/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 095, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB441/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=441&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1928940,"bill_number":"SB748","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB748/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=748&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1928950,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB492/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=492&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1928952,"bill_number":"SB836","title":"Relating To Water Catchment Systems.","description":"Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2027 and dissolve on 6/30/2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB836/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=836&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1928957,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB464/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=464&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1928959,"bill_number":"SB735","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB735/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=735&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1928961,"bill_number":"SB803","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires insurers to provide automatic, advance written premium change notices to common interest community policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, disclosing the causes of any premium increase if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than an unspecified per cent. Requires insurers to automatically issue a loss run report to the policyholder at the end of each policy year. Requires insurers that renewed property insurance policies between 2022 and 2024 for policyholders that were condominium associations, planned community associations, or cooperative housing corporations in the State to provide an explanation for certain premium increases during this period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB803/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=803&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1928968,"bill_number":"SB833","title":"Relating To State Childcare.","description":"Appropriates funds to the office of the governor for a state childcare facility for state employees and their families.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to GVO/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB833/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=833&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1928970,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Relating To Mmaki Tea.","description":"Prohibits the use of certain words and misleading Hawaiian imagery, place names, and motifs on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the plant Pipturus albidus, unless 100 per cent of the tea or dried leaves were cultivated, harvested, and dried in the State. Appropriates funds for a Measurement Standards Inspector position. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-27","last_action":"Act 242, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).","last_action_date":"2025-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB496/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=496&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1928976,"bill_number":"SB796","title":"Relating To Claims Against The State.","description":"Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB796/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=796&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928979,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-21-25 1:30PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB433/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=433&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1928981,"bill_number":"SB806","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires housing projects developed pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB806/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=806&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1928986,"bill_number":"SB757","title":"Relating To Libraries.","description":"Requires reasonable terms in license agreements for digital literary materials between libraries and publishers. Defines prohibited terms for license agreements between libraries and publishers. Declares offer of a license agreement with a prohibited term an unfair or deceptive act. Makes a license agreement with a prohibited term void and unconscionable. Creates a right of action by libraries, library officers and borrowers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB757/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=757&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1928988,"bill_number":"SB786","title":"Relating To Government Records.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all government records required to be open to public inspection under the Uniform Information Practices Act to be made available in a disability-accessible format upon request. Requires the Governor, Chief Justice, and Mayor of each county to designate at least one agency within their respective government unit as a converting agency responsible for converting government records into a disability-accessible format. Establishes the process by which government records shall be converted into disability-accessible format upon request. Allows the converting agencies to consult with the Disability Communications Access Board. Requires the Office of Information Practices, Judiciary, and each county to adopt rules, regulations, or ordinances, including a provision that extends the time within which an agency must respond to requests for government records by 5 business days for records in disability-accessible formats, with exceptions for records pertaining to board meetings. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB786/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=786&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1928993,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Relating To Electric Bicycles.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB435/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=435&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1928995,"bill_number":"SB769","title":"Relating To Mauna Kea.","description":"Amends the conservation district use permit application, approval, and oversight responsibilities of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, and lessees. Provides that certain conservation district use permits that are in effect as of 7/1/2028, to which the University of Hawaii is a permittee or other named party, shall not be transferred to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB769/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=769&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1929002,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Relating To Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to AGR/HLT, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB436/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=436&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1929007,"bill_number":"SB798","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Establishes a Child Welfare Services Branch (CWS) Oversight Commission within the Department of the Attorney General to review and assess case management procedures, training, staffing levels and other support given to CWS and address issues identified in the 2024 Auditor's Report on CWS and make recommendations on actions to reduce child harm and death and for legislation, funding, and other needs for CWS to support the goals of the Commission. Requires annual status reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB798/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=798&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929011,"bill_number":"SB737","title":"Related To Toxic Chemicals.","description":"Establishes a temporary working group in the Office of the Governor to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB737/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=737&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929016,"bill_number":"SB842","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop comprehensive standards and requirements for condominium associations and developers to obtain property insurance through self-insurance and mutual insurance, and examine and evaluate the feasibility of implementing guaranteed buyback programs and investment-based protection funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB842/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=842&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1929018,"bill_number":"SB790","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a food waste composting pilot project at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB790/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=790&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1929021,"bill_number":"SB760","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Authorizes rodeos on lands that are zoned for agricultural use.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB760/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=760&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1929027,"bill_number":"SB764","title":"Relating To Physician Shortage.","description":"Establishes a 1-year Physician Licensing Subsidy Pilot Program within the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide subsidized licensing fees for eligible medical school graduates and out-of-state physicians applying for initial licensure in the State. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to collaborate with the Department of Health, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and other stakeholders to promote the pilot program; adopt rules; and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB764/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=764&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1929029,"bill_number":"SB835","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation.","description":"Authorizes individuals who possess a commercial driver's license with a passenger \"P\" endorsement to provide pupil transportation student services without also possessing a school bus \"S\" endorsement in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB835/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=835&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929033,"bill_number":"SB736","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a recognition program to incentivize schools to submit to the Department a plan for the school to reach the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Requires public high schools under the Department of Education to provide plantbased meals as an option under the school meals program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB736/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=736&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929036,"bill_number":"SB840","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB840/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=840&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929042,"bill_number":"SB733","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.","description":"Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once each month. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a 2-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Prohibits members of the legislature from holding any position of employment in the private sector during their term. Authorizes members to serve in the United States military reserves, National Guard, or hold any lawful position of government employment, subject to certain current ethical limitations. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2028 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB733/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=733&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1929044,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Relating To Eviction Records.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine the ability, best approaches, various issues, and potential impacts of requiring courts to disassociate a residential tenant from an eviction proceeding brought by a landlord in certain circumstances. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB463/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=463&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1929046,"bill_number":"SB818","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Prohibits certain covered educational entities and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities from collecting information regarding citizenship or immigration status or allowing officers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter certain facilities, except under specific circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB818/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=818&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929058,"bill_number":"SB862","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires retail sellers of firearms to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Expands the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Clarifies the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB862/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=862&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929059,"bill_number":"SB938","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB938/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=938&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929060,"bill_number":"SB897","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Allows electric cooperatives to recover wildfire mitigation, repair, and restoration costs through an automatic rate adjustment or other mechanism. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to initiate a proceeding for the adoption of rules, subject to the Governor's approval, to determine an aggregate limit for liability for economic damages from a covered catastrophic wildfire. Authorizes securitization of certain costs for electric utilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct studies on whether the framework established in the measure adequately balances electric utility interests and compensation owed to catastrophic wildfire victims and on the establishment and implementation of a wildfire recovery fund and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 258, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB897/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=897&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929061,"bill_number":"SB891","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes a Tourism and Gaming Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Belatti, Lowen, Templo voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Grandinetti, Hussey, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (11) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB891/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=891&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929062,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Repeals the requirement imposed on the counties to allow for the construction of at least two accessory dwelling units on all residentially zoned lots. Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB516/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=516&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929063,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Relating To Homeless Youth.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide emergency shelter and services to unaccompanied homeless youth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB645/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=645&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929064,"bill_number":"SB879","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB879/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=879&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929065,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB572/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=572&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1929067,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Provides that a person who commits theft of property or services the value of which does not exceed $750, commits theft in the second degree if the person was convicted two or more times for any theft offenses in the five years prior to the current offense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB523/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=523&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929068,"bill_number":"SB1018","title":"Relating To Real Estate Transactions.","description":"Requires a seller of real property adjacent to the shoreline, and the seller's agent, to disclose and include in all advertisements shoreline erosion certain issues related to the parcel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1018/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1018&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929069,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a permanent Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB500/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=500&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929070,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB596/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=596&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1929072,"bill_number":"SB926","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Relating To Military Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB926/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=926&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929073,"bill_number":"SB987","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Allows manufacturers to coordinate activities directly related to the recycling of covered electronic devices. Expands the scope of covered electronic devices to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Requires manufacturers to provide free collection service locations and collection events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB987/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=987&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929074,"bill_number":"SB925","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Relating To Public Safety. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB925/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=925&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929075,"bill_number":"SB1000","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacherrequested classroom supplies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1000/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1000&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929077,"bill_number":"SB903","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit four reports to the Legislature: by 8/1/2026, a first interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 12/1/2026, a second interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 6/1/2027, a preliminary draft settlement of the income and proceeds from OHA's pro rata portion of the public land trust; and by 10/1/2027, a final report that includes a final draft settlement. Requires the State, OHA, and other applicable parties to begin preliminary negotiations regarding the final draft settlement by 10/1/2027. Appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to retain independent third-party professionals for the Working Group and requires matching funds from OHA. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 1:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB903/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=903&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929078,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Requires all skateboard users under the age of sixteen to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB706/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=706&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1929079,"bill_number":"SB1036","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Codifies net neutrality principles by prohibiting fixed and mobile internet service providers that provide broadband internet access service from engaging in certain practices concerning the treatment of internet traffic. Among other things, prohibits internet service providers from blocking internet traffic on the basis of internet content, application, or service, engaging in paid prioritization or zero-rating internet traffic in exchange for consideration, monetary or otherwise.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1036/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1036&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929080,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB668/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=668&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929081,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB542/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=542&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929082,"bill_number":"SB914","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB914/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=914&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929083,"bill_number":"SB849","title":"Relating To Wildlife Conservation.","description":"Prohibits and imposes penalties for the intentional taking, harming, or killing of Io (Hawaiian hawk). Increases penalties and fees for taking and killing indigenous species of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants that are native to the State. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 098, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB849/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=849&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929084,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Relating To Environmental Review.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB661/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=661&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929087,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Relating To Community Outreach Boards.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB686/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=686&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929088,"bill_number":"SB994","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain assistants to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB994/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=994&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929089,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB647/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=647&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929090,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Closes or reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, pursuant to certain recommendations made by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 2408.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB653/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=653&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929091,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Relating To Office Of Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB568/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=568&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1929092,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB673/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=673&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929093,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Limits condominium board members to serving no more than two consecutive terms. Allows such members to resume their positions after one term has passed since their departure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB571/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=571&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1929094,"bill_number":"SB915","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Relating To Crime. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB915/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=915&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929095,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Creates an exemption within the existing limits on recovery to ensure that accepting restitution under chapter 487 does not prohibit an individual from a separate recovery from an action brought under chapter 480 for unfair and deceptive practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB573/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=573&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1929097,"bill_number":"SB950","title":"Relating To Trauma-informed Care.","description":"Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to design, implement, and administer trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for Child Welfare Services to support the development of a trauma-informed child welfare system in the State. Allows the office to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB950/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=950&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929098,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Prohibits fireworks. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB633/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=633&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1929099,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Relating To Condominium Insurance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to high-rise residential condominium properties and the owners of those units. Establishes a loan fund to assist associations of apartment owners experiencing increased insurance costs. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB589/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=589&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929100,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires self-service stations to put Public Utilities Commission-approved labels on gas dispensing equipment to advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1015/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1015&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929102,"bill_number":"SB1020","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"After 1/1/2026, prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items, including items containing PFAS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1020/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1020&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929103,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Relating To Disabled Veterans.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB657/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=657&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929104,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Relating To Hotels.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB594/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=594&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929105,"bill_number":"SB974","title":"Relating To Foster Care.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB974/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=974&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929107,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Relating To Environmental Review.","description":"Clarifies the scope of an action subject to environmental review.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB658/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=658&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929108,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Relating To Income.","description":"Implements a phased elimination of the tip credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB684/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=684&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929109,"bill_number":"SB873","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits physicians and surgeons from performing certain procedures on individuals born with variations in their physical sex characteristics who are under one year of age, unless the procedure is a surgery required to address an immediate risk of physical harm.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB873/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=873&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929110,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Relating To Hate Crimes.","description":"Defines \"reported hate crime\". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB614/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=614&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1929111,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Short form bill relating to the Judiciary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB584/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=584&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1929112,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Relating To The College Savings Program.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB707/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=707&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1929113,"bill_number":"SB998","title":"Relating To The Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB998/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=998&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929114,"bill_number":"SB910","title":"Relating To The Board Of Regents.","description":"Relating To The Board Of Regents. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB910/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=910&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929117,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Relating To The Preschool Open Doors Program.","description":"Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's eligibility criteria. Repeals the requirement that Preschool Open Doors Program providers be accredited. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-24","last_action":"Act 203, on 06/24/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).","last_action_date":"2025-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB692/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=692&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929118,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Relating To Special Management Area Minor Permits.","description":"Amends the definition of \"special management area minor permit\", in section 205A-22, HRS, to mean an action by the applicable authority authorizing: (1) Development, the valuation of which does not exceed $1,000,000, and that has no substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect, taking into account potential cumulative effects; or (2) Construction or reconstruction of single-family residential use that is less than 7,500 square feet of floor area in aggregate; is situated on a shoreline parcel or a parcel that is impacted by waves, storm surges, high tide, or shoreline erosion; and is not part of a larger development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB654/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=654&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929119,"bill_number":"SB949","title":"Relating To Land Court.","description":"Establishes a working group to reform or eliminate the land court in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB949/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=949&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929120,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.","description":"Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HRE, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1010/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1010&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929121,"bill_number":"SB1032","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Allows every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to certify that the entity is not and will not be a foreign corporation or foreign-influenced business entity if the entity intends to make contributions or expenditures within an election cycle. Specifies that if the conditions that determine whether a business entity qualifies as a foreigninfluenced business entity are held unconstitutional by a final judgment, including all appeals, the Campaign Spending Commission is required to establish revised conditions that are constitutional. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement avowing that no funds were derived from foreign entities or foreign-influenced business entities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1032/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1032&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929122,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Business Marketing.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB603/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=603&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929123,"bill_number":"SB901","title":"Relating To Government Operations.","description":"Relating To Government Operations. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB901/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=901&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929124,"bill_number":"SB960","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to enhance access to and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including establishing additional positions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 264, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB960/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=960&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929125,"bill_number":"SB1039","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt, by rule, any federal regulations as they existed on 1/1/2025, relating to the protection, preservation, care, and improvement of the physical and mental health of the people of the State that it deems to be in the public interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1039/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1039&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929127,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Authorizes an additional payment for resident clients residing in these homes when state funds for the state supplemental payment for a specific fiscal year are not fully expended, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB552/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=552&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929128,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Relating To Historic Property.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB533/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=533&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929129,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Allows recordings made by law enforcement agencies who are using, controlling, or operating unmanned aerial vehicles to establish probable cause for arrests under the Fireworks Control Law if the unmanned aerial vehicle is recording directly above public property and the act leading to the arrest is committed on public property. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action":"Act 244, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).","last_action_date":"2025-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB550/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=550&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929130,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB619/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=619&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929132,"bill_number":"SB928","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Relating To Culture And The Arts. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB928/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=928&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929133,"bill_number":"SB984","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Requires a landowner in possession of ten thousand or more acres in the State to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize enforcement of water pollution control regulations in rural areas where there are existing reports of runoff and other terms of water pollution. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB984/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=984&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929134,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB560/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=560&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929135,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Relating To Protection Of Minors.","description":"Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB566/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=566&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1929137,"bill_number":"SB999","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors. Establishes civil penalties for the use and sale of consumer fireworks, including nuisance abatement proceedings and forfeiture of assets used in the commission of the illegal use or sale of consumer fireworks. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to provide for community safety education programs. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB999/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=999&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929139,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for positions to implement and maintain school safety measures. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB627/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=627&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929140,"bill_number":"SB992","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish state goals and implement projects to promote economic diversification through innovation and technology. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Accelerator and Small Business Training Programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB992/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=992&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929141,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Appropriates funds for the cesspool compliance pilot grant project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB507/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=507&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929142,"bill_number":"SB854","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Establishes a Universal Representation in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Office of Community Services to provide access to legal representation, under certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB854/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=854&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929143,"bill_number":"SB1037","title":"Relating To Consumer Data Protection.","description":"Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes the Consumer Privacy Special Fund to be administered by the Department of the Attorney General. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1037/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1037&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929144,"bill_number":"SB995","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"Establishes the sustainable aviation fuel import tax credit. Increases the renewable fuels production tax credit amount. Repeals the: (1) cap amount of claimable renewable fuels production tax credit; (2) requirement that the tax credit be claimed for fuels with lifecycle emissions below fossil fuels; and (3) prohibition on claiming other tax credits for the cost incurred to produce renewable fuels. Specifies that the renewable fuels production tax credit can only be claimed for fuels that meet the certain thresholds. Adds an additional tax credit value. Clarifies that a taxpayer who previously claimed a renewable fuels production tax credit may claim another one for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Clarifies and expands required information in the certified statement for the tax credit. Repeals the requirement that the Hawaii State Energy Office provide the taxpayer with a determination of whether the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for each type of qualified fuel produced is lower than that of fossil fuels.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB995/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=995&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929145,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Relating To The Acquisition Of The Saint Francis School Campus For The University Of Hawaii At Manoa.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to HRE/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB548/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=548&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929148,"bill_number":"SB878","title":"Relating To Kupuna Housing.","description":"Extends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB878/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=878&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929149,"bill_number":"SB899","title":"Relating To Intergovernmental Affairs.","description":"Relating To Intergovernmental Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB899/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=899&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929150,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for the Department's Hokea Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB626/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929151,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-first Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB592/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=592&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929152,"bill_number":"SB1043","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on nonprescription drugs by one half. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1043/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1043&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929153,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Resources Development for the establishment of three permanent full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions and the development and implementation of a leadership training module for manager level positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB545/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=545&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929154,"bill_number":"SB909","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Relating To Higher Education. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB909/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=909&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929155,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Term Limits For Legislators.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB570/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=570&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1929156,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Relating To The Hawaii First Responders Memorial.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB503/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=503&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929158,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB525/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=525&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929159,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Relating To Mandatory Prior Written Notice And Consent In Contracts To Provide Cremation Services.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB565/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=565&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1929160,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB599/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=599&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1929162,"bill_number":"SB906","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relating To Health. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB906/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=906&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929163,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Relating To Two-wheeled Motorized Vehicles.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB537/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=537&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1929164,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Relating To Agricultural Crimes.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB498/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=498&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929165,"bill_number":"SB953","title":"Relating To Hospitals.","description":"Establishes the State's Hospital Price Transparency Act. Prohibits hospitals from taking certain debt collection actions against a patient if the hospital is not in compliance with hospital price transparency laws. Allows patients and patient guarantors to file suit against hospitals in violation. Requires hospitals to make public and post their Medicare reimbursement rates no later than 10/1/25 and deems violations as an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Requires the Department of Health to conduct performance assessments of hospitals for adherence to federal transparency rules annually and make a list of hospitals with poor performance available on its website no later than 2/1/2026. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB953/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=953&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929166,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires all department schools to offer community policing programs including DARE, LEEP, and PAL. Authorizes the department of education to work with the department of law enforcement and local police departments to implement the programs. Requires a faculty liaison.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB569/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=569&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1929168,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB546/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=546&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929169,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Relating To Tax Revenues.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB604/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=604&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1929170,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Relating To Small Claims Court.","description":"Prohibits licensed attorneys from representing clients in small claims court.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB518/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=518&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929171,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish the Interstate Collaboration on Homelessness to discourage sending unsupported homeless individuals to other states and territories. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to enter into formal agreements with other states to reimburse costs associated with relocated homeless individuals. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1007/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1007&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1929172,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Relating To Land Court.","description":"Repeals the Land Court. Requires registered owners of an interest in property registered in land court to deregister their interest. Requires the land court to inform registered owners of the requirement to deregister. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB660/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=660&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929173,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Relating To Dangerous Drugs.","description":"Establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree if the conviction is predicated on the possession of methamphetamine or fentanyl, and progressive mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment if the person has prior convictions predicated on the trafficking of methamphetamine or the possession of methamphetamine or fentanyl.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB580/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=580&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1929174,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Relating To The Labeling Of Macadamia Nuts.","description":"Specifies that the macadamia nut labeling requirements apply if the applicable products are produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed macadamia nuts. Effective 1/2/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB530/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=530&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929175,"bill_number":"SB917","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Relating To Elections. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB917/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=917&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929178,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Relating To Therapy Services.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB629/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=629&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929179,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB539/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=539&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1929180,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Relating To Gun Violence Prevention.","description":"Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Moves the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement. Replaces the Attorney General with the Director of Law Enforcement as Chair of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission and includes the Attorney General as a commission member. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB664/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=664&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929181,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Relating To Conservation Banking.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to operate and approve conservation banks and amends the Endangered Species Recovery Committee's membership and scope of authority. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB651/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=651&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929182,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Relating To Emergencies.","description":"Short form bill relating to emergencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB680/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=680&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929183,"bill_number":"SB848","title":"Relating To Desalination.","description":"Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB848/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=848&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929184,"bill_number":"SB961","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB961/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=961&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929185,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexiasensitive 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1001/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1001&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929186,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax holiday on the first Saturday of each month for small businesses within the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB522/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=522&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929188,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Relating To Sea Salt Products.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for providing education and support to local businesses regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration's guidance on colored sea salt. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 195, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB650/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=650&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929189,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Relating To An Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program.","description":"Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB549/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=549&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929190,"bill_number":"SB940","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Establishes the School Meals Option Pilot Program within the Department of Education to provide healthy meal options to students. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires at least one high school in each school complex area to offer a meal in accordance with the School Meals Option Pilot Program every other week. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires at least one high school in each school complex area to offer a meal in accordance with the School Meals Option Pilot Program every week. Requires each individual high school to develop guidelines to implement the School Meals Option Pilot Program, subject to Department of Education approval. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB940/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=940&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929192,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the imposition of cost-sharing requirements for certain diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB598/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=598&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1929193,"bill_number":"SB939","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Expands the scope of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to include the design, implementation, and administration of pathways for supporting renewable energy and conservation projects that align carbon sequestration with marine ecosystem restoration and opportunities for strengthening carbon accounting methodologies to assist in the quantification and reduction of direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB939/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=939&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929194,"bill_number":"SB955","title":"Relating To Fitness To Proceed.","description":"Clarifies who may serve as a qualified examiner in a fitness-to-proceed examination. Clarifies the term of commitment for a defendant being held at a hospital or mental health facility for a fitness-to-proceed examination. Reduces the number of qualified examiners required for a fitness-to-proceed examination in a felony case from 3 to 1. Establishes a reduced penalty, except in certain circumstances, for a person who commits the offense of escape in the second degree while in the custody of the Director of Health. Sunsets the amendments related to fitness-to-proceed examinations on 12/31/26. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB955/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=955&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929195,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Changes the due date of the Department of Education's annual computer science legislative report from June 30 to October 31. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 067, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB622/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=622&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929196,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB674/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=674&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929198,"bill_number":"SB1012","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish an Imagination Library of Hawaii Program to provide one free book each month to children from birth through five years of age who reside in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1012/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1012&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929199,"bill_number":"SB1038","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Adds a definition for \"specified data element\" and expands the definition of \"personal information\". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1038/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1038&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929200,"bill_number":"SB941","title":"Relating To Green Bonds.","description":"Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, to determine the feasibility of a green bond financing program for the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB941/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=941&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929201,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Relating To Hurricane Resistant Criteria.","description":"Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings, constructed on or after 7/1/2025, for the capability of providing shelter refuge.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB659/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=659&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929202,"bill_number":"SB1017","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt by rule, any federal rule or regulation relating to the public lands of the State as it existed on 1/1/2025 that it deems are in the public interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1017/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1017&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929203,"bill_number":"SB997","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kong, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB997/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=997&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929204,"bill_number":"SB1028","title":"Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1028/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1028&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929205,"bill_number":"SB944","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies that a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, until 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB944/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=944&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1929208,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB501/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=501&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929209,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB559/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=559&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929210,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits the legislative body of a county from making modifications to housing development proposals that would increase the cost of the project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB527/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=527&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929211,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides an income tax deduction for tips received by tipped employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB575/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=575&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1929212,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Relating To State Law.","description":"Short form bill relating to state law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB588/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=588&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1929213,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Relating To Resiliency.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB499/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=499&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929214,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase rent over the course of a twelve month period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB693/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=693&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1929215,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Relating To School Psychologists.","description":"Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB624/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=624&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929216,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Relating To Guardianship And Conservatorship Services.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Probate Court and Family Court of the First Circuit to fund certain guardianship- and conservatorshiprelated court resources in situations where the respondent does not have sufficient funds to pay for one or more of the resources and the court has deemed the resource or resources beneficial. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 208, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB648/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=648&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929218,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB554/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=554&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929219,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Management.","description":"Establishes a standard of state waters within three thousand feet seaward of the base line of the territorial sea as ocean recreation management areas. Prohibits commercial activity in ocean recreation management areas, except by a commercial use permit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB512/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=512&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929220,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii's Space Science And Engineering Initiative.","description":"Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for high school and college students. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB563/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=563&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1929223,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Relating To Homeless Youth.","description":"Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with certain state and county departments. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-07","last_action":"Act 297, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1408).","last_action_date":"2025-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB613/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=613&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929224,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Relating To Nursing.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB617/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=617&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929225,"bill_number":"SB1030","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes carrying any unconcealed firearm or dangerous instrument at or within two hundred feet of a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 165, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1030/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1030&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929226,"bill_number":"SB889","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Relating To Insurance. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB889/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=889&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929227,"bill_number":"SB1022","title":"Relating To Animal Endangerment.","description":"Allows animal control officers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to retrieve a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1022/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1022&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929229,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.","description":"Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB643/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=643&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929230,"bill_number":"SB964","title":"Relating To Waste-to-energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to establish a publicprivate partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility in each county having a population below 800,000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB964/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=964&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1929231,"bill_number":"SB957","title":"Relating To Overdose Prevention.","description":"Establishes and provides criteria for overdose prevention centers, including standards for the Department of Health to designate certain facilities as overdose prevention centers. Establishes an Overdose Prevention Center Oversight Committee. Provides immunity from state criminal prosecution for certain offenses for persons using a designated overdose prevention center and persons operating a designated overdose prevention center. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB957/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=957&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929232,"bill_number":"SB846","title":"Relating To Emergency Powers.","description":"Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB846/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=846&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929233,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to military affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB681/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=681&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929234,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Relating To The Office Of Veterans' Services.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB656/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=656&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929235,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Relating To The Department Of The Attorney General.","description":"Short form bill relating to the Department of the Attorney General.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB587/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=587&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1929236,"bill_number":"SB885","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB885/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=885&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929239,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Relating To Autism.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for applied behavioral analysis services for Medicaid enrollees who have been diagnosed with autism. Requires the Department to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for the expenditure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB583/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=583&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1929240,"bill_number":"SB870","title":"Relating To Telecommunication.","description":"Requires the Comptroller and State Librarian to identify state office buildings, including state libraries, that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings and estimate the costs and resources, including additional staffing, to effectuate this purpose. Allows the Comptroller and State Librarian to partner with the University of Hawaii in performing these tasks. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB870/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=870&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929241,"bill_number":"SB972","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB972/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=972&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1929242,"bill_number":"SB932","title":"Relating To Harbors.","description":"Relating To Harbors. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB932/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=932&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929243,"bill_number":"SB973","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds to pay salary differentials to English language educators as an incentive to attract and retain these educators. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB973/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=973&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1929244,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to improve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rates, including establishing additional positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB696/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=696&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929245,"bill_number":"SB983","title":"Relating To Small Business Loans.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program within the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Requires DBEDT to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes one full-time equivalent business loan officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WAM. deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB983/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=983&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929246,"bill_number":"SB847","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Allows qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients under the care of the psychologist in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB847/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=847&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929247,"bill_number":"SB860","title":"Relating To Shoplifting.","description":"Increases penalties for the offense of theft by means of shoplifting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB860/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=860&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929249,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB640/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=640&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929250,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Relating To Freshwater Waterways.","description":"Prohibits residing in, on, or within fifty feet of a freshwater waterway. Authorizes state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program and county police, to enforce the prohibition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB536/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=536&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1929251,"bill_number":"SB858","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Replaces the five per cent bid preference for bidders for a public works contract with an estimated value of $250,000 or more, who is a party to an apprenticeship agreement registered with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with a five per cent earned credit that can be applied to certain future public works contract bids for a duration of three years after the chief procurement officer issues the earned credit certificate. Authorizes purchasing agencies to audit and have full access to the books and records of contractors or subcontractors relating to the contractor's compliance with requirements of the earned credit bid preference. Requires contractors and subcontractors to maintain relevant records for three years. Requires the contractor to submit reports as required by the Chief Procurement Officer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB858/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=858&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929253,"bill_number":"SB935","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Amends the retirement allowance for a member who first earns credited service as a judge after 6/30/2031 to 1.75 per cent of the judge's average final compensation for each year of credited service as a judge. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to study the impacts and benefits of reducing, from 10 years to 5 years, the minimum number of years of credited service that qualified Class H, Tier 2 members of the Employees' Retirement System must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 290, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1393).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB935/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=935&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929254,"bill_number":"SB913","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB913/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=913&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929255,"bill_number":"SB956","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Allows a patient seen in-person by another health care provider in the same medical group as the prescribing physician to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB956/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=956&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929256,"bill_number":"SB933","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Office of Community Services of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for the award of grants for fiscal year 2025-2026. Establishes an evaluation and selection committee to oversee the awarding of grants. Authorizes the Office of Community Services to contract the services of Aloha United Way to assist with the administration and distribution of grant awards. Appropriates moneys to the Office of Community Services for positions, office equipment, and furniture. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-09","last_action":"Act 310, on 07/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1423).","last_action_date":"2025-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB933/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=933&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929257,"bill_number":"SB1033","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an excise tax on certain taxpayers who own excess single-family residences for failure to sell those residences. Establishes and allocates excise tax revenues to the Housing Downpayment Trust Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1033/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1033&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929259,"bill_number":"SB905","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB905/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=905&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929260,"bill_number":"SB855","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"covered employer\" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee opts out. Repeals the limit on the total fees and expenses that can be spent for the Program each year. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 113, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB855/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=855&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929261,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Relating To Other Jurisdictions.","description":"Clarifies the Lieutenant Governor's duties as Secretary of State for Intergovernmental Relations, including working to prevent other jurisdictions from making or supporting travel arrangements to Hawaii for homeless or unhoused individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1005/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1005&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1929262,"bill_number":"SB876","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a Korean Language Program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB876/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=876&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1929263,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB697/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=697&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929264,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county to scan any cat or dog carcass found on a state or county roadway for a microchip, record certain information, report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors, and make reasonable efforts to contact the registered owner. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and each county to coordinate with each other to share scanner resources or protocols. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 081, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB667/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=667&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929265,"bill_number":"SB969","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB969/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=969&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1929267,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Relating To Wages.","description":"Caps the minimum wage at $15 per hour. Adjusts the schedule for the tip credit increase.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB524/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=524&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929269,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Relating To Aircraft.","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage no less than $5,000,000 per person per incident.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB666/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=666&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929270,"bill_number":"SB918","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Relating To Ethics. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB918/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=918&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929271,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Relating To Agricultural Development.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB685/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=685&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929272,"bill_number":"SB890","title":"Relating To Business Regulation.","description":"Requires any product that is labeled, marketed, or sold as \"poi\" and that contains kalo grown outside the State to reveal a label stating that the poi product contains kalo grown outside the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB890/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=890&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929273,"bill_number":"SB1027","title":"Relating To Dogs.","description":"Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or manager's discretion, provided that certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1027/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1027&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929274,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Relating To Public Assistance.","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-Declared State of Emergency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB672/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=672&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929275,"bill_number":"SB1019","title":"Relating To The Ocean Recreation Special Fund.","description":"Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1019/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1019&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929276,"bill_number":"SB946","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"Clarifies that the prohibition against discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 includes treatment plants. Repeals the exemption from the prohibition for treatment plants that utilize sewage to produce clean energy. (HD3)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-16","last_action":"Act 060, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).","last_action_date":"2025-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB946/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=946&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1929277,"bill_number":"SB975","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB975/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=975&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929279,"bill_number":"SB927","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes the Air Noise and Safety Task Force. Establishes the Airports Advisory Council. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt administrative rules to designate an airport security area within an airport property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB927/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=927&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929280,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Relating To Urban Development.","description":"Makes certain urban development and land use requirements applicable only to counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand, including: vesting the director of the county land use agency with the administrative authority to act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision; the required adoption or amendment of an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain conditions, on all residentially zoned lots; the calculation of certain school impact fees; and a prohibition on private covenants that include certain limitations or restrictions for residentially zoned lots within an urban district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB541/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=541&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929282,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Relating To Special License Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number vehicle license plates commemorating the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CAA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB663/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=663&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929283,"bill_number":"SB894","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for regional kitchen expansion to fulfill the local farm-to-school meal goal requiring thirty per cent of the food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB894/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=894&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929284,"bill_number":"SB963","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) Prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in determining SNAP household eligibility and benefit levels; (2) Establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members who incur medical expenses above the federal minimum threshold; (3) Establish a pre-release SNAP application process for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Specifies that the restriction under federal law prohibiting individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies from receiving SNAP benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits does not apply in Hawaii. Repeals treatment compliance requirements for TANF benefits. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB963/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=963&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929285,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of the suit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB635/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=635&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1929286,"bill_number":"SB866","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB866/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=866&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929287,"bill_number":"SB958","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Establishes three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB958/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=958&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929289,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Requires the posting of informational placards on sex trafficking and resources available to victims, in public buildings and at other specified locations. Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and make available a model placard. Requires the Department of Education to train teachers, school administrators, and other school personnel on the dynamics of sex trafficking and strategies for prevention and response. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of the Attorney General to develop and implement public education and outreach events on the dynamics of sex trafficking and the importance of community involvement in prevention and response efforts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH/EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB609/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=609&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1929290,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Expands the existing renewable energy technologies tax credit to cover claims made after 2025 for solar energy systems integrating battery storage or existing systems that are retrofitted to include battery storage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB513/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=513&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929291,"bill_number":"SB1026","title":"Relating To Pet Insurance.","description":"Establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1026/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1026&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929292,"bill_number":"SB923","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Relating To Public Employment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB923/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=923&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929293,"bill_number":"SB881","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Food Security Special Fund to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit levels to those provided in federal fiscal year 2023. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB881/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=881&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929294,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Law Enforcement Activities.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB595/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=595&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929295,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Provides for the administrative dissolution of any planned community association or condominium association in existence as of 7/1/2027. Provides the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs the powers currently provided to planned community associations and condominium associations under chapters 421J and 514B, HRS, and each planned community's or condominium's bylaws and other governing documents. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report and proposed legislation to the Legislature with recommendations to administer planned communities and condominiums.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB630/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=630&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1929297,"bill_number":"SB968","title":"Relating To Teacher Loans.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaii public school system. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB968/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=968&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1929299,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB616/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=616&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929300,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB628/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=628&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929301,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Relating To Telehealth.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB557/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=557&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929302,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires employers to authorize and permit employees a 10-minute paid rest period for every four hours worked. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB555/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=555&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929304,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Relating To Vehicle Titles.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB532/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=532&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929305,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Requires Liquor Commissions or Boards to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB579/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=579&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1929306,"bill_number":"SB902","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Relating To Procurement. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB902/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=902&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929307,"bill_number":"SB989","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses with technology enablement and develop project management software to simplify the facilitated application process for small businesses. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 874).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB989/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=989&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929308,"bill_number":"SB945","title":"Relating To Doulas.","description":"Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB945/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=945&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1929310,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits covered entities in the State from entering into contracts with drug manufacturers that limit the covered entities' use of contract pharmacies. Voids contract provisions for certain drugs if the provisions are based on the maximum allowable cost payment model. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action for violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB562/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=562&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929311,"bill_number":"SB986","title":"Related To Tourism.","description":"Amends the types of occurrences for which the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors may request the Governor to declare a tourism emergency. Reduces the minimum balance to be maintained in the Tourism Emergency Special Fund through an allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB986/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=986&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929313,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Relating To Sexual Exploitation.","description":"Establishes safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB689/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=689&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929314,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates an alternative water source income tax credit for taxpayers who install, place in service, or repair a water catchment system or who purchase water delivery services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB690/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=690&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929315,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Relating To Supplemental Security Income.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB646/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=646&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929316,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB678/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=678&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929317,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Requires judges to make certain findings regarding a defendant's ability to afford bail.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB675/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=675&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929318,"bill_number":"SB900","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB900/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=900&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929320,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB625/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929321,"bill_number":"SB872","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB872/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=872&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929322,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB683/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=683&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929323,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB553/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=553&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929324,"bill_number":"SB930","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Relating To Water. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB930/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=930&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929325,"bill_number":"SB919","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Relating To The Penal Code. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB919/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=919&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929326,"bill_number":"SB865","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support the Coffee and Orchard Crops Extension and Applied Research Program and Kona Research Station in the County of Hawaii, and to fund the establishment of one permanent Extension Agent position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Kona Cooperative Extension. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 184, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB865/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=865&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929328,"bill_number":"SB916","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Relating To The Judiciary. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB916/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=916&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929330,"bill_number":"SB1016","title":"Relating To Decarbonization.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a \"buy clean\" decarbonization policy and program in Hawaii. Requires administrative and substantive support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1016/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1016&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929331,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB636/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=636&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1929332,"bill_number":"SB934","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds out of the Mass Transit Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, for a preliminary analysis of financing options for the planning, design, and construction for a park-and-ride facility adjacent to the Pearl Highlands rail transit station. Establishes a project priority list for use of remaining Mass Transit Special Fund balance after the minimum operating segment of the rail project is completed. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 218, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB934/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=934&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929333,"bill_number":"SB868","title":"Relating To The School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a one-year School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program within the Department of Education for the 20252026 school year. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB868/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=868&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929334,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Provides an income tax deduction for tips received by tipped employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB567/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=567&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1929335,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Relating To Cognitive Assessments.","description":"Establishes, with certain exceptions, standardized cognitive assessments for qualified Medicare beneficiaries. Establishes a two-year Dementia Data Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging to collect and analyze cognitive assessment data. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 286, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1389).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB700/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=700&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929336,"bill_number":"SB856","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Establishes a standard for covered educational entities and certain health facilities when interacting with federal immigration authorities regarding civil immigration violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB856/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=856&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929349,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Short form bill relating to veterans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB682/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=682&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929350,"bill_number":"SB936","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB936/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=936&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929352,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB543/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=543&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929353,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to utilize revenue bonds when obtaining a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 253, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB529/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=529&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929355,"bill_number":"SB908","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Relating To Homelessness. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB908/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=908&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929356,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds to the campaign spending commission for permanent positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB691/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=691&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929357,"bill_number":"SB850","title":"Relating To Disability Health Disparity.","description":"Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 275, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1378).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB850/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=850&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929358,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB649/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=649&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929359,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of The People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including present and future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches shall be protected and shall not be infringed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB597/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=597&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1929360,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Relating To Administrative Rules.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB642/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=642&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929362,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers and mutual benefit societies to provide coverage for traditional native Hawaiian healing and cultural practices offered through a Federally Qualified Health Center or a Native Hawaiian Health Care System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB641/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=641&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929363,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Relating To Managing Agents.","description":"Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties over seventy-five feet in height to have commercial property management experience.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB591/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=591&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929364,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Relating To Pet Animals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB699/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=699&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929365,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1002/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1002&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929366,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Relating To Restrictions On The Transfer Of Real Property Under Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Exempts transfers of Hawaiian Home Lands from transfer restrictions for real property under housing development programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB576/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=576&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1929367,"bill_number":"SB993","title":"Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Geothermal Resources Characterization Program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB993/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=993&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929369,"bill_number":"SB1029","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1029/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1029&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929370,"bill_number":"SB871","title":"Relating To Arson.","description":"Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB871/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=871&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929372,"bill_number":"SB907","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Relating To Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB907/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=907&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929373,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB615/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=615&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1929374,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB585/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=585&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1929375,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Class A felony-level offense of serious bodily injury or death resulting from fireworks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB607/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=607&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1929376,"bill_number":"SB896","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Relating To Education. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB896/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=896&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929377,"bill_number":"SB892","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Relating To Tourism. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB892/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=892&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929378,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB679/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=679&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929379,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Relating To Pet Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 079, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB544/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=544&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929380,"bill_number":"SB1041","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to develop a service availability form to be completed by covered entities to convey to patients and the public certain health care services unavailable at the entity before 12/1/2026, and to publish and maintain on its website a list of covered entities and the service availability form submitted by each covered entity before 02/1/2027. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, including a process for receiving and investigating complaints and assessing fines against covered entities in violation. Requires each covered entity to submit a completed service availability form to the Department of Health, adopt certain relevant policies by 2/1/2027, provide patients with their current service availability form as part of the informed consent process before initiating a health care service, and maintain a record of the patient's receipt of the form beginning 2/1/2027. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1041/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1041&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929382,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB508/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=508&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929384,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Increases the number of voter service centers in the State. Requiring all voter services centers to operate during the same days and hours statewide. Clarifies that during each day of operation, during all hours of operation, each voter service center is to provide in-person voter registration, receive absentee and election-by-mail ballots, allow voters to vote in person, and provide voting machine services for persons with disabilities. Appropriates moneys to the counties for the administrative costs of voter service centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB601/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=601&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1929385,"bill_number":"SB883","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB883/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=883&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929386,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Relating To Red Hill.","description":"Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 197, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB505/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=505&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929387,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Repeals registration requirements relating to qualifying outofstate medical cannabis patients who are validly registered in other states, United States territories, or the District of Columbia. Repeals language requiring an initial inperson consultation before physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may make medical cannabis treatment recommendations via telehealth. Prohibits the Department of Health from imposing fees for patients' medical cannabis registration certificates.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB600/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=600&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1929388,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Relating To Nuclear Energy.","description":"Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB558/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=558&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929389,"bill_number":"SB1025","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Allows service and non-service pet animals on mass transit vehicles under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1025/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1025&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929390,"bill_number":"SB1024","title":"Relating To Public Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that HPHA may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows HPHA to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1024/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1024&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929392,"bill_number":"SB911","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB911/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=911&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929393,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Relating To Liquor Law Violations.","description":"Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB578/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=578&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1929394,"bill_number":"SB929","title":"Relating To International Affairs.","description":"Relating To International Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB929/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=929&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929395,"bill_number":"SB942","title":"Relating To Rental Applications.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from rejecting a rental application solely due to an applicant's inability to provide a recent paycheck. Authorizes the landlord to require the applicant to provide evidence dated within ninety days of the application demonstrating the applicant has sufficient unearned income or liquid assets to cover the rental costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB942/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=942&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929396,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from state income taxes the gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income derived from tips received by employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB520/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=520&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929397,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB708/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=708&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1929400,"bill_number":"SB852","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB852/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=852&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929401,"bill_number":"SB1034","title":"Relating To The Food Service Industry.","description":"Requires employers in the food service industry to allow their employees an unpaid rest period of 30 consecutive minutes for a certain number of consecutive hours of working time. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1034/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1034&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929403,"bill_number":"SB967","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage for intravenous ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB967/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=967&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1929404,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Relating To Veterans Rights And Benefits.","description":"Regulates persons receiving compensation for providing advice or assistance regarding veterans benefits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB652/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=652&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929405,"bill_number":"SB962","title":"Relating To Raw Milk.","description":"Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and raw milk dairy products directly from producers to consumers for human consumption, subject to certain restrictions. Authorizes the direct sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Board of Agriculture and Department of Health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB962/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=962&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929406,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB577/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=577&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1929407,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB509/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=509&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929408,"bill_number":"SB882","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB882/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=882&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929409,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Relating To Restoring Respect And Dignity To America's Only Royal Palace In The Nation.","description":"Prohibits parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and paid parking adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report on cost analysis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB517/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=517&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929410,"bill_number":"SB988","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB988/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=988&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929411,"bill_number":"SB954","title":"Relating To A Rate Study For Home Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funding for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB954/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=954&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929413,"bill_number":"SB887","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB887/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=887&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929415,"bill_number":"SB966","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties of the State, to establish a 1-year unregistered motor vehicle amnesty pilot program to encourage motor vehicle registration and mandate the surrender or impoundment of unregistered motor vehicles after the expiration of the program. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB966/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=966&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1929416,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Relating To Culture And Arts.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to Hawaii and serve as inspirations to others. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1011/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1011&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929417,"bill_number":"SB981","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB981/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=981&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929418,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of Hawaiian home lands for new construction of housing units for native Hawaiians.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB581/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=581&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1929419,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Relating To Conservation Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 099, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB506/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=506&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929420,"bill_number":"SB980","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Establishes a definition of \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.10 per wine gallon. Takes effect 6/30/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB980/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=980&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929421,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB669/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=669&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929423,"bill_number":"SB857","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Prohibits the licensing of an adult residential care home, expanded adult residential care home, or developmental disabilities domiciliary home that is financed, managed, operated, supervised, directed, or owned in whole or in part by a person convicted of a gambling offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB857/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=857&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929424,"bill_number":"SB1009","title":"Relating To Parking.","description":"Establishes a state reserved parking space enforcement fine for the unauthorized use of parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities or electric vehicles. Deposits fifty percent of all fines into the general fund and fifty percent of all fines into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Specifies that a fine shall not be imposed on a person who parks in a space designated and marked as reserved for electric vehicles if the electric vehicle charging system is visibly inoperable or broken. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 112, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1009/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1009&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929425,"bill_number":"SB976","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission or Liquor Control Adjudication Board of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB976/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=976&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929426,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Relating To Identification.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB677/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=677&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929427,"bill_number":"SB931","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Relating To Land. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB931/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=931&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929428,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Homelands.","description":"Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for mercantile projects, as well as lump sum repair and maintenance, in fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 1:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB606/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=606&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1929430,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from arbitrarily denying coverage requests for gender affirming health care services when the requested service is known to be considered a standard of care and for which scientific evidence exists that supports the service. Increases transparency of insurance carrier medical necessity reviews and requirements when coverage is denied.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB710/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=710&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1929431,"bill_number":"SB912","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB912/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=912&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929433,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Relating To Dangerous Dogs.","description":"Increase penalties for bodily injuries to humans caused by unprovoked dangerous bog bites resulting from dog owner negligence.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB634/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=634&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1929434,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit of $3,000 for retired service members of the Hawaii National Guard.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB574/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=574&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1929435,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Relating To Community Health Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a three-year Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1004/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1004&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929436,"bill_number":"SB937","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Relating To State Funds. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB937/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=937&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929437,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Relating To Trespassing.","description":"Establishes a limited alternative process to remove unauthorized persons from residential real property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB709/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=709&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1929438,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Related To Safe Water.","description":"Prohibits the addition of fluoride to a public water system. Preempts and voids conflicting laws, executive orders, ordinances, regulations, or rules.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EEP, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB540/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=540&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1929439,"bill_number":"SB904","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB904/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=904&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929440,"bill_number":"SB952","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a five-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved, at risk of involvement, or at risk of reinvolvement with Child Welfare Services. Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program. Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 876).","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB952/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=952&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929441,"bill_number":"SB920","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution.","description":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB920/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=920&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929443,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Establishes a licensing system for medical cannabis cultivation. Facilitates the transport of medical cannabis. Expands the scope of authorized actions for medical cannabis patients. Provides that qualifying out-of-state patients need not register with the Department of Health. Protects medical cannabis patients and cultivation licenses from undue discrimination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB602/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=602&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1929445,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Relating To Agricultural Development.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of a land parcel in Kau for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1003/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1003&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929446,"bill_number":"SB861","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to transmit all expungement orders to the Judiciary to effectuate the purposes of Act 159, SLH 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB861/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=861&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929447,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Relating To Cold Case Investigations.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a Cold Case Investigation Unit within the Department of the Attorney General. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB610/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=610&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1929448,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Relating To Declaration Of Water Shortage And Emergency.","description":"Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. Limits the duration of a water shortage declaration to ninety days. Limits water usage restrictions imposed on a permittee or owner and operator to twenty per cent of the permittee's or owner and operator's last reported monthly use. Requires CWRM to maintain a list of names and postal or email addresses of persons who request notification of a water shortage declaration and send them a copy of a notice of a water shortage declaration whenever water shortage is declared. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB510/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=510&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929449,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB637/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=637&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1929450,"bill_number":"SB867","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and to streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB867/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=867&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929451,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB621/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=621&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929453,"bill_number":"SB893","title":"Relating To The Economy.","description":"Grants twenty-year licenses for casinos in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and Hawaii Convention Center. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Establishes the State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB893/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=893&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929454,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits physicians and surgeons from performing certain procedures on individuals born with variations in their physical sex characteristics who are under one year of age, unless the procedure is a surgery required to address an immediate risk of physical harm.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB612/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=612&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1929455,"bill_number":"SB1040","title":"Relating To Medical Debt.","description":"Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to conduct a study on the cost and feasibility of establishing a program to acquire and forgive medical debt owed by certain households in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1040/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1040&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929456,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Authorizes each qualifying individual taxpayer to claim an additional credit if the taxpayer claims any dependent under the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1013/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1013&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929457,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Relating To Data Sharing.","description":"Establishes a data sharing and governance working group within the office of enterprise technology services. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB665/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=665&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929458,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Relating To A Child Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB694/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=694&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929460,"bill_number":"SB921","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Relating To Labor. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB921/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=921&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929461,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Relating To Community Health Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a three-year Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB688/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=688&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929463,"bill_number":"SB888","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB888/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=888&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929464,"bill_number":"SB977","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Defines low alcohol by volume spirits beverages. Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol by volume spirits beverages.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB977/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=977&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929465,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Ix Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Relating To Recreational Cannabis.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would legalize the possession and use of recreational cannabis by adults who are at least 21 years of age, as provided by law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB519/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=519&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929466,"bill_number":"SB970","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Applies to counties having populations of 700,000 or more. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB970/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=970&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1929467,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits a condominium association or its board of directors from enforcing de minimis violation of association bylaws, rules, or regulations. Defines \"de minimis violations\". Requires condominium associations to provide persons accused of violations the right to appeal to the board of directors. Requires a condominium to disclose this right of appeal to alleged violators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB632/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=632&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1929468,"bill_number":"SB991","title":"Relating To Long-term Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on the adequacy of long-term care on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB991/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=991&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929469,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 082, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB511/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=511&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929470,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Prohibits condominium associations and planned community associations from requiring a unit owner to pay a filing fee, application fee, or other similar fee, when applying to improve, alter, repair, or renovate a portion of the unit owner's unit or other real property, including an exterior portion of the unit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB631/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=631&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1929471,"bill_number":"SB979","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB979/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=979&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929474,"bill_number":"SB947","title":"Relating To Birth Certificates.","description":"Expands the types of health care providers who can submit an affidavit for a new certificate of birth for certain birth registrants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB947/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=947&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1929475,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Relating To Insurance For Hawaii Condominium Properties.","description":"Requires property insurers to offer discounts on a condominium association's annual insurance premium if the association adopts specific risk mitigation upgrades or develops comprehensive disaster response plans. Requires property insurers of condominiums to base premium increases on actuarial justifications that reflect actual risk reduction resulting from upgraded fire safety improvements installed in conjunction with a building fire and life safety evaluation. Requires property insurers of condominiums to justify premium increases above 10%. Requires property insurers of condominiums to publicly report premium increases each year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB590/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=590&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929476,"bill_number":"SB982","title":"Relating To A State Hotel.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority and School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to collaborate to actively plan for the design, construction, and operations and management of a state hotel. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB982/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=982&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929477,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB670/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=670&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929478,"bill_number":"SB951","title":"Relating To Child Protection.","description":"Requires mandatory written reports of child abuse or neglect to the Department of Human Services to include the military status of the child's parent or other persons responsible for the child's care, if known. Requires the Department of Human Services to inform the appropriate authority for the branch of the United States military when, upon receiving a report of child abuse or neglect, there is sufficient information to determine that the report involves a family where one of the parents, guardians, or alleged perpetrators is a member of an identifiable branch of the United States military. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 260, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB951/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=951&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929479,"bill_number":"SB948","title":"Relating To The Elections Commission.","description":"Makes the members of the Elections Commission subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB948/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=948&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1929480,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB623/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=623&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929482,"bill_number":"SB996","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Clarifies that adjustments linked to premium interest rates for high yield credit are just and reasonable. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to include these incremental adjustments to the rate for electricity generated from nonfossil fuels. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB996/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=996&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929484,"bill_number":"SB943","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to adopt by rules, a mandate that the primary caregiver caring for two or three clients in community care foster family homes to be a certified nurse aide or licensed nurse who has completed a state-approved training program and other training as required by the Department and holds a current certified nurse aid certificate or nursing license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB943/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=943&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929485,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Amends the definitions of \"aerial devices\" and \"fireworks\" within state fireworks law. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB608/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=608&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1929486,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Establishes regulations for electric bicycles. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle specifying the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric bicycle. Imposes licensure and insurance requirements for class three electric bicycles.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB515/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=515&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929487,"bill_number":"SB874","title":"Relating To Veterinary Medicine.","description":"Requires veterinarians to provide a written prescription, upon the request of a client, for any animal patient of a client with whom the veterinarian has established an existing veterinarianclient-patient relationship. Allows pharmacies licensed in the State to dispense medications prescribed by veterinarians. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to establish penalties, which may include fines or suspension or revocation of a license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB874/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=874&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1929488,"bill_number":"SB1045","title":"Relating To Broadband Service Infrastructure.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Transfers the broadband duties of the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office. Creates a Hawaii Broadband Infrastructure Special Fund. Disbands the Hawaii Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Requires the Information Technology Steering Committee to oversee and manage public advanced communications technology infrastructure. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/GVO, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1045/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1045&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929490,"bill_number":"SB990","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Requires the court to impose a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment without possibility of parole or probation for a person convicted of a sexual assault offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB990/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=990&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929491,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Relating To Residential Leaseholds.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB528/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=528&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929492,"bill_number":"SB884","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB884/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=884&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929494,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Relating To Colorectal Cancer.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB556/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=556&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929495,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB662/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=662&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929496,"bill_number":"SB959","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB959/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=959&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1929497,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Relating To Assisted Reproduction.","description":"Establishes a streamlined procedure for determining parentage in cases of assisted reproduction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB611/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=611&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1929498,"bill_number":"SB851","title":"Relating To Emergency Response.","description":"Authorizes emergency medical technicians in the State to administer buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist during an opioid-related drug overdose response. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, allocate resources for EMT training, and coordinate with emergency medical services providers in the State, to incorporate the administration of buprenorphine after the administration of an opioid antagonist as a standard component of emergency medical services' protocols during an opioid-related drug overdose response.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB851/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=851&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929499,"bill_number":"SB880","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB880/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=880&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929500,"bill_number":"SB895","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Relating To Education. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB895/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=895&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929501,"bill_number":"SB1035","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1035/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1035&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929502,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Relating To Parking.","description":"Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to enforce the accessible parking space requirements for parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities and electric vehicles. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 111, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1008/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1008&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929505,"bill_number":"SB922","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Relating To Technology. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB922/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=922&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929506,"bill_number":"SB863","title":"Relating To Fees For Public Records Under Chapter 92f.","description":"Imposes a cap on charges for searching for, reviewing, and segregating government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Provides for a waiver of fees in certain circumstances when the public interest is served by a government record's disclosure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB863/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=863&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929507,"bill_number":"SB1031","title":"Relating To Advisory Referendums.","description":"Authorizes the Legislature to adopt any Concurrent Resolution to propose a non-binding advisory referendum question concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds to the people, who may vote on the question during any general election. Imposes notice, certification, and reporting requirements on the Chief Election Officer. Requires a written explanation for any legislative acts that are contrary to the reported majority vote on the advisory referendum question to be reflected in the legislative record. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1031/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1031&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929508,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in lands located with 10 miles of a military installation or land within the State. Establishes an Office of Intelligence within the Department of Defense to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM/TCA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1006/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1006&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1929509,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 6:20PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB620/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=620&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929510,"bill_number":"SB924","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Relating To Public Safety. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB924/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=924&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929511,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB551/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929512,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve residential development on certain parcels of land in the Kakaako Makai area. Raises the building height limit on certain parcels in the area. Requires a certain percentage of the residential units developed on certain parcels to be allocated to households at or below a certain income level, with priority given to certain essential workforce in the area. Limits the sale of residential units developed in certain residential developments to prospective owner-occupants. Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to determine a Kakaako Makai Association Fee to be collected from all residential developments on certain parcels to be deposited into a special account in the Hawaii Community Development Revolving Fund to fund various services and projects in the Kakaako Makai area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB605/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=605&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1929514,"bill_number":"SB859","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB859/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=859&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929515,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Relating To Treatment For Mental Illness.","description":"Establishes a pilot program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, e.g., \"street psychiatry\", to chronically houseless adult individuals suffering from serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB593/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=593&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929516,"bill_number":"SB886","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB886/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=886&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929517,"bill_number":"SB971","title":"Relating To Traffic.","description":"Provides that if a law enforcement officer lawfully stops a motor vehicle and the operator is cited for driving without a valid license, the officer shall not permit the operator to resume the use of the motor vehicle. Requires the motor vehicle to be moved by a licensed driver or towed at the owner's expense. Provides that the cited operator is responsible for arranging the operator's transportation from the scene of the stop. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB971/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=971&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1929518,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Relating To Youth And Adult Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PBS/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB676/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=676&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929520,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Authorizes a registered pharmacist under contract with a covered entity for purposes of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to supervise via telehealth the filling or receipt of a prescription in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB561/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=561&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929521,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiians.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB671/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=671&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929522,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Relating To Wind Energy.","description":"Creates an offshore wind energy working group to generate a roadmap to define standards to consider in the developmental process for offshore wind energy. Requires the working group to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2027 regular session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB514/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=514&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929524,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Relating To Safe Entryways.","description":"Prohibit individuals from residing in a doorway or surrounding area of certain places. Gives county police departments primary authority to enforce the prohibition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB538/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=538&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1929525,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Relating To Hazard Pay Bonus.","description":"Appropriates funds for a one-time hazard pay bonus to state officers and employees in bargaining units 5, 6, and 7, and their excluded counterparts under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, EDN/HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB618/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=618&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929526,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Short form bill relating to the Penal Code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB586/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=586&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1929527,"bill_number":"SB1014","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Energy Office.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt certain federal regulations as they existed on 1/1/2025, that it deems to be in the public interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1014/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1014&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929528,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Relating To Labeling Requirements.","description":"Prohibits the sale of any raw processed ahi by retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-27","last_action":"Act 238, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).","last_action_date":"2025-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB534/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=534&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929529,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB695/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=695&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929530,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB502/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=502&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929531,"bill_number":"SB985","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Establishes a new gift card fraud law, under the scope of unfair and deceptive practices law, which requires merchants and third-party gift card resellers to take certain steps to prevent gift card scams. Requires the conspicuous provision of information regarding terms and conditions of gift certificates, regardless of whether the cards are sold in person, electronically, or telephonically. Extends the minimum redemption period for paper gift certificates to four years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB985/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=985&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929532,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article X, Section 2 And Article Xviii, Section 12, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish A School Board Comprised Of Appointed And Elected Members.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish a school board comprised of five members appointed by the governor and four members elected by the voters and representing each county. Prohibits board members from serving more than twelve years as a member.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB582/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=582&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1929535,"bill_number":"SB898","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Relating To Energy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB898/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=898&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929536,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Relating To Animal Cruelty.","description":"Increases the criminal penalties for the offenses of cruelty to animals in the first and second degree that involve pet animals. Increases the criminal penalty for a second or subsequent offense of causing injury or death to a service animal or law enforcement animal. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 873).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB698/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=698&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929537,"bill_number":"SB853","title":"Relating To Immigration.","description":"Establishes the Immigration Services Trust Fund to support immigration-related matters within the Office of Community Services. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the accounting of expenditures of the Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB853/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=853&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929538,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB535/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=535&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1929539,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Relating To County Permits.","description":"Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB526/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=526&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929540,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB638/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=638&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1929541,"bill_number":"SB875","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Reductions.","description":"Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the GET reductions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB875/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=875&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1929542,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship.","description":"Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires collection of a monthly tax of $20 per passenger per port entry or any commercial passenger vessel at any port facility under the jurisdiction of the department of taxation. Establishes a Transient Accommodation Tax Enforcement Working Group. Requires the transfer of all agricultural leases under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for certain environmental stewardship projects. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for its operating budget request. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB504/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=504&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1929544,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-second Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 32nd representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB564/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=564&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1929545,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB655/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=655&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1929546,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB531/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=531&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1929547,"bill_number":"SB877","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB877/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=877&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929548,"bill_number":"SB1021","title":"Relating To Wildlife.","description":"Bans the keeping or breeding of cetaceans in captivity except in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1021/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1021&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929550,"bill_number":"SB978","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the definition of draft beer to mean beer in an individual container of five gallons or more.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB978/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=978&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929551,"bill_number":"SB864","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB864/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=864&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929552,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"For the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Program; (2) establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members; (3) establish a pre-release Program application form for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and (4) report to the Legislature. Specifies that, for purposes of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal restriction of providing Program benefits to certain individuals does not apply in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB687/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=687&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1929554,"bill_number":"SB1023","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds to the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CAA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1023/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1023&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929555,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB547/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=547&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1929556,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"After 1/1/2026, prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items, including items containing PFAS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB644/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=644&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929557,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Relating To Office Of Entrepreneurship.","description":"Establishes the Office of Entrepreneurship. Creates a program in partnership with the Hawaii film and creative industries development special fund. Appropriates moneys to establish the Office of Entrepreneurship.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB521/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=521&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1929558,"bill_number":"SB869","title":"Relating To Community Outreach Boards.","description":"Defines community outreach board to mean a board established to serve in a community advisory capacity under a county commission or a county department. Includes community outreach boards in existing provisions of the Sunshine Law relating to neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood board and community outreach board members to attend meetings or presentations related to official board business statewide. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 053, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB869/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=869&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929559,"bill_number":"SB1044","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and reactivates the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Establishes the Condominium Loan Program and the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority on behalf of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, for the purpose of providing financing for essential repairs and deferred maintenance to condominium associations. Abolishes the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund on 6/30/2047. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to allow condominium associations to make necessary maintenance and repairs. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study to develop long-term solutions to help stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable general obligation bonds to facilitate the initial issuance of policies to condominium associations. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-07","last_action":"Act 296, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1407).","last_action_date":"2025-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1044/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1044&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929560,"bill_number":"SB965","title":"Relating To Towing.","description":"In addition to the current requirement that towing companies allow individuals to pay by cash, credit card, or debit card, requires towing companies to have an on-site automatic teller machine. Specifies that a towing company cannot charge for tows if noncompliant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB965/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=965&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1929561,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB639/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=639&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1929562,"bill_number":"SB1042","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes a two-year Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:20 PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1042/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1042&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929565,"bill_number":"SB1092","title":"Relating To Transportation Demand Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation to develop a plan for a Comprehensive Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce vehicle emissions and miles traveled by single-occupancy vehicles. Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) co-administrator positions, one in the Department of Accounting and General Services and one in the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1092/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1092&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929566,"bill_number":"SB1192","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Prohibits the denial of a school meal to a student based on the student's ability to pay. Requires the Department of Education and department schools to certify that all students eligible for certain programs receive free or reduced-price meals. Prohibits a department school from publicly identifying or stigmatizing a student. Requires the school to directly inform a parent or guardian regarding a student's unpaid meal fund account balance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1192/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1192&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929567,"bill_number":"SB1191","title":"Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee(s) on AEN/HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-07-25 2:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1191/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1191&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929568,"bill_number":"SB1178","title":"Relating To Carbon Sequestration Incentives.","description":"Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1178/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1178&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929569,"bill_number":"SB1081","title":"Relating To Legislative Budget Office.","description":"Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to conduct a feasibility study on the associated costs of establishing and implementing a Legislative Budget Office. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1081/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1081&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929570,"bill_number":"SB1088","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1088/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1088&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929571,"bill_number":"SB1116","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes the offense of theft of a bicycle. Establishes the first offense of theft of a bicycle as a misdemeanor. Establishes the second and each subsequent offense that occurs within five years of a prior conviction for theft of a bicycle as a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1116/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1116&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929573,"bill_number":"SB1171","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets in the State to protect plants from invasive species. Requires DOA to establish a program to provide certain monofilament netting free of charge to the public to slow the growth and spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1171/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1171&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929574,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct fireworks sting operations and establish an explosives and firearms laboratory. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action":"Act 247, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).","last_action_date":"2025-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB806/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=806&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929575,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Parking.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB733/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=733&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929576,"bill_number":"SB1058","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes. Authorizes an additional payment for resident clients residing in these homes when state funds for the state supplemental payment for a specific fiscal year are not fully expended, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1058/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1058&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929577,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB760/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=760&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1929578,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Relating To Government Services.","description":"Clarifies the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB792/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=792&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929580,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Relating To Wastewater.","description":"Allows an individual wastewater system to serve up to five bedrooms, regardless of the number of dwellings, dwelling units, or accessory units, whether attached or detached, with certain exclusions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 224, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB735/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=735&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929581,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Relating To The Household And Dependent Care Services Tax Credit.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB753/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=753&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929582,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB772/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=772&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929583,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes the Condominium Loan Program to provide condominium associations with low-cost financing, or refinancing for previously obtained loans, for maintenance or repair projects. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB807/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=807&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929584,"bill_number":"SB1056","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase rent over the course of a twelve month period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1056/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1056&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929585,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Relating To Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in Hawaii, to begin with the 2026 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB766/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=766&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929586,"bill_number":"SB1195","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits any vehicle from parking within certain distances of crosswalks and intersections, regardless of the presence or absence of official signs or curb markings, with certain exemptions. Deposits fines collected from street parking restrictions into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Takes effect 1/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 171, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1195/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1195&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929588,"bill_number":"SB1102","title":"Relating To The Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit.","description":"Specifies the appointment processes and terms for the Fire Chief of the Hawaii State Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit of the Airports Division of the Department of Transportation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1413, Correction to Statement of Objections).","last_action_date":"2025-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1102/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1102&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1929589,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.","description":"Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once each month. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a 2-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Prohibits members of the legislature from holding any position of employment in the private sector during their term. Authorizes members to serve in the United States military reserves, National Guard, or hold any lawful position of government employment, subject to certain current ethical limitations. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2028 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB770/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=770&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929590,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Relating To The Cigarette Tax And Tobacco Tax Law.","description":"Exempts the shipment of large cigars in fulfillment of a sale by mail order from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB797/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=797&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929591,"bill_number":"SB1131","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Imposes an excise tax on certain hedge funds failing to dispose of excess single-family residences, escalating over a ten-year period. Imposes a tax on any newly acquired single-family residences by a hedge fund. Makes certain exemptions. Requires the Department of Taxation to establish a certification process to ensure buyers of homes sold by hedge funds are not major investors in residential real estate. Establishes the Housing Down Payment Trust Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. Allocates collected tax revenue and penalties paid by hedge funds to the Housing Down Payment Trust Fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1131/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1131&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929592,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Relating To The General Fund.","description":"Appropriates general revenues for deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 267, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1370).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB795/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=795&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929593,"bill_number":"SB1196","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a ridesharing fee. Deposits fees collected into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1196/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1196&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929595,"bill_number":"SB1168","title":"Relating To Structural Integrity Assessments.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for the development of a structural integrity assessment program within the Department of Accounting and General Services to inspect certain multi-story structures. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a standardized assessment methodology, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii and Department of Land and Natural Resources, for use in program inspections. Requires the program to begin with assessments of structures in South Maui and West Maui. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1168/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1168&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929596,"bill_number":"SB1205","title":"Relating To State Organization And Administration.","description":"Requires state executive branch departments, offices, and other agencies to comply with directive number 19-02, Hawaii Administrative Directives, as extended by directive number 23-01, Hawaii Administrative Directives. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1205/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1205&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929597,"bill_number":"SB1167","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.","description":"Requires the plan of operation for the Hawaii hurricane relief fund to include the filing and litigation of subrogation claims against responsible parties for claims paid by the fund for losses attributable to climate change. Requires insurance rates for the fund to account for proceeds paid to the fund from subrogation claims.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1167/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1167&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929598,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Relating To Decarbonization.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB787/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=787&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929599,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Makes technical amendments to the definition of \"state funds\" as it relates to the deposit of certain moneys into the state treasury.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB791/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=791&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929600,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB810/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=810&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929602,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Relating To Public Banking.","description":"Establishes a state-owned bank implementation board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to determine the need for, potential costs and benefits of, and prerequisites to establishing a state-owned bank. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB721/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=721&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1929603,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB730/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=730&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1929604,"bill_number":"SB1175","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Adds state contractor's performance assessment to information required to be included in the past performance database maintained by the State Procurement Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1175/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1175&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929605,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Relating To Irrigation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB783/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=783&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929606,"bill_number":"SB1144","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations.","description":"Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to offer, list, advertise, or display a transient accommodations rental rate that includes all resort fees required for the furnishing of transient accommodations. Requires transient accommodations brokers and any other persons or entities to include all applicable taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay in the total price to be paid before the consumer reserves the furnishing of transient accommodations. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1144/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1144&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929607,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits drug manufacturers from denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition, shipping, or delivery of a 340B drug to pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Authorizes 340B covered entities and the Attorney General to bring a civil action for enforcement within four years of a violation. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires each 340B covered entity in the State to report certain information annually to the hospital trade association operating in the State and requires the hospital trade association to prepare and publicly post an aggregate report of reports submitted by each 340B covered entity. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 143, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB712/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=712&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929608,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Relating To Animal Fur Products.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB719/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=719&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929610,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB798/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=798&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929611,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB715/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=715&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929612,"bill_number":"SB1170","title":"Relating To The Expeditious Redevelopment And Development Of Affordable Rental Housing.","description":"Authorizes the director of a county planning department to issue a special management area use permit to redevelop permanent affordable multi-family rental housing that has been substantially destroyed as result of certain natural disasters, with certain exceptions. Permits county planning departments and any other applicable state or county department or agency to amend or modify final plans and specifications for redevelopment of an existing experimental and demonstration housing project, with certain restrictions. Requires county planning departments and any other applicable state or county department or agency to prioritize approving permits for the redevelopment of permanent affordable multi-family rental housing in special management areas, under certain circumstances. Exempts permanently affordable multi-family rental housing projects within a special management area that are being redeveloped and are located on properties or districts on the state or national historic register from environmental impact statement requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-09","last_action":"Act 313, on 07/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1426).","last_action_date":"2025-07-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1170/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1170&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929613,"bill_number":"SB1199","title":"Relating To Transportation Services.","description":"Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1199/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1199&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929614,"bill_number":"SB1084","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1084/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1084&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929615,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB757/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=757&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929617,"bill_number":"SB1072","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the efforts of the Division of Aquatic Resources in the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1072/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1072&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929618,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the requirements to receive grants offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, State, counties, or private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB773/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=773&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929619,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB734/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=734&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929620,"bill_number":"SB1047","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for purchasing body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1047/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1047&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929621,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB790/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=790&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929622,"bill_number":"SB1208","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to inspect and provide a certificate of certain evidence of speed limit violations obtained by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the automated speed enforcement systems program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1208/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1208&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929624,"bill_number":"SB1061","title":"Relating To Digital Equity.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices for the members of the public Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1061/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1061&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929625,"bill_number":"SB1095","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Increases the decal size restrictions for special number plates. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 091, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1095/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1095&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929626,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Authorizes the public utilities commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB785/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=785&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929627,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Relating To Shoreline Management Areas.","description":"Increases the valuation of development that determines the necessity of a special management area minor permit to $750,000, under certain conditions, and a special management area use permit to $750,000, with both $750,000 valuation thresholds to be adjusted every five years for inflation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 125, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB732/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=732&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929628,"bill_number":"SB1201","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Wildfire Recovery Fund. Allows securitization for electric utilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1201/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1201&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929629,"bill_number":"SB1138","title":"Relating To Insurer Prior Authorization.","description":"Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes with Medicare policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1138/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1138&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929630,"bill_number":"SB1059","title":"Relating To Certified Caregivers.","description":"Lowers the minimum age that a certified caregiver for an adult foster home must be from twenty-one to eighteen.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1059/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1059&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929632,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB751/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=751&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1929633,"bill_number":"SB1155","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the special fund. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture in an amount equal to three per cent of the State Budget.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1155/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1155&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929634,"bill_number":"SB1085","title":"Relating To The Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a pilot program within the Department of Agriculture to determine feasibility and prepare an environmental impact statement to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa agricultural park and Panaewa farm lots. Requires DOA to consult and coordinate with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the location and distribution of water from the wells before and after the completion of the EIS. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1085/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1085&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929635,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB725/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=725&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1929636,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Relating To Positions At The John A. Burns School Of Medicine.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for faculty positions in the fields of cardiovascular biology, tropical medicine, and quantitative health biostatistics, and an environmental health and safety officer staff position. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 086, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB718/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=718&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929637,"bill_number":"SB1183","title":"Relating To Mmaki Tea.","description":"Imposes labeling requirements for mmaki tea grown in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1183/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1183&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929639,"bill_number":"SB1160","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider for events held in the State. Repeals provisions relating to ticket brokers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1160/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1160&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929640,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Short form bill relating to the state budget.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB804/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=804&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929641,"bill_number":"SB1076","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one Capital Advancement Contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1076/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1076&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929642,"bill_number":"SB1121","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a preference in the Hawaii Public Procurement Code that favors bids or offers from businesses that intend to use a higher proportion of allelectric construction vehicles in Department of Transportation construction projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1121/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1121&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929643,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Relating To Super Pacs.","description":"Establishes a fee based on the total expenditures or disbursements made by noncandidate committees within a calendar year. Establishes a process for verification and review of proposed electioneering communications. Establishes a minimum font size for certain information that must be included on campaign advertisements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB771/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=771&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929644,"bill_number":"SB1137","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires insurers to notify policyholders of rate changes at least 30 days before the effective date of the rate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1137/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1137&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929645,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"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).","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB815/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=815&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929647,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Relating To Special Permits.","description":"Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate another agency, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with any restrictions imposed in a special permit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL/AGR, ECD, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB777/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=777&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929648,"bill_number":"SB1180","title":"Relating To The State Auditor.","description":"Requires the State Auditor to conduct management and financial audits of Medicaid health care insurance contractors at least once every two years, with the first audit report to be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1180/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1180&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929649,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Relating To Kupuna Housing.","description":"Extends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 282, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1385).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB703/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=703&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929650,"bill_number":"SB1153","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes from state income taxes the gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income derived from tips received by employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1153/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1153&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929651,"bill_number":"SB1054","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1054/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1054&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929652,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Relating To Community Schools.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for community schools and a program manager position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB754/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=754&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1929654,"bill_number":"SB1200","title":"Relating To Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an Advisory Council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1200/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1200&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929655,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Mandates state agencies to prioritize purchasing from local vendors whenever feasible. Allows state agencies to split contracts across multiple local vendors to enhance participation and competitiveness. Specifies when contracts may be awarded to multiple vendors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB723/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=723&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1929656,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB731/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=731&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1929657,"bill_number":"SB1124","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes the retail delivery safety fee of 50 cents to be imposed on a retailer for each transaction involving a non-food item retail delivery in the State. Allows the retailer to transfer the fee to the purchaser. Creates certain exemptions. Requires the Director of Taxation to deposit the collected fees into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Allows the Director of Taxation to deposit collected fees that cover the administration of the retail delivery safety fee into the state general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1124/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1124&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929658,"bill_number":"SB1177","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Establishes within the Office of the State Fire Marshal the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Provides for the authority and duties of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Establishes the search and rescue special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1177/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1177&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929659,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB716/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=716&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929661,"bill_number":"SB1145","title":"Relating To Bicycles.","description":"Requires bike owners to pay an annual registration fee each year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1145/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1145&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929662,"bill_number":"SB1049","title":"Relating To Parkinson's Disease Research.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1049/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1049&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929663,"bill_number":"SB1111","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"Establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program in statute. Appropriates funds for the Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1111/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1111&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1929664,"bill_number":"SB1105","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Health for construction defect remediation at the Hawaii State Hospital. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) building manager position at the Hawaii State Hospital. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1105/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1105&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929665,"bill_number":"SB1050","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination after meeting certain requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1050/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1050&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929666,"bill_number":"SB1118","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1118/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1118&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929667,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to transition the Red Raider Productions student organization at Kauai High School into a learning center through the Department of Education's learning centers program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB746/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=746&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929669,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Allows bidders to clarify or correct immaterial or technical information required as part of a bid submission for up to twenty-four hours after the bid submission deadline. Requires that bids for construction be opened no sooner than twenty-four hours after the deadline for the submission of bids. Defines \"immaterial or technical information\". Repeals 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB809/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=809&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929670,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Relating To Value-added Products.","description":"Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to assist with implementation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-27","last_action":"Act 237, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).","last_action_date":"2025-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB774/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=774&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929671,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Relating To Desalination.","description":"Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB780/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=780&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929672,"bill_number":"SB1048","title":"Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.","description":"Amends Act 205, SLH 2024, to clarify standards and safeguards in online crowdfunding, including creating separate registration, reporting, and fee requirements that are specific to platform charities and charitable fundraising platforms. Extends the effective date of Act 205 to July 1, 2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 108, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1048/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1048&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929673,"bill_number":"SB1086","title":"Relating To Irrigation.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1086/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1086&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929674,"bill_number":"SB1151","title":"Relating To Assisted Reproduction.","description":"Establishes a streamlined procedure for determining parentage in cases of assisted reproduction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1151/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1151&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929676,"bill_number":"SB1179","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop a comprehensive plan for the establishment of a universal, single payer health care system to replace all other health care coverage in the State, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Prepaid Health Care Act. Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as the Malama Care program under the Hawaii Health Authority to take effect one hundred eighty days after the approval of waivers from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the State's Medicaid plan. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1179/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1179&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929677,"bill_number":"SB1122","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Administratively attaches the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to the Department of Transportation. Allows council members to appoint their designees. Updates membership of the Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1122/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1122&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929678,"bill_number":"SB1057","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Clarifies that the bid incentive given to bidders for public works construction projects who are parties to an apprenticeship agreement is based on apprenticeable trades utilized, rather than employed, to construct the public works. Requires the bidder and the bidder's subcontractors to be parties to all apprenticeable trades utilized to construct the project for which a state-approved apprenticeship program exists. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1057/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1057&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929679,"bill_number":"SB1130","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the state general excise tax the sales and gross proceeds from sales of construction rebuilding materials for residential and commercial properties in federally declared disaster areas. Applies only to rebuilding materials purchased between 7/1/2025 and 12/31/2028. Requires a third party to issue the certification for projects qualifying for the exemption for disaster construction rebuilding materials. Sunsets on 12/31/2028. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1130/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1130&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929680,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health and imposes labeling requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB717/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=717&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929681,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Re-referred to TOU/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 10","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB752/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=752&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1929683,"bill_number":"SB1110","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to: (1) Adopt the National Incident Management System as the standard for all incident management and emergency response operations; (2) Complete an after-action review for all significant emergency incidents or exercises; (3) Develop and manage position task books; (4) require the use of standardized Incident Command System forms; (5) Maintain accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program; and (6) Define specific roles and responsibilities for all Incident Command System and emergency operations center positions. Expands training and education qualifications and responsibilities for the Administrator of Emergency Management and county-level administrators or directors of emergency management. Amends the contents of the state comprehensive emergency management plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1110/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1110&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1929684,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB775/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=775&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929685,"bill_number":"SB1113","title":"Relating To The Kohala Ditch.","description":"Makes the Agribusiness Development Corporation responsible for the maintenance of the Kohala Ditch. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1113/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1113&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1929686,"bill_number":"SB1150","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1150/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1150&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929687,"bill_number":"SB1093","title":"Relating To Parking Demand Management.","description":"Establishes a parking demand management program. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to transition all state employee monthly parking options to daily rate parking. Requires the Department to procure parking reservation software. Creates 2 permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1093/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1093&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929688,"bill_number":"SB1060","title":"Related To Care Homes.","description":"Increases the state supplemental payment ceilings for type I adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, certified adult foster homes, and type II adult residential care homes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1060/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1060&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929689,"bill_number":"SB1101","title":"Relating To Laulau Day.","description":"Designates May 1 of each year as \"Laulau Day\" in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1101/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1101&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1929691,"bill_number":"SB1184","title":"Relating To Agricultural Support.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1184/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1184&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929692,"bill_number":"SB1065","title":"Relating To Skills-based Hiring.","description":"Prohibits the State or any of its departments, agencies, or political subdivisions from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state or county employment. Establishes exemptions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 276, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1379).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1065/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1065&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929693,"bill_number":"SB1139","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to expand Medicaid eligibility to all children in the State from birth to age 5 years without regard to household income. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1139/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1139&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929694,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB729/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=729&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1929695,"bill_number":"SB1197","title":"Relating To Aircraft.","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to carry aircraft liability insurance coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1197/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1197&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929696,"bill_number":"SB1159","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1159/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1159&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929698,"bill_number":"SB1090","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires solar conduit- and electrical panel-readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle-readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1090/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1090&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929699,"bill_number":"SB1082","title":"Relating To The State Shrimp.","description":"Establishes the pae ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1082/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1082&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929700,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Relating To Waste Or Disposal Facilities.","description":"Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Reduces the required buffer zone around waste or disposal facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB748/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=748&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1929701,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Relating To A Rate Study For Home Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services in Hawaii. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 193, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB713/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=713&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929702,"bill_number":"SB1198","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1198/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1198&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929703,"bill_number":"SB1161","title":"Relating To Non-compete Clauses.","description":"Prohibits non-compete and non-solicit clauses in employment contracts for employees of restaurants and retail stores. Effective retroactive to 7/1/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1161/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1161&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929704,"bill_number":"SB1141","title":"Relating To Insurance Protections.","description":"Requires insurers offering homeowners insurance policies to comply with certain minimum requirements in cases of losses of owner-occupied residences due to a catastrophic disaster. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1141/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1141&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929706,"bill_number":"SB1071","title":"Relating To Energy Financing.","description":"Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1071/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1071&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929707,"bill_number":"SB1079","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/2026. Sunsets 6/30/2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1079/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1079&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929708,"bill_number":"SB1190","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Invasive Species Council.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to support its initiatives to control and eradicate invasive species in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1190/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1190&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929709,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB737/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=737&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929710,"bill_number":"SB1077","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption on gross proceeds received from the construction, sale, or installation of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in certain circumstances. Repeals on 1/1/2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1077/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1077&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929711,"bill_number":"SB1107","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establish a medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs that utilize a team of medical specialists to support primary care providers and other health care professionals through mentorship and guidance. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1107/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1107&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929713,"bill_number":"SB1123","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the State Highway Modernization and Safety Council to conduct a thorough evaluation of vehicle characteristics and develop a set of standards to identify high-risk vehicles. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1123/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1123&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929714,"bill_number":"SB1099","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate county or state lands as important agricultural lands, and adopt maps for the designated lands, in counties that fail to identify and recommend important agricultural lands by 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1099/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1099&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1929715,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB702/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=702&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1929716,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Term Limits For Legislators.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the Legislature, as provided by law, for terms beginning after the general election of 2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB764/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=764&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929717,"bill_number":"SB1119","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Amends the Hawaii Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act by adding the definition of common entity and expanding the definition of sale or selling. Allows a licensed dealer or distributor to protest before the board for damages against another dealer or distributor. Establishes a dispute resolution process for manufacturers and distributors to contest the accuracy of a dealer's reimbursement for parts and labor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1119/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1119&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929718,"bill_number":"SB1106","title":"Relating To Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Program to secure contracts for the provision of forty psychiatric beds annually for the Hawaii State Hospital. Requires the Department of Health to include line-item funding for the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Program in its annual budget request beginning with fiscal year 2027-2028 to secure contracts for the provision of psychiatric beds for the Hawaii State Hospital.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1106/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1106&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929720,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB813/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=813&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929721,"bill_number":"SB1074","title":"Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.","description":"Allows an activity or operation that is permitted or authorized under the ocean recreation and coastal areas program chapter and renewed within twelve months preceding the initiation of proceedings to determine whether the activity or operation is subject to environmental review, to continue operation for one year while the appropriate agency makes the determination and conducts any necessary environmental review. Allows a person with oversight of the activity or operation to renew the appropriate permits while under the environmental review process. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1074/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1074&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929722,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Part I: Effective 1/1/2026, requires corporations to include in their income the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State; applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax, which shall be deposited into the state general fund; and requires corporations to report all profits, losses, revenues, and inter-company transactions made and all taxes paid in other states. Part II: Establishes within DOTAX a Corporate Tax Law Task Force to annually review the State's corporate tax laws and recommend updates to close tax loopholes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB759/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=759&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1929723,"bill_number":"SB1103","title":"Relating To Community Districts.","description":"Establishes a process by which the Legislature may establish community districts by concurrent resolution. Requires the board members of the community districts to be elected by residents of the community district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1103/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1103&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1929724,"bill_number":"SB1128","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes requirements for insurers relating to claims for additional living expenses under homeowners insurance policies, including situations where losses are incurred during a state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1128/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1128&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929725,"bill_number":"SB1067","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Recycling.","description":"Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Allows the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Requires the Department of Health to establish a Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program to use the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Establishes eligibility standards to receive grants from the Department of Health to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1067/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1067&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929726,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Relating To Unemployment Benefits.","description":"Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB722/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=722&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1929728,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Relating To State Programs.","description":"Short form bill relating to state programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB803/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=803&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929729,"bill_number":"SB1052","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Reduces the offense of purchasing, possessing, setting off, igniting, or discharging aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic under a weight of twenty-five pounds without a valid permit to a civil violation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1052/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1052&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929730,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB756/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=756&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929731,"bill_number":"SB1096","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with, possession, purchase, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of license plate flipping devices. Establishes a $2,000 fine for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1096/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1096&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929732,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB745/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=745&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929733,"bill_number":"SB1053","title":"Relating To A Child Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1053/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1053&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929735,"bill_number":"SB1062","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services in the Department of Accounting and General Services. Establishes the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1062/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1062&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929736,"bill_number":"SB1194","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits any person from engaging in any activity that has the intent and effect of distracting drivers along streets, roadways, or other public property within one hundred feet of an intersection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1194/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1194&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929737,"bill_number":"SB1115","title":"Relating To Transportation Safety.","description":"Requires the driver's license examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessively speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated to retake and pass the driver's license examination for each offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1115/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1115&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929738,"bill_number":"SB1147","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes that a person's conduct that produces, or causes to be produced, noise exceeding a certain decibel level during nighttime hours in any area zoned as residential or mixed-use residential is an unreasonable noise that constitutes the offense of disorderly conduct. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1147/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1147&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929739,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Relating To Fiscal Sustainability.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB743/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=743&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929740,"bill_number":"SB1127","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1127/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1127&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1929742,"bill_number":"SB1069","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Repeals the requirement that a provider-patient relationship be established in person. Allows applicants or primary caregivers to temporarily purchase medical cannabis after the submission of the applicant's certification form.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1069/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1069&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929743,"bill_number":"SB1140","title":"Relating To Insurance Of Last Resort.","description":"Establishes the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Program, which shall be established in and administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to ensure that residents in high-risk areas can purchase affordable and comprehensive property insurance coverage for their residential properties. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to issue revenue bonds in amounts authorized by the Legislature, in which case the Premium Stabilization Fund shall be established by the Director. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1140/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1140&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929744,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB740/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=740&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929745,"bill_number":"SB1091","title":"Relating To Remote Work Assessments.","description":"Requires the Comptroller, in coordination with the Department of Human Resources Development, to periodically assess telework-eligible allocations of employees of certain state executive branch departments and agencies. Requires the first assessment and notification to be completed by 6/30/2026. Establishes a position within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1091/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1091&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929746,"bill_number":"SB1157","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Allows the counties to amend district boundaries involving land areas greater than fifteen acres without appearing before the Land Use Commission if the affected lands are included in the County General Plan or County Development Plan. Requests the LUC to update the digital state land use district maps and to encourage transit-oriented development that preserves the character of the State's rural areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1157/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1157&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929747,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging.","description":"Establishes a Medi-Medi Project within the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain access to their benefits. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for staff and operating expenses. Requires and appropriates funds for the Executive Office on Aging to develop a one-year pilot project to provide the Medi-Medi Project to kupuna and families living in a disadvantaged community, specifically the Kalihi Valley catchment areas. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 287, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1390).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB705/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=705&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929748,"bill_number":"SB1066","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1066/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1066&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929750,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Relating To The Women's Court.","description":"Permanently establishes the Women's Court Program in the First Circuit. Establishes a temporary two-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the Kona division of the Third Circuit. Requires reports. Establishes a temporary position. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-26","last_action":"Act 228, on 06/26/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).","last_action_date":"2025-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB727/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=727&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1929751,"bill_number":"SB1148","title":"Relating To Deceptive Trade Practices.","description":"Makes it a deceptive practice to advertise, display, or offer a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1148/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1148&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929752,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Relating To Residential Real Property.","description":"Establishes penalties for failure to remediate violations, including fines and, under certain circumstances, foreclosure on the real property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB811/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=811&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929753,"bill_number":"SB1089","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1089/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1089&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929754,"bill_number":"SB1152","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Farm To Food Bank Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Food Assistance Program Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1152/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1152&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929755,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Relating To Human Remains.","description":"Allows for the use of natural organic reduction for the treatment and disposal of human remains.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB747/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=747&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929757,"bill_number":"SB1154","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to construct, establish, and operate a disease and environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1154/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1154&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929758,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Relating To The Waiahole Water System.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Waiahole Water System for bond debt service and tunnel repair. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB781/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=781&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929759,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Relating To Integrated Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 187, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB778/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=778&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929760,"bill_number":"SB1176","title":"Relating To State Computer Language.","description":"Adopts, establishes, and designates Python as the official computer language of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1176/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1176&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929761,"bill_number":"SB1156","title":"Relating To Deepfakes.","description":"Establishes the crime of unlawful creation or distribution of a sexually explicit deepfake.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1156/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1156&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929762,"bill_number":"SB1135","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Prohibit sellers of foreclosed homes from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each foreclosed home to be sold separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until either fifteen days after the public sale or forty-five days if an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1135/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1135&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929763,"bill_number":"SB1142","title":"Relating To Insurance Proceeds.","description":"Requires mortgage servicers to comply with certain requirements regarding the disbursement of insurance proceeds for residential real estate that has been destroyed or damaged. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829).","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1142/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1142&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929765,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Clarifies that a physician may practice at an organized ambulatory health care facility even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Applies to counties with populations of less than five hundred thousand. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 092, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB799/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=799&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929766,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Short form bill relating to non-general funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB802/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=802&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929767,"bill_number":"SB1188","title":"Relating To Federal Land.","description":"Establishes an Advisory Committee convened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to inventory lands owned by the United States government which may be reasonably transferred back to the State and to make recommendations on relevant land conditions and appropriateness of potential transfer. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1188/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1188&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929768,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Relating To The State Finances.","description":"Short form bill relating to the state finances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB805/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=805&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929769,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB749/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=749&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929770,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Batteries.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to make recommendations for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB788/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=788&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929772,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission's Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide information and technical assistance about available energy efficiency programs to recipients of the program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB789/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=789&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929773,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Relating To County Permitting And Inspection.","description":"Exempts state projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain conditions. Requires counties to accept the dedication of state projects exempt from the county permitting process. Prohibits state agencies responsible for state projects exempt from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements from applying for county building permits. Defines building permit, state agency, state lands, and state project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB761/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=761&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929774,"bill_number":"SB1207","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1207/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1207&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929775,"bill_number":"SB1046","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires certain managing agents to notify each unit owner and the Real Estate Commission when a condominium association that the agent manages fails to meet budget and replacement reserves reporting requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1046/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1046&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929776,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Related To Driving Under The Influence.","description":"Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB711/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=711&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929777,"bill_number":"SB1164","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the DLNR shall, after 7/1/27, collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1164/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1164&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929779,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Relating To Health Care Workforce Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB714/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=714&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1929780,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB742/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=742&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929781,"bill_number":"SB1203","title":"Relating To Cognitive Assessments.","description":"Requires all health care providers who accept Medicare to provide a cognitive assessment as part of the Medicare Part B annual wellness visit for Medicare beneficiaries sixty-five years of age or older, with certain exceptions. Requires health care providers to submit certain information to the Executive Office on Aging and the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature on an annual basis. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1203/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1203&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1929782,"bill_number":"SB1172","title":"Relating To Employer Health Care Requirements.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover dental and vision treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1172/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1172&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929783,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB739/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=739&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929784,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB738/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=738&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929785,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"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. Gives preference to projects developed under governmental assistance programs pursuant to section 201H-36(a)(2).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB744/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=744&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929787,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Amend the State's regulation of sun screening devices on motor vehicles by lowering the allowable amount of light transmittance for vehicle windows from 35%, plus or minus 6%, to 25%, plus or minus 5%.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB720/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=720&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1929788,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB782/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=782&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929789,"bill_number":"SB1146","title":"Relating To The Ala Wai Canal.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the development of an action plan and pre-engineering concept plan to help with debris management and water quality control in the Ala Wai watershed and establishment of two graduate assistant positions to assist with the action plan and pre-engineering concept plan. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 183, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1146/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1146&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929790,"bill_number":"SB1134","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires certain landlords to provide a specified notice to a tenant regarding the tenant's potential right to purchase the property, under certain conditions. Allows tenants, families, local governments, affordable housing nonprofits, and community land trusts forty-five days to match or beat the best bona fide offer to buy an eligible affordable housing property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HOU, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1134/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1134&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929791,"bill_number":"SB1097","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent 5 consecutive years of delinquency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1097/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1097&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929792,"bill_number":"SB1051","title":"Relating To Hawaiian History Month.","description":"Designates September as Hawaiian History Month. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 167, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1051/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1051&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929794,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Establishes a Democracy Dollars Program to be administered by the Campaign Spending Commission to provide vouchers to eligible residents for the purpose of making contributions to certain candidates, beginning with the 2028 elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB769/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=769&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929795,"bill_number":"SB1068","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1068/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1068&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929796,"bill_number":"SB1112","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Amends the membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to include the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1112/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1112&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1929797,"bill_number":"SB1189","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Increases the percentages of local agricultural products that certain departments are required to purchase by certain deadlines. Expands annual reporting requirements to include the total spending by certain market channels. Requires certain departments and the University of Hawaii System to include a corrective action plan in their respective reports to the Legislature, should they not meet their benchmarks. Repeals the separate benchmark for the Department of Education that requires thirty per cent of food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a farm-to-state liaison position within the Office of the Governor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HRE/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1189/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1189&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929798,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Requires the Department of Health to hold a public hearing on the draft needs assessment and complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature by 12/31/2027. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 103, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB750/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=750&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929799,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Relating To Paid Family Leave.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB755/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=755&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1929801,"bill_number":"SB1181","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Immersion Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1181/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1181&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929802,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of investigator positions in the Campaign Spending Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB768/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=768&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929803,"bill_number":"SB1209","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1209/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1209&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929804,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Relating To A Statewide Data And Artificial Intelligence Governance And Decision Intelligence Center.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB726/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=726&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1929805,"bill_number":"SB1132","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to identify all state-owned buildings that have the space and capability to establish a child care center on its premises and establish and administer child care centers within the identified state-owned buildings, and procure a child care provider licensed under State law as an operator of the child care centers. Beginning 1/1/2026, requires bids for state building construction and major state building renovation projects to include a designated area for a child care center. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1132/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1132&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929806,"bill_number":"SB1133","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes certain counties to establish a rental unit price ceiling ordinance that prohibits a landlord from increasing the rental price of a dwelling unit at a rate that exceeds the percentage calculated and published by the county based on changes in the applicable Consumer Price Index. Beginning 8/1/2025, requires certain counties to annually calculate and publish the maximum rate at which a landlord may increase the rental price of a dwelling unit during the immediately succeeding twelve-month period. Establishes a nonrefundable Long-Term Residential Lease Tax Credit for taxpayers who own and lease a dwelling unit located in a county that has adopted a rental unit price ceiling ordinance to a person as the person's principal residence in the State pursuant to a lease agreement of a term of one year or longer. Allows the tax credit to be carried forward for up to three taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HSG/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1133/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1133&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929807,"bill_number":"SB1117","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Prohibits a person from operating a moped or electric motorcycle in certain areas designated for bicycles. Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility for the rebate program and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Reduces the deadline to submit an application to six months from the date of purchase. Requires applicants who are enrolled in a school, community college, or university to demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for an additional assistance rebate. Exempts certain class 3 electric bicycles from registration requirements. Establishes a cap for the Electric Mobility Device subaccount and requirements for transferring funds into the subaccount. Amends the age requirement for required helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age. Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Establishes rules for electric bicycle operation. Allows use of electric bicycles on public sidewalks, subject to certain conditions. Prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from operating an electric motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. Changes the term \"motor scooter\" to \"motor-driven vehicle\". Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1117/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1117&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929809,"bill_number":"SB1158","title":"Relating To Controlled-environment Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the development of a controlled-environment agriculture research and demonstration facility at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Magoon research and teaching site in Manoa, Oahu. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1158/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1158&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929810,"bill_number":"SB1073","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Authorizes charter school contracts to be renewed for successive ten-year terms of duration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1073/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1073&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929811,"bill_number":"SB1055","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to improve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rates, including establishing additional positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1055/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1055&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929812,"bill_number":"SB1114","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes large landowners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1114/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1114&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1929813,"bill_number":"SB1087","title":"Relating To An Airports Corporation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Airports Corporation (HAC)to assume the authority, functions, and duties of the Department of Transportation related to airports and aeronautics. Makes HAC subject to chapters 103D and 104, HRS. Provides for project labor agreements. Appropriates funds for the transfer of functions from DOT to HAC.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to TCA/LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1087/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1087&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929814,"bill_number":"SB1063","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1063/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1063&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929816,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Food Security Special Fund to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit levels to those provided in federal fiscal year 2023. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB704/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=704&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929817,"bill_number":"SB1162","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits a business from requiring cash-only payments on transactions of $25 or more. Authorizes businesses to include any actual convenience fees for credit card or debit card transactions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1162/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1162&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929818,"bill_number":"SB1206","title":"Relating To Impact Fees.","description":"Authorizes condominium associations and planned community associations located in a zoning district that allows for transient vacation rentals to impose an impact fee on owners who use their units as transient vacation rentals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1206/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1206&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1929819,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Protect The Right To Reproductive Freedom.","description":"Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose to obtain an abortion and to obtain or use contraceptives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB728/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=728&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1929820,"bill_number":"SB1182","title":"Relating To Integrated Land Use.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1182/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1182&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929821,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits officers, senior employees, consultants, and immediate family members of state or county contractors from contributing to candidate committees or noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Provides that if any unlawful contribution is not returned to the contributor within 30 days, the unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB765/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=765&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1929822,"bill_number":"SB1165","title":"Relating To Nicotine.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to determine standards for safe levels of nicotine in products to ensure the prevention of addiction. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to restrict the sale of any products that contain levels of nicotine that exceed the standards determined by DOH. Authorizes DOH and DCCA to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1165/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1165&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929824,"bill_number":"SB1064","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or cultivating cannabis without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties. Establishes an affirmative defense for, and a conclusive basis for certain violations. Establishes exceptions. Establishes a cannabis cultivator license to authorize the cultivation and distribution of cannabis plants. Requires the Department of Health to only issue one cannabis cultivator license for each person. Establishes limits on: (1) the number of cannabis cultivator licenses the Department of Health may issue; (2) the maximum size of plant canopy for indoor and outdoor cultivations for each cannabis cultivator license; and (3) the maximum plant count of mature cannabis plants for each cannabis cultivator license. Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances relating to chapter 329D, HRS. Appropriates funds out of the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund for the Department of Attorney General to enforce, and mitigate nuisances relating to, chapter 329D, HRS. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1064/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1064&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1929825,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB784/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=784&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929826,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 801).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB701/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=701&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1929827,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB741/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=741&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929828,"bill_number":"SB1204","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Reestablishes the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii as an organized research unit within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) that is administered by a director appointed by the University of Hawaii's board of regents with direct lines of reporting to the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, provost of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and dean of JABSOM. Requires funds expended from the Research and Training Revolving Fund for JABSOM and the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be used for research and research-related purposes only. Repeals provisions that required the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be administratively affiliated with JABSOM.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1204/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1204&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1929829,"bill_number":"SB1104","title":"Relating To Child Abuse.","description":"Amends the definition of \"child abuse or neglect\" by clarifying that the failure to provide certain needs to a child constitutes child abuse or neglect only if the person or entity responsible for the care of the child is financially able to provide and fails to do so or is offered financial or other reasonable means to provide and fails to accept these offers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1104/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1104&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929831,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Relating To The Procurement Code.","description":"Requires public contractors to obtain insurance to cover at least half of a project's construction costs to the State to provide funds for curing construction defects discovered within ten years after the completion of the contract. Authorizes the State to institute an action against the contractor for the total costs of curing those defects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB808/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=808&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929832,"bill_number":"SB1083","title":"Relating To Port Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbor facilities in its annual budget request. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1083/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1083&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929833,"bill_number":"SB1078","title":"Relating To The Waiakea Community Development District.","description":"Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District. Provides for the transfer of land and leases within the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1078/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1078&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929834,"bill_number":"SB1173","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Imposes a fee on the total amount of independent expenditures made by a noncandidate committee during an election period. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1173/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1173&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929835,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land upon which Alii Tower is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Exempts the lands transferred to the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the definition of public lands for purposes of Chapter 171, HRS. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 289, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1392).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB800/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=800&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929836,"bill_number":"SB1143","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Requires annual submission of an updated tourism functional plan by the Hawaiian Tourism Authority, subject to available funding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1143/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1143&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1929838,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Requires the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to be notified in writing upon the receipt of any federal-aid moneys for expenditure by the State within ten days following receipt.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB793/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=793&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929839,"bill_number":"SB1149","title":"Relating To Hate Crimes.","description":"Defines \"reported hate crime\". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1149/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1149&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929840,"bill_number":"SB1185","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1185/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1185&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929841,"bill_number":"SB1094","title":"Relating To Vehicles.","description":"Requires that any new motor vehicle permitted by law to be equipped with a siren, whether purchased or contracted in the State to be equipped with dual frequency sirens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1094/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1094&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929842,"bill_number":"SB1193","title":"Relating To Land Restoration.","description":"Creates the Aloha Aina Land Trust to rehabilitate and manage lands transferred by the United States military to the State after the leases for those lands expires. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1193/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1193&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929843,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB779/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=779&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929844,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to develop and implement a public health and informational campaign; administer grants to prevent substance misuse among youth; and administer grants to treat substance use disorder among youth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB814/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=814&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929846,"bill_number":"SB1166","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to file and litigate subrogation claims against responsible parties for claims paid by the insurer for losses resulting from climate disasters and extreme weather attributable to climate change. Establishes a new, specific cause of action that allows insurers and injured parties to file claims against a responsible party for damages resulting from climate disasters, extreme weather attributable to climate change, and other long-term changes in the climate system. Requires insurance rates to account for any proceeds from subrogation or civil claims against a responsible party. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1166/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1166&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929847,"bill_number":"SB1174","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Appropriates moneys for one temporary full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) archaeologist position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1174/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1174&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929848,"bill_number":"SB1136","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes ratemaking regulations for insurers who base their rates on a policyholder or applicant's wildfire risk. Amends the definition of \"prospective loss costs\" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State. Requires insurers to provide a list of items that may be covered under a homeowners insurance policy issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2026, as additional living expenses when a claim for additional living expenses is made. If a loss relating to a state of emergency occurs, requires coverage for additional living expenses for a period of not less than 24 months from the loss, subject to other policy provisions. Requires that coverage for additional living expenses not limit a policyholder's right to recovery if the insured home is made uninhabitable by a covered peril and allows an insurer to provide a reasonable alternative remedy that addresses the property condition that precludes reasonable habitation of the insured premises. Requires additional living expenses coverage for at least 2 weeks for certain losses incurred if a state of emergency is accompanied by an order of civil authority restricting access to the home. Beginning on 1/1/2026, requires each newly issued or renewed homeowners insurance policy that covers a property within the State to provide for the replacement cost value of the insured property. Amends the determination of over insurance under section 431:l0E-102, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1136/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1136&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929849,"bill_number":"SB1202","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Allows campaign funds to be used for a candidates child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-23","last_action":"Act 019, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1202/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1202&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1929850,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Recycling.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB786/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=786&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1929851,"bill_number":"SB1163","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1163/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1163&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929853,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus to develop additional housing in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB762/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=762&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1929854,"bill_number":"SB1186","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team and the Interagency Food Systems Working Group within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-27","last_action":"Act 239, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).","last_action_date":"2025-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1186/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1186&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929855,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Relating To State Bonds.","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-08","last_action":"Act 305, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1418).","last_action_date":"2025-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB794/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=794&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929856,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.","description":"Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDN/HED, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB758/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=758&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1929857,"bill_number":"SB1169","title":"Relating To Community Land Trusts.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year community land trust equity pilot program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for low- to moderate-income households and report to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the establishment of the pilot program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1169/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1169&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929858,"bill_number":"SB1126","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1126/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1126&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929860,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB812/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=812&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1929861,"bill_number":"SB1100","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture to the \"Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity\". Renames the Board of Agriculture to the \"Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity\" and amends the composition of the Board. Part II: Establishes and appropriates funds for a Deputy Director of Biosecurity. Part III: Changes references to the plant and animal declaration form to the \"biosecurity form\". Part IV: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to quarantine an area under certain conditions. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part V: Requires the Department to establish and regularly update an invasive species dashboard. Authorizes pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Part VI: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1100/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1100&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1929862,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Relating To Agricultural Support.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB776/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=776&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1929863,"bill_number":"SB1120","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on implementing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires, no later than 1/1/2028, the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1120/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1120&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1929864,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Relating To Open Meetings.","description":"Amends the definition of a \"board\" under the Sunshine Law to include the Legislature. Clarifies notice period requirements. Repeals the Legislature's exemption from the Sunshine Law. Repeals the exemption for permitted interactions between board members.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB724/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=724&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1929865,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 for a three-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology testing pilot program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 198, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB736/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=736&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1929866,"bill_number":"SB1075","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties to adopt ordinances and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1075/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1075&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929868,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Extends from 5 business days to 13 calendar days the time period for ballot curing after the date of election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB767/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=767&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1929869,"bill_number":"SB1129","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to convene a working group to identify, assess, and recommend certain risk transfer market mechanisms. Requires annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1129/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1129&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1929870,"bill_number":"SB1080","title":"Relating To Property Maintenance.","description":"Requires owners, lessees, or managers of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1080/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1080&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1929871,"bill_number":"SB1070","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Expands the definitions of \"preceptor\" and \"volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation\" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing \"primary care\" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1070/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1070&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1929872,"bill_number":"SB1108","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Requires specialized training for all employees of the Office of the Ombudsman to develop relevant expertise to handle complaints about the child welfare system. Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish a quarterly report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services to provide notification that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1108/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1108&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1929873,"bill_number":"SB1125","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Establishes an Early Learning Cooperative Program within the Department of Human Services. Establishes an Advisory Council to advise on the goals of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to secure federal funding through the Child Care and Development Block Grant for the administration of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt administrative rules. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1125/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1125&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1929875,"bill_number":"SB1098","title":"Relating To Homeless Youth.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide emergency shelter and services to unaccompanied homeless youth.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1098/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1098&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1929876,"bill_number":"SB1187","title":"Relating To Agricultural Biosecurity.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, and various biosecurity programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1187/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1187&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1929877,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Relating To Civic Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB763/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=763&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1929878,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Short form bill relating to taxation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2025-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB801/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=801&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929879,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Requires that income tax credits existing on 12/31/2025 or established or renewed after 12/31/2025 include a 5-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction, beginning with the 6th year of the credit. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1400).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB796/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=796&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1929880,"bill_number":"SB1109","title":"Relating To The Environmental Review Process.","description":"Repeals the definition of \"finding of no significant impact\". Defines \"finding of completion of environmental disclosure process\". Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-17","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1109/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1109&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1931722,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to inventory all designated emergency shelters and their ability to withstand a category one hurricane or higher. Requires Hawaii emergency management agency to publish a publicly available list of shelters and their respective hurricane ratings. Appropriates funds for a hurricane shelter retrofit program and director.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB883/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=883&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1931734,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Relating To Antitrust.","description":"Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB831/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=831&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1931750,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Relating To Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Contributions.","description":"Sets the amount of the employer contribution to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund as a fixed percentage of the health benefits plan or life insurance plan premium cost. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB848/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=848&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1931763,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Relating To The Waiakea Community Development District.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDT/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB818/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=818&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1931782,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Relating To Retired Teachers.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB841/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=841&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1931796,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB845/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=845&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1931811,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Relating To Real Property Leases.","description":"Prohibits the resetting of lease rents for long-term commercial leases above a level that is economic for the lessee's actual use of the property. Requires that a lessee whose long-term commercial lease has been terminated be compensated for the value of buildings, infrastructure, and businesses created by the lessee that will be retained by the lessor. Allows a lessee the right to purchase the property at fair market value.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB832/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=832&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1931827,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Clarifies that Act 130, SLH 2024, which amended the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, takes effect on the earlier of the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter that Act 130 does not require congressional approval, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 074, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB871/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=871&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1931847,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Amend the State's regulation of sun screening devices on motor vehicles by lowering the allowable amount of light transmittance for vehicle windows from 35%, plus or minus 6%, to 25%, plus or minus 5%.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB844/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=844&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1931859,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Relating To Mental Health Issues Of Committed Persons.","description":"Appropriates $500,000, for each year of the fiscal biennium to the department of corrections and rehabilitation to procure a new software for electronic record keeping of medical records. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB854/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=854&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1931875,"bill_number":"SB1211","title":"Relating To A State Breast Milk Bank.","description":"Establishes a state breast milk bank under the Department of Health. Establishes the breast milk bank special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1211/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1211&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1931895,"bill_number":"SB1214","title":"Relating To Vacant Homes.","description":"Establishes a Vacant Homes Special Fund under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for rental assistance programs. Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 180 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EIG/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1214/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1214&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1931908,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Relating To Penalties.","description":"Mandates courts to impose an enhanced sentence for theft and burglary offenses over a certain property value threshold. Increases penalties for habitual property crime perpetrators. Targets fencing operations and imposes enhanced sentencing to those who knowingly receive stolen property or resell such property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB836/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=836&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1931925,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies that the terms of a loan must first be sent to unit owners and approved by a majority of unit owners' consent to the loan. Requires a majority of unit owners to vote in favor of or provide written consent to maintenance fee increases before they take effect. Requires a forensic audit of an association's financial records no less frequently than once every three years, with the first forensic audit to be completed by 6/30/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB849/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=849&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1931940,"bill_number":"SB1215","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Establishes the Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to allocate funds to state agencies to improve the quality of visitor experience to sustain the economic benefits contributed by the visitor industry and protect, restore, and manage the State's natural and cultural resources. Establishes the Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Special Fund to fund the program. Increases the transient accommodations tax by one per cent from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2030 and requires the additional tax revenues to be deposited into the Special Fund. Requires the Department to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 12/31/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1215/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1215&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1931961,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Relating To Government Efficiency.","description":"Appropriate funds to the legislative reference bureau to procure artificial intelligence software and analytic services to streamline state law and regulations. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB824/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=824&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1931975,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the State the City and County of Honolulu's authority to construct a Makakilo Drive extension. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB821/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=821&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1931992,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Athletics.","description":"Appropriates funds to athletics departments of the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB840/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=840&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1932005,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Prohibits state contractors, prospective state contractors, holders of procurement prequalification certificates, or principals of these groups from making contributions to, or soliciting contributions from their employees or from subcontractors or principals of subcontractors on behalf of, certain candidate committees, noncandidate committees, and political party committees. Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules to issue prequalification certificates to prospective contractors for public buildings or other public works. Amends the contribution limits for certain individuals and noncandidate committees. Prohibits lobbyists and certain persons related to lobbyists from soliciting contributions from client lobbyists. Increases the administrative fines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB894/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=894&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1932023,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Relating To Plant-based Food And Drinks.","description":"Requires state agencies to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Comptroller, and Director of Health to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB828/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=828&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1932037,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Relating To Encampments.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB877/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=877&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1932060,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Relating To Landfills.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB878/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=878&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1932076,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Relating To Early Child Intervention.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of new positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB880/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=880&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1932090,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB847/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=847&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1932108,"bill_number":"SB1218","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Repeals the separate conveyance tax rates for the sale of a condominium or single family residence for which the purchaser is ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax and establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund and general fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1218/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1218&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1932121,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB827/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=827&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1932138,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies an association board's authority with respect to calling electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 1:30PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB850/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=850&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1932153,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB859/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=859&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1932170,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Relating To Disability Health Disparity.","description":"Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB819/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=819&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1932189,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB900/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=900&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1932205,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Relating To Community Land Trusts.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Requires reports to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for establishment of the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2030. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB833/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=833&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1932221,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Relating To Transportation Services.","description":"Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 140, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB862/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=862&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1932238,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB861/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=861&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1932257,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the department of taxation to report to the legislature before the convening of each regular session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB853/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=853&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1932270,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Relating To Recreational Facilities.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB867/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=867&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1932286,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,0000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB825/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=825&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1932300,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Applies to insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the State after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB820/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=820&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1932321,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Appropriates funds for a State Capitol tour guide position within the Public Access Room.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB875/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=875&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1932335,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB858/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=858&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1932349,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Relating To Homeowner Associations.","description":"Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB837/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=837&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1932363,"bill_number":"SB1210","title":"Relating To Water Use.","description":"Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management, as a condition for issuing permits, to require the use of dual line water supply systems in new residential and mixed-use developments located in designated water management areas. Authorizes those residential and mixed-use developments to be included in irrigation projects, as defined in chapter 167, HRS. Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to investigate and survey the availability of nonpotable water. Requires the Department of Health, Board of Agriculture, and the counties to update their rules, ordinances, to allow dual line water supply systems in residential and mixed-use developments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1210/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1210&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1932383,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB872/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=872&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1932408,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Relating To Pesticide Buffer Zones.","description":"Increases the buffer zone for restricted use pesticides around schools to one-half mile. Allows the use of restricted use pesticides within the buffer zone as part of invasive species control conducted by the Department of Agriculture or invasive species committees organized under the University of Hawaii Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB873/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=873&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1932421,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB866/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=866&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1932440,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires certain employers in the State to offer reproductive loss leave for employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB822/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=822&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1932453,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Decriminalizes the possession of drug paraphernalia relating to marijuana; possession of a certain amount of marijuana concentrate; and the possession of a certain amount of marijuana and smoking of marijuana in a public place. Lowers the criminal penalty for the possession of a certain amount of marijuana concentrate from a misdemeanor to a petty misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB891/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=891&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1932469,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Authorizes physicians to practice at organized ambulatory health care facilities even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Provides that a written transfer agreement is not required to transfer a patient from an organized ambulatory health care facility to a licensed hospital.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB817/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=817&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1932482,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Prohibits certain foreign parties or their agents, trustees, and fiduciaries from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB884/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=884&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1932504,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Relating To Service Charges.","description":"Prohibits restaurants from imposing a mandatory gratuity service charge for the sale of food or beverage services unless the party includes ten or more customers, the service charge does not exceed eighteen per cent, and the customer is notified of the service charge.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB852/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=852&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1932517,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Raises the threshold exemption under the contractor licensing law's handyman exemption from $1,500 to $2,500.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB846/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=846&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1932533,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Establishes requirements for qualified third-party consultants providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay the reasonable fee requirements of the third-party consultant. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-08","last_action":"Act 306, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1419).","last_action_date":"2025-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB830/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=830&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1932547,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Provides that a living beneficiary's place on the Department of Hawaiian Home Land's waitlist for any residential, agricultural or pastoral tract may be designated for transfer to a successor if the living beneficiary dies before receiving an offer for a tract; provided that the successor shall be at least twenty-five per cent native Hawaiian.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB855/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=855&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1932564,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB865/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=865&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1932583,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Imposes a less deferential standard of negligence on officers and directors of condominium associations incorporated under HRS 414D. Ensures that officers and directors of condominium associations are held accountable by imposing a reasonable person standard of negligence.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB835/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=835&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1932599,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Relating To Liability.","description":"Specifies for a county with a population of more than two hundred thousand but less than five hundred thousand, that the State or county may repair or maintain any street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and county. Specifies that the State or county that repaired or maintained the street may only be held liable for acts or omissions arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street that the State or county performed at any time. Deems that repair or maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. Sunsets 7/1/2030. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 200, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB860/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=860&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1932615,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Relating To The College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resilience.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB843/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=843&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1932630,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Relating To Teachers.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB838/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=838&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1932649,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Relating To Self Defense.","description":"Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB851/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=851&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1932665,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB834/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=834&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1932682,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Adds psychology, physician assistant, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, clinical social worker, rehabilitation counselor, and school counselor students to the definition of \"eligible student\" under the qualifications for the healthcare preceptor tax credit. Amends the definition of \"preceptor\" by adding psychologists, physician assistants, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, clinical social workers, rehabilitation counselors, and school counselors to the list of preceptors eligible to receive the tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB876/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=876&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1932695,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Relating To Emergency Response.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB816/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=816&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1932714,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Relating To The College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds for eight full-time agricultural technician, and four full-time coordinator positions at University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB856/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=856&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1932728,"bill_number":"SB1212","title":"Relating To The Real Estate Commission.","description":"Requires at least two members of the Real Estate Commission to be licensed professional engineers or architects engaged in business in the State for three years immediately preceding the appointment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1212/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1212&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1932744,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber rifles. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB893/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=893&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1932766,"bill_number":"SB1217","title":"Relating To Positions At The John A. Burns School Of Medicine.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for faculty positions in the fields of cardiovascular biology, tropical medicine, and quantitative health biostatistics, and an environmental health and safety officer staff position. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1217/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1217&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1932780,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Relating To Cesspool Conversions.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a position within the Department of Health to assist with the upgrade and conversion of cesspools and perform any other related responsibilities as designated by the Wastewater Branch of the Department of Health. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 188, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB879/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=879&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1932799,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits.","description":"Amends the amount of total income tax credits available. Increases the annual per production and aggregate caps. Provides the State with alternative marketing opportunities in lieu of a shared-card, end-title screen credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB882/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=882&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1932812,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to expand Medicaid eligibility to all children in the State from birth to age 5 years without regard to household income. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB870/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=870&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1932829,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Relating To Geographical Restrictions.","description":"Establishes limitations on geographical restrictions provided as a condition of probation. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB892/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=892&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1932843,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow a person authorized to practice psychology in a compact state in which the person is not licensed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB839/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=839&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1932860,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher-requested classroom supplies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB863/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=863&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1932879,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Relating To Disabilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to evaluate its facilities for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and compile a list of non-compliant facilities. Requires report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB868/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=868&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1932893,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Relating To Mental Health At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB842/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=842&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1932909,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes a program that requires property insurers to offer discounts to condominium associations that make certain upgrades or take other specific actions to increase the building's resilience or reduce the association's risk profile. Requires the insurance commissioner to adopt rules to implement the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB885/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=885&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1932930,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Relating To Public Utilities.","description":"Establishes and implements the Catastrophic Wildfire Securitization Act, to allow public utilities to securitize rates in order to raise capital that can be used to pay for costs and expenses arising out of catastrophic wildfires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP/PBS, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB881/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=881&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1932945,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Relating To Emergency Evacuation Routes.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the City and County of Honolulu, to assess and develop an improvement plan for emergency evacuation routes along the Waianae coast. Authorizes the Department to request input and assistance from the United States Navy. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN/PBS, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB823/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=823&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1932958,"bill_number":"SB1213","title":"Relating To Electronic Service Of Process.","description":"Allows businesses in the State to designate an email address to accept service of process in lieu of continuously maintaining a registered agent in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1213/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1213&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1932976,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB826/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=826&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1932991,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Relating To Child Performers.","description":"Establishes that for a minor in theatrical employment with a gross income of at least $5,000 on a project or $20,000 in a calendar year: a parent or legal guardian of the minor is required to establish a trust account for the minor with an independent third-party trustee; and the employer of the minor is required to deposit a portion of the minor's earnings into the trust account until the minor becomes an adult. Makes misappropriation or fraudulent use of funds within the trust account a breach of fiduciary duty subject to penalties. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action":"Act 173, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).","last_action_date":"2025-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB874/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=874&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1933009,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Relating To Access To Higher Education.","description":"Expands eligibility for scholarships under the Hawaii Community College Promise Program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB869/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=869&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1933023,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Provides that leaders of nonprofit organizations shall be exempt from county liquor commission criminal history check requirements for license applicants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB829/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=829&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1933042,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB864/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=864&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1933055,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires all accident and health or sickness insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations operating in the State to adopt policies, procedures, and criteria for approving or denying requests for prior authorization that are the equivalent to the guidelines for prior authorization established by Medicare.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB857/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=857&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1933070,"bill_number":"SB1216","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle or moped not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a vehicle or moped is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station for repeatedly violating any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system within a certain period. Clarifies the types of mufflers that are prohibited. Increases the maximum fine for motor vehicle owners that violate noisy muffler laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 172, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1216/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1216&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1933096,"bill_number":"SB1258","title":"Relating To Green Bonds.","description":"Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1258/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1258&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1933097,"bill_number":"SB1272","title":"Relating To Towing.","description":"Requires towing truck operators to obtain a towing license. Establishes the Towing Authority within the Department of Transportation to issue towing licenses and regulate towing operations. Prohibits the act of vehicle mobilization without a valid towing license. Prohibits the counties from enacting ordinances that provide less consumer protections than state law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1272/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1272&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1933098,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions and appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Allows Department schools to initiate staggered start times. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB909/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=909&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1933099,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Increases the income tax rate on the highest income earners in the State by establishing a new tax bracket for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB928/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=928&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1933100,"bill_number":"SB1257","title":"Relating To Agricultural Crime.","description":"Establishes a permanent Agricultural Crimes Task Force to address the issue of agricultural crime in the State. Establishes the offense of agricultural crime to increase penalties for committing certain property crimes on agricultural property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1257/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1257&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1933101,"bill_number":"SB1233","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Human Resources Development the State Internship and Workforce Development Program. Establishes positions within the Department. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1233/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1233&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1933102,"bill_number":"SB1293","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Provides the amount of recovery for tenants who prevail in civil suits for a landlord's violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code concerning a dwelling unit within an area that was a federally declared disaster area as of 8/8/2023. Provides for reasonable attorneys' fees and recovery for the cost of the suit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1293/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1293&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1933103,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, PBS, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB898/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=898&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1933104,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Relating To Electric Utilities.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB978/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=978&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1933105,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article X, Section 1, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Require That The Statewide Public School System Be Thorough And Efficient.","description":"Proposes an amendment to article X, section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that the statewide public school system be thorough and efficient.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB930/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=930&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1933106,"bill_number":"SB1268","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii's Space Science And Engineering Initiative.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HRE/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1268/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1268&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1933107,"bill_number":"SB1285","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1285/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1285&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1933108,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. Incrementally increases the general excise tax over four years, with the increased proceeds during certain fiscal years to be deposited into the general fund. Removes the state income tax on unemployment compensation benefits. Doubles the standard deduction for individuals earning less than $100,000 and joint returns earning less than $200,000. Repeals the incremental increases on standard income tax deduction amounts. Increases the minimum income threshold and exemption amount for the low-income household renters' income tax credit. Removes the tax liability for the first $100,000 of individual income earned. Establishes the Maui Recovery Special Fund to be used for recovery programs related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB959/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=959&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1933110,"bill_number":"SB1301","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Establishes conditions under which archaeological inventory surveys and reconnaissance surveys are required. Establishes conditions under which archaeological permits may be issued and revoked and the practice of archaeology may be temporarily revoked. Modifies the composition and operations of island burial councils. Modifies procedures upon the inadvertent discovery of burial sites.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1301/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1301&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1933111,"bill_number":"SB1223","title":"Relating To Water Safety.","description":"Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1223/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1223&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1933112,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Relating To Financial Literacy.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curricula plan for public high schools. Requires all public high schools to offer instruction in financial literacy as a requirement for graduation. Requires the Department of Education to provide professional development to teachers on financial literacy. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement the financial literacy education curriculum.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB936/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=936&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1933113,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.","description":"Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB931/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=931&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1933114,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Relating To Impact Fees.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB972/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=972&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1933115,"bill_number":"SB1292","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Establishes the Department of Environmental Protection. Renames the Department of Health as the Department of Community Health. Renames the Department of Human Services as the Department of Healthcare Services. Administratively attaches the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to the Department of Healthcare Services. Transfers certain responsibilities between departments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN/LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1292/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1292&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1933116,"bill_number":"SB1256","title":"Relating To Service Charges.","description":"Prohibits restaurants from imposing a mandatory gratuity service charge for the sale of food or beverage services unless the party includes ten or more customers, the service charge does not exceed eighteen per cent, and the customer is notified of the service charge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1256/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1256&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1933117,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB923/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=923&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1933118,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Relating To Prior Authorization.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for prior authorization process in the State, including disclosure and notice requirements for utilization review entities regarding their prior authorization requirements and restrictions; qualifications and criteria for prior authorization review and appeals personnel; prior authorization process for non-urgent and urgent health care services, including the time frame by which utilization review entities must render a decision; adverse determination and appeal processes; prohibition of prior authorization for emergency health care services and medication for opioid use disorder; payments to health care providers; length and duration of prior authorizations; and exemptions for certain health care providers. Requires health insurers to utilize NCPDP SCRIPT Standard electronic prior authorization transactions by 1/1/2026. Requires utilization review entities to submit annual reports to the Insurance Commissioner each year. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules by 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB954/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=954&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1933119,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Relating To Trespassing.","description":"Prohibits loitering or camping near state-owned streambanks. Authorizes law enforcement or authorized personnel to remove individuals after notice. Appropriates funds to support enforcement, public education, and environmental restoration efforts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB964/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=964&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933120,"bill_number":"SB1228","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1228/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1228&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1933121,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Disallows the dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB947/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=947&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1933122,"bill_number":"SB1281","title":"Relating To Telehealth.","description":"Extends the sunset date of Act 107, SLH 2023, which allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system, until 12/31/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 217, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1281/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1281&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1933123,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB949/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=949&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1933125,"bill_number":"SB1221","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the counties to adopt ordinances for the regulation of retention and detention ponds. Requires the counties to conduct a survey of existing retention and detention ponds and submit a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 281, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1384).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1221/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1221&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1933126,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB922/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=922&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1933128,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Relating To Harbors.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to construct, maintain, and operate customs and security facilities at commercial harbors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB948/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=948&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1933129,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB890/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=890&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1933130,"bill_number":"SB1266","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of certain agencies to address the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed by coastal erosion. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1266/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1266&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1933131,"bill_number":"SB1282","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a schedule of late fees to be added to the original unpaid claim amount if a health insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization fails to pay a provider within the required time.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1282/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1282&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1933132,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Relating To Rare Diseases.","description":"Establishes the rare disease advisory council to increase awareness and effective medical intervention for rare diseases. Establishes the rare disease advisory council special fund. Requires DOH and DOE to incorporate the importance of annual physical examinations for children in programs and literature. Amends the insurance code to include coverage for individuals with velocardiofacial syndrome and other genetic disorders. Exempts from cost sharing. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/EDN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB910/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=910&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1933133,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Relating To Water Use.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-20","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB915/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=915&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1933134,"bill_number":"SB1265","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1265/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1265&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1933135,"bill_number":"SB1297","title":"Relating To Vegetative Burning.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1297/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1297&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1933136,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to offset the debt for the Waiahole Water System. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB912/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=912&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1933137,"bill_number":"SB1289","title":"Relating To Traffic Violations.","description":"Limits moving violations arising from the operation of a motor vehicle that appear on traffic abstracts to those that resulted in convictions. Requires the Traffic and Emergency Period Violations Bureaus to remove all dismissed moving violations not resulting in a conviction from certified abstracts. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1289/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1289&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1933138,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the net capital gain from the transfer or conveyance of agricultural land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB929/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=929&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1933140,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Boards.","description":"Authorizes neighborhood boards to solicit suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities from residents. Requires each county mayor to consider and respond in writing to the suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities submitted by each neighborhood board. Requires each county council to consider the neighborhood boards' recommendations, the mayor's responses, and county fiscal health in determining the final budget.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB944/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=944&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1933141,"bill_number":"SB1247","title":"Relating To Agricultural Land.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agricultural Development Corporation for the purchase of an agricultural parcel for agricultural development. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Hawaii Island Property Manager position within the ADC. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1247/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1247&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1933142,"bill_number":"SB1270","title":"Relating To Combat Sports.","description":"Establishes the Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Repeals chapter 440E, HRS, relating to Mixed Martial Arts Contests. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1270/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1270&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1933143,"bill_number":"SB1271","title":"Relating To The Termination Of Pregnancy.","description":"Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1271/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1271&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1933144,"bill_number":"SB1230","title":"Relating To Meat Donation.","description":"Exempts the donation of wild game meat, including axis deer, by a hunter for the use or distribution by a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization to needy persons from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to AGR, HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1230/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1230&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1933145,"bill_number":"SB1236","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1236/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1236&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1933146,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB902/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=902&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1933147,"bill_number":"SB1264","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1264/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1264&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1933148,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Relating To Digital Equity.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices to residents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB935/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=935&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1933149,"bill_number":"SB1251","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State by establishing state agricultural tourism activity requirements that are applicable to all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning commission. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1251/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1251&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1933150,"bill_number":"SB1235","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Government Employee Housing Program. Establishes the Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund. Clarifies eligibility for the Government Housing Revolving Fund and Government Employee Housing Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1235/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1235&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1933151,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 207, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB960/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=960&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1933152,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Defines \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.93 per wine gallon. Increases small craft producer production limits. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB939/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=939&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1933153,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Reductions.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB933/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=933&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1933155,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Relating To Sentencing.","description":"Establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for persons convicted of offenses based on the possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB917/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=917&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1933156,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Relating To Certified Public Accountants.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB983/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=983&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1933157,"bill_number":"SB1261","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines \"sexual conduct\". Specifies that a minor who commits an offense under section 712-1207(1)(a), HRS, shall be guilty of a violation instead of a petty misdemeanor. Provides that a person who reports that the person is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability for an offense involving sex trafficking or prostitution. Increases the penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. Requires DHS to implement services and programs for survivors and training for law enforcement. Appropriates funds. Requires annual report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1261/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1261&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1933158,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Elders.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB963/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=963&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933159,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Relating To The Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act.","description":"Authorizes manufacturers and distributors to sell directly to consumers items activated or installed through remote electronic transmission. Clarifies the applicability of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act to common entities. Amends the grounds for denying, suspending, revoking, or otherwise taking adverse action on a licensee. Prohibits a manufacturer or distributor from requiring a dealer to purchase or lease any electric vehicle charging station at the dealer's expenses unless provided notice of intent to sell the manufacturer's or distributor's electric vehicles. Clarifies the conditions for the transfer of a franchise. Clarifies the requirements for reimbursing a dealer for parts and labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB938/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=938&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1933161,"bill_number":"SB1240","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Increases the number of voter service centers in the State. Requiring all voter services centers to operate during the same days and hours statewide. Clarifies that during each day of operation, during all hours of operation, each voter service center is to provide in-person voter registration, receive absentee and election-by-mail ballots, allow voters to vote in person, and provide voting machine services for persons with disabilities. Appropriates moneys to the counties for the administrative costs of voter service centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1240/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1240&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1933162,"bill_number":"SB1242","title":"Relating To Nurses.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the establishment of a 5-year nurse recertification pilot program to be administered by the Department of Health. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Health to award scholarships to eligible nursing students who agree to teach nursing in Hawaii after graduating.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1242/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1242&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1933163,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"Appropriates funds for the rat lungworm lab at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB940/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=940&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1933164,"bill_number":"SB1259","title":"Relating To Agricultural Education.","description":"Establishes the Land Dedication for Agricultural Education program within the Department of Education. Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of Taxation to establish tax incentives for land developers who dedicate land for educational purposes. Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of the Attorney General to establish penalties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1259/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1259&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1933165,"bill_number":"SB1284","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article 1, Section 5, Of The Hawaii Constitution Relating To Due Process And Equal Protection.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination against a person because of ethnicity, age, disability, religion, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1284/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1284&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1933166,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax amounts received by a nurse entrepreneur for health care-related goods and services purchased under Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB955/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=955&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1933167,"bill_number":"SB1283","title":"Relating To Housing Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes terms for loans issued from the Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1283/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1283&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1933168,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Aquatic Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB913/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=913&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1933169,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Relating To Freestanding Birthing Facilities.","description":"Establishes licensure requirements for freestanding birthing facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB927/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=927&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1933171,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Relating To Labeling.","description":"Establishes labeling requirements for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes. Requires certain manufacturers of covered products to submit for approval, their \"DO NOT FLUSH\" label notices and symbols to the United States Environmental Protection Agency by 1/1 2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB918/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=918&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1933172,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU/ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB916/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=916&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1933173,"bill_number":"SB1238","title":"Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Make Incumbent Legislators Temporarily Ineligible For Service Based On The Size Of The Native Hawaiian Population.","description":"Proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that if a United States census shows that the state Native Hawaiian population decreased by no less than 5% since the prior United States census, all state legislators in office at the time of the release of the latter census shall be ineligible to serve in any state legislative office for 1 term, which shall be the 1st term of the applicable legislative office that begins after the release of the latter census.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1238/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1238&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1933174,"bill_number":"SB1290","title":"Relating To Warning Labels.","description":"Requires, beginning 7/1/2027, any carcinogenic food or product sold or distributed in the State to include a warning label, in a format determined by the Department of Health. Defines \"carcinogenic\" as a food, product, or chemical classified as group 1 or group 2A by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1290/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1290&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1933175,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB904/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=904&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1933176,"bill_number":"SB1294","title":"Relating To Recreational Facilities.","description":"Requires all playgrounds located in state and county parks and on public school grounds to include special needs recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses by 6/30/2027, including at a minimum a wheelchair accessible swing set. Establishes the Special Needs Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/EIG/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1294/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1294&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1933177,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Establishes that any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 shall not be subject to state general excise tax. Requires any state general excise tax paid by eligible businesses for RRF grants to be refunded to the tax payer. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 3/11/2021.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB937/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=937&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1933178,"bill_number":"SB1219","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Transfers the jurisdiction of the Motor Carrier Law from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Transfers the jurisdiction of the Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1219/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1219&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1933179,"bill_number":"SB1231","title":"Relating To Parentage.","description":"Repeals the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973 and updates laws relating to parentage, including enacting portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-07","last_action":"Act 298, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1409).","last_action_date":"2025-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1231/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1231&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1933180,"bill_number":"SB1262","title":"Relating To Oahu Coral Reef Resilience Enhancement.","description":"Establishes bag limits for kala, nenue, and uhu fish around the island of Oahu. Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources to conduct population assessments of these fishes and report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2035.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1262/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1262&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1933181,"bill_number":"SB1220","title":"Relating To Renewable Gas Tariff.","description":"Requires gas utility companies to submit proposed renewable gas tariffs to the Public Utilities Commission by 8/31/2025. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a renewable gas tariff within nine months of receiving a completed application for a proposed renewable gas tariff. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 192, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1220/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1220&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1933182,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Relating To Care Centers.","description":"Requires that new and newly renovated state buildings with a budget of $5,000,000 or more include dedicated space for a child care center or an adult day care center.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB888/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=888&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1933183,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Authorizes pedestrians to cross roadways in a manner contrary to the statewide traffic code under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB941/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=941&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1933185,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Relating To Waste Or Disposal Facilities.","description":"Prohibits landfill units on land in an agricultural district with class A soils in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Beginning 7/1/2025, narrows the prohibition on constructing, modifying, or expanding waste or disposal facilities within a one-half mile buffer zone of residential, school, or hospital property lines to apply specifically to landfill units or components of landfill units. Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand, with certain exemptions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 255, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB969/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=969&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1933186,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Relating To Hotels.","description":"Requires a hotel to provide notification of a service disruption, or that a service disruption may occur, to all third-party vendors and prospective and current guests. Prohibits a hotel from imposing any fee, penalty, or other charge, or retaining any deposit: if before check-in, a guest cancels a reservation due to a service disruption, unless the hotel provided prior notice; or if the service disruption arises after check-in, regardless of whether the hotel provided prior notification.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TOU, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB945/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=945&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1933187,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Relating To Renewable Fuel.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB976/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=976&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1933188,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB905/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=905&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1933189,"bill_number":"SB1280","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits covered entities in the State from entering into contracts with drug manufacturers that limit the covered entities' use of contract pharmacies. Voids contract provisions for certain drugs if the provisions are based on the maximum allowable cost payment model. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1280/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1280&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1933190,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Relating To Parkinson's Disease Research.","description":"Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Agency to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB952/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=952&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1933191,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB973/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=973&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1933192,"bill_number":"SB1252","title":"Relating To Dementia.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish positions within the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine's Department of Geriatric Medicine to coordinate and incorporate training on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia for health care providers into existing University of Hawaii programs; and review, update, and develop a dementia curriculum to be incorporated into existing University of Hawaii programs with the goal of establishing a local, informed dementia workforce. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Act 283, on 07/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1386).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1252/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1252&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1933194,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Relating To Sexual Offenses.","description":"Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon a conviction for sex trafficking. Requires a separate sentencing proceeding by a jury, except if waived by the defendant, for a conviction for sex trafficking. Makes commercial sexual exploitation a class A felony. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB896/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=896&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1933195,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB968/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=968&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1933196,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Establishes a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Establishes exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB925/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=925&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1933197,"bill_number":"SB1249","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the temporary Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Clarifies, creates, and strengthens laws regarding crimes and violations related to agriculture or agricultural lands. Establishes clear distinctions between administrative and criminal penalties. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-27","last_action":"Act 235, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).","last_action_date":"2025-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1249/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1249&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1933198,"bill_number":"SB1226","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Exempts employees of the Department of Transportation and DLE from personal liability under certain conditions. Requires any damages to container goods be borne by the State. Requires DLE and DOT to designate a site outside of the immediate port area to conduct inspections. Require the DLE to secure all illegal goods. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1226/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1226&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1933199,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for health care services contracted with community-based organizations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB942/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=942&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1933201,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Relating To The Enforcement Of Fireworks Laws.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the county police departments to enforce applicable fireworks laws, subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB895/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=895&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1933202,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Relating To Microplastics.","description":"Establishes a microplastic filtration rebate program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB965/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=965&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933203,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Relating To Ironworkers.","description":"Prohibits any person from disassembling, dismantling, or demolishing iron projects unless the person has completed an apprenticeship program for ironworkers approved and registered with the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB956/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=956&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1933204,"bill_number":"SB1274","title":"Relating To Teacher Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as rural and underserved. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1274/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1274&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1933205,"bill_number":"SB1246","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Directs the Department of Health to purchase and store a 1 year supply of mifepristone by working with 1 or more pharmacies in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1246/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1246&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1933206,"bill_number":"SB1255","title":"Relating To Government Records.","description":"Amends the Uniform Information Practices Act to require each contract to perform a government function to expressly require the contractor to retain records in accordance with the retention schedule of the agency and provide the agency with access to all records subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act; define \"government function\" and \"trade secret\"; clarify that \"government record\" includes information that is created, received, maintained, or used by a private person in performance of a government function contract; and prohibit agencies from denying a request for access to records of a contractor used in the performance of a government function on the basis of trade secret or other proprietary information. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1255/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1255&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1933207,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Relating To Traffic.","description":"Provides that if a law enforcement officer lawfully stops a motor vehicle and the operator is cited for driving without a valid license, the officer shall not permit the operator to resume the use of the motor vehicle. Requires the motor vehicle to be moved by a licensed driver or towed at the owner's expense. Provides that the cited operator is responsible for arranging the operator's transportation from the scene of the stop.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB886/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=886&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1933208,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or producing, manufacturing, or selling cannabis products without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB953/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=953&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1933209,"bill_number":"SB1302","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1302/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1302&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1933210,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Relating To Attorneys' Fees.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB981/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=981&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1933211,"bill_number":"SB1269","title":"Relating To Geothermal Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources and commercial viability for utility-scale geothermal production in counties with a population of less than 300,000, with certain limitations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1269/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1269&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1933212,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to enter the State into a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact that will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state. Beginning 7/1/20 , requires each person who holds a multistate nurse license issued by another state and is employed by a health care facility to complete annual demographic data surveys. Authorizes the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Provides that the Nurse Licensure Compact shall become effective and binding in the State two years after the Act takes effect.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB897/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=897&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1933213,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Related To Summary Possession.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB979/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=979&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1933215,"bill_number":"SB1278","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts from the state general excise tax any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Requires the Department of Taxation to notify all taxpayers eligible for refunds of any state general excise tax paid for grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund of their eligibility and requires taxpayers to file refund claims no later than six months following notification. Requires any state general excise taxes paid by eligible businesses for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants to be refunded to the taxpayer. Effective 7/1/3000. Applies retroactively to 3/11/2021. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1278/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1278&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1933216,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Provides Hawaii taxpayers with a refundable transient accommodations tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TOU, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB889/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=889&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1933217,"bill_number":"SB1253","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Clarifies that the prohibition against board and commission holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office takes precedence over any conflicting statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1253/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1253&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1933218,"bill_number":"SB1298","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Expands the types of electronic devices subject to the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Excludes manufacturers of only electronic device peripherals and no other electronic devices. Allows, rather than requires, the Department of Health to determine additional penalties. Requires manufacturers' recycling plans to describe communication efforts with the State and counties to facilitate consumer education efforts. Repeals the requirement that recycling plans be implemented and fully operational by 1/1/2023 in order for manufacturer collaboration authority to apply. Establishes additional manufacturer recycling goals beginning on 1/1/2026 and 1/1/2027. Requires additional information to be included in manufacturers' reports containing information for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027. Requires collectors to report certain information regarding recyclers and refurbishers and allows the Department of Health to require submission of bills of lading and recycler receiving reports. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 162, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1298/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1298&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1933219,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to enter into step-in agreements for payment obligations arising under certain power purchase agreements. Establishes the Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund. Establishes that money collected from on-bill charges for power purchase agreements and money received from a surcharge supporting a reserve account that are deposited in the Trust Fund shall be held in trust by the State, and that independent power producers shall hold a beneficial interest in the moneys to the extent of the amounts owed under the covered power purchase agreements. Appoints, authorizes, and empowers an electric utility to serve as the billing, collection, and payment agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB974/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=974&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1933220,"bill_number":"SB1295","title":"Relating To Shipping Container Licensing.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Transportation the container licensing program to mitigate the influx of illegal contraband into the State. Imposes a nominal licensing fee of $1 per container. Subjects all containers entering the State to inspections and authorizes the seizure of contraband.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1295/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1295&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1933221,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Allows manufacturers to coordinate activities directly related to the recycling of covered electronic devices. Expands the scope of covered electronic devices to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Requires manufacturers to provide free collection service locations and collection events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB906/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=906&year=2025","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1933222,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Relating To Prevailing Wages.","description":"Requires prevailing wages for human services providers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH/LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB887/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=887&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1933223,"bill_number":"SB1232","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes a 3-year New Wastewater Technology Testing Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to test and evaluate new wastewater technology systems. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1232/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1232&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1933224,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Relating To Carbon Displacement.","description":"Establishes a carbon displacement tax credit for taxpayers of locally produced goods. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to certify tax credit amounts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB946/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=946&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1933226,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Relating To Bi-level Lighting Systems.","description":"Requires all newly constructed state buildings and facilities to use only bi-level lighting systems beginning 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB950/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=950&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1933227,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB962/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=962&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933228,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Allows a patient who has been seen in person by a health care provider who is in the same medical group as the prescribing provider authorized pursuant to section 329-33, HRS, to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-16","last_action":"Act 065, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).","last_action_date":"2025-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB951/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=951&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1933229,"bill_number":"SB1279","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Authorizes a registered pharmacist under contract with a covered entity for purposes of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to supervise the filling or receipt of a prescription via telehealth in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1279/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1279&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1933231,"bill_number":"SB1286","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits the collection, sale, or disclosure of any driver data that is obtained by a motor vehicle or other connected car service, feature, or application to any third-party without the explicit consent of the owner or lessee of the vehicle. Designates exemptions. Requires any disclosure notification for any data collection to be clear and conspicuous. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1286/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1286&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1933232,"bill_number":"SB1248","title":"Relating To The Cranston Duke Pia Act.","description":"Establishes that, in certain circumstances, an actor rightfully present on agricultural lands may exercise deadly force with a right to stand the actor's ground and not retreat.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1248/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1248&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1933233,"bill_number":"SB1227","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, or Judiciary in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1227/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1227&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1933234,"bill_number":"SB1300","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, expands free school meal coverage to students who currently qualify for reduced-price lunch. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, expands free school meal coverage to students whose family income is not more than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 139, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1300/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1300&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1933235,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Clarifies that only the five, non-ex-officio members appointed by the Governor are required to have substantial experience in water resource management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB919/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=919&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1933236,"bill_number":"SB1222","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"Prohibits counties from permitting or allowing retention or detention ponds to be constructed except under certain conditions. Establishes safety requirements for retention and detention ponds statewide. Requires the department of health to conduct a survey of existing retention and detention ponds statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1222/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1222&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1933237,"bill_number":"SB1277","title":"Relating To Financial Literacy.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide financial literacy curricula plan for public high schools. Requires all public high schools to offer instruction in financial literacy as a requirement for graduation. Requires the Department of Education to provide professional development to teachers on financial literacy. Requires the Board of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement the financial literacy education curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1277/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1277&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1933238,"bill_number":"SB1287","title":"Relating To Transparency.","description":"Requires under the State's wage compensation laws that food, beverage, and service establishments that accept tips and employ tipped employees post signs that include language explaining their tip allocation practices and the contact information for the Wage Standards Division of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Wage and Hours Division of the United States Department of Labor. Establishes back wages and penalties as available remedies for employees in the event of a violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1287/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1287&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1933239,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Relating To The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to the arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB926/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=926&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1933240,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Relating To Public Charter Schools.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB901/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=901&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1933241,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Renames the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office to Broadband Office. Repeals broadband duties assigned to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Repeals the Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Transfers the duty of collecting and posting certain broadband infrastructure notices to the Broadband Office. Establishes the Broadband Revolving Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-09","last_action":"Act 201, on 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).","last_action_date":"2025-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB934/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=934&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1933242,"bill_number":"SB1243","title":"Relating To Foreign Medical Graduates.","description":"Allows foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery to substitute one year of required medical training or experience in a hospital with one year of fellowship training where the parent program or hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1243/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1243&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1933243,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB980/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=980&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1933244,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Relating To Culture.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB924/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=924&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1933246,"bill_number":"SB1276","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1276/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1276&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1933247,"bill_number":"SB1267","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1267/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1267&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1933248,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Relating To Student Health.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB903/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=903&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1933249,"bill_number":"SB1254","title":"Relating To The Board Of Regents.","description":"Prohibits active employees of the University of Hawaii and the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii from serving on the Board of Regents.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1254/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1254&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1933250,"bill_number":"SB1296","title":"Relating To Disaster Recovery.","description":"Exempts reconstruction of any lawfully constructed structure that was damaged or destroyed in a disaster proclaimed by the Governor to constitute a state of emergency or a disaster declared pursuant to federal law from the requirements of a special management area minor permit or a special management area use permit under certain conditions. Sunsets 7/1/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-08","last_action":"Act 304, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1417).","last_action_date":"2025-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1296/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1296&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1933251,"bill_number":"SB1275","title":"Relating To State-owned Historic Properties And Inherited Lands.","description":"Establishes the State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure the preservation of state-owned historic properties and inherited lands. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1275/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1275&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1933252,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Relating To Agricultural Tourism.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB966/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=966&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1933253,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Relating To State Construction Projects.","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General Services to be headed by the State Architect. Authorizes the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Requires the State Architect to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes DAGS to provide centralized design review services for state construction projects and issue design approvals through the State Architect. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements, subject to certain conditions. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB971/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=971&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1933254,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Expands existing crisis intervention programs by requiring, and appropriating funds for, the Department of Health to establish a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within its Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness. Requires the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to redirect certain homeless persons to the appropriate health care system and services. Authorizes the program to include intensive mobile outreach services. Requires appropriations for the program to be used only for services contracted directly between the Department of Health and the service provider. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-07","last_action":"Act 299, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1410).","last_action_date":"2025-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB943/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=943&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1933255,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a two-year Librarian Pilot Program to serve one school complex on Oahu and one school complex on an island other than Oahu. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 135, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB961/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=961&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933256,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Relating To Energy Financing.","description":"Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB977/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=977&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1933257,"bill_number":"SB1241","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption.","description":"Establishes general excise tax exemptions for various medical services, including dental services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1241/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1241&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1933259,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB967/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=967&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1933261,"bill_number":"SB1237","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Repeals state restrictions on the installation and use of sun screening devices, including window tinting, on motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1237/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1237&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1933262,"bill_number":"SB1224","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from arbitrarily denying coverage requests for gender affirming health care services when the requested service is known to be considered a standard of care and for which scientific evidence exists that supports the service. Increases transparency of insurance carrier medical necessity reviews and requirements when coverage is denied.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1224/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1224&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1933263,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Considers the Chairperson in determining quorum and majority and makes the Chairperson eligible to vote on matters affecting the Kalaeloa Community Development District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB920/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=920&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1933264,"bill_number":"SB1229","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Extends the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to 6/30/2030. Gives preference to for-sale housing development projects developed under governmental assistance programs approved by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1229/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1229&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1933265,"bill_number":"SB1260","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes an agroecological and climate-smart farming practices tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1260/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1260&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1933266,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB921/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=921&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1933267,"bill_number":"SB1273","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5), provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers and educational officers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1273/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1273&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1933268,"bill_number":"SB1225","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.","description":"Proposes to amend article XVII, section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the standard for ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature, to require that a majority of all the votes tallied upon the question be a \"yes\" vote, and not include blank, spoiled, and over votes in determining whether a majority was reached. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1225/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1225&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1933269,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of \"bicycle\" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines \"electric bicycle\" in place of \"low-speed electric bicycle\". Defines \"electric micro-mobility device\" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the word \"motor-driven cycle\" with the word \"motor scooter\". (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1401).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB958/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=958&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1933270,"bill_number":"SB1250","title":"Relating To Farm To Families.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1250/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1250&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1933271,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Relating To Growth And Development In Sexuality Health Education Curriculum.","description":"Requires that student health and sexuality health education programs include discussion of fetal growth and development. Outlines specific content to be included.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN/HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB899/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=899&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1933272,"bill_number":"SB1288","title":"Relating To Transitional Homes.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Efficient Transitional Homes Commission to provide recommendations for the efficient, effective, and transparent management of transitional homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1288/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1288&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1933273,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Relating To Laulau Day.","description":"Designates the first Friday in May of each year as \"Laulau Day\" in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 270, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1373).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB957/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=957&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1933274,"bill_number":"SB1234","title":"Relating To Governmental Efficiency.","description":"Authorizes executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1234/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1234&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1933276,"bill_number":"SB1245","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2026, mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State and requires the health plans to recognize pharmacists licensed in the State as participating providers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 220, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1245/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1245&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1933277,"bill_number":"SB1244","title":"Relating To Roads.","description":"Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1244/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1244&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1933278,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB907/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=907&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1933279,"bill_number":"SB1263","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Amends the procedures and required information for the Department of Land and Natural Resources historic preservation review of proposed state projects, privately owned historic property, and other proposed projects that require entitlement for use. Establishes procedures for the review of transit-oriented development identified by the counties and Hawaii Community Development Authority, or Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 160, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1263/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1263&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1933280,"bill_number":"SB1239","title":"Relating To Water Conservation.","description":"Prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate golf courses subject to certain exceptions. Defines potable water.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1239/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1239&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1933281,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot program within the early learning system to administer a home-based early learning program. Serves three and four-year-old children. Provides individualized software instruction in reading, mathematics, and science. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB908/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=908&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1933282,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Relating To Wildfires.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study concerning the creation of a Wildfire Recovery Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB982/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=982&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1933283,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Relating To Chiropractic.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB970/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=970&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1933284,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry Programs.","description":"Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB911/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=911&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1933285,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB914/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=914&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1933286,"bill_number":"SB1291","title":"Relating To Certified Public Accountants.","description":"Clarifies the education and professional experience requirements for certified public accountant license applicants to establish alternative pathways to licensure. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 014, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1291/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1291&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1933287,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Relating To Carbon Sequestration Incentives.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB975/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=975&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1933288,"bill_number":"SB1299","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish and implement projects to assist small businesses related to the tourism sector with technology enablement. Requires HTDC to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1299/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1299&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1933289,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Relating To Green Bonds.","description":"Establishes a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB932/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=932&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1933306,"bill_number":"SB1322","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature on emergency transportations and assisted community treatment petitions and orders, based on information provided by service providers and the Department of the Attorney General. Clarifies the procedures for emergency transportation, examination, and hospitalization for individuals who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse who are imminently dangerous to self or others. Requires treatment providers to provide relevant information to the Attorney General for purposes of preparing an assisted community treatment petition. Amends the procedures for involuntary hospitalizations and assisted community treatment petitions. Clarifies the circumstances under which a subject of an assisted community treatment order can be administered medication over objection. Allows a single psychiatrist, rather than a panel of three, to provide administrative authorization for medical treatment over the objection of a patient who is in the custody of the Director of Health and in a psychiatric facility. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 219, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1322/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1322&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933308,"bill_number":"SB1479","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.","description":"Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1479/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1479&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933310,"bill_number":"SB1427","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"manufactured hemp products\" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1427/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1427&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933311,"bill_number":"SB1331","title":"Relating To The Land Study Bureau Soil Rating System.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in coordination with other agencies, to update the soil data used in the land study bureau soil rating system and create a mechanism for regular soil data updates. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1331/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1331&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933313,"bill_number":"SB1431","title":"Relating To Viral Hepatitis.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a Hepatitis Prevention Program. Requires the Department of Health to develop and implement a statewide educational program to inform the public on how to identify and prevent hepatitis and aid in its early diagnosis. Requires the Department of Health to develop a statewide comprehensive hepatitis prevention plan. Repeals outdated provisions related to hepatitis. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Hepatitis Prevention Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 114, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1431/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1431&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933317,"bill_number":"SB1432","title":"Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement.","description":"Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area. Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, HRS, and makes associated conforming amendments, to take effect upon the oneyear anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa, as affirmed in a Governor's proclamation. Requires future planning for the Kalaupapa Settlement to include community organizations, including one selected in consultation with the Molokai community. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1432/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1432&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933319,"bill_number":"SB1385","title":"Relating To The Early Learning Board.","description":"Amends section 302L-1.6(b), HRS, to add the head start state collaboration office director as an ex officio, non-voting member of the early learning board, and to require the board to invite the president of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or the president's designee, to serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1385/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1385&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933321,"bill_number":"SB1343","title":"Relating To The Small Business Regulatory Review Board.","description":"Amends the quorum requirements to do business and validate acts of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 075, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1343/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1343&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933322,"bill_number":"SB1456","title":"Relating To Restoration Of Beach Lands.","description":"Amends the definition of \"beach restoration\" to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems through the management of sand and native vegetation, place sand on an eroded beach, and remove abandoned remnant materials that pose a risk to public and ecosystem health. Appropriates funds for a Kahana Bay beach restoration pilot project and a sand restoration and dune replenishment pilot project on the island of Maui. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1456/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1456&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933323,"bill_number":"SB1451","title":"Relating To Critical Infrastructure.","description":"Enhances sharing of critical infrastructure information between infrastructure owners and operators and the state government. Defines and protects \"critical infrastructure information\" that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Provides homeland security partners with reassurance that their proprietary information provided to the state government will be protected from disclosure. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1451/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1451&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933325,"bill_number":"SB1453","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General or the Department of Law Enforcement as a labor shortage or difficultto-fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1453/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1453&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933326,"bill_number":"SB1408","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Clarifies that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall take effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter to the Congressional Committee Chairpersons that this Act meets none of the criteria in title 43 Code of Federal Regulations section 48.20, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1408/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1408&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933327,"bill_number":"SB1426","title":"Relating To Emergency Aeromedical Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties to increase access to emergency aeromedical services. Appropriates funds into and out of the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund to the Department of Health for the establishment and operating expenses for emergency aeromedical services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1426/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1426&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933328,"bill_number":"SB1475","title":"Relating To Special Facility Revenue Bonds.","description":"Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1475/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1475&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933330,"bill_number":"SB1446","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1446/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1446&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933331,"bill_number":"SB1311","title":"Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.","description":"Revises registration, fee, reporting, and enforcement requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities with chapter 467B, HRS, requirements. Removes duplication of registration, fee, and reporting requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1311/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1311&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933333,"bill_number":"SB1402","title":"Relating To Vessels In State Commercial Harbors.","description":"Clarifies that the requirements for the securing of mooring lines in state commercial harbors shall not apply to fishing vessels, government-owned or government-sponsored vessels, tour boats, and training vessels. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 177, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1402/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1402&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933335,"bill_number":"SB1333","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax ordinance after July 1, 2015, to amend the uses of the surcharge. Extends the period within which a county with a population of 500,000 or less may collect a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, to 12/31/2047. Authorizes cost-sharing with private or other public developers for housing infrastructure projects funded by surcharge revenues. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1333/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1333&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933336,"bill_number":"SB1364","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Law Enforcement Personnel Costs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary for payroll and fringe benefits of affected Department of Law Enforcement personnel. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1364/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1364&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933337,"bill_number":"SB1394","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Amends the law to reduce the amount the Department of Education is required to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1394/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1394&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933338,"bill_number":"SB1347","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1347/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1347&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933340,"bill_number":"SB1357","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1357/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1357&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933341,"bill_number":"SB1313","title":"Relating To The Offense Of Promoting Pornography For Minors.","description":"Authorizes the offense of Promoting Pornography for Minors to be instituted by written information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1313/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1313&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933343,"bill_number":"SB1463","title":"Relating To Employment In The State Historic Preservation Program.","description":"Amend sections 6E-3 and 76-16(b), HRS, to allow the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ both civil service and non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1463/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1463&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933344,"bill_number":"SB1440","title":"Relating To Exemptions From Civil Service For Certain Positions In The Department Of Health.","description":"Exempts certain positions in the Department of Health, including the Hawaii State Hospital, from civil service. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1440/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1440&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933346,"bill_number":"SB1328","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1328/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1328&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933347,"bill_number":"SB1396","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2025, requires the Governor to request in the executive budget or supplemental budget that an amount of general funds that approximates the additional Transient Accommodations Tax revenue generated by this Act be expended to advance certain climate change mitigation and tourism projects. Increases the Transient Accommodations Tax rate beginning on 1/1/2026. Assesses the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares. Amends the amount of Transient Accommodation Tax that shall be deposited into the Mass Transit Special Fund. Amends the allowable uses of the Special Land and Development Fund and the portion of Transient Accommodations Tax collections that are allocated to the Special Land and Development Fund. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 096, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1396/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1396&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933348,"bill_number":"SB1384","title":"Relating To The Early Childhood Educator Special Fund.","description":"Requires funds repaid by a stipend recipient of the Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeal the Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1384/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1384&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933350,"bill_number":"SB1354","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1354/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1354&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933352,"bill_number":"SB1351","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1351/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1351&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933354,"bill_number":"SB1491","title":"Relating To Departmental Data Sharing.","description":"Adds the Department of Taxation and Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the list of state agencies required to share data and determine the data to be shared through the Statewide Longitudinal Data System. Requires data shared by the Department of Taxation or Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to be aggregated or anonymized. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 221, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1491/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1491&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933357,"bill_number":"SB1353","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1353/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1353&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933360,"bill_number":"SB1305","title":"Relating To The Pesticide Use Revolving Fund.","description":"Increases the ceiling of the pesticide use revolving fund. Effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1305/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1305&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933361,"bill_number":"SB1434","title":"Relating To Universal Immunization Funding Program.","description":"Establishes the Universal Immunization Funding Program as a universal funding model for immunization purchases by the Department of Health, to increase statewide access to immunizations for all persons under age sixty-five. Establishes the Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund, into which fees collected from assessed entities and other sources of funding will be deposited, for purposes of bulk purchasing immunizations and administering the program. Appropriates funds. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action":"Act 175, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).","last_action_date":"2025-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1434/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1434&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933362,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Relating To Contents Of Citations.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 002, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB998/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=998&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933365,"bill_number":"SB1372","title":"Relating To Condominium Association's Operating Budget.","description":"Permits condominium associations to borrow from or reallocate their reserve funds provided the loan is repaid within one year. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1372/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1372&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933368,"bill_number":"SB1329","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Creates a mixed-income rental housing subaccount under the Rental Housing Revolving Fund which shall make loans to mixed-income rental projects or units in a mixed-income rental project. Authorizes the transfer of moneys from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund Mixed-Income Subaccount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1329/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1329&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933369,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Includes agricultural tourism in the definition of \"enterprise\" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Transfers the Agricultural Development Division of the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1006/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1006&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933370,"bill_number":"SB1326","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program. Repeals the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district and board, under chapter 206E, part X, HRS. Makes additional consistent revisions to chapter 206E.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1326/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1326&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933371,"bill_number":"SB1382","title":"Relating To The National Guard.","description":"Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a national guard member in the performance of duty is a class C felony.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 008, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1382/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1382&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933373,"bill_number":"SB1374","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation out of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Public Utilities Commission to procure services by consultants with technical expertise in the efforts to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1374/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1374&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933374,"bill_number":"SB1473","title":"Relating To Central Services Assessment.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1473/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1473&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933376,"bill_number":"SB1412","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority?s powers relating to housing projects. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1412/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1412&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933377,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1013/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1013&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933379,"bill_number":"SB1459","title":"Relating To Homeless Encampments On Department Of Land And Natural Resources Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1459/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1459&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933380,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Resident Tuition Fee.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 138, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1170/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1170&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933381,"bill_number":"SB1350","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1350/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1350&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933382,"bill_number":"SB1334","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Authorizes county petition process for review and approval of land use district boundary amendments based on adopted county general plans or county development plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1334/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1334&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933384,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Relating To Tenant Selection.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1096/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1096&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933385,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Relating To The State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.","description":"Amends the quorum requirement for the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1106/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1106&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933386,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Relating To Sewer Transmission Lines.","description":"Requires a county to accept, within 60 days after receipt of a completed application for maintenance request, license or dedication of sewer transmission lines and related sewerage facilities servicing Hawaiian Home Lands that are brought into compliance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 145, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1091/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1091&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933387,"bill_number":"SB1395","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Allocates interest earned on balances within the emergency and budget reserve fund to the general fund in years in which the emergency and budget reserve fund's balance exceeds the State's fund balance objective. For any fiscal year following a fiscal year in which emergency and budget reserve fund interest is deposited into the general fund, requires the Governor to include in the budget or supplemental budget submitted to the Legislature a request that an amount of general funds equal to the amount of interest deposited be expended to advance projects that address climate change impacts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1395/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1395&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933389,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Relating To Integrated Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position, exempt from chapter 76.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1016/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1016&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933390,"bill_number":"SB1320","title":"Relating To Settlement Of Claims Related To The Maui Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1320/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1320&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933391,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeal on 7/1/2027. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1059/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1059&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933392,"bill_number":"SB1401","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Increases employer contributions to offset the resulting liability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1401/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1401&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933394,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1141/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1141&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933395,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records prior to ceasing operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1102/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1102&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933396,"bill_number":"SB1468","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by a contractor of the Patient-Centered Community Care Program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1468/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1468&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933397,"bill_number":"SB1361","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System's Employer Reporting Review.","description":"Adds a year between the review period and the billing due date and changes reporting of review results from the current fiscal year to the previous fiscal year. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 055, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1361/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1361&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933399,"bill_number":"SB1362","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1362/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1362&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933400,"bill_number":"SB1344","title":"Relating To The Center For Cultural And Technical Interchange Between East And West, Inc.","description":"Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Authorizes General Fund appropriations exempt from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1344/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1344&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933401,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Authorizes county petition process for review and approval of land use district boundary amendments based on adopted county general plans or county development plans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1015/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1015&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933402,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Relating To Renewable Portfolio Standards.","description":"Modifies and improves the effectiveness of the renewable portfolio standards law, which stipulates the central role of Hawaii's electric utility companies in complying with the State's renewable energy and climate goals to address emerging trends.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1023/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1023&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933404,"bill_number":"SB1308","title":"Relating To Plans.","description":"Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office; updates the statutory fee schedule to reflect those adopted in chapter 40 of title 3, HAR; grants additional discretion to the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans; and updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1308/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1308&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933405,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Relating To Universal Immunization Funding Program.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1115/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1115&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933406,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Relating To Abolition Of Joint And Several Liability For Government Entities In Highway-related Civil Actions.","description":"Amends sections 663-10.5 and 663-10.9, HRS, to abolish joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways under chapter 663, HRS, so that government entities would be liable only for the percentage share of the damages actually attributable to them.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB996/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=996&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933408,"bill_number":"SB1441","title":"Relating To The Transition Of The Oahu Regional Health Care System From The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Into The Department Of Health.","description":"Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. Repeals certain changes to the HRS that were made by Act 212, SLH 2021. Requires the Oahu Region and the Department of Health to enter into a formal memorandum of agreement regarding the care of certain psychiatrically stable patients transferred or discharged from the Hawaii State Hospital to an appropriate Oahu Region facility, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Oahu Region to submit a report to the Legislature. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-16","last_action":"Act 062, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162).","last_action_date":"2025-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1441/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1441&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933409,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Relating To Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1166/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1166&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933410,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1076/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1076&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933411,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Establishes a Procurement Automation System Special Fund to be administered by the State Procurement Office. Adds the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as the Chief Procurement Officer for the School Facilities Authority in the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 206, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB987/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=987&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933413,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies that nonresidents who claim the state refundable earned income tax credit are required to adjust the amount claimed using the ratio of their Hawaii adjusted gross income to federal adjusted gross income. Eliminates the unlimited carryforward on nonrefundable earned income tax credits claimed for tax year 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1147/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1147&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933414,"bill_number":"SB1336","title":"Relating To The Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.","description":"Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1336/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1336&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933415,"bill_number":"SB1418","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Provides an emergency appropriation for the Department of Human Services to reinvest in the ongoing development of a new eligibility system for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1418/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1418&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933416,"bill_number":"SB1445","title":"Relating To Youth Mental Health.","description":"Establishes a two-year digital youth mental health platform pilot project under which the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health shall develop and make publicly available a digital platform providing tools and resources designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1445/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1445&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933418,"bill_number":"SB1424","title":"Relating To Credentialing Of Health Care Providers.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish a two-year Centralized Health Care Credentialing Pilot Program that reduces duplicative activities required for the credentialing of health care providers by hospitals, universities, clinics, health plans, and independent practice associations; and convene an advisory committee. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1424/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1424&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933419,"bill_number":"SB1337","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1337/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1337&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933420,"bill_number":"SB1389","title":"Relating To Therapy Services.","description":"Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to allow those professionals working for or contracted by the Department of Education to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated with their respective services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1389/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1389&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933421,"bill_number":"SB1400","title":"Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.","description":"Transfers the Office of Wellness and Resilience to the Department of Human Resources Development on June 29, 2025. Creates a wellness and resilience advisory board. Updates the Office of Wellness and Resilience functions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1400/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1400&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933423,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action":"Act 030, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).","last_action_date":"2025-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1027/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1027&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933424,"bill_number":"SB1376","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help to stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1376/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1376&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933425,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days in the service of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1061/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1061&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933426,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Amends section 356D-6.7, HRS, to include all Hawaii Public Housing Authority parcels as areas that may be closed to the public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1095/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1095&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933428,"bill_number":"SB1485","title":"Relating To Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program.","description":"Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and apporitates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1485/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1485&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933429,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.","description":"Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1160/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1160&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933430,"bill_number":"SB1406","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1406/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1406&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933432,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System's Employer Reporting Review.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1042/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1042&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933433,"bill_number":"SB1393","title":"Relating To The Use Of Public Lands.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Repeals the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1393/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1393&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933434,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Retroactively repeals the sunset date of the authorization for primary caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for their qualifying patients. Clarifies that each location used to cultivate cannabis can be used to cultivate cannabis for no more than five qualifying patients. Effective 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1110/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1110&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933435,"bill_number":"SB1407","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1407/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1407&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933437,"bill_number":"SB1487","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Reyes Oda, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1487/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1487&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933438,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Relating To Harm Reduction.","description":"Repeals the one-to-one syringe limit for the needle exchange program. Authorizes the Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program to provide needs-based distribution. Authorizes non-injection drug user participation in the Program. Modifies liability for exchange program participants, staff, and law enforcement officers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1114/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1114&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933439,"bill_number":"SB1444","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes general excise tax exemptions for residential care services provided by certain licensed health care facilities pursuant to a contract with the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/26. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1444/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1444&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933440,"bill_number":"SB1421","title":"Relating To Medical Records.","description":"Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a health care provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records before the provider ceases operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations and requires providers to notify patients on how to access or request copies of their medical records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1421/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1421&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933442,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Relating To The Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force.","description":"Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 048, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1017/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1017&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933443,"bill_number":"SB1378","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1378/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1378&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933444,"bill_number":"SB1411","title":"Relating To Medicaid Third Party Liability.","description":"Clarifies third-party liability provisions for medical assistance program claims for payment as required under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 059, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1411/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1411&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933445,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Relating To Installment Loans.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1048/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1048&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933447,"bill_number":"SB1312","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.","description":"Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by clarifying the definition of \"profits from prostitution\" and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1312/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1312&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933448,"bill_number":"SB1363","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the fourth quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1363/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1363&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933449,"bill_number":"SB1419","title":"Relating To Act 253, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2023.","description":"Updates the name of the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program established by Act 253, SLH 2023, by replacing the term \"visually impaired\" with the term \"low vision\" and clarifies the pilot program's implementation timeframes. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 876).","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1419/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1419&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933450,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Confirms that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall take effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter to the Congressional Committee Chairpersons that this Act meets none of the criteria in title 43 Code of Federal Regulations section 48.20, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1089/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1089&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933452,"bill_number":"SB1477","title":"Relating To Firefighting At Commercial Harbors.","description":"Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1477/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1477&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933453,"bill_number":"SB1428","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Establishes a minimum age requirement for the sale of manufactured hemp products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1428/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1428&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933454,"bill_number":"SB1386","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsorily or voluntarily induction into the armed services of the United States and to persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1386/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1386&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933455,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1142/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1142&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933457,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Relating To Viral Hepatitis.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1112/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1112&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933458,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to the employer found to be in violation of wage and hour provisions. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures. Amends the definition of \"wage\" to include compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee, whether the amount is determined on a time, task, piece, commission, or other basis of calculation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1135/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1135&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933459,"bill_number":"SB1448","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health For Construction Defect Remediation At The Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Health to fund construction defect remediation of the Hale Hoola Building at the Hawaii State Hospital, including the payment of legal fees and costs for special deputy attorneys general. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 044, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1448/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1448&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933461,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 is exceeded. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action":"Act 029, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).","last_action_date":"2025-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1026/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1026&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933462,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1077/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1077&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933463,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Relating To Firearms Reporting.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-23","last_action":"Act 023, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB995/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=995&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933464,"bill_number":"SB1455","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"covered employer\" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the covered employee chooses to opt out. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1455/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1455&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933466,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Authorizes the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action":"Act 249, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).","last_action_date":"2025-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1002/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1002&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933467,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Relating To Central Services Assessment.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1154/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1154&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933468,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Relating To Therapy Services.","description":"Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to allow those professionals working for or contracted by the Department of Education to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated with their respective services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1070/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1070&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933469,"bill_number":"SB1443","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Establishes maximum rates of payment for medical care for patients of the Hawaii State Hospital or of another psychiatric facility who are under the custody of the Director of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish long-term care payment rates for certain patients discharged to a long-term care facility from the Hawaii State Hospital or another psychiatric facility. Exempts the Department of Health from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code for the procurement of medical care and long-term care for certain patients. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 050, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1443/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1443&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933471,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Relating To The Land Study Bureau Soil Rating System.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in coordination with other agencies, to update the soil data used in the land study bureau soil rating system and create a mechanism for regular soil data updates. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1012/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1012&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933472,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action":"Act 033, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133).","last_action_date":"2025-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1030/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1030&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933473,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Relating To Highway Revenue Bonds.","description":"Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1164/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1164&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933474,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1085/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1085&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933476,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Requires energy-efficiency portfolio standards to be designed to achieve 6,000 gigawatt hours of electricity use reductions statewide by 2045. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish additional interim standards for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2035 and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standards and any interim standards. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 272, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1375).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1051/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1051&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933477,"bill_number":"SB1352","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1352/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1352&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933478,"bill_number":"SB1379","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Program to be implemented and administered by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund to fund the Community Readiness Centers Program. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security, and Resilience Tax and directs a portion of the tax into the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to acquire lands for community readiness centers and for an emergency operations center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1379/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1379&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933479,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB988/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=988&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933481,"bill_number":"SB1404","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the tax rates for cigarettes and little cigars beginning 1/1/2026, amends the disposition of tax revenues to certain non-general funds starting from fiscal year 2026-2027, with the excess carrying over to the general fund, and expands the tax disposition of tax revenues to the funds to include all tobacco product taxes. Repeals obsolete historical tax rates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1404/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1404&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933482,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Relating To Mental Health Services For Children And Adolescents.","description":"Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1123/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1123&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933483,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Relating To Computer Science Legislative Report.","description":"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 the legislative regular session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1071/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1071&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933486,"bill_number":"SB1341","title":"Relating To Energy Industry Information Reporting.","description":"Adds the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to the list of agencies that may examine the energy industry information statements submitted pursuant to section 486J-3, HRS. Adds the promotion of emergency management and critical infrastructure protection as relevant purposes of the Energy Data Collection Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 007, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1341/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1341&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933487,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"covered employer\" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the covered employee chooses to opt out. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1136/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1136&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933488,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1094/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1094&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933489,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.","description":"Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1145/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1145&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933491,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Adds 2 ex officio, voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1069/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1069&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933492,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Relating To Criminal History Record Checks.","description":"Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 083, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB991/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=991&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933493,"bill_number":"SB1478","title":"Relating To Commercial Harbors.","description":"Requires masters or persons in charge of vessels to follow an order by a harbor master to evacuate a commercial harbor in emergencies. Establishes higher penalties for noncompliance. Authorizes fines collected for violations of this requirement as moneys to be paid into the Special Harbor Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to TRN, PBS, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1478/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1478&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933494,"bill_number":"SB1430","title":"Relating To Registration To Sell Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to register with the Department of Health to sell manufactured hemp products; requires the Department of Health to collect application fees and issue certificates of registration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1430/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1430&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933496,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Relating To Credentialing Of Health Care Providers.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to implement a two-year pilot program that reduces duplicative activities required for the credentialing of health care providers by hospitals, universities, clinics, health plans, and independent practice associations; and establishes an advisory committee. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1105/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1105&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933497,"bill_number":"SB1358","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1358/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1358&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933498,"bill_number":"SB1390","title":"Relating To Computer Science Legislative Report.","description":"Changes the due date of the Department of Education's annual computer science legislative report from June 30 to October 31. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1390/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1390&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933499,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-13","last_action":"Act 039, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139).","last_action_date":"2025-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1038/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1038&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933501,"bill_number":"SB1461","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1461/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1461&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933502,"bill_number":"SB1330","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Clarifies that no tax credit is available for renewable energy systems purchased with a grant received under the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1330/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1330&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933503,"bill_number":"SB1399","title":"Relating To Family Resilience Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience and appropriates funds to execute the program, including the contracting of services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1399/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1399&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933504,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Relating To The Procedure For Tax Appeals.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 010, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1175/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1175&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1933506,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1041/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1041&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933507,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Relating To Tax Administration.","description":"Permanently exempts the software developer supervisor in the Department of Taxation and the data privacy officer and tax business analysts in the Office of the Director of Taxation from civil service. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 057, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1152/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1152&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933508,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (5) and their excluded counterparts negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action":"Act 034, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).","last_action_date":"2025-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1031/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1031&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933509,"bill_number":"SB1454","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to employers found to be in violation of the State's Wage and Hour Law. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures. Amends the definition of \"wage\" to clarify that it means compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee, regardless of how it is calculated. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 115, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1454/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1454&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933511,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Relating To Registration To Sell Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to register with the Department of Health to sell manufactured hemp products; requires the Department of Health to collect application fees and issue certificates of registration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1111/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1111&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933512,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"Relating To Tax Liens.","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to: (1) State the assessment date on certificates of tax lien; and (2) Issue certificates of discharge when the tax liability on which a lien is based has been satisfied or has become unenforceable by lapse of time. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 068, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1173/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1173&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1933513,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1060/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1060&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933515,"bill_number":"SB1460","title":"Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1460/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1460&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933516,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Relating To The Stabilization Of Property Insurance.","description":"Expands the powers of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to help to stabilize the property insurance market in the State. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1057/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1057&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933517,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Expands allowable uses of the State Highway and Highway Funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1161/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1161&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933518,"bill_number":"SB1414","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Amends section 356D-6.7, HRS, to include all Hawaii Public Housing Authority parcels as areas that may be closed to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1414/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1414&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933520,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"manufactured hemp products\" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1108/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1108&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933521,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher-requested classroom supplies for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1072/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1072&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933522,"bill_number":"SB1359","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Base Composite Monthly Contribution.","description":"Effective 1/1/2026, increases the employer base composite monthly contribution to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund by 5.2 percent of the 2025 employer base composite monthly contribution. Effective 1/1/2027, requires that the employer base composite monthly contribution be calculated based on the change in Medicare Part B premiums from 2025 to 2026 and at a two-year lag thereafter. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 054, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1359/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1359&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933523,"bill_number":"SB1373","title":"Relating To Administrative Licensure Actions Against Sex Offenders.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and certain licensing boards to automatically revoke and refuse to renew, restore, or reinstate the professional licenses or certification of registered sex offenders. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 273, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1376).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1373/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1373&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933525,"bill_number":"SB1466","title":"Relating To The Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies that nonresidents who claim the refundable earned income tax credit are required to adjust the amount claimed using the ratio of their Hawaii adjusted gross income to federal adjusted gross income. Eliminates the unlimited carryforward on nonrefundable earned income tax credits for tax year 2022.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Act 025, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1466/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1466&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933526,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Relating To The National Guard.","description":"Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a national guard member in the performance of duty is a class C felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1063/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1063&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933527,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds Of The Department Of Health.","description":"Repeals the birth defects special fund and deposits a portion of fees for certified copies and marriage licenses into the vital statistics improvement special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1103/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1103&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933528,"bill_number":"SB1481","title":"Relating To Motorcycle Instruction Permits.","description":"Starting on July 1, 2026, requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation before becoming eligible for the permit. Designates exemptions for certain drivers on an enclosed training course. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1481/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1481&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933530,"bill_number":"SB1415","title":"Relating To Tenant Selection.","description":"Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1415/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1415&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933531,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Increases employer contributions to offset the resulting liability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1082/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1082&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933532,"bill_number":"SB1316","title":"Relating To Court-ordered Payments.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Repeals the authority of the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent restitution. Expressly allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fees and restitution. Requires district courts to hold payment compliance hearings once per year or as soon as practicable, until all fees, fines, and restitution are fully paid, and requires a defendant in district court to appear and show cause if the defendant fails to pay in full within a time specified by the court or fails to pay three consecutive installments. Makes conforming amendments to related statutes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829).","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1316/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1316&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933533,"bill_number":"SB1335","title":"Relating To Integrated Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1335/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1335&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933535,"bill_number":"SB1425","title":"Relating To The State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.","description":"Amends the quorum requirement for the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1425/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1425&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933536,"bill_number":"SB1490","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Relief Funding.","description":"Amends the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund by allowing the Board of Regents to dedicate funding for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1490/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1490&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933537,"bill_number":"SB1323","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. (CD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey excused.","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1323/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1323&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933538,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Relating To Energy Industry Information Reporting.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1022/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1022&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933540,"bill_number":"SB1327","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews Of State Affordable Housing Projects.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Sets forth the historic review requirements based on the project area's known historic, cultural, and archaeological resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1327/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1327&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933541,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Relating To The Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target.","description":"Provides needed clarifications on the applicability and scope of section 225P-5, HRS. Clarifies current emissions reduction goals and defines critical terms used in climate mitigation. Establishes a total or gross emissions target as well as sector-specific targets to reinforce action in the relevant emitting sectors further strengthening the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1021/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1021&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933542,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Relating To Administrative Licensure Actions Against Sex Offenders.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1054/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1054&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933544,"bill_number":"SB1417","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Protective Services Workers.","description":"Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties is a class C felony. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of section 707-716, HRS, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1417/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1417&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933545,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1087/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1087&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933546,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-13","last_action":"Act 035, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135).","last_action_date":"2025-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1032/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1032&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933547,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Relating To The Early Childhood Educator Special Fund.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 056, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1065/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1065&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933549,"bill_number":"SB1387","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in work-based learning programs established and regulated by the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1387/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1387&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933550,"bill_number":"SB1409","title":"Relating To County User Fees.","description":"Exempts the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from county user fees, in the amount of $100,000 aggregate per year, and ensures county services to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1409/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1409&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933551,"bill_number":"SB1429","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to impose penalties and take enforcement actions for violations of the medical cannabis laws. Increases the maximum number of qualifying patients a primary caregiver is authorized to care for from one to five patients. Retroactive to 1/1/2025, repeals the prohibition against primary caregivers cultivating medical cannabis for their qualifying patients, and authorizes primary caregivers to cultivate cannabis in an amount not to exceed an adequate supply for the qualifying patient; provided that each location used to cultivate cannabis shall be used to cultivate cannabis for not more than five qualifying patients. Extends for two years the sunset date for the interim rules adopted by the Department of Health and extends for four years the sunset date for the exemption from civil service of personnel hired by, or contracts entered into by, the Department of Health related to the medical cannabis dispensary system. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 046, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1429/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1429&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933552,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2026, bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. Effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1116/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1116&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933554,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Relating To Interest On Insurance Proceeds Related To A Mortgage Loan.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1047/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1047&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933555,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Relating To The Procedure For Payment Under Protest Lawsuits.","description":"Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1174/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1174&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1933556,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1086/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1086&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933557,"bill_number":"SB1319","title":"Relating To Identification Processing.","description":"Requires that the Attorney General's identification system include criminal cases initiated via citations that resulted in conviction, deferred acceptance of guilty or nolo contendere plea, or conditional discharge, and that a court order identification processing in such cases. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 011, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1319/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1319&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933559,"bill_number":"SB1467","title":"Relating To Tax Appeals.","description":"Clarifies that a notice of appeal relating to an appeal of a county tax is not required to be served on the Director of Taxation. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 049, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1467/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1467&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933560,"bill_number":"SB1317","title":"Relating To Contents Of Citations.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1317/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1317&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933561,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Relating To An Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program For Houseless Individuals Suffering From Serious Brain Disorders.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1131/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1131&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933562,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings, provide evidence-based interventions, and offer professional development on dyslexia and structured literacy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1073/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1073&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933564,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Relating To The Small Business Regulatory Review Board.","description":"Amends the quorum requirements to do business and validate acts of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1024/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1024&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933565,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Relating To The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board as the State of Principal License to investigate and request criminal history records of qualified physicians seeking licensing through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1046/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1046&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933566,"bill_number":"SB1388","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Adds the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board as ex officio, nonvoting members. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1388/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1388&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933568,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Relating To Non-medical Exemptions To Immunization Requirements.","description":"Prohibits new non-medical immunization exemptions for school-aged children. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Recommitted to JHA with none voting no and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1118/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1118&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933569,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1019/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1019&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933570,"bill_number":"SB1462","title":"Relating To A State Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit.","description":"Reenacts the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes an annual cap amount on the tax credit of $1,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2030. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1462/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1462&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933571,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the fourth quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1044/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1044&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933573,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Relating To Identification Processing.","description":"Requires that the Attorney General's identification system include criminal cases initiated via citations that resulted in conviction, deferred acceptance of guilty or nolo contendere plea, or conditional discharge, and that a court order identification processing in such cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday, 02-12-25 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1000/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1000&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933574,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action":"Act 032, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132).","last_action_date":"2025-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1029/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1029&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933575,"bill_number":"SB1307","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1307/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1307&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933576,"bill_number":"SB1310","title":"Relating To Criminal History Record Checks.","description":"Deletes the term \"agent of the contractor\" in sections 28-17 and 846-2.7, HRS. Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1310/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1310&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933578,"bill_number":"SB1340","title":"Relating To The Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target.","description":"Provides needed clarifications on the applicability and scope of section 225P-5, HRS. Clarifies current emissions reduction goals and defines critical terms used in climate mitigation. Establishes a total or gross emissions target as well as sector-specific targets to reinforce action in the relevant emitting sectors further strengthening the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1340/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1340&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933579,"bill_number":"SB1442","title":"Relating To Mental Health Services For Children And Adolescents.","description":"Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 178, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1442/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1442&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933580,"bill_number":"SB1304","title":"Relating To Pesticide Drift Monitoring.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued monitoring of pesticide drift in schools statewide. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 179, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1304/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1304&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933581,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Creates a mixed-income rental housing subaccount under the Rental Housing Revolving Fund which shall make loans to mixed-income rental projects or units in a mixed-income rental project. Authorizes the transfer of moneys from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund Mixed-Income Subaccount.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1010/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1010&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933583,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Relating To Family Resilience Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience and appropriates funds to execute the program, including the contracting of services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1080/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1080&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933584,"bill_number":"SB1439","title":"Relating To Nuisances.","description":"Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1439/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1439&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933585,"bill_number":"SB1410","title":"Relating To Sewer Transmission Lines.","description":"Requires that all county sewer transmission lines on Hawaiian home lands in compliance or brought into compliance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, are licensed or dedicated to the respective county within sixty days after the receipt by the appropriate county agency of a completed application for maintenance request.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1410/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1410&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933586,"bill_number":"SB1435","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2026, bans the sale of all flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Establishes positions and appropriates funds to enforce the ban. Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS. Effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1435/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1435&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933588,"bill_number":"SB1469","title":"Relating To Tax Collections.","description":"Suspends the statute of limitations on collections of income tax, general excise tax, transient accommodations tax, use tax, fuel tax, conveyance tax, and rental motor vehicle, tour vehicle, and car-sharing vehicle surcharge tax during the period an assessment is pending on appeal before the Taxation Board of Review or Tax Appeal Court. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 118, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1469/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1469&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933589,"bill_number":"SB1398","title":"Relating To Trauma-informed Care.","description":"Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1398/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1398&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933590,"bill_number":"SB1470","title":"Relating To Income Tax Withholding.","description":"For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, (1) repeals the maximum tax rate that may be considered in determining the amount of income tax that must be withheld and the requirement that a standard deduction allowance be treated as if it was denominated as a withholding exemption, and (2) for the purpose of income tax withholding, permits the Director of Taxation to prescribe a standard deduction allowance in an amount more or less than one whole exemption.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Act 024, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124).","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1470/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1470&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933591,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1018/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1018&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933593,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Relating To Safe Spaces For Youth Program.","description":"Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with all state and county departments that offer services for youth and young adults to coordinate the identification of youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness and placement of these youth at a shelter for homeless youth or young adults. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires the Office of Youth Services to submit a report twenty days prior to the regular session of the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1101/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1101&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933594,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1009/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1009&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933595,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Relating To Tax Appeals.","description":"Clarifies that a notice of appeal relating to an appeal of a county tax is not required to be served on the Director of Taxation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1148/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1148&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933597,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Relating To Condominium Association's Operating Budget.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1053/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1053&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933598,"bill_number":"SB1458","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the environmental stewardship fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental stewardship license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources through grants to nonprofit organizations. Establishes the environmental stewardship fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct rulemaking. Requires a report to the legislature, including an environmental stewardship fee strategic plan. Creates civil or administrative penalties to be imposed after July 1, 2030. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1458/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1458&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933599,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Relief Funding.","description":"Allows the Board of Regents to use moneys in the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. Requires a report. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 085, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1171/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1171&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933600,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1081/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1081&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933602,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Relating To The Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program.","description":"Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program to encourage single-family homeowners to retrofit their homes to resist damage by providing for grants to help offset the cost of retrofits. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1056/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1056&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933603,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1165/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1165&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933604,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax ordinance after July 1, 2015, to amend the uses of the surcharge. Extends the period within which a county with a population of 500,000 or less may collect a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, to 12/31/2047. Authorizes cost-sharing with private or other public developers for housing infrastructure projects funded by surcharge revenues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1014/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1014&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933605,"bill_number":"SB1413","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Establishes procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 117, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1413/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1413&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933608,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsorily or voluntarily induction into the armed services of the United States and to persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1067/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1067&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933609,"bill_number":"SB1422","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds Of The Department Of Health.","description":"Repeals the requirement that a portion of the fees collected for certified copies of birth, marriage, divorce, or death certificates issued by the Department of Health be deposited to the credit of the general fund. Repeals the Birth Defects Special Fund. Requires a portion of fees collected for issuance of marriage licenses to be deposited into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 148, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1422/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1422&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933610,"bill_number":"SB1377","title":"Relating To Veterans Cemeteries.","description":"Establishes the Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans' Services of the Department of Defense to provide veterans cemeteries in the State with guidance, education, technical assistance, and other support to ensure compliance with standards set by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 119, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1377/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1377&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933611,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Authorizes general excise tax exemptions for residential care services provided by certain licensed health care facilities pursuant to a contract with the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/26.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1125/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1125&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933613,"bill_number":"SB1403","title":"Relating To Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1403/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1403&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933614,"bill_number":"SB1433","title":"Relating To Harm Reduction.","description":"Amends the distribution system of sterile needles and syringes under the Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program from a one-to-one exchange system to a needs-based distribution system. Authorizes non-injection drug user participation in the Program. Modifies liability for Program participants, staff, and law enforcement officers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 106, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1433/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1433&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933615,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Relating To Restoration Of Beach Lands.","description":"Amends the definition of \"beach restoration\" to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems through the management of sand and native vegetation, placement of sand, and activities undertaken to remove abandoned remnant materials that pose a risk to public and ecosystem health. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 102, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1137/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1137&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933616,"bill_number":"SB1423","title":"Relating To Amending Section 323d-54, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Exempt The Department Of Health From Certificate Of Need Requirements.","description":"Exempts health care facilities operated or services provided by the Department of Health, chronic renal dialysis centers, and psychiatric behavioral health services from the State Health Planning and Development Agency's certificate of need requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1423/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1423&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933618,"bill_number":"SB1338","title":"Relating To Long Duration Clean Energy Storage.","description":"Renames the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program to the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program (Program). Amends the required activities of the Program, including conducting engineering and economic evaluations of potential locations for long duration clean energy storage and pumped storage hydroelectric projects. Renames the Hydrogen Investment Special Fund to the Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Investment Capital Special Fund. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1338/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1338&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933619,"bill_number":"SB1368","title":"Relating To The Money Transmitters Modernization Act.","description":"Aligns the State's Money Transmitters Modernization Act with the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multistate system; adopts nationwide standards that provide clarity and consistency in calculating the tangible net worth of licensees; ensures that licensees have sufficient financial resources to conduct their business in a safe and sound manner; and promotes efficiency throughout the licensing process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1368/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1368&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933620,"bill_number":"SB1342","title":"Relating To Renewable Portfolio Standards.","description":"Modifies and improves the effectiveness of the renewable portfolio standards law, which stipulates the central role of Hawaii's electric utility companies in complying with the State's renewable energy and climate goals to address emerging trends.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1342/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1342&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933622,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Relating To Exemptions From Civil Service For Certain Positions In The Department Of Health.","description":"Exempts certain positions in the Department of Health, including the Hawaii State Hospital, from civil service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1121/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1121&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933623,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Relating To Special Facility Revenue Bonds.","description":"Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 070, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1156/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1156&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933624,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering and fixing interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. Includes food hubs as an eligible entity for Class E loans. Authorizes the Agricultural Loan Program to issue lines of credit. Creates a new class of loans to encourage large scale agriculture of import replacement crops or crops grown for the farm to state program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 069, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB984/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=984&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933625,"bill_number":"SB1437","title":"Relating To Non-medical Exemptions To Immunization Requirements.","description":"Repeals the non-medical exemption from immunization requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1437/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1437&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933627,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Relating To Pesticide Drift Monitoring.","description":"Appropriates funding to the department of agriculture to continue the statewide pesticide drift monitoring study.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB985/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=985&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933628,"bill_number":"SB1360","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Amends chapter 88, HRS, to conform to updated required beginning dates and automatic cashout requirements in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 052, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1360/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1360&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933629,"bill_number":"SB1474","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Exempts from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code contracts by government bodies to procure certain construction projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1474/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1474&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933630,"bill_number":"SB1321","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1321/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1321&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933632,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by contractors of the Patient-Centered Community Care program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1149/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1149&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933633,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1037/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1037&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933634,"bill_number":"SB1348","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1348/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1348&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933635,"bill_number":"SB1397","title":"Relating To State Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Provides the Governor with discretion to not fill a vacant legislative position if the vacancy occurs one hundred twenty days or less from an upcoming primary election until after the results of the primary election are certified.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1397/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1397&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933637,"bill_number":"SB1392","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings, provide evidence-based interventions, and offer professional development on dyslexia and structured literacy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1392/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1392&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933638,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"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 criminal offenses of general fireworks or articles pyrotechnic prohibitions in the first and second degree; sending or receiving fireworks or articles pyrotechnic by air delivery; distributing fireworks or articles pyrotechnic to non-permit holder; removal or extraction of pyrotechnic contents; consumer fireworks prohibitions; refusal to provide identification; and violating requirements of carrier. Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions; makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1005/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1005&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933639,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB992/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=992&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933640,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Relating To Veterans Cemeteries.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1058/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1058&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933642,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1062/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1062&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933643,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authoritys powers relating to housing projects. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 089, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1093/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1093&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933644,"bill_number":"SB1464","title":"Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.","description":"Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 123, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1464/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1464&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933645,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Clarifies that no tax credit is available for renewable energy systems purchased with a grant received under the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1011/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1011&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933647,"bill_number":"SB1367","title":"Relating To Installment Loans.","description":"Clarifies chapter 480J, HRS, regulating installment lenders. Replaces the term \"consumer loan\" with the defined term \"installment loan\" for consistency throughout the installment loan chapter. Requires loan maintenance fees to be prorated daily. Allows lenders to charge a convenience fee. Requires paper receipts only for in-person or cash payments and removes consumer names from receipts. Repeals the requirement for lenders to wait three days after a consumer fully repays a loan before issuing a new installment loan. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 116, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1367/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1367&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933648,"bill_number":"SB1356","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1356/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1356&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933649,"bill_number":"SB1306","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Establishes a Procurement Automation System Special Fund. Designates the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as the Chief Procurement Officer for the School Facilities Authority. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1306/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1306&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933651,"bill_number":"SB1447","title":"Relating To Administrative Orders.","description":"Requires any order to cease and desist issued by the Director of Health that is administratively appealed to remain in effect during the appeals process.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 015, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1447/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1447&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933652,"bill_number":"SB1449","title":"Relating To Prior Authorization Of Health Care Services.","description":"Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1449/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1449&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933653,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Statewide Study On Title Insurance.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Statewide Study On Title Insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR2/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=2&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1933654,"bill_number":"SB1324","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1324/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1324&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933656,"bill_number":"SB1486","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1486/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1486&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933657,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Relating To Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1084/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1084&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933658,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Relating To Trauma-informed Care.","description":"Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services Branch staff. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 875).","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1079/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1079&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933659,"bill_number":"SB1366","title":"Relating To Interest On Insurance Proceeds Related To A Mortgage Loan.","description":"Requires licensed mortgage servicers and financial institutions to pay interest on insurance proceeds held for the benefit of consumers. Provides that a fee shall not be charged to the borrower in connection with the maintenance or disbursement of interest earned from interest-bearing accounts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1366/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1366&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933661,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Relating To The Center For Cultural And Technical Interchange Between East And West, Inc.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1025/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1025&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933662,"bill_number":"SB1457","title":"Relating To Ocean User Safety.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim rules regarding commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1457/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1457&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933663,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1043/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1043&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933664,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substance Act.","description":"Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1133/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1133&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933666,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Relating To County User Fees.","description":"Exempts the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from county user fees, in the amount of $100,000 aggregate per year, and ensures county services to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1090/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1090&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933667,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Relating To State Legislative Vacancies.","description":"Provides the Governor with discretion to not fill a vacant legislative position if the vacancy occurs one hundred twenty days or less from an upcoming primary election until after the results of the primary election are certified.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1078/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1078&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933668,"bill_number":"SB1450","title":"Relating To An Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program For Houseless Individuals Suffering From Serious Brain Disorders.","description":"Establishes a three-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, including \"street psychiatry\", to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1450/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1450&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933669,"bill_number":"SB1420","title":"Relating To Safe Spaces For Youth Program.","description":"Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with all state and county departments that offer services for youth and young adults to coordinate the identification of youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness and placement of these youth at a shelter for homeless youth or young adults. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires the Office of Youth Services to submit a report twenty days prior to the regular session of the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1420/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1420&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933671,"bill_number":"SB1318","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Repeals duplicative and potentially confusing penalties for water pollution offenses in section 200-14, HRS, and thereby clarifies that enforcement of criminal water pollution offenses remains under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health, rather than the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 047, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1318/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1318&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933672,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Relating To The Use Of Public Lands.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1074/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1074&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933673,"bill_number":"SB1349","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1349/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1349&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933675,"bill_number":"SB1416","title":"Relating To Public Housing Evictions.","description":"Reduces the time required to store unclaimed personal effects of an evicted tenant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1416/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1416&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933676,"bill_number":"SB1339","title":"Relating To A Program To Characterize Carbon Sequestration Potential And Underground Water Resources Statewide.","description":"Establishes a statewide underground water and carbon sequestration resource characterization program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1339/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1339&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933677,"bill_number":"SB1391","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacherrequested classroom supplies; provided that the private sector contributes matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1391/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1391&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933678,"bill_number":"SB1345","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1345/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1345&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933680,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation out of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Public Utilities Commission to procure services by consultants with technical expertise to assist with the efforts to strengthen the resilience and reliability of electric utility services in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 041, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1055/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1055&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933681,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Base Composite Monthly Contribution.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1040/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1040&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933682,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Relating To Departmental Data Sharing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1172/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1172&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933683,"bill_number":"SB1472","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Authorizes supplemental allotments and transfer of unrequired balances for capital improvement program projects and establishes a protocol fund for each state principal department. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1472/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1472&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933685,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Relating To Tax Collections.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1150/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1150&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933686,"bill_number":"SB1489","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Resident Tuition Fee.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1489/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1489&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933687,"bill_number":"SB1483","title":"Relating To Highway Revenue Bonds.","description":"Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1483/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1483&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933688,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews Of State Affordable Housing Projects.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1008/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1008&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933690,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Relating To Medicaid Third Party Liability.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1092/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1092&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933691,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.","description":"Clarifies that the definition of \"profits from prostitution\" includes any money or property accepted or received from the proceeds of prostitution activity even if it is accepted or received as the reimbursement or repayment of a debt. Restructures provisions that define terms or establish exemptions for part I of chapter 712, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enhance readability. Makes technical amendments to update statutory references to part I of chapter 712, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB993/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=993&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933692,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Relating To The Early Learning Board.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1066/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1066&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933693,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement.","description":"Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area. Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of chapter 326, Hawaii Revised Statutes, upon the one-year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa as affirmed in the Governor's proclamation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1113/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1113&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933695,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Authorizes supplemental allotments and transfers of unrequired balances for capital improvement program projects and establishes a protocol fund with a cap of $7,000 for each state principal department. Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the 4th quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. Authorizes the Governor to use program savings and available funds for the purpose of temporarily maintaining critical federally funded state programs and positions. Authorizes the transfer of an amount in excess of the requirements of the State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund to the general fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 042, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1153/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1153&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933696,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Relating To The Money Transmitters Modernization Act.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1049/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1049&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933697,"bill_number":"SB1369","title":"Relating To Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Amends net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, dental insurers, and health maintenance organizations. Effective 10/1/2025. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-16","last_action":"Act 061, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161).","last_action_date":"2025-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1369/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1369&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933698,"bill_number":"SB1325","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Defines the term \"agricultural tourism\" and includes it in the definition of \"enterprise\" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1325/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1325&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933700,"bill_number":"SB1476","title":"Relating To Capital Advancement Contracts.","description":"Amends section 266-19.5(d), HRS, for the purpose of increasing the cap for the contract value of any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the cap for the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Adds reporting requirements for the department.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1476/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1476&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933701,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1075/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1075&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933702,"bill_number":"SB1436","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1436/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1436&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933704,"bill_number":"SB1380","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Authorizes the payment of allowances for TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel of the Hawaii National Guard ordered to active duty for more than 30 days in the service of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1380/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1380&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933705,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Health For Construction Defect Remediation At The Hawaii State Hospital.","description":"Emergency Appropriation of $8,160,000 in general funds to the Department of Health to fund construction defect remediation, including the payment of legal fees and cost of special deputies attorney general, of the Hale Ho`ola Building of the Hawaii State Hospital.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1129/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1129&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933706,"bill_number":"SB1484","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1484/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1484&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933707,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"Requires all qualified members claiming a credit for pass-through entity taxation to adjust their income to include the qualified member's share of taxes paid by an electing pass-through entity for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 058, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1146/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1146&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933709,"bill_number":"SB1482","title":"Relating To Commercial Drivers Licensing.","description":"Amends section 286-236, HRS, to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non-domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1482/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1482&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933710,"bill_number":"SB1488","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii system. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Transfers all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1488/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1488&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933711,"bill_number":"SB1332","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Repeals the provision authorizing farm dwellings and farm employee housing on important agricultural lands, amends the provision for priority permit processing to include farm cluster housing, and adopts a new provision establishing farm cluster housing to incentivize the designation of lands as important agricultural lands pursuant to chapter 205, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1332/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1332&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933712,"bill_number":"SB1438","title":"Relating To Home Care Agencies.","description":"Prohibits home care agencies from providing services outside the scope of their facility license. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action":"Act 051, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).","last_action_date":"2025-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1438/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1438&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933714,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Effectuates the recommendations of the \"Phase 3\" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the 2023 Maui wildfires and further clarifies the appointment and role of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes the Office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the State Fire Marshal Selection Commission. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-08","last_action":"Act 302, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1415).","last_action_date":"2025-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1064/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1064&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933715,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits all governmental bodies and public employees from procuring services for project management through non-governmental third-party contracts, except for certain procurements of independent verification and validation contracts for information technology services. Temporarily authorizes, until 6/30/2027, outside contractors who prepared specifications and work statements in the development of a Department of Transportation solicitation to bid on those projects if certain requirements are satisfied. Requires a report by the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1155/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1155&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933716,"bill_number":"SB1355","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1355/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1355&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933717,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-13","last_action":"Act 038, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).","last_action_date":"2025-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1035/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1035&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933719,"bill_number":"SB1465","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, requires all qualified members claiming a credit for pass-through entity taxation to adjust their income to include the qualified member's share of taxes paid by an electing pass-through entity. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-18","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1465/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1465&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933720,"bill_number":"SB1370","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2025, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standard and interim standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1370/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1370&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933721,"bill_number":"SB1375","title":"Relating To The Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program.","description":"Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program to encourage single-family homeowners to retrofit their homes to resist damage by providing for grants to help offset the cost of retrofits. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1375/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1375&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933722,"bill_number":"SB1405","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit annual reports to the Legislature over a period of five years. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1405/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1405&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933724,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Relating To Ocean User Safety.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1138/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1138&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933725,"bill_number":"SB1315","title":"Relating To Abolition Of Joint And Several Liability For Government Entities In Highway-related Civil Actions.","description":"Abolishes joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways. Makes government entities liable only for the percentage share of the damages actually attributable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1315/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1315&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933726,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Relating To Commercial Harbors.","description":"Establishes a Commercial Harbors Emergency Evacuation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 211, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1159/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1159&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933729,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Relating To Act 253, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2023.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1100/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1100&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933730,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-13","last_action":"Act 037, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137).","last_action_date":"2025-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1034/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1034&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933732,"bill_number":"SB1480","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a state mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028. Establishes a default state mileage-based road usage charge rate when missing, incomplete, or incorrect odometer reading information that will prevent the state mileage-based road usage charge from being calculated. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1480/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1480&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933733,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Relating To Capital Advancement Contracts.","description":"Amends section 266-19.5(d), HRS, for the purpose of increasing the cap for the contract value of any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the cap for the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Adds reporting requirements for the department.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1157/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1157&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933734,"bill_number":"SB1381","title":"Relating To The Hawaii National Guard.","description":"Allows the Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, which is currently Major General. Provides the Adjutant General with the flexibility to assign either the Chief of Staff or the Assistant Adjutant General to lead the Hawaii Air National Guard. Authorizes the pay and allowances for the Chief of Staff of the Hawaii Air National Guard to be determined according to the pay tables of the Regular Air Force of the United States. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Act 026, on 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126).","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1381/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1381&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933736,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Relating To Prior Authorization Of Health Care Services.","description":"Requires utilization review entities in the State to submit to the State Health Planning and Development Agency data relating to prior authorization of health care services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1130/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1130&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933737,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Relating To Amending Section 323d-54, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Exempt The Department Of Health From Certificate Of Need Requirements.","description":"Amends section 323D-54, HRS, to exempt the Department of Health from the State Health Planning and Development Agency's certificate of need requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1104/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1104&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933739,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five Year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Laie, Koolauloa, Oahu, For A Rock Revetment That Includes Stairs, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five Year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Laie, Koolauloa, Oahu, For A Rock Revetment That Includes Stairs, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR7/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=7&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933740,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Establishes maximum rates of payment for medical care for patients of the Hawaii State Hospital or of another psychiatric facility who are under the custody of the Director of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish long-term care payment rates for patients discharged to a long-term care facility from the Hawaii State Hospital or another psychiatric facility where they were under the custody of the Director of Health. Exempts the Department of Health from chapter 103F, HRS, for the procurement of medical care and long-term care for patients who are or were under the custody of the Director of Health at the Hawaii State Hospital or a psychiatric facility.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1124/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1124&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933743,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Nonexclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For Concrete Stairs, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Nonexclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For Concrete Stairs, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR5/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=5&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933744,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Relating To Commercial Drivers Licensing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1163/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1163&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933746,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Relating To Vessels In State Commercial Harbors.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1083/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1083&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933747,"bill_number":"SB1371","title":"Relating To The Universal Service Program.","description":"Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission under the Universal Service Program may provide, and may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide, free telecommunications access to certain individuals with a print disability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1371/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1371&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933748,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Relating To The Offense Of Promoting Pornography For Minors.","description":"Authorizes the offense of promoting pornography for minors to be instituted by written information. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-11","last_action":"Act 009, on 04/10/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB994/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=994&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933750,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Relating To Youth Mental Health.","description":"Establishes a two-year digital youth mental health platform pilot project under which the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health develops and makes publicly available a digital platform providing tools and resources designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1126/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1126&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933751,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Relating To Motorcycle Instruction Permits.","description":"Requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation. Clarifies that a person shall not operate a motor vehicle in connection with the driving training course without a valid temporary instruction permit unless it is a motorcycle that is being used for training purposes on an enclosed state certified training range. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 066, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1162/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1162&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933752,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Establishes a minimum age requirement for the sale of manufactured hemp products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1109/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1109&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933755,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Making Emergency Appropriations For Law Enforcement Personnel Costs.","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary for payroll and fringe benefits of affected Department of Law Enforcement personnel. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 040, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1045/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1045&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933757,"bill_number":"SB1383","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Amends the laws concerning the Office of the State Fire Marshal to best effectuate the recommendations of the \"Phase 3\" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1383/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1383&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933758,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For Concrete Stairs, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For Concrete Stairs, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-25-25 9:40AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR5/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=5&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933759,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Relating To Firefighting At Commercial Harbors.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1158/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1158&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933761,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five Year Term, Non- Exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Laie, Koolauloa, Oahu, For A Rock Revetment That Includes Stairs, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five Year Term, Non- Exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Laie, Koolauloa, Oahu, For A Rock Revetment That Includes Stairs, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-25-25 9:40AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR7/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=7&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933762,"bill_number":"SB1314","title":"Relating To Firearms Reporting.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1314/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1314&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933764,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kikiaola, Kekaha, Kauai, For A Shoreline Protection Structure, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kikiaola, Kekaha, Kauai, For A Shoreline Protection Structure, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-25-25 9:40AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR4/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=4&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933765,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Relating To Homeless Encampments On Department Of Land And Natural Resources Lands.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1140/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1140&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933768,"bill_number":"SB1346","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1346/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1346&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933769,"bill_number":"SB1452","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substance Act.","description":"Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under section 329-11, HRS. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 107, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1452/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1452&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933770,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees.","description":"Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 080, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB990/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=990&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933772,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1088/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1088&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933773,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Relating To Parking For Disabled Persons.","description":"Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1127/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1127&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933775,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Relating To Employment In The State Historic Preservation Program.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to WTL/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1144/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1144&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933776,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Relating To Nuisances.","description":"Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. Repeals definition of \"nuisance\" to include toxic materials used in or by-products of methamphetamine drug labs and odors and filth resulting from feeding feral birds. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action":"Act 073, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).","last_action_date":"2025-05-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1120/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1120&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933777,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Relating To Public Housing Evictions.","description":"Reduces the time the Hawaii Public Housing Authority is required to store unclaimed personal effects of a tenant evicted from public housing from thirty days to fourteen days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1097/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1097&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933780,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1036/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1036&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933782,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund.","description":"Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii System. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund and the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Lapses all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 097, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1169/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1169&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933783,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Protective Services Workers.","description":"Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties constitutes the class C felony offense of assault in the second degree. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of terroristic threatening in the first degree. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 142, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1098/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1098&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933784,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Relating To A Program To Characterize Carbon Sequestration Potential And Underground Water Resources Statewide.","description":"Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:55PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1020/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1020&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933786,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Conditions revenue bond proceeds appropriation on room and board assistance to students with financial need. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 156, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1168/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1168&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933787,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Relating To Court-ordered Payments.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Repeals the authority of the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent restitution. Expressly allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fees and restitution. Requires courts to hold payment compliance hearings once per year or as soon as practicable, until all fees, fines, and restitution are fully paid, and requires a defendant to appear and show cause if the defendant fails to pay in full within a time specified by the court or fails to pay three consecutive installments. Makes corresponding amendments to related statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB997/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=997&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933788,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the environmental stewardship fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental stewardship license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources through grants to nonprofit organizations. Establishes the environmental stewardship fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct rulemaking. Requires a report to the legislature, including an environmental stewardship fee strategic plan. Creates civil or administrative penalties to be imposed after July 1, 2030. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TOU, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1139/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1139&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933790,"bill_number":"SB1471","title":"Relating To Tax Administration.","description":"Permanently exempts the software developer supervisor in the Department of Taxation and the data privacy officer and tax business analysts in the Director's office of the Department from civil service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1471/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1471&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933791,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Relating To A State Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1143/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1143&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933794,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Amends section 200-14, HRS, to clarify that enforcement of criminal water pollution offenses remains under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health, rather than the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB999/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=999&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933796,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Ewa Beach, Ewa, Oahu, For A Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Ewa Beach, Ewa, Oahu, For A Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR6/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=6&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933797,"bill_number":"SB1309","title":"Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees.","description":"Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1309/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1309&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933799,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maunalua, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Stormwater Management Outfall And Drainage System, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maunalua, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Stormwater Management Outfall And Drainage System, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-25-25 9:40AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR3/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=3&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933800,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Relating To Plans.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB989/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=989&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933801,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1167/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1167&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933803,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Relating To Critical Infrastructure.","description":"Makes critical infrastructure information received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security confidential, except in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 11","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1132/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1132&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933805,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action":"Act 031, on 05/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).","last_action_date":"2025-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1028/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1028&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933807,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Relating To Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Provides amendments to net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and dental insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1050/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1050&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933808,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Relating To Emergency Aeromedical Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to expand access to emergency aeromedical services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1107/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1107&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933810,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in work-based learning programs established and regulated by the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1068/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1068&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933811,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Relating To The Universal Service Program.","description":"Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission, under the Universal Service Program, may use funds from the Universal Service Fund to provide free telecommunications access to time-sensitive information for individuals with print disabilities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-09","last_action":"Act 202, on 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).","last_action_date":"2025-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1052/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1052&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933812,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Relating To Settlement Of Claims Related To The Maui Wildfires.","description":"Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-08","last_action":"Act 301, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1414).","last_action_date":"2025-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1001/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1001&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933814,"bill_number":"SB1365","title":"Relating To The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board, as a state of principal license, to investigate and request criminal history records of qualified physicians seeking licensure or license renewal through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 163, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1365/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1365&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933815,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as an investigator in a position identified by the Department of the Attorney General or the Department of Law Enforcement as a labor shortage or difficultto-fill position, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as investigators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1134/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1134&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933818,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace chapters 327E and 327G, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1004/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1004&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933819,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Relating To Income Tax Withholding.","description":"For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, (1) repeals the maximum tax rate that may be considered in determining the amount of income tax that must be withheld and the requirement that a standard deduction allowance be treated as if it was denominated as a withholding exemption, and (2) for the purpose of income tax withholding, permits the Director of Taxation to prescribe a standard deduction allowance in an amount more or less than one whole exemption.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1151/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1151&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933821,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Clarifies and expands the circumstances and procedures available for emergency transportation, examination, and hospitalization under chapter 334. Provides limits on liability for state and local governments and professionals during mental health emergency procedures while performing their duties in the course of employment. Expands the notice requirements for an emergency hospitalization to include an individual's health-care surrogate and clarifies when notice to family members can be waived. Removes the authority of the family court to appoint a legal guardian in a proceeding for involuntary hospitalization. Removes the requirement that psychiatric facilities wait for a response on a notice of intent to discharge an involuntary hospitalization patient prior to discharge. Clarifies the circumstances under which a subject of an order for assisted community treatment can be administered medication over the subject's objection. Provides limits on liability for an assisted community treatment provider. Modifies the administrative authorization of medical treatment over the patient's objection to be reviewed by a single decision-maker who is a psychiatrist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1003/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1003&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933822,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Relating To The Transition Of The Oahu Regional Health Care System From The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Into The Department Of Health.","description":"Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health Care System from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. Repeals certain changes to the Hawaii Revised Statutes that were made by Act 212, SLH 2021. Requires the Oahu Regional Health Care System to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health regarding Oahu Regional Health Care System taking care of low acuity patients in the Department's custody by December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1122/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1122&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933823,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Relating To Home Care Agencies.","description":"Prohibits home care agencies from providing services outside the scope of their facility license.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1119/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1119&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933825,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Relating To The Pesticide Use Revolving Fund.","description":"Increases the ceiling of the pesticide use revolving fund. Effective July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB986/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=986&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933826,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Amends the membership of the HCDA board of directors. Establishes the Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program under HCDA. Repeals the Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board. Authorizes HCDA to issue bonds to finance the development of infrastructure outside of HCDA's community development districts. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 252, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1007/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1007&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933828,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-13","last_action":"Act 036, on 05/13/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136).","last_action_date":"2025-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1033/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1033&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933830,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Relating To Administrative Orders.","description":"Requires any order to cease and desist issued by the Director of Health that is administratively appealed to remain in effect during the appeals process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1128/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1128&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933832,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Provides an emergency appropriation for fifty per cent of the penalty assessed by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to be reinvested in the continued development of a new eligibility system that will assist in reducing the State's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate, which, if successful, may result in the State not being required to pay the remaining fifty per cent of the penalty. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 043, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1099/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1099&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933833,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2025-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1117/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1117&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933835,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The City And County Of Honolulu Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maunalua, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Stormwater Management Outfall And Drainage System, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The City And County Of Honolulu Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maunalua, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Stormwater Management Outfall And Drainage System, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR3/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=3&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933836,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Ewa Beach, Ewa, Oahu, For A Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Ewa Beach, Ewa, Oahu, For A Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-25-25 9:40AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR6/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=6&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933837,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1039/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1039&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1933839,"bill_number":"SB1303","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. Authorizes the Program to issue lines of credit. Creates a new class of loans to encourage large scale agriculture of import replacement crops grown for the Farm to State Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1303/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1303&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1933840,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kikiaola, Kekaha, Kauai, For A Shoreline Protection Structure, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Twenty-five-year Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kikiaola, Kekaha, Kauai, For A Shoreline Protection Structure, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR4/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=4&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1934542,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to establish and implement a five-year Interisland Transportation Fee Reimbursement Pilot Program, to be funded by revenues received from the rental motor vehicle surcharge. Extends the increase of the rental motor vehicle surcharge by $0.50 each year from 12/31/2027 to 12/31/2031. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1177/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1177&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1934569,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Relating To Rural Emergency Hospitals.","description":"Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals at the state level by the Department of Health. Clarify Medicaid reimbursement policies for hospitals transitioning from a critical access hospital designation to a rural emergency hospital designation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 144, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1179/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1179&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1934608,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1176/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1176&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1934642,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1185/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1185&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1934685,"bill_number":"SB1496","title":"Relating To Civil Rights.","description":"Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for places of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of, or information related to, their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions. Clarifies that a facility is considered a place of public accommodation regardless of whether its presence in the State is physical or digital. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1496/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1496&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1934719,"bill_number":"SB1492","title":"Relating To Mobility Management.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Mobility Management, established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1492/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1492&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1934758,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Relating To Controlled-environment Agriculture.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1184/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1184&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1934838,"bill_number":"SB1494","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 1/1/2026 to provide optional coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1494/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1494&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1934871,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Relating To Teacher Workforce Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1188/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1188&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1934910,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Relating To Allowance On Service Retirements.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1183/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1183&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1934952,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Related To Law Enforcement.","description":"Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1189/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1189&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1934988,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Repeals the authority for campaign funds to carry over to subsequent elections. Requires, at the latest, for campaign funds not expended to escheat to the State after a certain period. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to make reasonable efforts to return escheated funds to contributors with any remaining balance to fund partially publicly financed campaigns.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1190/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1190&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1935021,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1182/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1182&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1935064,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Relating To The Landlord Tenant Code.","description":"Authorizes a landlord to petition a district court for a temporary restraining order, permanent restraining order, or injunction to compel a tenant's compliance with section 521-51, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1180/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1180&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1935104,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1181/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1181&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1935140,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Relating To Bed Bugs.","description":"Prohibits landlords, including those operating in public housing and educational dorm settings, from renting a dwelling unit that the landlord knows has a current bed bug infestation. Establishes procedures that landlords shall take upon receiving notice of an actual or suspected bed bug infestation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1186/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1186&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1935173,"bill_number":"SB1495","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2027. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1495/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1495&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1935216,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to establish a cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training program for public school students in grades six through twelve as part of existing health or physical education curriculum. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the establishment of a cardiac emergency response plan in all public elementary, middle, intermediate, and high schools in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1178/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1178&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1935250,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Phases in a ban on state departments and administratively attached agencies from purchasing lei that contain plant material grown and harvested outside the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862).","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1187/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1187&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1935286,"bill_number":"SB1493","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1493/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1493&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1935352,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-third Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 43rd Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1191/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1191&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1935363,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the efforts of the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 104, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1220/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1220&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1935376,"bill_number":"SB1519","title":"Relating To Prior Authorization.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for prior authorization process in the State, including disclosure and notice requirements for utilization review entities regarding their prior authorization requirements and restrictions; qualifications and criteria for prior authorization review and appeals personnel; prior authorization process for non-urgent and urgent health care services, including the time frame by which utilization review entities must render a decision; adverse determination and appeal processes; prohibition of prior authorization for emergency health care services and medication for opioid use disorder; payments to health care providers; length and duration of prior authorizations; and exemptions for certain health care providers. Requires health insurers to utilize NCPDP SCRIPT Standard electronic prior authorization transactions by 1/1/2026. Requires utilization review entities to submit annual reports to the Insurance Commissioner each year. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules by 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1519/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1519&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1935391,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Relating To Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requires a county conditional use permit for clean and sober homes with 5 or more residents. Requires registration of all clean and sober homes on registry maintained by the Department of Health. Requires DOH to conduct unannounced inspections of clean and sober homes on at least an annual basis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1217/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1217&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1935407,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a high school law enforcement curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1196/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1196&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1935418,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Fund, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1208/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1208&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1935435,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-fifth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fifth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1207/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1207&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1935451,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1195/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1195&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1935465,"bill_number":"SB1518","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide 50 per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt administrative rules to implement the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1518/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1518&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1935479,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-eighth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 38th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1223/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1223&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1935494,"bill_number":"SB1527","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Requires the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to develop and implement a comprehensive messaging and informational campaign to prevent cannabis use among the State's youth. Requires the Division to establish and enter into contracts with community-based organizations to award grants to prevent substance misuse among youth through evidenced-based prevention programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1527/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1527&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1935507,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1221/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1221&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1935521,"bill_number":"SB1524","title":"Relating To Teacher Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition and mandatory fees to a resident student enrolled in the College of Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1524/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1524&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1935533,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Authorizes county police to confiscate bicycles for certain offenses. Increases penalty fee paid upon redemption. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1226/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1226&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1935548,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"Prohibits counties from permitting or allowing retention and detention ponds to be constructed except under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to inspect retention and detention ponds statewide. Establishes certain safety requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1232/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1232&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1935568,"bill_number":"SB1498","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Establishes an Ombudsman's Office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1498/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1498&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1935579,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Requires that the fees for attorneys retained by a condominium association be paid from an association's funds or reserves, except for collection of delinquent common dues payments from owners. Limits the total and final legal fees to twenty-five per cent of the original debt amount. Requires attorneys retained by a condominium association to confine their communications to the condominium board, except when the attorneys must request and require materials and responses directly from owners for each matter. Prohibits attorneys retained by a condominium association from billing unit owners directly. Specifies the contents of an attorney's billing statement. Requires that a notice of default and intention to foreclose served on a unit owner affords the unit owner the opportunity to respond within thirty days after service of the notice.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1209/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1209&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1935592,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fiftieth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fiftieth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1222/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1222&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1935605,"bill_number":"SB1504","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Extends the sunset date of the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project to 2038. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1504/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1504&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1935624,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Relating To Teacher Compensation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1202/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1202&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1935638,"bill_number":"SB1528","title":"Relating To Cigarette Taxes.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the cigarette tax from sixteen cents to eighteen cents and amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1528/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1528&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1935648,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, amounts received by a contractor for contracting work performed in a county having a population of more than one hundred twenty-five thousand but less than one hundred eighty-five thousand.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1215/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1215&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1935664,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Relating To Legislative Employees.","description":"Repeals staff of the legislative branch of the State from the list of individuals not included in any appropriate bargaining unit. Specifies that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each have one vote if they have employees in a particular bargaining unit for the purposes of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1236/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1236&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1935679,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Amends the definition of \"dangerous to self\". Defines the terms \"gravely disabled\" and \"psychiatric deterioration\". Broadens the term of \"imminently dangerous to self and others\". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1225/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1225&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1935695,"bill_number":"SB1497","title":"Relating To Rare Diseases.","description":"Establishes a Rare Disease Advisory Council within the Department of Health to advise the State on the needs of rare disease patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1497/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1497&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1935714,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Relating To Office Of Legislative Analyst.","description":"Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1199/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1199&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1935730,"bill_number":"SB1530","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents or the President of the University of Hawaii to allocate general funds appropriated to the University of Hawaii to University of Hawaii program IDs in accordance with performance-based outcomes relating to student achievement and degree attainment. Requires the President to submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the President to propose at least three efficiency measures to the Director of Finance to produce a more effective budget.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1530/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1530&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1935741,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Human Resources Development the state internship and workforce development program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1211/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1211&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1935759,"bill_number":"SB1506","title":"Relating To Professional Land Surveyors.","description":"Establishes a statute of repose prohibiting the commencement of a civil action against a professional land surveyor or owner of real property if ten years has elapsed since the latter of the date of completion of a contract or final payment for land surveying work. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1506/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1506&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1935772,"bill_number":"SB1501","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to enter into step-in agreements for payment obligations arising under certain power purchase agreements. Establishes the Power Purchase Costs Trust Fund. Establishes that revenues from on-bill charges for power purchase agreements and money from a surcharge supporting a reserve account shall be held in trust by the Department of Budget and Finance, and that independent power producers shall hold a beneficial interest in the revenues to the extent of the amounts owed under the covered power purchase agreements. Appoints, authorizes, and empowers the electric utility to serve as the billing, collection, and payment agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 191, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1501/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1501&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1935788,"bill_number":"SB1515","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Allows an on-call circuit judge in the relevant circuit to perform the duties of the Board of Registration for purposes of hearing elections disputes if the Board of Registration lacks full membership. Requires the Judiciary to designate one or more on-call circuit court judges in each circuit to perform the duties of the Board of Registration for purposes of hearing elections disputes. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1515/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1515&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1935804,"bill_number":"SB1521","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1521/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1521&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1935817,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to provide and disseminate its procedures for dealing with bullying. Requires principals, teachers, and staff to disseminate the Department's bullying procedures to students. Defines bullying procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1210/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1210&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1935831,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Relating To Stormwater Management Systems.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1233/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1233&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1935847,"bill_number":"SB1513","title":"Relating To Appropriations.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1513/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1513&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1935858,"bill_number":"SB1503","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop and implement training programs, public-private partnerships, funding opportunities, and recruitment strategies to develop a local workforce to meet the growing demand in defense-related personnel and promote economic diversification. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1503/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1503&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1935871,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Relating To Solid Waste.","description":"Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of waste or disposal facilities that are near or above a significant aquifer. Allows counties to apply for exemptions to state siting standards if they meet certain criteria.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1228/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1228&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1935883,"bill_number":"SB1525","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that the manufacturer's products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory of manufacturers of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids whose certifications the Department approved. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1525/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1525&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1935907,"bill_number":"SB1516","title":"Relating To Oral Health.","description":"Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Establishes one full-time equivalent program specialist V position. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1516/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1516&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1935919,"bill_number":"SB1507","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1507/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1507&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1935932,"bill_number":"SB1502","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of faculty positions, student internship programs, and other related expenses for the Business Administration Program at the University of Hawaii West Oahu for workforce development in the defense sector of the State's economy. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 176, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1502/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1502&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1935944,"bill_number":"SB1529","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations.","description":"Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation unit, room, or service that were not disclosed before the time of booking. Requires any person offering, listing, advertising, soliciting, or displaying a rate or price for the use or occupancy of a transient accommodation unit, room, or service to disclose at the time of booking in a clear and conspicuous manner, the total dollar amount that will be charged, including all resort fees and taxes and fees imposed by government entities. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1529/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1529&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1935959,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a return-to-home program within the Department of Human Services to provide travel expenses and relocation assistance for eligible persons who wish to return to their home states. Requires the Department to develop and implement a public information campaign related to the State's residency requirements and return-to-home program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1218/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1218&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1935977,"bill_number":"SB1526","title":"Relating To The Drug And Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory.","description":"Extends the lapse date for funds appropriated out of the Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory Special Fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for the establishment and maintenance of a drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 216, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1526/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1526&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1935988,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Relating To Clinical Psychology.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to utilize student education partnerships to increase the amount of mental health care providers in correctional facilities across the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1197/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1197&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1936002,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1224/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1224&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1936018,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for faculty positions, student programs, and facilities at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa and University of Hawaii, West Oahu for workforce development in the defense sector.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to ECD, HED, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2025-01-28","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1206/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1206&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1936034,"bill_number":"SB1500","title":"Relating To Electric Utilities.","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to appoint a receiver to take temporary action necessary to assure continued adequate electric services from failing regulated investor-owned electric utilities. Requires an appointed receiver to recognize and maintain the terms and conditions of any existing collective bargaining agreement and prohibits the receiver from inducing or causing a reduction in force, or terminating a covered employee, other than for a cause consistent with any collective bargaining agreement. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 277, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1380).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1500/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1500&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1936049,"bill_number":"SB1517","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreational-residential use by public lottery and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located. Lowers the maximum term for a lease of public lands for recreational-residential use to five years. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1517/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1517&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936060,"bill_number":"SB1514","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Establishes a temporary working group to study the feasibility of transitioning the Legislature's regular session from one that meets for 3.5 months from mid-January to early May, to one that meets on a year-round basis. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to provide administrative support to the working group. Requires report to Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1514/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1514&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936075,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Relating To Parentage.","description":"Repeals the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973 and updates laws relating to parentage, including enacting portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1193/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1193&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1936094,"bill_number":"SB1508","title":"Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.","description":"Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-23","last_action":"Act 021, on 04/22/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1508/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1508&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936110,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Establishes civil liability for any commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally publishes or distributes materially harmful to minors without following certain age verification requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1198/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1198&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1936126,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Relating To Teacher To Student Ratios.","description":"Codifies the board of education's policy for class sizes to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1200/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1200&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1936141,"bill_number":"SB1523","title":"Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.","description":"Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1523/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1523&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1936151,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Makes laws regulating midwives and the practice of midwifery permanent. Clarifies the scope of practice of midwifery. Establishes licensure requirements for certified midwives and certified professional midwives. Establishes continuing education requirements. Grants global signature authority to midwives. Grants prescriptive authority to licensed midwives practicing as certified midwives and amends the list of approved legend drugs that may be administered by midwives. Establishes peer review and data submission requirements. Affirms that the practice of midwifery does not include Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Clarifies exemptions from licensure and grounds for refusal to grant, renew, reinstate, or restore licenses or for revocation, suspension, denial, or condition of a license. Clarifies medical record availability and retention requirements for the purposes of medical torts. (SD3)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-05","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 028, 05/02/2025, (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).","last_action_date":"2025-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1194/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1194&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1936165,"bill_number":"SB1512","title":"Relating To Financing.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1512/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1512&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936184,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Relating To Missing Persons.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Charli Alert program to help locate persons who are 18 to 64 years old, missing, and thought to be in danger.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1192/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1192&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1936197,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"Relating To A Wealth Asset Tax.","description":"Establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1235/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1235&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1936210,"bill_number":"SB1509","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on best practices for the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and reduction in prescription drug costs for health insurance plan beneficiaries. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1509/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1509&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936221,"bill_number":"SB1511","title":"Relating To Hanalei Bay.","description":"Prohibits vessels longer than seventy-five feet from entering Hanalei Bay. Exempts vessels operated by a federal, state, or county agency. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 280, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1383).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1511/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1511&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936241,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a landlord resident tenant tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1214/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1214&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1936257,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1219/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1219&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1936270,"bill_number":"SB1520","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 866).","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1520/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1520&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1936283,"bill_number":"SB1499","title":"Relating To Renewable Portfolio Standards.","description":"Repeals the Public Utilities Commission's authority to penalize electric utility companies that fail to meet the renewable portfolio standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1499/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1499&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1936300,"bill_number":"SB1505","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a definition for \"premium cigar\" that is distinct from a \"large cigar\" and adds a definition for \"characterizing flavor\" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1505/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1505&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936311,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Allows primary caregivers to be responsible for the care of more than one qualifying patient for medical cannabis at any given time. Repeals 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1204/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1204&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1936325,"bill_number":"SB1510","title":"Relating To Motor Carriers.","description":"Exempts non-profit community-based organizations providing transportation services from motor carrier regulations under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1510/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1510&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936338,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Regarding State Justices And Judges.","description":"Proposes to amend the state constitution to:(1) require the election of state justices and judges, as provided by law; authorize the governor and chief justice to make interim appointments for vacancies in the offices of the chief justice, supreme court, intermediate appellate court, and circuit courts, or district courts, respectively; and (3) repeal provisions pertaining to the judicial selection commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1216/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1216&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1936354,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Relating To Pornographic Websites.","description":"Requires any commercial entity that knowingly publishes pornographic material on an internet website that is accessible to persons in the State to use an age verification system to ensure that the pornographic material is not accessed by a minor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1212/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1212&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1936371,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Relating To Water Safety.","description":"Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1234/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1234&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1936382,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Imposes a conveyance tax rate of 300% on sales of residential real property to persons who have not filed a Hawaii state income tax return within the preceding 4-year period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1213/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1213&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1936413,"bill_number":"SB1522","title":"Relating To Vehicle Title Transfers.","description":"Clarifies that proof that a transferor has filed required notice forms with the County Director of Finance serves as a complete defense to any action brought against the transferor for an act or omission, civil or criminal, arising from the use, operation, or abandonment of the vehicle by another person. Requires, by 7/1/2026, the Judiciary to determine whether new forms or modification of the Judiciary's website is necessary to assist vehicle transferors and, if so, to create the forms or modify the website. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 109, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1522/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1522&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1936425,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Immersion Education.","description":"Appropriate moneys to the Department of Education to establish a Hawaiian language immersion school, open to students in grades kindergarten through 12, that is located in the Leeward area of the island of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1203/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1203&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1936436,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for the workforce development council to incorporate and implement a framework for the workforce diversification and expansion of the defense-related workforce in fields such as information technology, cybersecurity, intelligence, data science, and advanced manufacturing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1205/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1205&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1936446,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1201/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1201&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1936462,"bill_number":"SB1541","title":"Relating To The Waiahole Water System.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Waiahole Water System for bond debt service and tunnel repair. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1541/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1541&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1936463,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Relating To Trail Accessibility.","description":"Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1269/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1269&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1936464,"bill_number":"SB1550","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1550/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1550&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1936465,"bill_number":"SB1535","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land on which Alii Place is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the State. Repeals the sunset provision of Act 4, SLH 2024. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to accept the properties transferred in satisfaction of all amounts owed by Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Kapolei roadways, drainage, and sewer settlement. Exempts the land transferred from the definition of public lands for purposes of chapter 171, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1535/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1535&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1936466,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"Relating To The State Plan.","description":"Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of \"green infrastructure\". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1319/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1319&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1936467,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Relating To Parliamentarians.","description":"Requires all parliamentarians doing business in the State to be licensed with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and complete mandatory training courses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1315/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1315&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1936468,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.","description":"Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 9:00AM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1294/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1294&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1936469,"bill_number":"SB1557","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide For A Citizens' Assembly And To Authorize The Citizens' Assembly To Propose To The Legislature Constitutional And Statutory Revisions Or Amendments To The Laws Governing Elections, Political Campaigns, Campaign Finance, Ethics, Referendum, Reapportionment, Legislative Process, And Public Access To Information.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for a citizens' assembly and to authorize the citizens' assembly to propose to the Legislature constitutional and statutory revisions or amendments to the laws governing elections, political campaigns, campaign finance, ethics, referendum, reapportionment, legislative process, and public access to information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1557/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1557&year=2025","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1936470,"bill_number":"SB1564","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1564/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1564&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1936471,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to submit certifications with the Department of Taxation annually, stating that the manufacturer's products comply with federal regulations. Requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a directory of manufacturers of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids whose certifications the Department approved. Imposes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1289/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1289&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1936472,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Relating To Probation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program to be administered by the Judiciary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1253/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1253&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1936473,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Relating To Transportation Demand Management.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1302/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1302&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1936474,"bill_number":"SB1556","title":"Relating To Trusted Public Representatives.","description":"Establishes a Trusted Public Representative Program within the Office of Information Practices under which the Office assigns a volunteer Trusted Public Representative trained in the requirements of the Sunshine Law and observes public agency meetings closed to the public. Allows the Office of Information Practices to conduct background checks of current and prospective Trusted Public Representatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1556/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1556&year=2025","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1936475,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1258/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1258&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1936476,"bill_number":"SB1569","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1569/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1569&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1936477,"bill_number":"HB1286","title":"Relating To Pedestrian Safety.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1286/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1286&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1936478,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Relating To Underground Storage Tanks.","description":"Clarifies the level of environmental restoration that owners and operators of underground storage tanks or tank systems must satisfy in the event of a confirmed release of jet fuel. Specifies the restoration condition and quality acceptable by the Department of Health shall include the complete removal of all jet fuel, including jet fuel additives and all compounds resulting from the degradation of jet fuel or jet fuel additives, or the reaction of jet fuel or jet fuel additives with water or other chemicals. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1230/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1230&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1936480,"bill_number":"SB1536","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Repeals the exemption of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from the State's Employees' Retirement System. Requires a retirant returning to service as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to re-enroll into the Employees' Retirement System. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 168, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1536/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1536&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1936481,"bill_number":"SB1553","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates moneys from the Act 279 Special Fund for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to purchase a parcel of land identified as tax map key: (1) 9-1-013-025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG/HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1553/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1553&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1936482,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-sixth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-sixth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1281/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1281&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1936483,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"Relating To Cancer.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos, including an analysis of the health effects and risks of individuals living in close proximity to landfills in Nanakuli, Oahu. Requires the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to seek other sources of funding to complete the study. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 254, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1300/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1300&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1936484,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Relating To Stream Maintenance.","description":"Establishes a two-year stream maintenance pilot program to be implemented by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1276/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1276&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936485,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1284/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1284&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1936487,"bill_number":"SB1543","title":"Relating To Government Accountability.","description":"Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Caps the amount each agency can spend on external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires each agency to disclose new contracts with external consultants. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1543/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1543&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1936488,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"Relating To Rare Diseases.","description":"Establishes a Rare Disease Advisory Council within the Department of Health to advise the State on the needs of rare disease patients.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1288/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1288&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1936489,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1256/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1256&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1936490,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires rental vessels to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources before being rented or leased, or offered for rent or lease, by the public for transiting the navigable waters of a state park. Requires registration fees to be deposited into the State Parks Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 128, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1316/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1316&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1936491,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Requires each public school to develop a disaster and attack preparedness plan by 1/1/2026 that includes shelter-in-place drills. Requires each school to maintain emergency goods sufficient for at least 48 hours in its facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1249/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1249&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1936492,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes a Portable Benefits Program under the administration of a board of trustees to provide portable benefits to gig workers. Expands the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program to gig workers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1290/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1290&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1936493,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"Relating To Landlord-tenant Disputes.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1324/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1324&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1936494,"bill_number":"SB1582","title":"Relating To The Coconut Tree.","description":"Recognizes the coconut palm as a culturally significant plant and sustainable staple food source in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1582/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1582&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1936495,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1318/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1318&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1936496,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Relating To Clean Energy.","description":"Requires all state and county agencies to utilize applicable federal clean energy tax credits, pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, for the purchase and financing of capital improvement projects that use clean energy technology and zero-emission vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1295/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1295&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1936497,"bill_number":"SB1572","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Sports Wagering Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators. Establishes penalties for violations. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Allows the commission to conduct background checks on applicants for a sports wagering operator license and persons in control of applicants for a sports wagering operator license. Requires tax revenue collected from sports wagering to fund certain initiatives, including 50 per cent for public education programs and 25 per cent for affordable housing. Requires the commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1572/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1572&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1936498,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1271/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1271&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1936500,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Relating To The Emergency And Budget Reserve Fund.","description":"Adds, as an allowable use of the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund, economic payments to certain residents who have incurred losses in a disaster for which the Governor has declared a state of emergency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1262/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1262&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1936501,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Immersion Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1242/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1242&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1936502,"bill_number":"SB1566","title":"Relating To A Hawaii Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1566/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1566&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1936503,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Recommitted to JHA/AGR with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Cochran, Iwamoto, Perruso, Souza voting no and Representative(s) Ward excused.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1246/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1246&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1936504,"bill_number":"SB1545","title":"Relating To Nepotism.","description":"Repeals language in the State's Code of Ethics that exempts the legislative and judicial branches from prohibitions against nepotism in public employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1545/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1545&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1936505,"bill_number":"SB1574","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends provisions relating to the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Increases the percentage of the qualified production costs that can be claimed by a qualified production company in different counties. Clarifies the distribution requirements of the tax credit. Increases the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1574/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1574&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1936506,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for landlords who charge below-market rent and assesses an additional privilege tax on landowners who charge above-market rent, under certain conditions. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to determine median market rent for rental units by geographic area for the purposes of the below-market rent tax credit and above-market rent tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1261/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1261&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1936507,"bill_number":"SB1570","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to plan and design an expansion of the runway at Molokai Airport to accommodate larger aircraft. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1570/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1570&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1936508,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Relating To Independent Legal Counsel.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1239/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1239&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1936509,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicles.","description":"Requires the State Fire Marshal to convene an electric vehicle fires working group to examine the impact of electric vehicle fires in residential, commercial, and business properties that have confined parking structures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1280/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1280&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936510,"bill_number":"SB1562","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Combined Housing Operational Agriculture Mobilization Program to assist bona fide farmers to live and farm on agricultural lands. For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tax credit for land donated to the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1562/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1562&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1936511,"bill_number":"SB1540","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2028, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to remove requirements of the state building codes or add requirements to the state building codes only with prior council approval. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1540/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1540&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1936512,"bill_number":"SB1538","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiians.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to identify all legislative districts in the State in which a majority of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian majority districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1538/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1538&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1936514,"bill_number":"SB1571","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Exempts all positions filled by the Hawaii Tourism Authority within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from the state civil service law. Amends the definition of \"convention center facility\" for purposes of chapter 201B, HRS, to clarify that the facilities must reflect a Hawaii sense of place. Designates the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors (Board) as an advisory board. Removes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as a member of the Board. Requires a member of the Board to represent a tourism-impacted entity. Provides that the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives each appoints a member of the Board. Makes the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority a position appointed by the Board, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to report to the Governor. Amends the eligibility requirements to serve on the Board. Provides that the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority's length of term of service shall be set by written contract by the Board. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 132, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1232).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1571/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1571&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1936515,"bill_number":"SB1584","title":"Relating To Adult Content.","description":"Requires adult content providers and adult content consumers to register with the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the collection of registration fees from adult content providers. Requires adult content providers to charge mandatory subscription fees to adult content consumers. Imposes monetary penalties for noncompliance. Deposits moneys collected into the domestic violence and sexual assault special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1584/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1584&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1936516,"bill_number":"SB1579","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State after 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1579/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1579&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1936517,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Relating To Land Transfers.","description":"Authorizes the transfer of certain lands under the jurisdiction of certain state agencies to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1309/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1309&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1936518,"bill_number":"SB1576","title":"Relating To Foreclosures.","description":"Clarifies the limitation of actions to recover debts related to notes and mortgage notes shall be six years. Prohibits creditors from pursuing deficiency judgments against residential property owners upon completion of a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1576/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1576&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1936519,"bill_number":"SB1567","title":"Relating To The Classification And Compensation Systems.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to complete a comprehensive review of the classification and compensation systems for all civil service positions under its jurisdiction by 10/31/2026. Allows the Department to contract with a third party, in accordance with the Hawaii Public Procurement Code, to assist with the timely completion of the review. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 180, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1567/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1567&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1936521,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than $250,000 from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products of less than $250,000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-30","last_action":"Act 134, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234).","last_action_date":"2025-05-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1293/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1293&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1936522,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Relating To A Vaping Store Registry.","description":"Requires, beginning 1/1/2026, vaping stores to register with the Department of Health and be subject to inspections for compliance with federal and state laws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1248/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1248&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1936523,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"Relating To The State Auditor.","description":"Requires the State Auditor to conduct management and financial audits of Medicaid health care insurance contractors at least once every two years, with the first audit report to be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1274/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1274&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1936524,"bill_number":"SB1549","title":"Relating To The Knehili Community Hale.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for a capital improvement project for the construction of the Knehili community hale, a new access road, and a parking lot at the Knehili homestead.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1549/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1549&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1936525,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Specifies that an engineering study is not required to be considered when reducing the maximum speed limit within ten miles per hour of the current speed limit for that road. Requires the Department of Transportation or a county, to the extent practicable, to consider National Association of City Transportation Officials guidance when setting a maximum speed limit for sections of highways with residential or commercial areas or schools immediately on a highway. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 196, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1259/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1259&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1936526,"bill_number":"SB1534","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Establishes a surcharge on the general excise tax and use tax for the sale or use of luxury cars.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1534/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1534&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1936527,"bill_number":"SB1548","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1548/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1548&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1936528,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Relating To Labor Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Establishes certain minimum registered nurse-to-patient staffing requirements for hospitals. No later than 9/1/2025, requires hospitals to create hospital registered nurse staffing committees. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires hospitals to implement registered nurse staffing plans. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1244/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1244&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1936529,"bill_number":"SB1551","title":"Relating To Plastic.","description":"Bans businesses from providing single-use plastic bags and nonrecyclable paper bags to customers. Assesses a fee that businesses shall charge for allowable bags provided to customers. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1551/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1551&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1936530,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fourth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1287/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1287&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1936531,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1285/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1285&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1936532,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Relating To Foster Care.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1229/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1229&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1936533,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Kupuna Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1306/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1306&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1936534,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Relating To Workforce Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1317/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1317&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1936535,"bill_number":"SB1552","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, facetoface practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1552/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1552&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1936536,"bill_number":"SB1568","title":"Relating To Prevailing Wages.","description":"Requires prevailing wages for human services providers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1568/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1568&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1936537,"bill_number":"SB1560","title":"Relating To Housing Resiliency.","description":"Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties located in historically vulnerable areas to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program special fund. Appropriates moneys from the special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1560/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1560&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1936538,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1307/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1307&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1936541,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1255/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1255&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1936542,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eighteenth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 18th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1250/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1250&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1936543,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Establish a safe routes to school program vehicle registration surcharge on certain motor vehicle registrations to be imposed and collected no later than 12/31/2025. Prohibits the use of facial recognition software in the operation of any photo red light imaging detector systems or automated speed enforcement systems. Clarifies the citations and summons procedures for the Automated Speed Enforcement Detector Systems Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 212, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1231/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1231&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1936544,"bill_number":"SB1558","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Applies the campaign finance laws to candidates for the neighborhood boards. Requires candidate committees for neighborhood board elections to file an organizational report with the Campaign Spending Commission regarding campaign contributions used for printing and mailing campaign material.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1558/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1558&year=2025","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1936545,"bill_number":"HB1320","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, analyze, and publicly report certain graduate outcome data. Requires and appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a graduate outcomes dashboard. Appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii's Office of the Vice President of Academic Strategy. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 6:25 PM; Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1320/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1320&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1936546,"bill_number":"SB1554","title":"Relating To Community Collaborative Capital Improvement Projects.","description":"Establishes a program within the Office of Community Services to authorize the formation of community collaborative capital improvement projects eligible for state grants, which may be exempted from certain state and county regulatory requirements under specific circumstances. Requires the Office to adopt rules and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT/EIG, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1554/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1554&year=2025","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1936547,"bill_number":"SB1577","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Allows the use of moneys from the Works of Art Special Fund for performing arts. Appropriates funds to provide grants under the Performing Arts Grants Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1577/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1577&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1936548,"bill_number":"SB1532","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Authorizes the Department of the Interior of the United States to adopt certain regulations for the purposes of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Provides that not less than 5 of the members shall be beneficiaries who are native Hawaiian as defined in section 201(a) of the Act, and that not more than 4 of the members shall be descendants of not less than one-fourth part of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1532/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1532&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1936549,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"Relating To Governmental Efficiency.","description":"Authorizes Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies. Requires annual report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1292/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1292&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1936550,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Relating To Manele Small Boat Harbor.","description":"Appropriates moneys for a structural engineering analysis; the planning, design, and construction of repairs and improvements to the water line system; and the reopening of a roadway related to Manele Small Boat Harbor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1238/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1238&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1936551,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1283/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1283&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1936552,"bill_number":"SB1583","title":"Relating To Legislators.","description":"Authorizes state legislators to use state-owned or stateoperated equipment for bona fide community initiatives within their respective electoral districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1583/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1583&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1936553,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 12:30PM in conference room 411.","last_action_date":"2025-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1308/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1308&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1936554,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Building Codes.","description":"Requires the counties to adopt the Hawaii state building codes no later than one year after its adoption. Authorizes a county with a population in excess of 500,000 to amend its building energy conservation code to require more stringent energy-saving performance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1321/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1321&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1936555,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establish a medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs that utilize a team of medical specialists to support primary care providers and other health care professionals through mentorship and guidance. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1279/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1279&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936556,"bill_number":"SB1565","title":"Relating To Acupuncture.","description":"Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1565/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1565&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1936557,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"Relating To Digital Financial Asset.","description":"Imposes a daily maximum of $1,000 on transactions through a digital financial asset transaction kiosk. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1277/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1277&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936558,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Requires the Department Education, in coordination with the Department of Health, to develop a fireworks education and marketing program for implementation in public schools, including charter schools, and distribution to private schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1305/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1305&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1936559,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a schedule of late fees to be added to the original unpaid claim amount if a health insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization fails to pay a provider within the required time.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1275/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1275&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1936561,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1299/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1299&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1936562,"bill_number":"SB1547","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Aloun Kauai Farming, An Agricultural Enterprise, In The Finance, Operation, And Maintenance Of A Project To Revitalize The Dairy Industry.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Aloun Kauai Farming LLC, in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of an integrated dairy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 2:40 PM; Conference Room 411.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1547/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1547&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1936563,"bill_number":"SB1559","title":"Relating To Dune Restoration.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HED, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1559/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1559&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1936564,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1260/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1260&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1936565,"bill_number":"SB1563","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes rate transparency requirements for insurance companies operating in the State. Establishes the Office of Insurance Consumer Affairs within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer affairs to provide oversight, information, and consumer advocacy. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1563/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1563&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1936566,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Relating To Condominium Proxy Voting.","description":"Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole or to those directors present at an association meeting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1311/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1311&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1936568,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.","description":"Amends Act 205, SLH 2024, by: reducing undue burdens on charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities, including requirements related to good standing, reporting complaints, waivers of certain requirements, solicitation campaign records, and contracts; and extending its effective date until 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1254/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1254&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1936569,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Relating To Wireless Communication Devices In Schools.","description":"Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1303/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1303&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1936570,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1304/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1304&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1936571,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Relating To Certified Caregivers.","description":"Lowers the minimum age for certified caregivers for adult foster homes from twenty-one to eighteen. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1282/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1282&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1936572,"bill_number":"SB1546","title":"Relating To Retired Teachers.","description":"Requires retirants rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in difficult-to-fill positions to be paid at least the minimum salary for their experience and qualifications. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and difficult-to-fill positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1546/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1546&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1936573,"bill_number":"SB1581","title":"Relating To Hawaii-japan Pacific Peace Monument.","description":"Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1581/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1581&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1936574,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Relating To Short-term Vacation Rentals.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Community Housing and Rental Oversight Agency within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish and oversee a process for receiving and addressing complaints relating to short-term vacation rentals, in coordination with the county planning departments. Establishes penalties for noncompliance. Prohibits persons with interests in short-term vacation rentals from serving on governing boards of planned communities and condominiums. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TOU, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1266/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1266&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1936575,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Sets a time limit for submitting bid protests. Makes the seventy-five-day limit for issuing a written decision on protests apply to any contract awarded by competitive sealed bid or competitive sealed proposal. Caps the protest bond amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1297/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1297&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1936576,"bill_number":"SB1537","title":"Relating To Wildlife Conservation.","description":"Prohibits the feeding of feral non-native animals on state land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce certain penalties for violations. Requires the counties to adopt or amend ordinances to prohibit the feeding of feral non-native animals on county land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream and impose certain penalties for violations. Establishes an annual reporting requirement to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1537/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1537&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1936577,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to assist certain tenants who are subject to displacement or eviction by the proposed project by: granting those tenants the right of first refusal of a comparable unit in the housing project or establishing a fund to provide relocation benefits and offer assistance; providing information, either directly or through a contracted service, on how to obtain assistance and exercise the right of first refusal; and establishing procedures to track and maintain communication with those tenants. Establishes consequences for a developer's noncompliance. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1325/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1325&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1936578,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Expands the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory minimum fine of $7,500 for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 126, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1291/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1291&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1936579,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Establishes a Rehabilitation and Re-entry Services Task Force. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1263/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1263&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1936580,"bill_number":"SB1561","title":"Relating To Vegetation Management.","description":"Establishes vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce the provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1561/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1561&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1936582,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1241/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1241&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1936583,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Sunsets the grant program on 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1257/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1257&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1936584,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2026. Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review certain housing placements. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2026. Requires a report to the Legislature and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Effective 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1322/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1322&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1936585,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1227/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1227&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1936586,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Relating To A Hawaii Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, to be administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1272/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1272&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1936587,"bill_number":"SB1580","title":"Relating To Flags.","description":"Requires the honor and remember flag and pride flag to be flown with the United States and Hawaiian flags on specified days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1580/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1580&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1936588,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Relating To Hazardous Tree Removal.","description":"Appropriates funds for the assessment and removal of hazardous trees on state lands across Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-19-25 1:45PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1278/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1278&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1936589,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Relating To Youth Mental Health.","description":"Requires that all schools develop plans to execute mental health check-ins with their students grades six through twelve. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1314/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1314&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1936590,"bill_number":"SB1539","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to offset the debt for the Waiahole Water System. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1539/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1539&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1936591,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes a Government Employee Housing Program within HHFDC, to be financed by the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds for the program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 166, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1298/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1298&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1936592,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Relating To Association Managers.","description":"Creates regulation requirements for association managers who oversee the daily operations of a condominium unit owners' association. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires licensure of association managers by the Real Estate Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1312/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1312&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1936593,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Relating To The State Capitol.","description":"Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the state capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the capitol district. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1252/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1252&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1936595,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to establish a pilot program that would grant participating landlords a certain general excise tax exemption for each unit they rent to a long-term tenant with a pet. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1267/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1267&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1936596,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1240/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1240&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1936597,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Relating To Biosecurity.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural biosecurity and the prevention, detection, and control of invasive species in Maui County. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1237/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1237&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1936598,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1245/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1245&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1936599,"bill_number":"SB1578","title":"Relating To International Affairs.","description":"Establishes the official designation of the East-West Center as the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., and exempts state fund appropriations to the East-West Center from chapter 42F, HRS. Renames the Hawaii Sister-State Committee to the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission and amends its functions and membership. Requires the Office of International Affairs to provide support to the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission. Expands the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's authority to establish out-of-state offices to include out-of-state facilities to support sister-state or province partnerships and other partnerships that promote and enrich the people, cultures, environments, and economies of the State and its international partners, generate revenue for the State, and buy property. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 158, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1578/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1578&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1936600,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Disallows the dividends-paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1273/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1273&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1936602,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Relating To Accessibility.","description":"Beginning 7/1/26, requires any public or private entity that operates a public lot, including a business lot, that provides more than 25 parking spaces to increase the number of federally mandated parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities by a minimum of one or fifty per cent, whichever is greater.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1270/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1270&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1936603,"bill_number":"SB1531","title":"Relating To Nuisance Abatement.","description":"Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1531/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1531&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1936604,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Relating To Criminal Proceedings.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1247/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1247&year=2025","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1936605,"bill_number":"SB1542","title":"Relating To Age Verification For App Developers And App Stores Act.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2027, requires app store providers to determine the age category for each of their users in the State and verify their age; provide a mechanism for parents to block minors from downloading unsuitable apps; and obtain parental consent before allowing a minor to use their app store or download and purchase apps. Requires certain app store providers to provide parents with a mechanism to set filters and usage limits for minors. Requires certain app store providers to display age ratings and content description for each app available in their app store. Establishes age verification and parental consent requirements for certain app developers. Establishes violations as unfair or deceptive act or practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1542/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1542&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1936606,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable income tax credit to offset the increase in real property insurance premiums for certain properties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1251/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1251&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1936607,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Allows family leave to also apply to an employee's domestic partner or the child of an employee's domestic partner.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1268/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1268&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1936608,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Relating To Agricultural Sustainability.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor to provide profiles of Filipino immigrants related to demographic, education, and vocation data. Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with certain agricultural entities in the Philippines. Requires and appropriates funds for the Departments of Labor and Industrial Relations and Human Resources Development to develop a program that brings agricultural workers from the Philippines to Hawaii, under certain conditions. Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to establish a hydroponics pilot program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR/ECD, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1310/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1310&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1936609,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Relating To Waste Management.","description":"Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a countywide needs assessment of resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2032.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1264/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1264&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1936610,"bill_number":"SB1544","title":"Relating To Wireless Communication Devices In Schools.","description":"Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1544/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1544&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1936611,"bill_number":"SB1555","title":"Relating To Fair Campaign Practices.","description":"Adopts the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that candidates may use as a guide for their election campaigns.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1555/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1555&year=2025","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1936612,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1323/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1323&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1936613,"bill_number":"HB1296","title":"Relating To The Major Disaster Fund.","description":"Establishes timely notice and reporting requirements to the Legislature by the Governor regarding the transfer of appropriations to the Major Disaster Fund. Effective 7/1/2025. Sunsets 7/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1402).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1296/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1296&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1936614,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-second Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 42nd representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1243/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1243&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1936615,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Applies the existing framework regulating motor carriers onto transportation network companies. Repeals the chapter regulating transportation network companies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1301/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1301&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1936616,"bill_number":"SB1575","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Allows authorized insurers in the State to offer building and hurricane damage insurance for condominium buildings at a lesser rate than the building's prior surplus lines insurance policy for the same coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1575/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1575&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1936617,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a Recycled or Waste Inputs Tax Credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/25.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1265/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1265&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1936618,"bill_number":"SB1533","title":"Relating To Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requires a county conditional use permit for clean and sober homes with 5 or more residents. Requires registration of all clean and sober homes on registry maintained by the Department of Health. Requires DOH to conduct unannounced inspections of clean and sober homes on at least an annual basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1533/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1533&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1936619,"bill_number":"HB1313","title":"Relating To Board Members.","description":"Requires board members of a condominium association to certify the receipt and review of certain documents and complete a board training and education course approved by an accredited third party organization, to be selected by the Real Estate Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1313/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1313&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1936620,"bill_number":"SB1573","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Allows the Department of Agriculture to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1573/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1573&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1936642,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Relating To Midwives.","description":"Continues a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1328/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1328&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1936667,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1326/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1326&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1936692,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"Relating To Fees.","description":"Provides that any Hawaii-born or Native Hawaiian individual shall qualify for resident fees at state parks, regardless of where the individual currently resides; provided that the individual first presents to the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain documentation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1327/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1327&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1936741,"bill_number":"HB1329","title":"Relating To Communities.","description":"Requires any state or county department pursuing any major plan or work effort that is likely to significantly affect members of any community to: (1) Conduct a public hearing on the issue, and post notices on the department's website; and (2) Send direct notices of the public hearing to state and county elected officials who have constituents in the community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1329/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1329&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1938116,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Relating To Small Businesses.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a small business fee waiver program within the Business Registration Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to waive certain fees for applicants registering a new small business in the State for the first time.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-01-31","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1361/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1361&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1938125,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1373/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1373&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1938133,"bill_number":"SB1599","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to abolish vacant positions within state departments and agencies under its jurisdiction that have been vacant for more than five years. Requires a list of positions abolished to be included in the Director's annual report to the Legislature. Requires funds for abolished positions to immediately lapse to the credit of the general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1599/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1599&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1938145,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends and repeals certain exemptions under the general excise tax and use tax laws. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-03","last_action":"Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1403).","last_action_date":"2025-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1369/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1369&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1938156,"bill_number":"SB1603","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Third Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1603/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1603&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1938165,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees.","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1368/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1368&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1938176,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, As Amended.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1351/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1351&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1938188,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Establishes a definition of \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.10 per wine gallon. Takes effect 6/30/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1371/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1371&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1938202,"bill_number":"SB1598","title":"Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1598/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1598&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1938211,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to purchase a parcel of land identified as tax map key: (1) 9-1-013-025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1353/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1353&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1938223,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation-residence use by public lottery under certain conditions and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located under certain conditions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 225, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1348/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1348&year=2025","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1938233,"bill_number":"SB1606","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Imposes an increased penalty upon any person who trespasses upon certain state or county lands when the person trespasses again by returning, within 30 days after the initial offense, to the same land at which the person committed the initial offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1606/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1606&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1938242,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Relating To A Family Resilience Pilot Program.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1383/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1383&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1938255,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"Relating To The Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a Non-Potable Water Wells Pilot Program to prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa Agricultural Park and Panaewa farm lots, under the Department of Agriculture. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 186, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1365/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1365&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1938265,"bill_number":"SB1608","title":"Relating To School Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1608/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1608&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1938277,"bill_number":"HB1376","title":"Relating To Correctional Facilities.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1376/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1376&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1938287,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1362/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1362&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1938301,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the judiciary. Appropriates funds for the working group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1381/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1381&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1938314,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Relating To Missing Persons.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Missing Indigenous Person Alert program to help locate indigenous persons who are missing and thought to be in danger.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1357/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1357&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1938323,"bill_number":"SB1589","title":"Relating To The Stadium Development Special Fund.","description":"Requires gifts or grants from a private source deposited into the Stadium Development Special Fund to be used only for infrastructure related to the stadium and costs associated with the development of the stadium. Requires any unexpended and unencumbered funds in the Stadium Development Special Fund to immediately lapse to the general fund if the NASED project is terminated. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund with certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863).","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1589/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1589&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1938336,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Establishes a 2-year homelessness sanctuary pilot program, to be administered by the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness in coordination with the Department of Human Services and the City and County of Honolulu. Directs the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to designate a specific location on state or county land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for homeless individuals and families to reside and access services. Requires the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness and the coordinator's partner agencies to provide certain facilities and services at the designated location. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2027. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1338/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1338&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1938345,"bill_number":"SB1602","title":"Relating To The Keauhou Aquifer System.","description":"Establishes the Keauhou Aquifer System Monitoring Pilot Project. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine whether to continue, expand, or end the Pilot Project. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Pilot Project. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action":"Act 189, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).","last_action_date":"2025-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1602/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1602&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1938354,"bill_number":"SB1585","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 825).","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1585/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1585&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1938369,"bill_number":"SB1605","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Provides that investigative powers of the Department of Human Services under the Child Protective Act include interviews of adults living in the family home and the alleged perpetrator in the; Requires DHS to record and save adult interviews conducted as part of an investigation of a report of harm, threatened harm, or imminent harm to a child and to include recorded adult interviews in any filed petition for removal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1605/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1605&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1938380,"bill_number":"SB1592","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1592/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1592&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1938388,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Elders.","description":"Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1340/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1340&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1938404,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1372/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1372&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1938416,"bill_number":"SB1594","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the number of years members may serve in the Legislature to a maximum of sixteen years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1594/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1594&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1938424,"bill_number":"SB1607","title":"Relating To General Principles Of Justification.","description":"For the purposes of state justifiable-use-of-force law: (1) Amends the definition of \"dwelling\" to include agricultural land used as a residence or place of lodging; and (2) Creates a definition of \"place of work\" that includes agricultural land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1607/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1607&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1938434,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Relating To Early Learning Cooperatives.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish parent-staff early learning collectives to combine professional early-learning services with structured parental involvement. Establishes an Early Learning Cooperative Advisory Council. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1377/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1377&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1938447,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Relating To Correctional Facilities.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1330/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1330&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1938459,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Relating To The Public Land Trust Working Group.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1358/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1358&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1938478,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Pollution.","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time. Establishes a refundable tax credit to mitigate the effect of a carbon emissions tax on taxpayers. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP/AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1375/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1375&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1938488,"bill_number":"HB1342","title":"Relating To Offender Reentry Programs.","description":"Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender re-entry program under the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability and workforce readiness. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1342/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1342&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1938502,"bill_number":"SB1600","title":"Relating To The Public Land Trust Working Group.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hire necessary staff, purchase equipment, and retain professional services on behalf of the Public Land Trust Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1600/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1600&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1938512,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"Relating To Hawaii Beach Day.","description":"Establishes Hawaii Beach Day. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to organize and support events and activities to celebrate and observe Hawaii Beach Day. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAA/TOU, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1332/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1332&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1938526,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Relating To Land Registration.","description":"Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a comprehensive review of the existing land registration systems and transition to a single, unified registry system; oversee the digitization of all land records into an online database; and ensure equitable access, establish a fee structure, and conduct public outreach on how to use the new system and access records. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1360/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1360&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1938533,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1343/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1343&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1938550,"bill_number":"SB1593","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Repeals the authority for campaign funds to carry over to subsequent elections. Requires, at the latest, for campaign funds not expended to escheat to the State after a certain period. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to make reasonable efforts to return escheated funds to contributors with any remaining balance to fund partially publicly financed campaigns.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1593/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1593&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1938558,"bill_number":"SB1595","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Repeals registration requirements relating to qualifying outofstate medical cannabis patients who are validly registered in other states, United States territories, or the District of Columbia. Repeals language requiring an initial inperson consultation before physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may make medical cannabis treatment recommendations via telehealth. Prohibits the Department of Health from imposing fees for patients' medical cannabis registration certificates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1595/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1595&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1938571,"bill_number":"SB1588","title":"Relating To Nuclear Energy.","description":"Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1588/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1588&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1938581,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"Relating To The Stadium Development Special Fund.","description":"Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Subjects expenditure by the Stadium Authority of an appropriation out of the Stadium Development Special Fund on the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1354/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1354&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1938594,"bill_number":"SB1590","title":"Relating To The Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1590/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1590&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1938604,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Relating To Acupuncture.","description":"Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1333/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1333&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1938615,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"Relating To Flood Mitigation.","description":"Appropriates funds for a flood mitigation study of Hoaka Road in Hilo, Hawaii, contingent upon a dollar-for-dollar match by the County of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1356/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1356&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1938624,"bill_number":"HB1378","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program and Performing Arts Grants Special Fund to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the SFCA's responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Amends the funding sources for the State Art Museum. Amends the amounts required to be transferred into, including an annual transfer amount and the allowable expenditures from, the Works of Art Special Fund. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 131, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1378/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1378&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1938636,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1346/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1346&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1938649,"bill_number":"HB1379","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Allows a pathway for foreign medical school graduates to be licensed as physicians that was previously only available to graduates who passed the qualifying examination of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before 1984. Establishes an alternative pathway for the licensure as physicians for foreign medical graduates who passed certain examinations, possess an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate, and have completed two years of post-graduate medical training. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action":"Act 174, on 06/04/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274).","last_action_date":"2025-06-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1379/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1379&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1938659,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Relating To Meat Donation.","description":"Exempts the donation of wild game meat or meat products, including axis deer, to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1334/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1334&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1938667,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1382/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1382&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1938679,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands a 2024 session law exempting certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1339/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1339&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1938694,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Relating To Flood Mitigation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1359/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1359&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1938702,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-17-25 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1349/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1349&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1938713,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Relating To Fishing.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a permitting system for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the taking of aquatic life. Repeals prohibition on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the taking of aquatic life. Provides a timeline for implementation of the permitting system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1347/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1347&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1938728,"bill_number":"SB1597","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Increases the valuation threshold of development subject to a special management area minor permit or a special management area use permit from $500,000 to $750,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1597/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1597&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1938739,"bill_number":"SB1601","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority the Condominium Loan Program to provide qualified condominium associations with low-cost financing or refinancing on previously obtained loans for maintenance or repair projects. Limits loan terms to 20 years and prohibits any new loans after 6/30/2047. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize community development financial institutions into providing loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 06/30/2047. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1601/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1601&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1938746,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Making An Appropriation To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1352/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1352&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1938759,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends the prohibition against contributions to a candidate committee or noncandidate committee by state and county contractors to include state and county grantees and the owners, officers, consultants, and joint account holders of a state or county contractor or state or county grantee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1336/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1336&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1938769,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Relating To Endemic Plants.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1337/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1337&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1938781,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1341/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1341&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1938796,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2027-2028 school year. Requires a report to the 2026 legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1344/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1344&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1938806,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Authorizes liquor sold through a class 10 license to be consumed on or off the premises.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1364/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1364&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1938818,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the definition of draft beer used in liquor tax laws to mean beer in an individual container of five gallons or more. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action":"Act 090, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).","last_action_date":"2025-05-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1370/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1370&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1938828,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Defines low alcohol by volume spirits beverages. Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol by volume spirits beverages.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1374/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1374&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1938841,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"Relating To A Climate Adaptation And Resilience Implementation Plan.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a Hawaii climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan and updates to the plan every five years thereafter. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1366/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1366&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1938850,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Island Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1355/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1355&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1938860,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Relating To Teacher Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to subsidize all tuition and mandatory fees for a resident student enrolled in a 4-year college campus of the University of Hawaii System with an education program or that offers an education degree for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1345/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1345&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1938873,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Relating To Arborists.","description":"Requires the State to ensure and enforce that all certified arborists in its employ, including contractors, adhere to best management practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1380/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1380&year=2025","sponsor":"Matthias Kusch"},
{"bill_id":1938881,"bill_number":"SB1586","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees.","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-03","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1586/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1586&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1938896,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1350/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1350&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1938906,"bill_number":"SB1596","title":"Relating To Nursing.","description":"Requires the State Board of Nursing to identify one facility in each of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui that has the capability to establish a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center as a test site to administer a National Council Licensure Examination for nurses; equip each facility identified with the technical and facility requirements necessary for a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center; and submit an application for each facility to Pearson Education, Inc. to be authorized and contracted as a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1596/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1596&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1938920,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Authorizes persons to apply for a permit to act as solicitors or representatives of licensed wineries, brewpubs, and small craft producer pubs in any county of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1363/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1363&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1938927,"bill_number":"SB1604","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the development of faculty, staff, teacher, and workforce housing at the Kauai Community College. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1604/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1604&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1938938,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Establishes a surcharge on the general excise tax and use tax for the sale or use of luxury cars.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN/HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1335/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1335&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1938951,"bill_number":"SB1587","title":"Relating To Retainage.","description":"Allows procurement officers to withhold a retainage fee from the total budget from contractors to ensure satisfactory project completion. Requires the retainage fee to be paid to contractors within a certain number of days of project completion. Applies to public contracts executed on or after 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1587/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1587&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1938958,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"Relating To Water Resources.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1367/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1367&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1938967,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"Relating To International Relations.","description":"Changes the name and expands the functions and duties of the Office of International Relations. Establishes the Matsunaga Aloha Pacific Academy within the Office of International Relations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1331/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1331&year=2025","sponsor":"Shirley Ann Templo"},
{"bill_id":1938973,"bill_number":"SB1591","title":"Relating To Avian Influenza.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1591/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1591&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1938985,"bill_number":"SB1619","title":"Relating To The Cosmetology Licensure Compact.","description":"Authorizes the Governor to enter into a Cosmetology Licensure Compact on behalf of the State to provide a streamlined process that allows cosmetologists to obtain a multistate license enabling them to practice cosmetology in another state without obtaining a separate license under the laws of that state. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Authorizes the Governor to enter into the Compact. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1619/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1619&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1938986,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Relating To Criminal Street Gangs.","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal street gang participation, solicitation, recruitment, or retention. Provides for enhanced penalties for crimes committed by a defendant while part of a criminal street gang.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1461/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1461&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1938987,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1501/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1501&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1938988,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"Relating To Avian Influenza.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1427/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1427&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1938989,"bill_number":"SB1657","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, under certain conditions. Prohibits any real property acquired by the Corporation by condemnation from subsequently being transferred or taken for any other public use without the Corporation's consent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1657/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1657&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1938990,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Relating To Hanalei Bay.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1423/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1423&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1938991,"bill_number":"SB1646","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees to negotiate with health insurance carriers to ensure that 12% of monthly premium payments are paid directly to primary care providers. Requires the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division to allocate 12% of monthly premium payments directly to primary care providers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1646/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1646&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1938992,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Small Housing Provider Grant Program under Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to eligible property owners of multi-family buildings for renovations, repairs, and addressing hazardous and unsafe living conditions. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1470/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1470&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1938993,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement. Establishes a 2-year pilot program for Hawaiian language instruction at a central Oahu elementary school and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1460/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1460&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1938994,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Includes individuals involved in organized crime among the persons who may be subjected to extended terms of imprisonment for the commission of felonies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1413/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1413&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1938995,"bill_number":"SB1612","title":"Relating To Fitness To Proceed.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Department of Health, to establish and implement a five-year Fitness to Proceed Pilot Program in one county of the State. Requires an interim report and final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1612/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1612&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1938996,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1408/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1408&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1938997,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Relating To The State Of Hawaii Film Commission.","description":"Establishes the State of Hawaii Film Commission within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support the State's film and media industries. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1493/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1493&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1938998,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Provides that investigative powers of the Department of Human Services under the Child Protective Act include interviews of adults living in the family home and the alleged perpetrator in the; Requires DHS to record and save adult interviews conducted as part of an investigation of a report of harm, threatened harm, or imminent harm to a child and to include recorded adult interviews in any filed petition for removal.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1401/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1401&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1938999,"bill_number":"SB1626","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Healthcare Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1626/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1626&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1939000,"bill_number":"SB1623","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires individual managing agents and employees of entity managing agents to be licensed and imposes certain duties on these individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1623/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1623&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1939001,"bill_number":"SB1660","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires employers in the hospitality industry to implement anti-harassment measures, provide training, and equip certain workers with panic buttons. Prohibits retaliation against a hospitality worker who files a complaint, uses the provided panic button, or participates in an investigation or proceeding related to a harassment complaint. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules, including rules determining penalties and establishing procedures for handling complaints. Requires all hospitality employers to comply no later than 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1660/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1660&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1939002,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires housing projects developed pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1480/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1480&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1939003,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"Relating To Neighborhood Boards.","description":"Requires counties that use neighborhood boards to ensure that: (1) Board member terms do not exceed one year; and (2) Neighborhood residents may vote for members of their corresponding neighborhood board by electronic means and in-person means. Requires certain reports to and from the Office of Elections. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1395/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1395&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1939004,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth, Sixteenth, And Seventeenth Representative Districts.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth representative districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1429/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1429&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939005,"bill_number":"SB1661","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1661/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1661&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1939007,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"Relating To Financing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1421/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1421&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939008,"bill_number":"SB1667","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1667/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1667&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1939009,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1496/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1496&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1939010,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Relating To Oral Health.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1431/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1431&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939011,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"Relating To Birth Certificates.","description":"Expands the types of health care providers who can submit an affidavit for a new certificate of birth for certain birth registrants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1452/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1452&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1939012,"bill_number":"SB1636","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1636/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1636&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1939013,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"Relating To Opioid Antagonists.","description":"Requires each Department of Education classroom to be equipped with an opioid antagonist. Requires the Department of Education to train employees on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response and opioid antagonist administration. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1399/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1399&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1939014,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Replaces the boards of registration with on-call circuit judges to hear elections disputes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN , referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1435/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1435&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939015,"bill_number":"HB1412","title":"Relating To Sunshine Laws.","description":"Designates the neighborhood commission as the appropriate oversight authority for application of the sunshine law to neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood boards to discuss official government reports without placing it on the agenda, provided that no decision-making can be made.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1412/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1412&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1939016,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"Relating To The Aloha Spirit, Civics, And Democracy.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAA/EDN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1436/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1436&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939017,"bill_number":"SB1615","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Requires the Department Education, in coordination with the Department of Health, to develop a fireworks education and marketing program for implementation in public schools, including charter schools, and distribution to private schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1615/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1615&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1939018,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"Making Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Makes an appropriation for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 127, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1439/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1439&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939019,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Relating To Audible Vehicle Reverse Warning Systems.","description":"Requires the use of current audible reverse warning systems (back-up beepers) on state and county-owned vehicles purchased on or after 1/1/2028, with more effective broadband reversing alarms by 1/1/2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1479/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1479&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1939020,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Relating To Parental Rights.","description":"Prohibits the State and counties from adopting or ordaining any rules, regulations, or ordinances that infringe upon a parent's right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of the parent's child, except in certain narrowly tailored circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1397/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1397&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1939021,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Establishes requirements for property and casualty insurers and policies for pre- and post-disaster protections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1502/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1502&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1939022,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Advertising Revenue By Major Social Media Platforms.","description":"Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive those revenues to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1458/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1458&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1939023,"bill_number":"SB1625","title":"Relating To Landscape Architects.","description":"Adopts a uniform standard for landscape architecture licensure developed by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1625/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1625&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1939024,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Relating To Sustainable Aviation Fuel.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1459/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1459&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1939025,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1445/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1445&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1939027,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Increases the domiciliary care rates for certain providers and clarifies that the needs allowance and domiciliary care rates are included in the state supplemental payment ceiling amounts. Effective 10/1/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-14","last_action":"Act 045, on 05/14/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).","last_action_date":"2025-05-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1477/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1477&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1939028,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"Relating To Theft.","description":"Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1441/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1441&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1939029,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fortieth Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1415/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1415&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1939030,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Relating To Clean And Sober Homes.","description":"Requires clean and sober homes with five or more residents to obtain a conditional use permit issued by a county agency. Requires, rather than permits, the Department of Health to establish a clean and sober homes registry and requires the Department to conduct unannounced visits and inspections of homes on the registry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2025-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1392/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1392&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1939031,"bill_number":"SB1668","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for the Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EIG, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1668/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1668&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1939032,"bill_number":"SB1641","title":"Relating To The State Of Hawaii Film Commission.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii Film Office to the Authority. Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority Board within the Hawaii Film Authority. Establishes the Film Industry and Development Special Fund. Renames the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund as the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund and excludes media and film from the definition of creative industries. Allows the Creative Industries Development Special Fund to be used for the support and development of facilities and other initiatives to grow the State's creative industries. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1641/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1641&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1939033,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Nineteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1448/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1448&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1939034,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Financing.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to apply to the counties for tax increment financing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1457/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1457&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1939035,"bill_number":"SB1609","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement an Early Learning Services Contracts Program to make available a designated number of seats at licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1609/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1609&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1939036,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Relating To Office Of Entrepreneurship.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1442/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1442&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1939037,"bill_number":"SB1648","title":"Relating To Power Outages.","description":"Establishes requirements for compensation to utility customers following a power outage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1648/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1648&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1939038,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Requires the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to develop and implement a comprehensive messaging and informational campaign to prevent cannabis use among the State's youth. Requires the Division to establish and enter into contracts with community-based organizations to award grants to prevent substance misuse among youth through evidenced-based prevention programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1416/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1416&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1939039,"bill_number":"SB1647","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services for direct payment to primary care physicians for services provided to Med-QUEST recipients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1647/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1647&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1939040,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Relating To The Right To Garden.","description":"Authorizes the cultivation of vegetable gardens on properties within planned community associations and condominiums. Prohibits planned community associations and condominiums from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens via their association documents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1468/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1468&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1939041,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Authorizes the Department of the Interior of the United States to adopt certain regulations for the purposes of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Provides that not less than 5 of the members shall be beneficiaries who are native Hawaiian as defined in section 201(a) of the Act, and that not more than 4 of the members shall be descendants of not less than one-fourth part of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1400/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1400&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1939042,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.","description":"Establishes a licensing system for medical cannabis cultivation. Facilitates the transport of medical cannabis. Expands the scope of authorized actions for medical cannabis patients. Provides that qualifying out-of-state patients need not register with the Department of Health. Protects medical cannabis patients and cultivation licensees from undue discrimination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1390/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1390&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1939043,"bill_number":"SB1628","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Health to establish a homeless triage and treatment center program to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1628/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1628&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1939044,"bill_number":"SB1644","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes that development of a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000 is a function of state government. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to develop a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000. Requires the Department of Transportation to transfer the fixed guideway system to the respective county upon completion. Transfers functions of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to the Department of Transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1644/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1644&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1939045,"bill_number":"SB1669","title":"Relating To Transit Oriented Development.","description":"Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund for the partnership and positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863).","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1669/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1669&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1939046,"bill_number":"SB1624","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to expend funds appropriated to renew, improve, or modernize existing University of Hawaii facilities for only those purposes and not for current, ongoing, or anticipated capital improvement projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1624/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1624&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1939048,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"Relating To Housing Resiliency.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1467/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1467&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1939049,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1437/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1437&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939050,"bill_number":"SB1617","title":"Relating To Public Meetings.","description":"Prohibits boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1617/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1617&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1939051,"bill_number":"SB1610","title":"Relating To Ohana Zones.","description":"Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a program within the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exempt ohana zones projects from general excise taxes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1610/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1610&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1939052,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"Relating To Eviction Mediation.","description":"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 10calendar-day notice to tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeals 2/4/2027. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1433/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1433&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939053,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Relating To Disaster Recovery.","description":"Excludes from the definition of \"development\" for purposes of coastal zone management restrictions, the reconstruction, under certain circumstances, of structures destroyed in the August 8, 2023, wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1503/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1503&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1939054,"bill_number":"SB1662","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1662/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1662&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1939055,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"Relating To Crisis Services.","description":"Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, or both. Authorizes the use of intensive mobile treatment services as part of the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-07","last_action":"Act 300, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1411).","last_action_date":"2025-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1462/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1462&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1939056,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1407/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1407&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1939057,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"Relating To Farms.","description":"Creates an exclusion from income tax for the first $50,000 of gross income earned by farmers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1417/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1417&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1939058,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"Relating To Automotive Repair.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1464/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1464&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1939059,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1499/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1499&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1939060,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"Relating To Transit Oriented Development.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1484/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1484&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1939061,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Relating To Human Remains.","description":"Requires any funeral establishment, mortuary, cemetery, crematory, or hydrolysis facility to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the date a burial-transit permit has been issued or from the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. Specifies that the Department of Health is not required to include specific disposition dates on the permit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1481/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1481&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1939062,"bill_number":"SB1633","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Establishes a Green Building Tax Credit for costs related to the construction of a primary structure made with at least thirty per cent Hawaii-grown hemp material. Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell an edible or beverage cannabinoid product that contains a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 2.5 milligrams per serving and not more than twenty-five servings per package. Prohibits the sale of an edible or beverage cannabinoid product to any person less than twenty-one years of age. Establishes child-resistant packaging requirements for edible cannabinoid products. Clarifies the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit for a non-edible legacy cannabinoid product or manufactured hemp product shall be subject only to federal restrictions. Amends the definition of \"hemp biomass\" to include stalks and foliage material. Requires the Department of Health to establish a dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp that is separate from the regulatory process for cannabinoid products with a high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1633/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1633&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1939063,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Related To Controlled Substances.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2026, requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to obtain a certificate of registration from DOH. Establishes the offense of unlawful hemp distribution or retailing. Specifies the authority to inspect businesses engaged in the distribution and sale of, and authority to seize or confiscate, products containing or derived from hemp. Prohibits the sale of tinctures to persons under twenty-one years of age. Specifies that the offense of unlawful hemp distribution or retailing is subject to nuisance abatement proceedings. Establishes that a violation of the hemp processor laws constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice and unfair method of competition subject to a civil penalty. Allows funds in the Hawaii Hemp Processing Special Fund to be used by DOH for the registry of manufactured hemp product distributors and retailers. Authorizes the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to administer the hemp processors program. Establishes that every building, premises, or place used for the purpose of violating the hemp processors law is a nuisance subject to abatement. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-02","last_action":"Act 269, on 07/02/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).","last_action_date":"2025-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1482/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1482&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1939064,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Establishes new requirements for identifying certain top contributors for election campaign purposes. Prohibits structuring, assisting in structuring, or attempting to structure or assist in structuring any solicitation, contribution, expenditure, disbursement, or other transactions. Establishes additional penalties regarding campaign finance violations. Adds and amends various definitions for purposes of campaign finances. Amends reporting requirements for schedules filed for noncandidate committee reports. Repeals certain required information for noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures for late contribution reports. Expands information required for a noncandidate committee that makes independent expenditures of more than $500. Increases the aggregate amount that triggers when a person is required to file a statement of information. Repeals an authorization for a nonprofit organization operating as a noncandidate committee to use a donation for certain expenditures. Requires certain noncandidate committees to maintain transfer records. Requires certain information to be reported to a noncandidate committee. Repeals the requirement to identify certain top contributors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1478/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1478&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1939065,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"Relating To Vehicle Mileage.","description":"Requires employers to reimburse employees for vehicle mileage expenses incurred when using their personal vehicle to carry out employee duties or at the direction of the employer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1454/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1454&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1939066,"bill_number":"SB1634","title":"Relating To Water Resources.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the City and County of Honolulu for the planning, design, and construction of up to six monitoring wells, including a sentinel monitoring grid. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1634/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1634&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1939067,"bill_number":"SB1645","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Provides that after 12/31/2025, each new or renewed contract between a mutual benefit society and a physician for a fee for service plan shall provide for: (1) The reimbursement of the physician's increased overhead costs, cost of living increases, and increased costs caused by inflation; and (2) An increase of 10% in the reimbursement rate of services after each 5-year period that the physician is in service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1645/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1645&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1939069,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Relating To A State Lottery.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1463/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1463&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1939070,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1498/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1498&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1939071,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-seventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-seventh representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1475/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1475&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1939072,"bill_number":"SB1658","title":"Relating To Traffic.","description":"Transfers to the Department of Transportation one hundred per cent of the proceeds of the fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions committed within any county having a population of more than 150,000 but less than 175,000. Requires the proceeds to be deposited into a new county progress subaccount of the State Highway Fund, from which the DOT shall allocate moneys for the Lahaina Bypass North Project, and subsequently for state-designated critical highway projects within the county in which the uncontested traffic infractions were committed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1658/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1658&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1939073,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires individual managing agents and employees of entity managing agents to be licensed and imposes certain duties on these individuals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1447/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1447&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1939074,"bill_number":"SB1664","title":"Relating To Traffic Safety.","description":"Requires the State to prioritize the installation of photo red light imaging detector systems in school zones if the State establishes a photo red light imaging detector system. Requires proceeds of fines collected for disregarding a steady red signal pursuant to a photo red light imaging detector system installed in a school zone to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1664/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1664&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1939075,"bill_number":"SB1663","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1663/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1663&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1939076,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"Relating To Motor Carriers.","description":"Exempts community-based organizations engaged in community-based economic development providing transportation services from the Motor Carrier Law under certain circumstances. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-01","last_action":"Act 257, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1360).","last_action_date":"2025-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1422/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1422&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939077,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"Relating To Social Gaming.","description":"Authorizes a 10-year renewable license for a social gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism. Allows admission and participation for adults. Non-residents shall be required to apply for guest membership. Establishes the Hawaii social gaming control commission to monitor and measure operational activities as well as collect and distribute tax revenue from social game operations. Imposes a consumption tax on every hand and every contest. Uses revenue for housing developments for currently houseless Native Hawaiian residents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1466/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1466&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1939078,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1471/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1471&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1939079,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"Relating To The Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1474/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1474&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1939080,"bill_number":"SB1631","title":"Relating To The Aloha Spirit, Civics, And Democracy.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1631/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1631&year=2025","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1939081,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Relating To Sports Facilities.","description":"Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Restricts private donations to the Stadium Authority to use on stadium infrastructure and stadium development costs. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund, subject to the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Requires certain moneys expended to be from private sources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1494/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1494&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1939082,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1434/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1434&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939083,"bill_number":"SB1650","title":"Relating To Construction Defects.","description":"Clarifies the statute of repose to make it clear that the statute applies to contract, tort, and statutory claims. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs, along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1650/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1650&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1939084,"bill_number":"SB1613","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on CPN/WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-26-25 10:00AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1613/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1613&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1939085,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Relating To Foreign Medical Graduates.","description":"Allows foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery to substitute one year of required medical training or experience in a hospital with one year of fellowship training where the parent program or hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1430/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1430&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939086,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Relating To Custodial Interference.","description":"Includes in the crime of custodial interference in the first degree the taking, enticing, concealing, or detaining of a minor from a person who has a right to custody pursuant to a Voluntary Establishment of Paternity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1396/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1396&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1939087,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Relating To The Keauhou Aquifer System.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1495/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1495&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1939088,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"Relating To Public Order.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1486/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1486&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1939089,"bill_number":"SB1651","title":"Relating To Public Meetings.","description":"Requires board packets to be posted at least three full business days before a public meeting. Requires boards to provide notice to persons who have requested notification of meetings at the time the board packet is made available for public inspection. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 169, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1651/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1651&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1939091,"bill_number":"SB1659","title":"Relating To The Lahaina Bypass.","description":"Adds a special assessment to the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax, sunsetting in 10 years, to fund revenue bonds for the Lahaina Bypass North. Includes payment of principal and interest of revenue bonds for the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Directs transient accommodations taxes collected from West Maui transient accommodations to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Defines \"West Maui\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1659/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1659&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1939092,"bill_number":"SB1643","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1643/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1643&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1939093,"bill_number":"HB1409","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and sunsets the Subaccount on 6/30/2030. Requires the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board to consider the infrastructure needs of transit-supportive density requirements. Requires the strategic plan developed by the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to delineate transit-oriented development areas for each county. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-03","last_action":"Act 159, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).","last_action_date":"2025-06-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1409/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1409&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1939094,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Relating To The Penal Code.","description":"Increases the category of offense for criminal trespass in the first and second degree and criminal property damage in the second, third, and fourth degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1487/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1487&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1939095,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop a comprehensive plan for the establishment of a universal, single payer health care system to replace all other health care coverage in the State, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Prepaid Health Care Act. Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as the Hawaii Care program under the Hawaii Health Authority to take effect one hundred eighty days after the approval of waivers from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the State's Medicaid plan. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1490/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1490&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1939096,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires motor vehicle safety inspections to be conducted every two years rather than annually.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1444/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1444&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1939097,"bill_number":"SB1616","title":"Relating To Care Centers.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a feasibility study on establishing dedicated child care centers in state buildings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1616/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1616&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1939098,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Relating To Prostitution.","description":"Establishes penalties for property managers and owners of real property on or in which massage parlors or similar prostitution establishments are located. Requires workers to be treated as victims and offered resources. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1485/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1485&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1939099,"bill_number":"SB1618","title":"Relating To Journalism.","description":"Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Commission within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes a Journalistic Code of Ethics. Requires news media outlets to provide training in the ethics of journalism to journalists and editors in their employ. Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Review Board to be administratively attached to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires the Journalistic Ethics Review Board to handle complaints and appeals regarding violations of the Journalistic Code of Ethics. Requires the Journalistic Ethics Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to conduct an analysis of the journalism program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Social Sciences. Requires the Board of Regents to report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HRE, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1618/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1618&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1939100,"bill_number":"HB1440","title":"Making Appropriations To Provide For The Expenses Of The Legislature, The Auditor, The Legislative Reference Bureau, The Ombudsman, And The Ethics Commission.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action":"Act 001, on 03/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101).","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1440/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1440&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939101,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"Relating To The Center For Climate Resilient Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, HED, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1455/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1455&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1939102,"bill_number":"SB1632","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to establish a comprehensive action plan under the \"Yes In My Back Yard\" Working Group to establish a local housing market in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1632/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1632&year=2025","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1939103,"bill_number":"SB1622","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HED, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1622/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1622&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1939104,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Athletics.","description":"Short form bill relating to University of Hawaii athletics.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HED, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1386/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1386&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1939105,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Relating To Fire Protection.","description":"Defines stages of wildfire suppression efforts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1419/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1419&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1939106,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1387/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1387&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1939107,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1425/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1425&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939108,"bill_number":"SB1611","title":"Relating To Government Positions.","description":"Requires a person appointed to serve as the Governor's Senior Advisor for Mental Health and the Justice System, Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, or another position that serves as a Senior Advisor to the Governor to obtain the advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1611/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1611&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1939109,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1469/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1469&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1939110,"bill_number":"HB1489","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to fund and administer core homelessness services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1489/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1489&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1939112,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.","description":"Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1438/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1438&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939113,"bill_number":"SB1638","title":"Relating To Air Carriers.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1638/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1638&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1939114,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Appropriates funds in addition to the base budget of the Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office to address the need for homeless services in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1488/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1488&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1939115,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Relating To Trade.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to fund out-of-state relations activities. (CD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused.","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1391/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1391&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1939116,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Requires the Office of the Auditor to perform a comprehensive forensic audit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Department of Accounting and General Services related to the planning, design, financing, construction, and maintenance of a new jail to replace the Oahu Community Correctional Center. Requires a report. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1446/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1446&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1939117,"bill_number":"HB1473","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires certain landlords to provide a specified notice to a tenant regarding the tenant's potential right to purchase the property, under certain conditions. Allows tenants, families, local governments, affordable housing nonprofits, and community land trusts forty-five days to match or beat the best bona fide offer to buy an eligible affordable housing property. Establishes conveyance tax rates for the sale of eligible affordable housing properties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1473/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1473&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1939118,"bill_number":"SB1620","title":"Relating To Natural Hair Braiding.","description":"Exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Re-referred to CPC, referral sheet 19","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1620/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1620&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1939119,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Relating To Agricultural Statistics.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1393/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1393&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1939120,"bill_number":"SB1655","title":"Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.","description":"Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to: (1) Sell, hold, offer or distribute for sale edible manufactured hemp products in the form of a gummy or beverage; and (2) manufacture, hold, and sell a manufactured hemp product that exceeds the established tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit with another state or country that allows the manufactured hemp product. Establishes child-proof and child-resistant packaging requirements for manufactured hemp products. Establishes penalties for certain manufactured hemp products and authorizes the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to enforce compliance. Effective 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1655/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1655&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1939121,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Relating To Government Procedures.","description":"Establishes the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force to identify actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures necessary to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental development permit processes. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action":"Act 133, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1233).","last_action_date":"2025-05-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1406/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1406&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1939122,"bill_number":"HB1491","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a climate education, environmental sustainability, and indigenous knowledge into the K-12 curriculum and climate education and environmental sustainability teacher training and professional development programs. Requires the University of Hawaii to develop and implement a series of courses on climate education and environmental sustainability, to be completed by every student prior to the student's graduation, and establish sustainability practices across all university campuses to promote sustainability. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to conduct annual sustainability audits across their respective campuses to assess the progress of each campus in integrating sustainability into their curriculum and operations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN/HED, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1491/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1491&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1939123,"bill_number":"SB1649","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Increases the income tax rate on the highest income earners in the State by establishing a new tax bracket for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1649/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1649&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1939124,"bill_number":"SB1640","title":"Relating To Emergency Charter Air Services.","description":"Requires the Air Carrier Commission to enter into a contract with a qualified charter air service provider to secure emergency air transportation services in cases of emergency when no other air service is available. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1640/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1640&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1939125,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"Relating To Environmental Assessments.","description":"Requires an environmental impact statement and consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for actions that propose any launch of a spacecraft from or reeintry into state waters or the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1476/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1476&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1939126,"bill_number":"SB1652","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Establishes the Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to secure compensatory payments from historically responsible parties that contributed to pollution, based on a standard of strict liability to provide a source of revenue for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects within the State. Establishes the Climate Change Adaptation Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1652/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1652&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1939127,"bill_number":"SB1654","title":"Relating To Land Transfers.","description":"Authorizes the transfer of certain lands under the jurisdiction of certain state agencies to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1654/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1654&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1939128,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"Relating To Agricultural Climate Resiliency.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1450/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1450&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1939129,"bill_number":"SB1656","title":"Relating To Pumped Storage Hydropower.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to finance the planning, designing, and construction of a water pump storage hydroelectric facility in the Kohala Mountains on Hawaii Island. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a feasibility study and report the results to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement and submit an annual progress report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1656/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1656&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1939130,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"Relating To Appropriations.","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to report to the Legislature on the transfer of funds originally appropriated for positions but used for operating expenses, and vice versa. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-25","last_action":"Act 215, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317).","last_action_date":"2025-06-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1424/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1424&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939131,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate to housing counseling agencies certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services. Requires a report to the Legislature regarding services provided by the housing counseling agencies. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1428/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1428&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939133,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Relating To Geothermal Energy Exploration.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the exploration and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaii island.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1403/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1403&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1939134,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"Relating To Broadband Service.","description":"Requires a provider of broadband internet access services to be transparent with network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband internet access services. Prohibits a provider of broadband internet access services from blocking lawful websites, impairing or degrading lawful internet traffic, engaging in paid prioritization or application-specific differential pricing, or interfering with or disadvantaging users of broadband internet access services. Requires an applicant of a broadband-related permit seeking a state-granted or county-granted right to attach small cell or other broadband wireless communication devices to utility poles to comply with certain practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1472/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1472&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1939135,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1451/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1451&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1939136,"bill_number":"SB1637","title":"Relating To The Office Of The Ombudsman.","description":"Expands the authority of the Office of the Ombudsman by amending the definition of \"administrative act\" to include the lease of state agricultural lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1637/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1637&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1939137,"bill_number":"HB1483","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnic. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Adds fireworks infractions to the existing adjudication of infractions process for traffic and emergency period infractions. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action":"Act 243, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).","last_action_date":"2025-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1483/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1483&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1939138,"bill_number":"SB1614","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Establishes what constitutes transit-oriented development and incentivizes development in county-designated transit-oriented development areas or zones. Prioritizes the allocation of a minimum percentage of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for certain mixed-income rental housing projects or units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1614/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1614&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1939139,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1432/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1432&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939140,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for individual and corporate taxpayers who install and place in service certain projects that support environmental sustainability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1456/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1456&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1939141,"bill_number":"SB1665","title":"Relating To Foreign Critical Assets.","description":"Limits foreign ownership of certain public and private utilities and companies controlling the State's critical infrastructure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1665/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1665&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1939142,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Ensures the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of all infants born alive in the State. Mandates medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment to all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1402/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1402&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1939143,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Relating To Retirants.","description":"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 difficultto-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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1388/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1388&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1939144,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a high school law enforcement curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1443/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1443&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1939145,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Establishes an expedited procedure to remove persons from a property who are not tenants or former tenants. Establishes criminal offenses for persons who illegally occupy and damage property, for making a false statement to detain real property, and for fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1398/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1398&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1939146,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Relating To Cesspool Closure.","description":"Appropriates funds for residential sewer connection and cesspool closure subsidy pilot programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1404/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1404&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1939147,"bill_number":"SB1627","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Clarifies that the monthly needs allowance afforded to individuals living in certain long-term care facilities is not intended to replace or affect funds received as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care and shall be supplemental to any funds provided to a recipient as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1627/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1627&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1939148,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Relating To Plant Care Components.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules related to the Plant Care Component Program. Prohibits distributing plant care components that originated outside the State unless it was subjected to treatment before arrival. Establishes administrative penalties to enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for purposes of the Plant Care Component Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1449/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1449&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1939149,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Relating To Public Meetings.","description":"Prohibits boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1453/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1453&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1939150,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Relating To Artificial Intelligence.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1384/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1384&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1939151,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a definition for \"premium cigar\" that is distinct from a \"large cigar\" and adds a definition for \"characterizing flavor\" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1426/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1426&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939152,"bill_number":"SB1642","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Seventh Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1642/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1642&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1939154,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"Relating To Feral Animals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to EIG/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1389/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1389&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1939155,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1405/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1405&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1939156,"bill_number":"HB1410","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1410/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1410&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1939157,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits hospitals and medical facilities from using mechanical, chemical, or physical restraints or seclusion on minors and vulnerable adult patients, except when necessary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1394/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1394&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1939158,"bill_number":"SB1666","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1666/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1666&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1939159,"bill_number":"SB1630","title":"Relating To Human Remains.","description":"Requires any funeral establishment, mortuary, cemetery, crematory, or hydrolysis facility to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the date a burialtransit permit has been issued or from the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. Specifies that the Department of Health is not required to include specific disposition dates on the permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1630/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1630&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1939160,"bill_number":"SB1621","title":"Relating To Nail Technicians.","description":"Exempts nail technicians from licensing requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Recommitted to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1621/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1621&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1939161,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Relating To Housing Preference.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1411/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1411&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1939162,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Authorizes the head of a procurement agency to award a contract to a bidder who is not the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for procurements conducted by competitive sealed bidding, if the head of the procuring agency determines that the award is most beneficial to taxpayers or otherwise in the best interests of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1414/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1414&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1939163,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"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)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"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).","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1500/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1500&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1939164,"bill_number":"SB1635","title":"Relating To Licensure.","description":"Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1635/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1635&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1939165,"bill_number":"SB1629","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that utilize qualified production facilities located within the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. Exempts from the general excise tax reimbursement to a motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1629/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1629&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1939166,"bill_number":"SB1653","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, As Amended.","description":"Increases the limit of the State's liability from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000 for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1653/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1653&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1939167,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to establish a comprehensive action plan to establish a local housing market in Hawaii. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-07","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1492/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1492&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1939168,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"Relating To The State Flag.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Flag Redesign Commission to lead the process of designing a new state flag that represents the people, culture, and history of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1385/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1385&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1939169,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Relating To Telecommunications.","description":"Requires a wireless telecommunications carrier, as a condition for any permit under section 206N-6 or certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 269-7.5, to maintain emergency backup power for a minimum of twelve hours.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1418/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1418&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1939181,"bill_number":"SB1639","title":"Relating To Hawaii Beach Day.","description":"Establishes Hawaii Beach Day. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to organize and support events and activities to celebrate and observe Hawaii Beach Day. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1639/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1639&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1939218,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Relating To Supportive Housing.","description":"Clarifies the funding mechanism for the supportive housing pilot program. Extends the sunset date for the supportive housing pilot program to 6/30/2030.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-02-06","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1420/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1420&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1939251,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Establishes a basic housing allowance for legislators whose legal residence is on an island other than the island of Oahu during session. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2025-01-27","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1465/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1465&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1939290,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"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)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1497/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1497&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1942874,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Requesting The Director Of Transportation To Establish The Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force To Address Issues Delaying The Construction Of The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Transportation To Establish The Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force To Address Issues Delaying The Construction Of The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR9/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=9&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1942983,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Requesting The Director Of Transportation To Establish The Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force To Address Issues Delaying The Construction Of The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Transportation To Establish The Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force To Address Issues Delaying The Construction Of The Makakilo Drive Extension Project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR9/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=9&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1943041,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Justice To Include Hawaii In The Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Justice To Include Hawaii In The Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR8/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=8&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1943099,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Justice To Include Hawaii In The Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Justice To Include Hawaii In The Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR8/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=8&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1946324,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Intravenous Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Intravenous Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR8/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=8&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1946480,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Intravenous Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Intravenous Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-30","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR4/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=4&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1947117,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Requesting The Probate Court To Increase Transparency And Stakeholder Participation In The Kamehameha Schools Trustee Selection Process.","description":"Requesting The Probate Court To Increase Transparency And Stakeholder Participation In The Kamehameha Schools Trustee Selection Process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-29","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR10/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=10&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1947429,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Requesting The Probate Court To Increase Transparency And Stakeholder Participation In The Kamehameha Schools Trustee Selection Process.","description":"Requesting The Probate Court To Increase Transparency And Stakeholder Participation In The Kamehameha Schools Trustee Selection Process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-01-29","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR10/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=10&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1949602,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR10/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=10&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949607,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR11/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=11&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949612,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR15/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=15&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949617,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Recognizing International Dark Sky Week.","description":"Recognizing International Dark Sky Week.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR8/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=8&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949622,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Recognizing International Dark Sky Week.","description":"Recognizing International Dark Sky Week.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR12/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=12&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949627,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Reform Or Eliminate The Land Court.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Reform Or Eliminate The Land Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR9/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=9&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949633,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Lactation Consultant Licensure.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Lactation Consultant Licensure.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR14/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=14&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949638,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Reform Or Eliminate The Land Court.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Reform Or Eliminate The Land Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-02-05","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR5/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=5&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949643,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Lactation Consultant Licensure.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Lactation Consultant Licensure.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR10/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=10&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949648,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR13/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=13&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949653,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR9/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=9&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949658,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Cover Behavioral Health Services For Children In School-based Settings.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Cover Behavioral Health Services For Children In School-based Settings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR7/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=7&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949663,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Cover Behavioral Health Services For Children In School-based Settings.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Cover Behavioral Health Services For Children In School-based Settings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-01-31","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR11/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=11&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1949668,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 2).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR6/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=6&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1955310,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify And Develop Minimum Professional Standards For Community Health Worker Training Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify And Develop Minimum Professional Standards For Community Health Worker Training Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR12/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=12&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1955579,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify And Develop Minimum Professional Standards For Community Health Worker Training Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify And Develop Minimum Professional Standards For Community Health Worker Training Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR16/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=16&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1957903,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Continue Working With The City And County Of Honolulu To Efficiently Transfer The Roads Within The Villages Of Kapolei To The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Continue Working With The City And County Of Honolulu To Efficiently Transfer The Roads Within The Villages Of Kapolei To The City And County Of Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR11/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=11&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1958308,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Continue Working With The City And County Of Honolulu To Efficiently Transfer The Roads Within The Villages Of Kapolei To The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Continue Working With The City And County Of Honolulu To Efficiently Transfer The Roads Within The Villages Of Kapolei To The City And County Of Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR11/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=11&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1961103,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Urging The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Federal Assistance For The City And County Of Honolulu's Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Improvements.","description":"Urging The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Federal Assistance For The City And County Of Honolulu's Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Improvements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-06","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR12/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=12&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1961109,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Urging The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Federal Assistance For The City And County Of Honolulu's Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Improvements.","description":"Urging The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Federal Assistance For The City And County Of Honolulu's Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Improvements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-06","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR12/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=12&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1965841,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Traditional Native Hawaiian Healing And Cultural Practices Offered Through Federally Qualified Health Centers Or Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Traditional Native Hawaiian Healing And Cultural Practices Offered Through Federally Qualified Health Centers Or Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR13/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=13&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1966974,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Recognizing Dr. Amefil \"amy\" Agbayani For Her Unparalleled Dedication To Immigrant Rights, Advocacy For The Filipino Community, And Contributions To Shaping A More Inclusive And Equitable Society.","description":"Recognizing Dr. Amefil \"amy\" Agbayani For Her Unparalleled Dedication To Immigrant Rights, Advocacy For The Filipino Community, And Contributions To Shaping A More Inclusive And Equitable Society.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-12","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR13/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=13&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1970312,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer Its Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension To The State.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer Its Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension To The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-13","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR14/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=14&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1970347,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer Its Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension To The State.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer Its Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension To The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-13","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR14/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=14&year=2025","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1974123,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Green Fire Breaks In West Oahu To Mitigate The Risk Of Wildfires.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Green Fire Breaks In West Oahu To Mitigate The Risk Of Wildfires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-18","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR15/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=15&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1974197,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Honolulu Police Department To Establish Junior Police Officer Programs Through School-police Partnerships In Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Honolulu Police Department To Establish Junior Police Officer Programs Through School-police Partnerships In Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-18","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR16/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=16&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1974278,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Green Fire Breaks In West Oahu To Mitigate The Risk Of Wildfires.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Green Fire Breaks In West Oahu To Mitigate The Risk Of Wildfires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-18","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR15/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=15&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1974360,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Honolulu Police Department To Establish Junior Police Officer Programs Through School-police Partnerships In Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Honolulu Police Department To Establish Junior Police Officer Programs Through School-police Partnerships In Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-18","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR16/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=16&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1975657,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Designating The State As A Purple Heart State.","description":"Designating The State As A Purple Heart State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Referred to CAA, PBS, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR17/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=17&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1975951,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Designating The State As A Purple Heart State.","description":"Designating The State As A Purple Heart State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-19","last_action":"Referred to CAA, PBS, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Culture & Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR17/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=17&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1976256,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Impact Of Uninsured Motorists In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Impact Of Uninsured Motorists In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR17/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=17&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1976325,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Impact Of Uninsured Motorists In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Impact Of Uninsured Motorists In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-04","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR13/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=13&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1977783,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Requesting The Auditor Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Review And Audit The Current Permitting, Inspection, And Penalty Process For Monster Homes, And To Identify And Recommend Improvements To Address Associated Issues.","description":"Requesting The Auditor Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Review And Audit The Current Permitting, Inspection, And Penalty Process For Monster Homes, And To Identify And Recommend Improvements To Address Associated Issues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR20/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1977818,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Urging The Governor To Create A Task Force On Military Partnership To Develop And Strengthen The Public-military Relationship In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Governor To Create A Task Force On Military Partnership To Develop And Strengthen The Public-military Relationship In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR19/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=19&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1977857,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Revise Real Property Assessment Procedures For Kupuna.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Revise Real Property Assessment Procedures For Kupuna.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"Referred to HSH, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR21/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=21&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1977894,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Requesting The Promotion And Expansion Of The City And County Of Honolulu Neighborhood Security Watch Program.","description":"Requesting The Promotion And Expansion Of The City And County Of Honolulu Neighborhood Security Watch Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR22/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=22&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1977932,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Revise Real Property Assessment Procedures For Kupuna.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Revise Real Property Assessment Procedures For Kupuna.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"Referred to HSH, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR21/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=21&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1977969,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Urging The Governor To Create A Task Force On Military Partnership To Develop And Strengthen The Public-military Relationship In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Governor To Create A Task Force On Military Partnership To Develop And Strengthen The Public-military Relationship In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The recommendation was not adopted. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Iwamoto, Hashem, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 5 Noes: Representative(s) Belatti, Lamosao, Morikawa, Poepoe, Shimizu; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Woodson.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR19/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=19&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1978012,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility Of Establishing An Environmental Protection Agency-certified Laboratory In Hawaii To Test Drinking Water Samples For Toxic Chemicals And Other Contaminants.","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility Of Establishing An Environmental Protection Agency-certified Laboratory In Hawaii To Test Drinking Water Samples For Toxic Chemicals And Other Contaminants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR18/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=18&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1978050,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility Of Establishing An Environmental Protection Agency-certified Laboratory In Hawaii To Test Drinking Water Samples For Toxic Chemicals And Other Contaminants.","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility Of Establishing An Environmental Protection Agency-certified Laboratory In Hawaii To Test Drinking Water Samples For Toxic Chemicals And Other Contaminants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR18/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=18&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1978086,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Requesting The Promotion And Expansion Of The City And County Of Honolulu Neighborhood Security Watch Program.","description":"Requesting The Promotion And Expansion Of The City And County Of Honolulu Neighborhood Security Watch Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR22/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=22&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1978122,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Requesting The Auditor Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Review And Audit The Current Permitting, Inspection, And Penalty Process For Monster Homes, And To Identify And Recommend Improvements To Address Associated Issues.","description":"Requesting The Auditor Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Review And Audit The Current Permitting, Inspection, And Penalty Process For Monster Homes, And To Identify And Recommend Improvements To Address Associated Issues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR20/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=20&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1978534,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, In Planning And Designing The New Oahu Community Correctional Center In Halawa, To Include A Circuit And District Court Facility And Establish A Release Procedure Under Which Detainees Or Inmates, Upon Release, Are Transported To A Site Other Than Residential Communities Or Public Spaces.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, In Planning And Designing The New Oahu Community Correctional Center In Halawa, To Include A Circuit And District Court Facility And Establish A Release Procedure Under Which Detainees Or Inmates, Upon Release, Are Transported To A Site Other Than Residential Communities Or Public Spaces.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-02-20","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR23/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=23&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1983580,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Include A Statement On Desecration Laws In The Plant And Animal Declaration Form.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Include A Statement On Desecration Laws In The Plant And Animal Declaration Form.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR24/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=24&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1983642,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Condominium Association Managers.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Condominium Association Managers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR23/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=23&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1983702,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Condominium Association Managers.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Condominium Association Managers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-02-24","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR24/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=24&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1983765,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Include A Section On Desecration Laws In The State Of Hawaii Plant And Animal Declaration Form.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Include A Section On Desecration Laws In The State Of Hawaii Plant And Animal Declaration Form.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR25/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=25&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1985785,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR25/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=25&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1986007,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR26/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=26&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1989133,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 04-17-25 10:30AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR18/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=18&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1989250,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR14/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=14&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1989255,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR27/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=27&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1989264,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Urging The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Economic, Social, And Fiscal Impact Of The Kapiolani Hospital Nurses Strike And Lockout To The State.","description":"Urging The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Economic, Social, And Fiscal Impact Of The Kapiolani Hospital Nurses Strike And Lockout To The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR29/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=29&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1989273,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Requesting The Reconvening Of The Working Group Established Pursuant To House Resolution No. 18, H.d. 1 (regular Session Of 2024) To Continue The Efforts To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","description":"Requesting The Reconvening Of The Working Group Established Pursuant To House Resolution No. 18, H.d. 1 (regular Session Of 2024) To Continue The Efforts To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR28/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=28&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1989284,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Requesting The Reconvening Of The Working Group Established Pursuant To House Resolution No. 18, H.d. 1 (regular Session Of 2024) To Continue The Efforts To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","description":"Requesting The Reconvening Of The Working Group Established Pursuant To House Resolution No. 18, H.d. 1 (regular Session Of 2024) To Continue The Efforts To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR27/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=27&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1989293,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Urging The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Economic, Social, And Fiscal Impact Of The Kapiolani Hospital Nurses Strike And Lockout To The State.","description":"Urging The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Economic, Social, And Fiscal Impact Of The Kapiolani Hospital Nurses Strike And Lockout To The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-02-28","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR28/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=28&year=2025","sponsor":"Julie Reyes Oda"},
{"bill_id":1989304,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR26/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=26&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1989629,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Muraoka, Shimizu, Souza voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR23/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=23&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989659,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Collaborate With Relevant Agencies To Develop Initiatives And Outreach Programs To Inform Kupuna About Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Collaborate With Relevant Agencies To Develop Initiatives And Outreach Programs To Inform Kupuna About Emergency Preparedness.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR22/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=22&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989688,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Project Finances.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Project Finances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR27/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=27&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989720,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-19","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 33","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR21/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=21&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989749,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR15/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=15&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989785,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR19/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=19&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989815,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Colorectal Cancer Screenings.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Colorectal Cancer Screenings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR28/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=28&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989849,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR29/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=29&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989880,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR24/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=24&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1989909,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, And Commemorating The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, And Commemorating The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR17/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=17&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1989946,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, And Commemorating The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, And Commemorating The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR31/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=31&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1989974,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR20/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=20&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1990007,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR16/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=16&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1990037,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR25/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=25&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1990068,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, In Planning And Designing The New Oahu Community Correctional Center In Halawa, To Include Circuit And District Court Facilities And Establish A Release Procedure Under Which Detainees Or Inmates, Upon Release, Are Transported To A Site Other Than Residential Communities Or Public Spaces.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, In Planning And Designing The New Oahu Community Correctional Center In Halawa, To Include Circuit And District Court Facilities And Establish A Release Procedure Under Which Detainees Or Inmates, Upon Release, Are Transported To A Site Other Than Residential Communities Or Public Spaces.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to PBS/JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR26/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=26&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1990093,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR30/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=30&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1990206,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR32/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=32&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1990298,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR18/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=18&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1990304,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Identify Possible Means By Which The Hawaii Long-term Care Financing Program Can Be Implemented.","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Identify Possible Means By Which The Hawaii Long-term Care Financing Program Can Be Implemented.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR33/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=33&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1990307,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR40/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=40&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1990310,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Colorectal Cancer Screenings.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Colorectal Cancer Screenings.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR36/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=36&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990314,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Viability Study Of Nuclear Energy Development In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Viability Study Of Nuclear Energy Development In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EEP, HED, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR32/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=32&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990317,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Relocate The Pearl City Post Office To The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula.","description":"Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Relocate The Pearl City Post Office To The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR32/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=32&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990321,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Identify Possible Means By Which The Hawaii Long-term Care Financing Program Can Be Implemented.","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Identify Possible Means By Which The Hawaii Long-term Care Financing Program Can Be Implemented.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR19/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=19&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1990325,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR35/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=35&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1990329,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR35/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=35&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990332,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Requesting The Health Data Advisory Council To Confirm The Number Of Uninsured Children Statewide And Per County In 2025 And The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Estimate Costs And Collaborate With The State Health Planning And Development Agency On Policy Changes Needed To Achieve The Goal Of Universal Health Insurance Coverage For Children.","description":"Requesting The Health Data Advisory Council To Confirm The Number Of Uninsured Children Statewide And Per County In 2025 And The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Estimate Costs And Collaborate With The State Health Planning And Development Agency On Policy Changes Needed To Achieve The Goal Of Universal Health Insurance Coverage For Children.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR34/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=34&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1990336,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR20/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=20&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1990339,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Requesting Each County Police Department To Increase Enforcement Against Out-of-state Vehicles Operating On Public Roadways That Have Not Been Properly Registered In The Appropriate County.","description":"Requesting Each County Police Department To Increase Enforcement Against Out-of-state Vehicles Operating On Public Roadways That Have Not Been Properly Registered In The Appropriate County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR29/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=29&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1990343,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Identify Possible Means By Which The Hawaii Long-term Care Financing Program Can Be Implemented.","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Identify Possible Means By Which The Hawaii Long-term Care Financing Program Can Be Implemented.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR38/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=38&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1990347,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Care Technology Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Care Technology Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR35/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=35&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1990350,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Native Hawaiian Healing And Cultural Practices Offered Through Federally Qualified Health Centers Or Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Native Hawaiian Healing And Cultural Practices Offered Through Federally Qualified Health Centers Or Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR41/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=41&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1990354,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Collaborate With Relevant Agencies To Develop Initiatives And Outreach Programs To Inform Kupuna About Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Collaborate With Relevant Agencies To Develop Initiatives And Outreach Programs To Inform Kupuna About Emergency Preparedness.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR37/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=37&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990357,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Identify Possible Means By Which The Hawaii Long-term Care Financing Program Can Be Implemented.","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Identify Possible Means By Which The Hawaii Long-term Care Financing Program Can Be Implemented.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR33/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=33&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1990361,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR34/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=34&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1990364,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR31/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=31&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990369,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Requesting Each County Police Department To Increase Enforcement Against Out-of-state Vehicles Operating On Public Roadways That Have Not Been Properly Registered In The Appropriate County.","description":"Requesting Each County Police Department To Increase Enforcement Against Out-of-state Vehicles Operating On Public Roadways That Have Not Been Properly Registered In The Appropriate County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR30/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=30&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1990372,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Relocate The Pearl City Post Office To The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula.","description":"Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Relocate The Pearl City Post Office To The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR33/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=33&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990376,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR34/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=34&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990379,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Viability Study Of Nuclear Energy Development In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Viability Study Of Nuclear Energy Development In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EEP, HED, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR31/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=31&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1990383,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Requesting The Health Data Advisory Council To Confirm The Number Of Uninsured Children Statewide And Per County In 2025 And The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Estimate Costs And Collaborate With The State Health Planning And Development Agency On Policy Changes Needed To Achieve The Goal Of Universal Health Insurance Coverage For Children.","description":"Requesting The Health Data Advisory Council To Confirm The Number Of Uninsured Children Statewide And Per County In 2025 And The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Estimate Costs And Collaborate With The State Health Planning And Development Agency On Policy Changes Needed To Achieve The Goal Of Universal Health Insurance Coverage For Children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR39/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=39&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1990386,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR30/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=30&year=2025","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1991215,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR38/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=38&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1991241,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Urging The Maui County Planning Department To Retain The Word \"require\" In The South Maui Community Plan As It Relates To Infrastructure To Ensure That Development Does Not Occur Without Adequate Supporting Infrastructure.","description":"Urging The Maui County Planning Department To Retain The Word \"require\" In The South Maui Community Plan As It Relates To Infrastructure To Ensure That Development Does Not Occur Without Adequate Supporting Infrastructure.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR23/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=23&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1991276,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR22/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=22&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1991308,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Public Works Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Public Works Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR37/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=37&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1991342,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Relating To The Salaries Of Certain State Officials.","description":"Relating To The Salaries Of Certain State Officials.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR36/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1991373,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR21/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=21&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1991407,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Urging The Maui County Planning Department To Retain The Word \"require\" In The South Maui Community Plan As It Relates To Infrastructure To Ensure That Development Does Not Occur Without Adequate Supporting Infrastructure.","description":"Urging The Maui County Planning Department To Retain The Word \"require\" In The South Maui Community Plan As It Relates To Infrastructure To Ensure That Development Does Not Occur Without Adequate Supporting Infrastructure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR39/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=39&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1991557,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Allow Local Manufacturers To Expand Production, Lower Costs, And Create New Products.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Allow Local Manufacturers To Expand Production, Lower Costs, And Create New Products.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR24/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=24&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1991558,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Requesting The Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Extend The Skyline Rail Project To The Westside Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Extend The Skyline Rail Project To The Westside Of Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Souza voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Lowen, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR44/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=44&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1991559,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Requesting The Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Extend The Skyline Rail Project To The Westside Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Extend The Skyline Rail Project To The Westside Of Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Souza voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Lowen, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR37/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=37&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1991560,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.","description":"Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR42/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=42&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1991561,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR39/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=39&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1991562,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Support The Complete Transfer Of Its Regulatory Authority Over Motor Carriers And Other Means Of Transportation, Including Water Carriers, To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Support The Complete Transfer Of Its Regulatory Authority Over Motor Carriers And Other Means Of Transportation, Including Water Carriers, To The Department Of Transportation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR38/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=38&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1991563,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Allow Local Manufacturers To Expand Production, Lower Costs, And Create New Products.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Allow Local Manufacturers To Expand Production, Lower Costs, And Create New Products.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR40/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=40&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1991564,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.","description":"Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR36/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=36&year=2025","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1991565,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.","description":"Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR25/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=25&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1991566,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR46/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=46&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1991567,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Support The Complete Transfer Of Its Regulatory Authority Over Motor Carriers And Other Means Of Transportation, Including Water Carriers, To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Support The Complete Transfer Of Its Regulatory Authority Over Motor Carriers And Other Means Of Transportation, Including Water Carriers, To The Department Of Transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPN/TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR45/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=45&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1991568,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.","description":"Encouraging Each County To Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes The Needs Of The County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR41/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=41&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1991569,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement And Department Of Transportation To Study The Possibility Of A Highway Patrol And The Installation Of Speed Cameras Along Major Freeways And Highways In Primary Areas Of Speeding, Including The Impact It Would Have On The District Courts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement And Department Of Transportation To Study The Possibility Of A Highway Patrol And The Installation Of Speed Cameras Along Major Freeways And Highways In Primary Areas Of Speeding, Including The Impact It Would Have On The District Courts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR43/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=43&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1992708,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Open Keawa'ula And Mkua Beaches For Extended Hours And Camping.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Open Keawa'ula And Mkua Beaches For Extended Hours And Camping.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR40/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=40&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1992720,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Immediate Action To Address Illegal Dumping In Ewa Beach.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Immediate Action To Address Illegal Dumping In Ewa Beach.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR45/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=45&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1992733,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct A New Swimming Pool Complex.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct A New Swimming Pool Complex.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR51/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=51&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1992746,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Requesting Utility Providers Serving Waianae To Publish A Publicly Available Report Evaluating The Current Capacity Of Utility Services, The Expected Lifespan Of Existing Infrastructure, And The Financial Implications Of Necessary Expansions.","description":"Requesting Utility Providers Serving Waianae To Publish A Publicly Available Report Evaluating The Current Capacity Of Utility Services, The Expected Lifespan Of Existing Infrastructure, And The Financial Implications Of Necessary Expansions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR41/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=41&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1992758,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","description":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR26/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=26&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1992769,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Encouraging Future Legislatures To Pass A Proposed Constitutional Amendment, And The Electorate To Ratify The Proposed Amendment, Guaranteeing All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment And A Stable Climate.","description":"Encouraging Future Legislatures To Pass A Proposed Constitutional Amendment, And The Electorate To Ratify The Proposed Amendment, Guaranteeing All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment And A Stable Climate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EEP, LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR44/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=44&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1992784,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health, To Convene A Task Force To Address No-trespassing Policies Along Streams On Oahu And Improve Coordination Between State And County Authorities To Address Environmental And Public Health Concerns.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health, To Convene A Task Force To Address No-trespassing Policies Along Streams On Oahu And Improve Coordination Between State And County Authorities To Address Environmental And Public Health Concerns.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR50/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=50&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1992795,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Division Of Forestry And Wildlife To Prioritize The Restoration And Protection Of Additional Wetlands And Anchialine Pools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Division Of Forestry And Wildlife To Prioritize The Restoration And Protection Of Additional Wetlands And Anchialine Pools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR42/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=42&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1992805,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","description":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR43/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=43&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1992819,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct An Emergency Access Road On The Waianae Coast.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct An Emergency Access Road On The Waianae Coast.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR43/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=43&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1992835,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR52/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=52&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1992843,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Developers To Coordinate Their Infrastructure Plans And Collaborate With Stakeholders To Ensure Adequate Infrastructure Be In Place Prior To Building New Housing Developments.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Developers To Coordinate Their Infrastructure Plans And Collaborate With Stakeholders To Ensure Adequate Infrastructure Be In Place Prior To Building New Housing Developments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR49/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=49&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1992857,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Requesting The Formation Of A Working Group To Address The Environmental Concerns At Pka Bay.","description":"Requesting The Formation Of A Working Group To Address The Environmental Concerns At Pka Bay.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR42/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=42&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Muraoka"},
{"bill_id":1992867,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Requesting The Senate Standing Committee And House Of Representatives Standing Committee Whose Purview Includes Consumer Protection, With The Support Of The Legislative Reference Bureau, To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Determine Recommendations For Establishing Appropriate Family Notice And Standardized Consent Provisions For Preneed Contracts Governing Cremation.","description":"Requesting The Senate Standing Committee And House Of Representatives Standing Committee Whose Purview Includes Consumer Protection, With The Support Of The Legislative Reference Bureau, To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Determine Recommendations For Establishing Appropriate Family Notice And Standardized Consent Provisions For Preneed Contracts Governing Cremation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to LMG, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR47/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=47&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1992878,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Immediate Action To Address Illegal Dumping In Ewa Beach.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Take Immediate Action To Address Illegal Dumping In Ewa Beach.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR49/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=49&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1992893,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Point And Ewa Beach.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR48/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=48&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1992904,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Requesting The Senate Standing Committee And House Of Representatives Standing Committee Whose Purview Includes Consumer Protection To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Provide Recommendations For Family Notice And Standardized Consent Provisions For Pre-need Contracts Governing Cremation.","description":"Requesting The Senate Standing Committee And House Of Representatives Standing Committee Whose Purview Includes Consumer Protection To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Provide Recommendations For Family Notice And Standardized Consent Provisions For Pre-need Contracts Governing Cremation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to LMG, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR44/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=44&year=2025","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1992917,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Developers To Coordinate Their Infrastructure Plans And Collaborate With Stakeholders To Ensure Adequate Infrastructure Be In Place Prior To Building New Housing Developments.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Developers To Coordinate Their Infrastructure Plans And Collaborate With Stakeholders To Ensure Adequate Infrastructure Be In Place Prior To Building New Housing Developments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR53/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=53&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1992930,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct A New Swimming Pool Complex.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct A New Swimming Pool Complex.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR47/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=47&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1992942,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Encouraging Future Legislatures To Pass A Proposed Constitutional Amendment, And The Electorate To Ratify The Proposed Amendment, Guaranteeing All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment And A Stable Climate.","description":"Encouraging Future Legislatures To Pass A Proposed Constitutional Amendment, And The Electorate To Ratify The Proposed Amendment, Guaranteeing All Individuals The Right To A Clean And Healthy Environment And A Stable Climate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to EEP, LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR48/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=48&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1992954,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Division Of Forestry And Wildlife To Prioritize The Restoration And Protection Of Additional Wetlands And Anchialine Pools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Division Of Forestry And Wildlife To Prioritize The Restoration And Protection Of Additional Wetlands And Anchialine Pools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR27/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=27&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1992961,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health, To Convene A Task Force To Address No-trespassing Policies Along Streams On Oahu And Improve Coordination Between State And County Authorities To Address Environmental And Public Health Concerns.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health, To Convene A Task Force To Address No-trespassing Policies Along Streams On Oahu And Improve Coordination Between State And County Authorities To Address Environmental And Public Health Concerns.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR46/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=46&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1992998,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Coordination With Appropriate State And County Departments Or Agencies, To Develop Methods To Estimate Costs Associated With Delays In Certain Public And Private Development Projects.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Coordination With Appropriate State And County Departments Or Agencies, To Develop Methods To Estimate Costs Associated With Delays In Certain Public And Private Development Projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR60/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=60&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1992999,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Requesting That The Sheriff Division Of The Department Of Law Enforcement Fly The National League Of Families Of American Prisoners And Missing In Southeast Asia's Flag Year-round At The State Capitol.","description":"Requesting That The Sheriff Division Of The Department Of Law Enforcement Fly The National League Of Families Of American Prisoners And Missing In Southeast Asia's Flag Year-round At The State Capitol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR62/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=62&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1993000,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students With Information Pertaining To Changes To Gun Safety And Storage Laws.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students With Information Pertaining To Changes To Gun Safety And Storage Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR31/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=31&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1993001,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Assess The Impact Of Increasing The Level Of The Offense Of Harassment By Stalking From A Misdemeanor To A Class C Felony.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Assess The Impact Of Increasing The Level Of The Offense Of Harassment By Stalking From A Misdemeanor To A Class C Felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR52/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=52&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1993002,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Study How Effective Existing Laws On Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders, Protective Orders, And Harassment By Stalking Are In Preventing Continued Abuse And Harassment.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Study How Effective Existing Laws On Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders, Protective Orders, And Harassment By Stalking Are In Preventing Continued Abuse And Harassment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR51/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=51&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1993003,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Monitor The Use Of Illegal Fireworks At Public Parks And Beaches.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Monitor The Use Of Illegal Fireworks At Public Parks And Beaches.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR50/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=50&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1993004,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Assess The Impact Of Increasing The Level Of The Offense Of Harassment By Stalking From A Misdemeanor To A Class C Felony.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Assess The Impact Of Increasing The Level Of The Offense Of Harassment By Stalking From A Misdemeanor To A Class C Felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR56/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=56&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1993005,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Study How Effective Existing Laws On Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders, Protective Orders, And Harassment By Stalking Are In Preventing Continued Abuse And Harassment.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Study How Effective Existing Laws On Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders, Protective Orders, And Harassment By Stalking Are In Preventing Continued Abuse And Harassment.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR55/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=55&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1993006,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR54/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=54&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1993007,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Establishment And Administrative Placement Of An Office Of Resilience And Recovery.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Establishment And Administrative Placement Of An Office Of Resilience And Recovery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR64/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=64&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1993008,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Monitor The Use Of Illegal Fireworks At Public Parks And Beaches.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement To Monitor The Use Of Illegal Fireworks At Public Parks And Beaches.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR54/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=54&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1993009,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Establishment And Administrative Placement Of An Office Of Resilience And Recovery.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Establishment And Administrative Placement Of An Office Of Resilience And Recovery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR58/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=58&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1993010,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The State's Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contractors On A Biennial Basis.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The State's Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contractors On A Biennial Basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR29/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=29&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1993011,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The State's Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contractors On A Biennial Basis.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The State's Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contractors On A Biennial Basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR46/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=46&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1993012,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Traffic Mitigation And Calming Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Certain Traffic Mitigation And Calming Devices In And Around Paiwa Street In Waipahu, Oahu.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Traffic Mitigation And Calming Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Certain Traffic Mitigation And Calming Devices In And Around Paiwa Street In Waipahu, Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR57/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=57&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1993014,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Seaward Of Tax Map Key: (2) 4-3-010:009 At Kahana, Lahaina, Maui, For The Removal Of Existing Emergency Sandbags And Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of A Rock Revetment.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Seaward Of Tax Map Key: (2) 4-3-010:009 At Kahana, Lahaina, Maui, For The Removal Of Existing Emergency Sandbags And Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of A Rock Revetment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR47/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=47&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1993015,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students With Information Pertaining To Changes To Gun Safety And Storage Laws.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students With Information Pertaining To Changes To Gun Safety And Storage Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR49/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=49&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1993016,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR63/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=63&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1993017,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii President And Board Of Regents To Establish A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program At The University Of Hawaii Maui Campus.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii President And Board Of Regents To Establish A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program At The University Of Hawaii Maui Campus.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR32/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=32&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1993018,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor, State Building Code Council, Building Departments Of Each County, Mayors Of Each County, And Chairs Of The Senate And House Of Representatives Standing Committees On Housing To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Adopting Updated Building Codes.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor, State Building Code Council, Building Departments Of Each County, Mayors Of Each County, And Chairs Of The Senate And House Of Representatives Standing Committees On Housing To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Adopting Updated Building Codes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR30/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=30&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1993019,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","description":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR45/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=45&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1993020,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Study The Feasibility Of Limiting The Costs Of Project And Construction Management In Each State Construction Project To Ten Percent Of The Total Cost Of The Project.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Study The Feasibility Of Limiting The Costs Of Project And Construction Management In Each State Construction Project To Ten Percent Of The Total Cost Of The Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR55/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=55&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1993021,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Traffic Mitigation And Calming Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Certain Traffic Mitigation And Calming Devices In And Around Paiwa Street In Waipahu, Oahu.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Traffic Mitigation And Calming Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Certain Traffic Mitigation And Calming Devices In And Around Paiwa Street In Waipahu, Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR53/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1993022,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Study The Feasibility Of Limiting The Costs Of Project And Construction Management In Each State Construction Project To Ten Percent Of The Total Cost Of The Project.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Study The Feasibility Of Limiting The Costs Of Project And Construction Management In Each State Construction Project To Ten Percent Of The Total Cost Of The Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR59/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=59&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1993023,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor, State Building Code Council, Building Departments Of Each County, Mayors Of Each County, And Chairs Of The Senate And House Of Representatives Standing Committees On Housing To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Adopting Updated Building Codes.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor, State Building Code Council, Building Departments Of Each County, Mayors Of Each County, And Chairs Of The Senate And House Of Representatives Standing Committees On Housing To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Adopting Updated Building Codes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR48/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=48&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1993024,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Requesting That The Sheriff Division Of The Department Of Law Enforcement Fly The National League Of Families Of American Prisoners And Missing In Southeast Asia's Flag Year-round At The State Capitol.","description":"Requesting That The Sheriff Division Of The Department Of Law Enforcement Fly The National League Of Families Of American Prisoners And Missing In Southeast Asia's Flag Year-round At The State Capitol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR57/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=57&year=2025","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1993025,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR58/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=58&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1993026,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","description":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR28/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=28&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1993027,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii President And Board Of Regents To Establish A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program At The University Of Hawaii Maui College.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii President And Board Of Regents To Establish A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program At The University Of Hawaii Maui College.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR50/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=50&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1993028,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Requesting A Study Examining How Certain Other Jurisdictions Produce Fiscal Notes.","description":"Requesting A Study Examining How Certain Other Jurisdictions Produce Fiscal Notes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR61/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=61&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1993029,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Coordination With Appropriate State And County Departments Or Agencies, To Develop Methods To Estimate Costs Associated With Delays In Certain Public And Private Development Projects.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, In Coordination With Appropriate State And County Departments Or Agencies, To Develop Methods To Estimate Costs Associated With Delays In Certain Public And Private Development Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR56/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=56&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1993501,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Establishment And Administrative Placement Of An Office Of Resilience And Recovery.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Establishment And Administrative Placement Of An Office Of Resilience And Recovery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR33/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=33&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1993760,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Establishment And Administrative Placement Of An Office Of Resilience And Recovery.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Establishment And Administrative Placement Of An Office Of Resilience And Recovery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR51/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=51&year=2025","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1994046,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Requesting The Land Use Commission To Coordinate With County Planning Commissions And County Councils To Conduct Concurrent Reviews Of General Plan Amendments, District Boundary Amendments, And Zoning Amendments When Reclassifying Land.","description":"Requesting The Land Use Commission To Coordinate With County Planning Commissions And County Councils To Conduct Concurrent Reviews Of General Plan Amendments, District Boundary Amendments, And Zoning Amendments When Reclassifying Land.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR59/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=59&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1994052,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene And Provide Administrative Assistance To A Desalination Planning Task Force To Determine Whether The Use Of Desalination For Large-scale Water Consumption In The State Is Feasible.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene And Provide Administrative Assistance To A Desalination Planning Task Force To Determine Whether The Use Of Desalination For Large-scale Water Consumption In The State Is Feasible.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR54/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=54&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1994059,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Supporting The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's Request For Resources And Timeline Extension For Fiscal Year 2025-2026.","description":"Supporting The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's Request For Resources And Timeline Extension For Fiscal Year 2025-2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR38/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=38&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1994065,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Code To Authorize Point Access Block Construction For Residential Buildings Up To Six Stories In The State.","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Code To Authorize Point Access Block Construction For Residential Buildings Up To Six Stories In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR60/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=60&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1994075,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Requesting The Governor, State Building Code Council, Planning Departments Of Each County, Mayors Of Each County, And Chairs Of The Senate And House Of Representatives Standing Committees On Housing To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Adopting Updated Building Codes.","description":"Requesting The Governor, State Building Code Council, Planning Departments Of Each County, Mayors Of Each County, And Chairs Of The Senate And House Of Representatives Standing Committees On Housing To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Adopting Updated Building Codes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR67/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=67&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1994083,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR53/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=53&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1994090,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR55/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=55&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1994099,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Urging The United States Government To Develop A National Biodiversity Strategy.","description":"Urging The United States Government To Develop A National Biodiversity Strategy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR56/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=56&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1994105,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Code To Authorize Point Access Block Construction For Residential Buildings Up To Six Stories In The State.","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Adopt, Amend, Or Update The State Building Code To Authorize Point Access Block Construction For Residential Buildings Up To Six Stories In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR66/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=66&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1994116,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene And Provide Administrative Assistance To A Desalination Planning Task Force To Determine Whether The Use Of Desalination For Large-scale Water Consumption In The State Is Feasible.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene And Provide Administrative Assistance To A Desalination Planning Task Force To Determine Whether The Use Of Desalination For Large-scale Water Consumption In The State Is Feasible.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR36/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=36&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1994122,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Urging The United States Government To Develop A National Biodiversity Strategy.","description":"Urging The United States Government To Develop A National Biodiversity Strategy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR40/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=40&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1994131,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Urging The Director Of Health To Require Operators Of Waste Combustion Facilities To Implement Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies That Have Been Tested And Verified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency And Continuously Monitor And Sample, And Report The Emissions Of Contaminants.","description":"Urging The Director Of Health To Require Operators Of Waste Combustion Facilities To Implement Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies That Have Been Tested And Verified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency And Continuously Monitor And Sample, And Report The Emissions Of Contaminants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR39/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=39&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1994139,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR35/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=35&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1994147,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR37/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=37&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1994156,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR34/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=34&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1994163,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR52/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=52&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1994170,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Requesting The Land Use Commission To Coordinate With County Planning Commissions And County Councils To Conduct Concurrent Reviews Of General Plan Amendments, District Boundary Amendments, And Zoning Amendments When Reclassifying Land.","description":"Requesting The Land Use Commission To Coordinate With County Planning Commissions And County Councils To Conduct Concurrent Reviews Of General Plan Amendments, District Boundary Amendments, And Zoning Amendments When Reclassifying Land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR65/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=65&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1994188,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","description":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR68/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=68&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1994190,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Research Implementing A Law To Require Legislator Salaries To Be Tied To Median Teacher Salaries.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Research Implementing A Law To Require Legislator Salaries To Be Tied To Median Teacher Salaries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR83/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=83&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1994192,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Produce Sufficient Housing To Meet The State's Demand.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Produce Sufficient Housing To Meet The State's Demand.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR45/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=45&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994195,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Requesting The United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy To Initiate A Performance Review Of The Honolulu Rail Transit Project.","description":"Requesting The United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy To Initiate A Performance Review Of The Honolulu Rail Transit Project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR81/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=81&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994197,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Requesting The Governor To Take Any Actions Necessary To Reestablish An Interisland Ferry System In The State.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Take Any Actions Necessary To Reestablish An Interisland Ferry System In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR72/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=72&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1994199,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR78/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=78&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994201,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Urging The Legislature To Conduct Mandatory Inquiries Into All Fatalities And Serious Injuries That Occurred To Children Involved In Child Welfare Services.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Conduct Mandatory Inquiries Into All Fatalities And Serious Injuries That Occurred To Children Involved In Child Welfare Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HSH, LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR75/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=75&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994204,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report On The Implementation Of Aloha-based Civic Education Initiatives In Hawaii's Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report On The Implementation Of Aloha-based Civic Education Initiatives In Hawaii's Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR86/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=86&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1994206,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Establish An Annual Climate Week In All Public Schools Across The State To Spread Climate Awareness, Education, And Participation In Sustainability Initiatives.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Establish An Annual Climate Week In All Public Schools Across The State To Spread Climate Awareness, Education, And Participation In Sustainability Initiatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR81/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=81&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1994208,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Establish An Annual Climate Week In All Public Schools Across The State To Spread Climate Awareness, Education, And Participation In Sustainability Initiatives.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Establish An Annual Climate Week In All Public Schools Across The State To Spread Climate Awareness, Education, And Participation In Sustainability Initiatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR87/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=87&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1994210,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Financial Literacy Curricula Plan For Public High School Students.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Financial Literacy Curricula Plan For Public High School Students.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR44/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=44&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1994212,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Review And Evaluate The Cost-benefit And Return On Investment Of A Possible Sponsorship Of A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Review And Evaluate The Cost-benefit And Return On Investment Of A Possible Sponsorship Of A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR46/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=46&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994215,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR84/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=84&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994217,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Research Implementing A Law To Require Legislator Salaries To Be Tied To Median Teacher Salaries.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Research Implementing A Law To Require Legislator Salaries To Be Tied To Median Teacher Salaries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR80/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=80&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1994219,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Comprehensive Geological Survey And Geotechnical Study Of The Ewa Plain.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Comprehensive Geological Survey And Geotechnical Study Of The Ewa Plain.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HED, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR76/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=76&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994221,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Partner With The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission To Collaboratively Improve And Facilitate The Continued Repair, Rehabilitation, And Redevelopment Of The Kihei Ramp.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Partner With The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission To Collaboratively Improve And Facilitate The Continued Repair, Rehabilitation, And Redevelopment Of The Kihei Ramp.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR59/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=59&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1994224,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Urging The Ethics Commission Of Each County To Adopt Standards Similar To That Applicable To State Elected Officials And Officers As Adopted And Enforced By The State Ethics Commission.","description":"Urging The Ethics Commission Of Each County To Adopt Standards Similar To That Applicable To State Elected Officials And Officers As Adopted And Enforced By The State Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR72/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=72&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994226,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 796) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR69/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=69&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994228,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Urging The Legislature To Conduct Mandatory Inquiries Into All Fatalities And Serious Injuries That Occurred To Children Involved In Child Welfare Services.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Conduct Mandatory Inquiries Into All Fatalities And Serious Injuries That Occurred To Children Involved In Child Welfare Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HSH, LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR82/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=82&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994230,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR62/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=62&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994233,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Produce Sufficient Housing To Meet The State's Demand.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Produce Sufficient Housing To Meet The State's Demand.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR60/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994236,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Requesting The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Dedicated Animal Education And Training Complex Within Kalaeloa Parklands.","description":"Requesting The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Dedicated Animal Education And Training Complex Within Kalaeloa Parklands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR68/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=68&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994238,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR62/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=62&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994240,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Financial Literacy Curricula Plan For Public High School Students.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Financial Literacy Curricula Plan For Public High School Students.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR66/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=66&year=2025","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1994243,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And University Of Hawaii To Assess The Criteria Required To Establish An Educational Pipeline And Curriculum To Ensure That Students Acquire The Necessary Skills In Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And University Of Hawaii To Assess The Criteria Required To Establish An Educational Pipeline And Curriculum To Ensure That Students Acquire The Necessary Skills In Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR67/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=67&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1994245,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Statewide Study On Title Insurance.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Statewide Study On Title Insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR79/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=79&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1994247,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR47/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=47&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994249,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Urging The Counties Of The State To Install A Minimum Set Of Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment In Each Playground Located In A County Park And To Establish Comprehensive Maintenance Plans That Ensure The Long-term Safety, Cleanliness, And Functionality Of Each Playground.","description":"Urging The Counties Of The State To Install A Minimum Set Of Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment In Each Playground Located In A County Park And To Establish Comprehensive Maintenance Plans That Ensure The Long-term Safety, Cleanliness, And Functionality Of Each Playground.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR58/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=58&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1994252,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Facilitate And Accelerate The Adoption Of Sustainable Aviation Fuels To Decarbonize Hawaii's Transportation Sector And Support The State's Climate Goals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Facilitate And Accelerate The Adoption Of Sustainable Aviation Fuels To Decarbonize Hawaii's Transportation Sector And Support The State's Climate Goals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR70/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=70&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994254,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Urging The Counties Of The State To Install A Minimum Set Of Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment In Each Playground Located In A County Park And To Establish Comprehensive Maintenance Plans That Ensure The Long-term Safety, Cleanliness, And Functionality Of Each Playground.","description":"Urging The Counties Of The State To Install A Minimum Set Of Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment In Each Playground Located In A County Park And To Establish Comprehensive Maintenance Plans That Ensure The Long-term Safety, Cleanliness, And Functionality Of Each Playground.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR42/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=42&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1994256,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR69/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=69&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1994258,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Study Of Alternative Insurance Models That May Provide Viable Solutions For Condominium Associations And Condominium Unit Owners In The State.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Study Of Alternative Insurance Models That May Provide Viable Solutions For Condominium Associations And Condominium Unit Owners In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR85/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=85&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1994262,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Requesting The Ko Olina Golf Club Owners And Management, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation, To Implement Measures To Prevent Golf Balls From Reaching Farrington Highway.","description":"Requesting The Ko Olina Golf Club Owners And Management, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation, To Implement Measures To Prevent Golf Balls From Reaching Farrington Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR71/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=71&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994264,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Urging The Ethics Commission Of Each County To Adopt Standards Similar To That Applicable To State Elected Officials And Officers As Adopted And Enforced By The State Ethics Commission.","description":"Urging The Ethics Commission Of Each County To Adopt Standards Similar To That Applicable To State Elected Officials And Officers As Adopted And Enforced By The State Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR65/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=65&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994266,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Requesting The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Dedicated Animal Education And Training Complex Within Kalaeloa Parklands.","description":"Requesting The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Dedicated Animal Education And Training Complex Within Kalaeloa Parklands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR61/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=61&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994268,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Enact A National Reinsurance Program To Address The Multi-state Insurance Crisis Resulting From Catastrophic Natural Disasters.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Enact A National Reinsurance Program To Address The Multi-state Insurance Crisis Resulting From Catastrophic Natural Disasters.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR41/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=41&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1994271,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Relating To The Salaries Of Certain State Officials.","description":"Relating To The Salaries Of Certain State Officials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to LMG/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR77/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=77&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994273,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects Statewide That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects Statewide That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR77/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=77&year=2025","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1994275,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Expand Its Personal And Professional Development Programs To Include Community Service Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Expand Its Personal And Professional Development Programs To Include Community Service Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The recommendation was not adopted. The votes were as follows: 1 Ayes: Representative(s) Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 8 Noes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Ichiyama, Lamosao, Morikawa, Poepoe, Souza; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Woodson.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR70/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=70&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1994277,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii President And Board Of Regents To Establish A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program At The University Of Hawaii Maui Campus.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii President And Board Of Regents To Establish A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program At The University Of Hawaii Maui Campus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR73/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=73&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1994280,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR65/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=65&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1994282,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Relating To The Salaries Of Certain State Officials.","description":"Relating To The Salaries Of Certain State Officials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to LMG/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR83/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=83&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994284,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR50/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=50&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1994287,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Directors Of The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Establish A Task Force To Study The Feasibility Of An Equity Conversion Mortgage Program For Kupuna Homeowners.","description":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Directors Of The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Establish A Task Force To Study The Feasibility Of An Equity Conversion Mortgage Program For Kupuna Homeowners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR82/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=82&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1994290,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Partner With The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission To Collaboratively Improve And Facilitate The Continued Repair, Rehabilitation, And Redevelopment Of The Kihei Ramp.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Partner With The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission To Collaboratively Improve And Facilitate The Continued Repair, Rehabilitation, And Redevelopment Of The Kihei Ramp.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR43/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=43&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1994292,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Establishment Of A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Establishment Of A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR48/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=48&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994294,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Directors Of The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Establish A Task Force To Study The Feasibility Of An Equity Conversion Mortgage Program For Kupuna Homeowners.","description":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Directors Of The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Establish A Task Force To Study The Feasibility Of An Equity Conversion Mortgage Program For Kupuna Homeowners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR88/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=88&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1994296,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Facilitate And Accelerate The Adoption Of Sustainable Aviation Fuels To Decarbonize Hawaii's Transportation Sector And Support The State's Climate Goals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Facilitate And Accelerate The Adoption Of Sustainable Aviation Fuels To Decarbonize Hawaii's Transportation Sector And Support The State's Climate Goals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR63/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=63&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994299,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Declaring The Intent That Projects With Housing Units That Qualify For Housing Credits Under Act 31, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2024, Are Still Eligible To Receive Housing Credits After The Repeal Of That Act If The Housing Projects Were Approved By The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation Before July 1, 2031, And Requesting The Corporation And Each County To Include Certain Information When Approving Housing Projects For Housing Credits.","description":"Declaring The Intent That Projects With Housing Units That Qualify For Housing Credits Under Act 31, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2024, Are Still Eligible To Receive Housing Credits After The Repeal Of That Act If The Housing Projects Were Approved By The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation Before July 1, 2031, And Requesting The Corporation And Each County To Include Certain Information When Approving Housing Projects For Housing Credits.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR78/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=78&year=2025","sponsor":"Tyson Miyake"},
{"bill_id":1994301,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish The Hawaii State Fellows Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish The Hawaii State Fellows Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR49/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=49&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994303,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And University Of Hawaii To Assess The Criteria Required To Establish An Educational Pipeline And Curriculum To Ensure That Students Acquire The Necessary Skills In Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And University Of Hawaii To Assess The Criteria Required To Establish An Educational Pipeline And Curriculum To Ensure That Students Acquire The Necessary Skills In Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR75/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=75&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1994305,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii President And Board Of Regents To Establish A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program At The University Of Hawaii Maui Campus.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii President And Board Of Regents To Establish A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program At The University Of Hawaii Maui Campus.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR66/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=66&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1994308,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Impact Of Uninsured Motorists In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Study The Impact Of Uninsured Motorists In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR71/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=71&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1994310,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Enact A National Reinsurance Program To Address The Multi-state Insurance Crisis Resulting From Catastrophic Natural Disasters.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Enact A National Reinsurance Program To Address The Multi-state Insurance Crisis Resulting From Catastrophic Natural Disasters.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR57/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=57&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1994312,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Registration And Regulation Of Doulas.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Registration And Regulation Of Doulas.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR74/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=74&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1994314,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Study Of Alternative Insurance Models That May Provide Viable Solutions For Condominium Associations And Condominium Unit Owners In The State.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Study Of Alternative Insurance Models That May Provide Viable Solutions For Condominium Associations And Condominium Unit Owners In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR79/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=79&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1994316,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Requesting The Ko Olina Golf Club Owners And Management, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation, To Implement Measures To Prevent Golf Balls From Reaching Farrington Highway.","description":"Requesting The Ko Olina Golf Club Owners And Management, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation, To Implement Measures To Prevent Golf Balls From Reaching Farrington Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR64/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=64&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1994319,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Requesting The United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy To Initiate A Performance Review Of The Honolulu Rail Transit Project.","description":"Requesting The United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy To Initiate A Performance Review Of The Honolulu Rail Transit Project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR74/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=74&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1994321,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report On The Implementation Of Aloha-based Civic Education Initiatives In Hawaii's Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report On The Implementation Of Aloha-based Civic Education Initiatives In Hawaii's Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR80/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=80&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1994323,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Develop And Recommend A Process By Which Government Officials' Salaries Shall Be Determined By Voters.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Develop And Recommend A Process By Which Government Officials' Salaries Shall Be Determined By Voters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR73/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=73&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1994325,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Review And Evaluate The Cost-benefit And Return On Investment Of A Possible Sponsorship Of A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Review And Evaluate The Cost-benefit And Return On Investment Of A Possible Sponsorship Of A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR61/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=61&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994329,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Establishment Of A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Establishment Of A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR63/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=63&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994331,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish The Hawaii State Fellows Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish The Hawaii State Fellows Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR64/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=64&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1994333,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","description":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-06","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR76/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=76&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1994885,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR67/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=67&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1995007,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR51/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=51&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1995127,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Commending The United States Air Force Reserve Command, 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Medical Operations Flight On Their Meritorious Humanitarian Service For Mental Health Support In The Maui Wildfire Response.","description":"Commending The United States Air Force Reserve Command, 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Medical Operations Flight On Their Meritorious Humanitarian Service For Mental Health Support In The Maui Wildfire Response.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR84/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=84&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1995250,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Urging The County Of Maui And The Maui Emergency Management Agency, In Conjunction With The Department Of Transportation And The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Develop And Implement An Evacuation Route Signage Program For The County Of Maui.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui And The Maui Emergency Management Agency, In Conjunction With The Department Of Transportation And The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Develop And Implement An Evacuation Route Signage Program For The County Of Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR79/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=79&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995251,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR78/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=78&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1995252,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Urging The Legislature To Advance Legislation And Support Policies That Safeguard Individuals In The Agricultural Community, Their Families, Their Livestock And Other Property, And Other Individuals Under Their Employment Or Care By Amending The State's Selfdefense Laws To Deprioritize The Duty To Retreat In Certain Circumstances.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Advance Legislation And Support Policies That Safeguard Individuals In The Agricultural Community, Their Families, Their Livestock And Other Property, And Other Individuals Under Their Employment Or Care By Amending The State's Selfdefense Laws To Deprioritize The Duty To Retreat In Certain Circumstances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR91/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=91&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995255,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Drainage Outlets, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Drainage Outlets, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR64/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=64&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1995256,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Collaborative Working Group To Survey, Identify, And Monitor Culturally Sensitive Shorelines Impacted By Erosion.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Collaborative Working Group To Survey, Identify, And Monitor Culturally Sensitive Shorelines Impacted By Erosion.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR122/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=122&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1995259,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR112/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=112&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995260,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Registration And Regulation Of Doulas.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Registration And Regulation Of Doulas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR71/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=71&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995262,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Convene A Working Group To Develop Measures To Strengthen Protections Under Title Ix.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Convene A Working Group To Develop Measures To Strengthen Protections Under Title Ix.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR103/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=103&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995263,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Requesting A Commitment To A Nuclear-free, Sustainable Future.","description":"Requesting A Commitment To A Nuclear-free, Sustainable Future.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR89/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=89&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1995266,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On Whether Teachers And School Personnel Should Be Trained In The Use Of, And Be Equipped With, Pepper Spray.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On Whether Teachers And School Personnel Should Be Trained In The Use Of, And Be Equipped With, Pepper Spray.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR79/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=79&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1995267,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Establish A Tax Amnesty Day To Allow Businesses And Individuals To Pay Unpaid Taxes Without Penalties Or Fines.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Establish A Tax Amnesty Day To Allow Businesses And Individuals To Pay Unpaid Taxes Without Penalties Or Fines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR97/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=97&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1995270,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Aeromedical Services Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Aeromedical Services Working Group.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR86/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=86&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995271,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR116/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=116&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995272,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Supporting Free And Responsible Scholastic Journalism And Actively Supporting And Honoring The First Amendment Of The United States Constitution In Student Publications.","description":"Supporting Free And Responsible Scholastic Journalism And Actively Supporting And Honoring The First Amendment Of The United States Constitution In Student Publications.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR109/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=109&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995275,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging To Partner With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Center On Aging To Establish A Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub To Implement Short-term Strategies Outlined In The 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging To Partner With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Center On Aging To Establish A Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub To Implement Short-term Strategies Outlined In The 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, HED, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR110/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=110&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1995276,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Consult With The Kahana Bay Steering Committee, County Of Maui, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And United States Army Corps Of Engineers Regarding A Path Forward For The Proposed Kahana Bay Erosion Mitigation Project.","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Consult With The Kahana Bay Steering Committee, County Of Maui, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And United States Army Corps Of Engineers Regarding A Path Forward For The Proposed Kahana Bay Erosion Mitigation Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR76/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=76&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1995279,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A \"pedestrian First\" Policy Via Ordinance.","description":"Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A \"pedestrian First\" Policy Via Ordinance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR108/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=108&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1995280,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Standing With Taiwan To Support Democracy And Security.","description":"Standing With Taiwan To Support Democracy And Security.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDT.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR80/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=80&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995283,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Study The Feasibility Of Implementing A Universal Basic Income Program For Residents And Business Owners Impacted By The 2023 Maui Wildfires.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Study The Feasibility Of Implementing A Universal Basic Income Program For Residents And Business Owners Impacted By The 2023 Maui Wildfires.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR78/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=78&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995284,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR89/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=89&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1995285,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR118/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=118&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995287,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Implement A Restricted Parking Zone Pilot Program In The Ko olina, Honokai Hale, Nanakuli, And Maili Neighborhoods.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Implement A Restricted Parking Zone Pilot Program In The Ko olina, Honokai Hale, Nanakuli, And Maili Neighborhoods.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR123/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=123&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1995290,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR83/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=83&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995292,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Requesting Health Insurers And Managed Care Providers That Provide Health Insurance In The State To Provide Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices.","description":"Requesting Health Insurers And Managed Care Providers That Provide Health Insurance In The State To Provide Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR87/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=87&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1995294,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Collaborative Working Group To Survey, Identify, And Monitor Culturally Sensitive Shorelines Impacted By Erosion.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Collaborative Working Group To Survey, Identify, And Monitor Culturally Sensitive Shorelines Impacted By Erosion.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR118/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=118&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1995296,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","description":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR81/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=81&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995297,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR57/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=57&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995299,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.","description":"Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR116/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=116&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1995301,"bill_number":"SCR82","title":"Urging The County Of Maui And The United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Prioritize And Expedite The Planning, Funding, And Construction Of A Permanent Replacement For The Kulanihakoi Bridge.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui And The United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Prioritize And Expedite The Planning, Funding, And Construction Of A Permanent Replacement For The Kulanihakoi Bridge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR82/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=82&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995302,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Encouraging The University Of Hawaii To Evaluate And Expand Its Current Mental Health Services For Students.","description":"Encouraging The University Of Hawaii To Evaluate And Expand Its Current Mental Health Services For Students.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR92/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=92&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1995304,"bill_number":"SCR100","title":"Encouraging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Rename Kalopa State Park On The Island Of Hawaii The Mark Nakashima Kalopa State Park.","description":"Encouraging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Rename Kalopa State Park On The Island Of Hawaii The Mark Nakashima Kalopa State Park.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-17-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR100/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=100&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995305,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Aeromedical Services Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Aeromedical Services Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR69/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=69&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995307,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR114/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=114&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995309,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR56/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=56&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995310,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Requesting A Commitment To A Nuclear-free, Sustainable Future.","description":"Requesting A Commitment To A Nuclear-free, Sustainable Future.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR93/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=93&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1995313,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Implement A Homeless Student Stability And Housing Resource Program To Address The Issue Of Housing Instability.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Implement A Homeless Student Stability And Housing Resource Program To Address The Issue Of Housing Instability.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HSG with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR97/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=97&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1995314,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR90/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=90&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1995316,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR70/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=70&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995318,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR102/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=102&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995320,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR73/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=73&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995322,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Implement A Restricted Parking Zone Pilot Program In The Ko olina, Honokai Hale, Nnkuli, And Maili Neighborhoods.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Implement A Restricted Parking Zone Pilot Program In The Ko olina, Honokai Hale, Nnkuli, And Maili Neighborhoods.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR119/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=119&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1995323,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Urging The County Of Maui, In Conjunction With The Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, And Department Of Defense, To Conduct Real-time Wildfire And Other Disaster Drills Involving The Maui Community.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui, In Conjunction With The Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, And Department Of Defense, To Conduct Real-time Wildfire And Other Disaster Drills Involving The Maui Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR67/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=67&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995326,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging To Partner With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Center On Aging To Establish A Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub To Implement Short-term Strategies Outlined In The 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging To Partner With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Center On Aging To Establish A Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub To Implement Short-term Strategies Outlined In The 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR63/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=63&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1995327,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Employ An Archaeologist For The Purpose Of Historic Preservation In Rebuilding Lahaina.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Employ An Archaeologist For The Purpose Of Historic Preservation In Rebuilding Lahaina.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR75/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=75&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995331,"bill_number":"SCR93","title":"Urging The Governor, Mayors Of Each County, And The State To Work Towards A Just Climate Future By Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Policy And Decision-making Processes Related To Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, And Climate Resiliency.","description":"Urging The Governor, Mayors Of Each County, And The State To Work Towards A Just Climate Future By Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Policy And Decision-making Processes Related To Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, And Climate Resiliency.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR93/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=93&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995332,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Convene A Working Group To Develop Measures To Strengthen Protections Under Title Ix.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Convene A Working Group To Develop Measures To Strengthen Protections Under Title Ix.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR107/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=107&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995334,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR54/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=54&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995337,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR111/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=111&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1995338,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Lgbtq+ Commission And Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Collaborate And Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes And Recommend Amendments To Incorporate Gender-neutral Terminology.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Lgbtq+ Commission And Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Collaborate And Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes And Recommend Amendments To Incorporate Gender-neutral Terminology.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR99/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=99&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1995339,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Urging The County Of Maui, In Conjunction With The Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, And Department Of Defense, To Conduct Real-time Wildfire And Other Disaster Drills Involving The Maui Community.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui, In Conjunction With The Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, And Department Of Defense, To Conduct Real-time Wildfire And Other Disaster Drills Involving The Maui Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR84/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=84&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995342,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR113/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=113&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1995343,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Urging The County Of Maui And The United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Prioritize And Expedite The Planning, Funding, And Construction Of A Permanent Replacement For The Kulanihakoi Bridge.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui And The United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Prioritize And Expedite The Planning, Funding, And Construction Of A Permanent Replacement For The Kulanihakoi Bridge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR65/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=65&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995346,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Drainage Outlets, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Drainage Outlets, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR81/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=81&year=2025","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1995347,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR107/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=107&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1995350,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Requesting Health Insurers And Managed Care Providers That Provide Health Insurance In The State To Provide Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices.","description":"Requesting Health Insurers And Managed Care Providers That Provide Health Insurance In The State To Provide Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR91/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=91&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1995351,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Establishment Of A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Establishment Of A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR111/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=111&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995354,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On Whether Teachers And School Personnel Should Be Trained In The Use Of, And Be Equipped With, Pepper Spray.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On Whether Teachers And School Personnel Should Be Trained In The Use Of, And Be Equipped With, Pepper Spray.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR62/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=62&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1995355,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish And Administer A Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish And Administer A Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR88/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=88&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995358,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Limited Real Estate Salesperson's License, For The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Japanese National Visitors For The Purpose Of Enhancing Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.","description":"Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Limited Real Estate Salesperson's License, For The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Japanese National Visitors For The Purpose Of Enhancing Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR98/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=98&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1995359,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness And The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Two-year Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program To Provide A Safe Location On Public Land For Homeless Individuals And Families To Reside And Access Services.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness And The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Two-year Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program To Provide A Safe Location On Public Land For Homeless Individuals And Families To Reside And Access Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick, Souza voting no (2) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR88/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=88&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1995362,"bill_number":"SCR98","title":"Standing With Taiwan To Support Democracy And Security.","description":"Standing With Taiwan To Support Democracy And Security.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDT.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR98/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=98&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995363,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Requesting The Counties To Authorize A Percentage Of Taxes Generated By The General Excise And Fuel Taxes Collected By The Counties To Be Used For The Maintenance Of Privatelyowned Roadways That Are Open To The Public.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Authorize A Percentage Of Taxes Generated By The General Excise And Fuel Taxes Collected By The Counties To Be Used For The Maintenance Of Privatelyowned Roadways That Are Open To The Public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR68/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=68&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995366,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The State's Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contractors On A Biennial Basis.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The State's Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contractors On A Biennial Basis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR108/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=108&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995367,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Lgbtq+ Commission And Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Collaborate And Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes And Recommend Amendments To Incorporate Gender-neutral Terminology.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Lgbtq+ Commission And Hawaii State Commission On The Status Of Women To Collaborate And Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes And Recommend Amendments To Incorporate Gender-neutral Terminology.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR95/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=95&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1995369,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR117/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=117&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995374,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Urging The Governor, Mayors Of Each County, And The State To Work Towards A Just Climate Future By Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Policy And Decision-making Processes Related To Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, And Climate Resiliency.","description":"Urging The Governor, Mayors Of Each County, And The State To Work Towards A Just Climate Future By Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Policy And Decision-making Processes Related To Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, And Climate Resiliency.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR76/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=76&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995376,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR89/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=89&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995378,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Provide Legislative Engagement Forums To Educate And Empower The Native Hawaiian Community Regarding The Legislative Process.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Provide Legislative Engagement Forums To Educate And Empower The Native Hawaiian Community Regarding The Legislative Process.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR75/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=75&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995379,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A \"pedestrian First\" Policy Via Ordinance.","description":"Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A \"pedestrian First\" Policy Via Ordinance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR112/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=112&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1995381,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Urging The Legislature To Advance Legislation And Support Policies That Safeguard Individuals In The Agricultural Community, Their Families, Their Livestock And Other Property, And Other Individuals Under Their Employment Or Care By Amending The State's Selfdefense Laws To Deprioritize The Duty To Retreat In Certain Circumstances.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Advance Legislation And Support Policies That Safeguard Individuals In The Agricultural Community, Their Families, Their Livestock And Other Property, And Other Individuals Under Their Employment Or Care By Amending The State's Selfdefense Laws To Deprioritize The Duty To Retreat In Certain Circumstances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR74/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=74&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995383,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR106/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=106&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995384,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Urging The United States Government To Develop A National Biodiversity Strategy.","description":"Urging The United States Government To Develop A National Biodiversity Strategy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR101/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=101&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995386,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish The Hawaii State Fellows Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish The Hawaii State Fellows Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR98/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=98&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995388,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Requesting The Counties To Authorize A Percentage Of Taxes Generated By The General Excise And Fuel Taxes Collected By The Counties To Be Used For The Maintenance Of Privatelyowned Roadways That Are Open To The Public.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Authorize A Percentage Of Taxes Generated By The General Excise And Fuel Taxes Collected By The Counties To Be Used For The Maintenance Of Privatelyowned Roadways That Are Open To The Public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR52/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=52&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995390,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are In The Process Of Clearing Cannabis Offenses From Defendants' Records, And Facilitate The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are In The Process Of Clearing Cannabis Offenses From Defendants' Records, And Facilitate The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR68/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=68&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995392,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Supporting Free And Responsible Scholastic Journalism And Actively Supporting And Honoring The First Amendment Of The United States Constitution In Student Publications.","description":"Supporting Free And Responsible Scholastic Journalism And Actively Supporting And Honoring The First Amendment Of The United States Constitution In Student Publications.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR105/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=105&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995394,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging To Partner With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Center On Aging To Establish A Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub To Implement Short-term Strategies Outlined In The 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging To Partner With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Center On Aging To Establish A Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub To Implement Short-term Strategies Outlined In The 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, HED, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR114/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=114&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1995395,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR53/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=53&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995396,"bill_number":"SCR96","title":"Urging The County Of Maui And The Maui Emergency Management Agency, In Conjunction With The Department Of Transportation And The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Develop And Implement An Evacuation Route Signage Program For The County Of Maui.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui And The Maui Emergency Management Agency, In Conjunction With The Department Of Transportation And The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, To Develop And Implement An Evacuation Route Signage Program For The County Of Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR96/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=96&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995399,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Post Publicly Accessible Information On Its Website Pertaining To Changes To Gun Safety And Storage Laws.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Post Publicly Accessible Information On Its Website Pertaining To Changes To Gun Safety And Storage Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR95/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=95&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1995400,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Limited Real Estate Salesperson's License, For The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Japanese National Visitors For The Purpose Of Enhancing Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.","description":"Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Limited Real Estate Salesperson's License, For The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Japanese National Visitors For The Purpose Of Enhancing Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR102/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=102&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1995403,"bill_number":"SCR94","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR94/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=94&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995404,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Farm-to-school Initiatives.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Farm-to-school Initiatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR104/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=104&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995406,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Produce Sufficient Housing To Meet The State's Demand.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Produce Sufficient Housing To Meet The State's Demand.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR90/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=90&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1995408,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Water Fluoridation Working Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR109/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=109&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1995409,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR74/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=74&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995412,"bill_number":"SCR92","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Provide Legislative Engagement Forums To Educate And Empower The Native Hawaiian Community Regarding The Legislative Process.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Provide Legislative Engagement Forums To Educate And Empower The Native Hawaiian Community Regarding The Legislative Process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR92/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=92&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995414,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, United States Army, United States Navy, And State Department Of Transportation To Work With Appropriate State And County Departments And Agencies To Expand, Plan, And Coordinate Work Related To Using Kolekole Pass As An Expanded Emergency Exit Route.","description":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, United States Army, United States Navy, And State Department Of Transportation To Work With Appropriate State And County Departments And Agencies To Expand, Plan, And Coordinate Work Related To Using Kolekole Pass As An Expanded Emergency Exit Route.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR117/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=117&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1995417,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Project Finances.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Project Finances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR110/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=110&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1995418,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Urging The Counties To Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances To Require Owners Of Agricultural-zoned Lands To Execute And Record Declarations That Acknowledge State And County Agricultural Land Use Regulations And Requirements And Penalties For Noncompliance.","description":"Urging The Counties To Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances To Require Owners Of Agricultural-zoned Lands To Execute And Record Declarations That Acknowledge State And County Agricultural Land Use Regulations And Requirements And Penalties For Noncompliance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR103/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=103&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995421,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, And Commemorating The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, And Commemorating The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 840) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR119/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=119&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995422,"bill_number":"SCR95","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Study The Feasibility Of Implementing A Universal Basic Income Program For Residents And Business Owners Impacted By The 2023 Maui Wildfires.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Study The Feasibility Of Implementing A Universal Basic Income Program For Residents And Business Owners Impacted By The 2023 Maui Wildfires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR95/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=95&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995425,"bill_number":"SCR87","title":"Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Full Real Estate Salesperson's License, Limited To The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Promote The Sale Of These Products To Japanese-speaking Visitors And Enhance Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.","description":"Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Full Real Estate Salesperson's License, Limited To The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Promote The Sale Of These Products To Japanese-speaking Visitors And Enhance Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR87/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=87&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1995426,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Full Real Estate Salesperson's License, Limited To The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Promote The Sale Of These Products To Japanese-speaking Visitors And Enhance Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.","description":"Strongly Urging The Real Estate Commission To Allow For The Administration Of The Real Estate Salesperson's Examination In The Japanese Language For Purposes Of Issuing A Full Real Estate Salesperson's License, Limited To The Sale Of Timeshare Products In Hawaii, To Promote The Sale Of These Products To Japanese-speaking Visitors And Enhance Japan's Involvement In And Support Of The Hawaii Tourism Industry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR70/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=70&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1995429,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Require That Any Individual Or Group That Administers The Mandatory Harassment And Discrimination Training To Employees Demonstrate Adequate Competency In Lgbtq+ (lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And More Identities) Identity And Culturally Specific Gender Identity Relevant To Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Require That Any Individual Or Group That Administers The Mandatory Harassment And Discrimination Training To Employees Demonstrate Adequate Competency In Lgbtq+ (lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And More Identities) Identity And Culturally Specific Gender Identity Relevant To Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR96/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=96&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1995430,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging To Partner With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Center On Aging To Establish A Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub To Implement Short-term Strategies Outlined In The 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging To Partner With The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Center On Aging To Establish A Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub To Implement Short-term Strategies Outlined In The 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR80/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=80&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1995431,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Urging The Counties To Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances To Require Owners Of Agricultural-zoned Lands To Execute And Record Declarations That Acknowledge State And County Agricultural Land Use Regulations And Requirements And Penalties For Noncompliance.","description":"Urging The Counties To Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances To Require Owners Of Agricultural-zoned Lands To Execute And Record Declarations That Acknowledge State And County Agricultural Land Use Regulations And Requirements And Penalties For Noncompliance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR99/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=99&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995434,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness And The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Two-year Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program To Provide A Safe Location On Public Land For Homeless Individuals And Families To Reside And Access Services.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness And The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Two-year Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program To Provide A Safe Location On Public Land For Homeless Individuals And Families To Reside And Access Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick, Souza voting no (2) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR92/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=92&year=2025","sponsor":"Garner Shimizu"},
{"bill_id":1995435,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR85/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=85&year=2025","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1995438,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, And Commemorating The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's International Participation, Supporting The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, And Commemorating The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR115/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=115&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995439,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR94/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=94&year=2025","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1995442,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The State's Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contractors On A Biennial Basis.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The State's Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contractors On A Biennial Basis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR104/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=104&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995443,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR77/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=77&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1995446,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Implement A Homeless Student Stability And Housing Resource Program To Address The Issue Of Housing Instability.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Implement A Homeless Student Stability And Housing Resource Program To Address The Issue Of Housing Instability.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HSG with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR93/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=93&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1995447,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Post Publicly Accessible Information On Its Website Pertaining To Changes To Gun Safety And Storage Laws.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Post Publicly Accessible Information On Its Website Pertaining To Changes To Gun Safety And Storage Laws.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR91/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=91&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1995449,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDT/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR61/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=61&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1995451,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Require That Any Individual Or Group That Administers The Mandatory Harassment And Discrimination Training To Employees Demonstrate Adequate Competency In Lgbtq+ (lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And More Identities) Identity And Culturally Specific Gender Identity Relevant To Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Require That Any Individual Or Group That Administers The Mandatory Harassment And Discrimination Training To Employees Demonstrate Adequate Competency In Lgbtq+ (lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And More Identities) Identity And Culturally Specific Gender Identity Relevant To Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR100/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=100&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1995452,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish And Administer A Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Establish And Administer A Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR71/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=71&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995455,"bill_number":"SCR90","title":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Assume Responsibility For The Routine Maintenance And Repair Of The Kohala Ditch.","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Assume Responsibility For The Routine Maintenance And Repair Of The Kohala Ditch.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR90/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=90&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995457,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Encouraging The University Of Hawaii To Evaluate And Expand Its Current Mental Health Services For Students.","description":"Encouraging The University Of Hawaii To Evaluate And Expand Its Current Mental Health Services For Students.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR96/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=96&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1995460,"bill_number":"SCR99","title":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","description":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR99/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=99&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995461,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Urging The United States Government To Develop A National Biodiversity Strategy.","description":"Urging The United States Government To Develop A National Biodiversity Strategy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR105/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=105&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995462,"bill_number":"SCR97","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance And Community Paramedicine Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance And Community Paramedicine Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR97/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=97&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995464,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Produce Sufficient Housing To Meet The State's Demand.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Develop A Plan To Produce Sufficient Housing To Meet The State's Demand.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR86/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=86&year=2025","sponsor":"Luke Evslin"},
{"bill_id":1995466,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.","description":"Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR120/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=120&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1995468,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Consult With The Kahana Bay Steering Committee, County Of Maui, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And United States Army Corps Of Engineers Regarding A Path Forward For The Proposed Kahana Bay Erosion Mitigation Project.","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Consult With The Kahana Bay Steering Committee, County Of Maui, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And United States Army Corps Of Engineers Regarding A Path Forward For The Proposed Kahana Bay Erosion Mitigation Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR59/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=59&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1995470,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Department Of Health To Update Vaccination Forms And Recordkeeping For Public School And Charter School Students.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Department Of Health To Update Vaccination Forms And Recordkeeping For Public School And Charter School Students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR72/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=72&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995472,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR69/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=69&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995474,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Assume Responsibility For The Routine Maintenance And Repair Of The Kohala Ditch.","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Assume Responsibility For The Routine Maintenance And Repair Of The Kohala Ditch.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR73/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=73&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995475,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish The Hawaii State Fellows Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish The Hawaii State Fellows Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR94/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=94&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995477,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Establishment Of A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Study The Establishment Of A Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR115/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=115&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995479,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Department Of Health To Update Vaccination Forms And Recordkeeping For Public School And Charter School Students.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Department Of Health To Update Vaccination Forms And Recordkeeping For Public School And Charter School Students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR55/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=55&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995481,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Farm-to-school Initiatives.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Farm-to-school Initiatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR100/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=100&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1995483,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Establish A Tax Amnesty Day To Allow Businesses And Individuals To Pay Unpaid Taxes Without Penalties Or Fines.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Establish A Tax Amnesty Day To Allow Businesses And Individuals To Pay Unpaid Taxes Without Penalties Or Fines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR101/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=101&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1995485,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR72/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=72&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995487,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Project Finances.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Project Finances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR106/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=106&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1995488,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR113/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=113&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995491,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR60/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=60&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1995492,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR77/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=77&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995495,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Employ An Archaeologist For The Purpose Of Historic Preservation In Rebuilding Lahaina.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Employ An Archaeologist For The Purpose Of Historic Preservation In Rebuilding Lahaina.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR58/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=58&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995496,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR66/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=66&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995511,"bill_number":"HCR200","title":"Urging The State Department Of Agriculture And The Department Of Agriculture Of The County Of Maui To Take Further Meaningful Action To Address The Axis Deer Overpopulation.","description":"Urging The State Department Of Agriculture And The Department Of Agriculture Of The County Of Maui To Take Further Meaningful Action To Address The Axis Deer Overpopulation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 823).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR200/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=200&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995512,"bill_number":"SCR106","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Commission A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which Sector Can Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investment In Combustion-free Alternatives.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Commission A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which Sector Can Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investment In Combustion-free Alternatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR106/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=106&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995513,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Reaffirming The State's Obligation To Uphold The Constitutional Rights Of Its People By Recognizing The Critical Role Of Freshwater In Maintaining Healthy Nearshore Marine Ecosystems.","description":"Reaffirming The State's Obligation To Uphold The Constitutional Rights Of Its People By Recognizing The Critical Role Of Freshwater In Maintaining Healthy Nearshore Marine Ecosystems.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR124/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=124&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1995514,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Recognizing February 3 As Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day.","description":"Recognizing February 3 As Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CAA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR174/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=174&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1995515,"bill_number":"SCR113","title":"Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR113/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=113&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995516,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize The Restoration And Protection Of Additional Wetlands And Anchialine Pools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize The Restoration And Protection Of Additional Wetlands And Anchialine Pools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR191/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=191&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995517,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Adopt A Game Management Plan That Incorporates Ethical Means Of Game Population Control Into Sustainability Strategies.","description":"Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Adopt A Game Management Plan That Incorporates Ethical Means Of Game Population Control Into Sustainability Strategies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR213/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=213&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995518,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.","description":"Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR133/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=133&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1995519,"bill_number":"HCR191","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR191/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=191&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995520,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Urging The East-west Center To Expand International Engagement Around The World And Serve As A Bridge To Help The State Share Its Unique Expertise With Tropical Agriculture, Food Security, Public Health, Education, Clean Energy, And Sustainable Development, Where It Might Be Most Helpful To Other Communities Around The World.","description":"Urging The East-west Center To Expand International Engagement Around The World And Serve As A Bridge To Help The State Share Its Unique Expertise With Tropical Agriculture, Food Security, Public Health, Education, Clean Energy, And Sustainable Development, Where It Might Be Most Helpful To Other Communities Around The World.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR148/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=148&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995521,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR83/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=83&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995522,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program At Ewa Beach Elementary School That Provides Ice Cream As A Dessert Option For Students Who Have Good Attendance.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program At Ewa Beach Elementary School That Provides Ice Cream As A Dessert Option For Students Who Have Good Attendance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR187/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=187&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995523,"bill_number":"HCR177","title":"Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.","description":"Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR177/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=177&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995524,"bill_number":"SCR144","title":"Urging The Governor To Determine A Course Of Action For The State, Should The Federal Government Cut Funding For Medicaid.","description":"Urging The Governor To Determine A Course Of Action For The State, Should The Federal Government Cut Funding For Medicaid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR144/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=144&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1995525,"bill_number":"HCR163","title":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish An Annual Festival Celebrating Pacific Island Culture And Arts.","description":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish An Annual Festival Celebrating Pacific Island Culture And Arts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR163/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=163&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995526,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Or Otherwise Permit Restaurants To Allow Dogs In Designated Areas Of Their Establishments While Adhering To Health And Safety Regulations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Or Otherwise Permit Restaurants To Allow Dogs In Designated Areas Of Their Establishments While Adhering To Health And Safety Regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR140/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=140&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995527,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Establish A Vacant Homes Surcharge Task Force To Research And Report On The Impacts And Implementations Of A General Excise Tax Surcharge On Vacant Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Establish A Vacant Homes Surcharge Task Force To Research And Report On The Impacts And Implementations Of A General Excise Tax Surcharge On Vacant Homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR150/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=150&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1995528,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Urging The Counties To Seek Revenues From Alternative Sources, Including Transit-based Advertising, Before Imposing Any New Or Increased Mass Transit Fare.","description":"Urging The Counties To Seek Revenues From Alternative Sources, Including Transit-based Advertising, Before Imposing Any New Or Increased Mass Transit Fare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR192/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=192&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995529,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.","description":"Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR173/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=173&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995530,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"Requesting The Office Of Consumer Protection Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Task Force To Assess Issues Related To The Availability Of Payment Options From Tow Companies.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Consumer Protection Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Task Force To Assess Issues Related To The Availability Of Payment Options From Tow Companies.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR197/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=197&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995531,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Assess Its Readiness And Ability To Assume Stewardship Of The Sacred Hawaiian Grounds Of Mauna Ala.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Assess Its Readiness And Ability To Assume Stewardship Of The Sacred Hawaiian Grounds Of Mauna Ala.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR136/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=136&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995532,"bill_number":"HCR193","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR193/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=193&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995533,"bill_number":"SCR189","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR189/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=189&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1995534,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR109/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=109&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995535,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Review All Reports Required To Be Submitted To The Legislature And Make Recommendations On Which Reports Should Be Discontinued.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Review All Reports Required To Be Submitted To The Legislature And Make Recommendations On Which Reports Should Be Discontinued.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR122/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=122&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995536,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Urging All State Departments To Partner With The Office Of Wellness And Resilience For Secure And Appropriate Data Sharing Agreements.","description":"Urging All State Departments To Partner With The Office Of Wellness And Resilience For Secure And Appropriate Data Sharing Agreements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR114/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=114&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995537,"bill_number":"SCR235","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Establish, In Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu, Fair Policies And Processes For Towing And Disposing Of Vehicles That Belong To Active Duty Servicemembers And That Are Abandoned On State Or City Property.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Establish, In Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu, Fair Policies And Processes For Towing And Disposing Of Vehicles That Belong To Active Duty Servicemembers And That Are Abandoned On State Or City Property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR235/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=235&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995538,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Submit A Detailed Report On Its Lease Enforcement Process And Procedures.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Submit A Detailed Report On Its Lease Enforcement Process And Procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR145/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=145&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1995539,"bill_number":"SCR135","title":"Urging All State Departments To Partner With The Office Of Wellness And Resilience For Secure And Appropriate Data Sharing Agreements.","description":"Urging All State Departments To Partner With The Office Of Wellness And Resilience For Secure And Appropriate Data Sharing Agreements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR135/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=135&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995540,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, City And County Of Honolulu, And Honolulu Police Department To Partner With Local Businesses And Organizations To Create Disposal Programs For Illegal Fireworks.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, City And County Of Honolulu, And Honolulu Police Department To Partner With Local Businesses And Organizations To Create Disposal Programs For Illegal Fireworks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR129/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=129&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995541,"bill_number":"HCR164","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Create And Maintain A Comprehensive List Of Hurricane Refuges And Shelters Electronically Accessible To The Public.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Create And Maintain A Comprehensive List Of Hurricane Refuges And Shelters Electronically Accessible To The Public.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR164/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=164&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995542,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate And Develop Recommendations For The Initiation Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Hawaii And New Zealand To Foster Stronger Ties In Economic Development, Arts And Cultural Exchange, Education, And Environmental Sustainability.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate And Develop Recommendations For The Initiation Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Hawaii And New Zealand To Foster Stronger Ties In Economic Development, Arts And Cultural Exchange, Education, And Environmental Sustainability.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR134/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=134&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995543,"bill_number":"SCR236","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Towing Authority To Manage Towing Services And Towing Contracts On Behalf Of The City And County.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Towing Authority To Manage Towing Services And Towing Contracts On Behalf Of The City And County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR236/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=236&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995544,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"Strongly Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Encourage All Transient Accommodations To Incorporate The Pono Pledge As A Requirement For Guest Check-in.","description":"Strongly Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Encourage All Transient Accommodations To Incorporate The Pono Pledge As A Requirement For Guest Check-in.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR143/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=143&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995545,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR102/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=102&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995546,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Requesting The Counties To Adopt Flexible Setback Requirements Or Establish Variance Procedures For State Buildings And Facilities To Enhance Land Use Efficiency And Public Service Delivery.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Adopt Flexible Setback Requirements Or Establish Variance Procedures For State Buildings And Facilities To Enhance Land Use Efficiency And Public Service Delivery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR132/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=132&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995547,"bill_number":"SCR228","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program In Public Schools And Charter Schools To Have Available Staff Trained In Epinephrine Administration.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program In Public Schools And Charter Schools To Have Available Staff Trained In Epinephrine Administration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR228/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=228&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995548,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, City And County Of Honolulu, And Honolulu Police Department To Partner With Local Businesses And Organizations To Create Disposal Programs For Illegal Fireworks.","description":"Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, City And County Of Honolulu, And Honolulu Police Department To Partner With Local Businesses And Organizations To Create Disposal Programs For Illegal Fireworks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR135/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=135&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995549,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD 1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR84/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=84&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995550,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Recognizing January 11-17, 2026, As \"strong Start, Strong Economy Week\".","description":"Recognizing January 11-17, 2026, As \"strong Start, Strong Economy Week\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR155/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=155&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995551,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Commission A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which Sector Can Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investment In Combustion-free Alternatives.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Commission A Study Of The Different Energy Consumption Sectors To Determine Which Sector Can Be Most Quickly And Cost-effectively Decarbonized Through Additional Public Investment In Combustion-free Alternatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR87/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=87&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995552,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Rules Lifting The Moratorium On Fishing In The Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Rules Lifting The Moratorium On Fishing In The Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR134/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=134&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995553,"bill_number":"SCR227","title":"Urging All Entities Against Using More Than One Million Gallons Of Water Per Year For Recreational Or Ornamental Purposes.","description":"Urging All Entities Against Using More Than One Million Gallons Of Water Per Year For Recreational Or Ornamental Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR227/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=227&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995554,"bill_number":"SCR129","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Fifty Percent, Prioritizing Schools With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Fifty Percent, Prioritizing Schools With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR129/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=129&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995555,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"Reaffirming The State's Obligation To Uphold The Constitutional Rights Of Its People By Recognizing The Critical Role Of Freshwater In Maintaining Healthy Nearshore Marine Ecosystems.","description":"Reaffirming The State's Obligation To Uphold The Constitutional Rights Of Its People By Recognizing The Critical Role Of Freshwater In Maintaining Healthy Nearshore Marine Ecosystems.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR128/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=128&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1995556,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Three-year Pilot Program That Shortens School Hours On Fridays For One Elementary School, One Middle Or Intermediate School, And One High School To Allow Students More Time To Work On Homework.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Three-year Pilot Program That Shortens School Hours On Fridays For One Elementary School, One Middle Or Intermediate School, And One High School To Allow Students More Time To Work On Homework.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR210/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=210&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995557,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Issue General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Financing The Agribusiness Development Corporation's Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel For Agricultural Development.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Issue General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Financing The Agribusiness Development Corporation's Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel For Agricultural Development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR135/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=135&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995558,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Assess The Feasibility Of Implementing A Senior Citizen Discount Program To Provide A Twenty Percent Discount On Certain Goods And Services For Low- To Moderate-income Elders In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Assess The Feasibility Of Implementing A Senior Citizen Discount Program To Provide A Twenty Percent Discount On Certain Goods And Services For Low- To Moderate-income Elders In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR186/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=186&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995559,"bill_number":"HCR210","title":"Urging The State To Reject Energy Sources Found To Be Harmful Or Destabilizing To Our Climate System And Environment And To Commit To Renewable Energy And The Values Of Hawaii's Residents.","description":"Urging The State To Reject Energy Sources Found To Be Harmful Or Destabilizing To Our Climate System And Environment And To Commit To Renewable Energy And The Values Of Hawaii's Residents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR210/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=210&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995560,"bill_number":"HCR169","title":"Urging The Hawaii State Legislature To Establish A State Department Of Government Efficiency.","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Legislature To Establish A State Department Of Government Efficiency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LMG, LAB, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR169/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=169&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995561,"bill_number":"SCR137","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The University Of Hawaii Foundation.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The University Of Hawaii Foundation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR137/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=137&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995562,"bill_number":"SCR166","title":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Issue General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Financing The Agribusiness Development Corporation's Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel For Agricultural Development.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Issue General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Financing The Agribusiness Development Corporation's Purchase Of The Fee Simple Interest In The North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel For Agricultural Development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR166/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=166&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995563,"bill_number":"HCR166","title":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Restore Respect And Dignity To The Only Royal Palace In The Nation.","description":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Restore Respect And Dignity To The Only Royal Palace In The Nation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR166/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=166&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995564,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR195/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=195&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995565,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Apply For And Implement The Elderly Simplified Application Project In The State When Capable.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Apply For And Implement The Elderly Simplified Application Project In The State When Capable.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR146/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=146&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995566,"bill_number":"SCR231","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Install And Utilize Electronic Scanning Equipment At Each State Airport And Harbor To Scan For Illegal Fireworks.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Install And Utilize Electronic Scanning Equipment At Each State Airport And Harbor To Scan For Illegal Fireworks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR231/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=231&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995567,"bill_number":"HCR170","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Working Group To Establish And Recommend Federal And Local Subsidies For The Transport Of Waterborne Cargo And To Work And Consult With The United States Department Of Transportation, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, And The Legislature.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Working Group To Establish And Recommend Federal And Local Subsidies For The Transport Of Waterborne Cargo And To Work And Consult With The United States Department Of Transportation, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, And The Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR170/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=170&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1995568,"bill_number":"SCR199","title":"Urging Increased Caution Concerning Foreign Influence In Hawaii's Critical Infrastructure.","description":"Urging Increased Caution Concerning Foreign Influence In Hawaii's Critical Infrastructure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR199/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=199&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995569,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","description":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR194/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=194&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995570,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Visibility Enhancement Measures On The Kuahelani Avenue Crosswalk At Kipapa Elementary School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Visibility Enhancement Measures On The Kuahelani Avenue Crosswalk At Kipapa Elementary School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR137/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=137&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995571,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Requesting The Governor, Or The Governor's Designee, To Convene A Working Group On Solid Waste Management.","description":"Requesting The Governor, Or The Governor's Designee, To Convene A Working Group On Solid Waste Management.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR85/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=85&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995572,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes And Recommend Amendments To Incorporate Gender-neutral Terminology.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes And Recommend Amendments To Incorporate Gender-neutral Terminology.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD 1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR149/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=149&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995573,"bill_number":"SCR180","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Share Information On The Safety And Performance Of Helicopter And Air Tour Operators To Help Residents And Visitors Make Informed Decisions.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Share Information On The Safety And Performance Of Helicopter And Air Tour Operators To Help Residents And Visitors Make Informed Decisions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR180/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=180&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995574,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR101/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=101&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1995575,"bill_number":"SCR103","title":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR103/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=103&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995576,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation And The Economic Research Organization At The University Of Hawaii To Collaborate And Develop Data Driven Analyses Of The Impacts Of Tax Policies On Economic Development, Migration Patterns, And Other Factors Affecting Public Policy.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation And The Economic Research Organization At The University Of Hawaii To Collaborate And Develop Data Driven Analyses Of The Impacts Of Tax Policies On Economic Development, Migration Patterns, And Other Factors Affecting Public Policy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR178/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=178&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1995577,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, University Of Hawaii, And Land Use Commission To Provide Enhanced Public Notice For Changes In Land Use Or Boundary Changes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, University Of Hawaii, And Land Use Commission To Provide Enhanced Public Notice For Changes In Land Use Or Boundary Changes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR181/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=181&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995578,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Requesting The Governor, State Agencies, And Other Relevant Stakeholders To Accelerate Hawaii's Clean Energy Transition And Take Immediate, Decisive Action To Reduce And Eliminate Dependence On Imported Fossil Fuels To Improve Energy Security And Protect Consumers From Rising Energy Costs.","description":"Requesting The Governor, State Agencies, And Other Relevant Stakeholders To Accelerate Hawaii's Clean Energy Transition And Take Immediate, Decisive Action To Reduce And Eliminate Dependence On Imported Fossil Fuels To Improve Energy Security And Protect Consumers From Rising Energy Costs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR181/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=181&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995579,"bill_number":"SCR219","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Carrier Vehicles.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Carrier Vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR219/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=219&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995580,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Encouraging Hawaii Insurers And The Hawaii Property Insurance Association To Reduce Insurance Costs On Local Residents By Pursuing Subrogation Claims Against Polluters Who Knowingly Engaged In Misleading And Deceptive Practices Regarding The Connection Between Their Products And Climate Change.","description":"Encouraging Hawaii Insurers And The Hawaii Property Insurance Association To Reduce Insurance Costs On Local Residents By Pursuing Subrogation Claims Against Polluters Who Knowingly Engaged In Misleading And Deceptive Practices Regarding The Connection Between Their Products And Climate Change.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR178/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=178&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995581,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933.","description":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDT.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR90/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=90&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995582,"bill_number":"SCR204","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Provide Information Related To The Disposal, Detonation, And Destruction Of Explosives, Fireworks, And Similar Hazardous Materials In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Provide Information Related To The Disposal, Detonation, And Destruction Of Explosives, Fireworks, And Similar Hazardous Materials In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR204/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=204&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1995583,"bill_number":"SCR196","title":"Supporting And Encouraging A Broader Relationship Between The State And The Kingdom Of Norway.","description":"Supporting And Encouraging A Broader Relationship Between The State And The Kingdom Of Norway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR196/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=196&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995584,"bill_number":"HCR204","title":"Urging The Maui County Planning Department To Retain The Word \"require\" In The South Maui Community Plan As It Relates To Infrastructure To Ensure That Development Does Not Occur Without Adequate Supporting Infrastructure.","description":"Urging The Maui County Planning Department To Retain The Word \"require\" In The South Maui Community Plan As It Relates To Infrastructure To Ensure That Development Does Not Occur Without Adequate Supporting Infrastructure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR204/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=204&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995585,"bill_number":"HCR192","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Native Hawaiian Economic Development Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Native Hawaiian Economic Development Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR192/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=192&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995586,"bill_number":"HCR208","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Make Recreational Facilities On Military Installations In Hawaii Accessible To All Hawaii Residents.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Make Recreational Facilities On Military Installations In Hawaii Accessible To All Hawaii Residents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR208/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=208&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995587,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.","description":"Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR128/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=128&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1995588,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of The Attorney General, And Department Of Law Enforcement To Coordinate An Enforcement Plan To Address The Lack Of Enforceable Compliance, Rules, And Regulations Regarding The Surge Of Illegal Dispensary Operators That Sell Cannabis Labeled As Hemp.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of The Attorney General, And Department Of Law Enforcement To Coordinate An Enforcement Plan To Address The Lack Of Enforceable Compliance, Rules, And Regulations Regarding The Surge Of Illegal Dispensary Operators That Sell Cannabis Labeled As Hemp.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR141/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=141&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995589,"bill_number":"HCR145","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, Department Of Health, And Other Relevant Stakeholders To Collaborate And Develop A Strategic Plan To Prepare For Hawaii's Pursuit Of Funding For And Participation In The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention's Public Health Surveillance For Estimating Autism Prevalence.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, Department Of Health, And Other Relevant Stakeholders To Collaborate And Develop A Strategic Plan To Prepare For Hawaii's Pursuit Of Funding For And Participation In The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention's Public Health Surveillance For Estimating Autism Prevalence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR145/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=145&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995590,"bill_number":"SCR116","title":"Urging The Counties To Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances To Require Owners Of Agricultural-zoned Lands To Execute And Record Declarations That Acknowledge State And County Agricultural Land Use Regulations And Requirements And Penalties For Noncompliance.","description":"Urging The Counties To Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances To Require Owners Of Agricultural-zoned Lands To Execute And Record Declarations That Acknowledge State And County Agricultural Land Use Regulations And Requirements And Penalties For Noncompliance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR116/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=116&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995591,"bill_number":"SCR192","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System To Establish A Veterinary Medicine Expansion Working Group To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Program.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System To Establish A Veterinary Medicine Expansion Working Group To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 831).","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR192/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=192&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995592,"bill_number":"SCR195","title":"Supporting And Encouraging A Broader Relationship Between The State And The Kingdom Of Sweden.","description":"Supporting And Encouraging A Broader Relationship Between The State And The Kingdom Of Sweden.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR195/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=195&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995593,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Apply For And Implement The Elderly Simplified Application Project In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Apply For And Implement The Elderly Simplified Application Project In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR140/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=140&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995594,"bill_number":"SCR214","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate On Ensuring Safety At Public Elementary School And State Prekindergarten Program Campuses.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate On Ensuring Safety At Public Elementary School And State Prekindergarten Program Campuses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR214/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=214&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995595,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.","description":"Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR124/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=124&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995596,"bill_number":"SCR170","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Identify Existing Departmental Lands That Are Unsuitable For Agricultural Use But May Be Utilized As Pet Animal Sanctuaries.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Identify Existing Departmental Lands That Are Unsuitable For Agricultural Use But May Be Utilized As Pet Animal Sanctuaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR170/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=170&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995597,"bill_number":"SCR216","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Services To Increase Reimbursement Rates To Primary Care Physicians For Services To Med-quest Recipients.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Services To Increase Reimbursement Rates To Primary Care Physicians For Services To Med-quest Recipients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN .","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR216/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=216&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995598,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR100/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=100&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1995599,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR146/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=146&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1995600,"bill_number":"SCR183","title":"Endorsing And Reaffirming Support For The Progress Achieved By The Aloha+ Challenge Through Its Integrated Approach And Six Ambitious Targets To Be Reached By 2030.","description":"Endorsing And Reaffirming Support For The Progress Achieved By The Aloha+ Challenge Through Its Integrated Approach And Six Ambitious Targets To Be Reached By 2030.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR183/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=183&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995601,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish And Operate A Personal Aircraft Fireworks Inspection Pilot Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish And Operate A Personal Aircraft Fireworks Inspection Pilot Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR193/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=193&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995602,"bill_number":"SCR172","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR172/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=172&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995603,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Repeal, Revoke, Or Buy Out The Remainder Of The Lease Of The Prince Kuhio Plaza And Resell That Lease At Fair Market Value To A New Entity That Agrees To Properly Maintain The Property.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Repeal, Revoke, Or Buy Out The Remainder Of The Lease Of The Prince Kuhio Plaza And Resell That Lease At Fair Market Value To A New Entity That Agrees To Properly Maintain The Property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR196/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=196&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995604,"bill_number":"HCR199","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize The Restoration And Protection Of Additional Wetlands And Anchialine Pools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize The Restoration And Protection Of Additional Wetlands And Anchialine Pools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR199/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=199&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995605,"bill_number":"SCR177","title":"Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A \"pedestrian First\" Policy Via Ordinance.","description":"Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A \"pedestrian First\" Policy Via Ordinance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR177/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=177&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995606,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish And Maintain A Tire Inventory Database.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish And Maintain A Tire Inventory Database.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR198/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=198&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995607,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Investigate Whether Crisis Pregnancy Centers Operating In The State Are Complying With Patient Privacy Regulations.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Investigate Whether Crisis Pregnancy Centers Operating In The State Are Complying With Patient Privacy Regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR144/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=144&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995608,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Urging The Federal Aviation Administration And State Department Of Transportation To Encourage And Facilitate The Expansion Of Alternative Airline Services That Utilize Short Takeoff And Landing-capable Aircrafts And Requesting The State Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Implementation Of A Rural Air Service Program.","description":"Urging The Federal Aviation Administration And State Department Of Transportation To Encourage And Facilitate The Expansion Of Alternative Airline Services That Utilize Short Takeoff And Landing-capable Aircrafts And Requesting The State Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Implementation Of A Rural Air Service Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR127/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=127&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1995609,"bill_number":"SCR205","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Community Noise Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Noise Sources Affecting The Community.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Community Noise Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Noise Sources Affecting The Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR205/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=205&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1995610,"bill_number":"HCR160","title":"Urging The Peace Corps To Immediately Establish A Mission In The Marshall Islands.","description":"Urging The Peace Corps To Immediately Establish A Mission In The Marshall Islands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR160/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=160&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995611,"bill_number":"SCR118","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Assess The Feasibility Of Allowing Business Owners In The State To Utilize Filtered Water Collected By Water Catchment Systems For Business Activities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Assess The Feasibility Of Allowing Business Owners In The State To Utilize Filtered Water Collected By Water Catchment Systems For Business Activities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR118/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=118&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1995612,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Recognizing June 21, 2025, As Indigenous People's Day, July 1, 2025, As Canada Day, And September 30, 2025, As Truth And Reconciliation Day, In Acknowledgement Of The Enduring Friendship Between The People Of Canada And Hawaii, The Independent Sovereignty And Self-determination Of The People Of Canada, And A Commitment To Never Again Allow The Sovereign Right Of A People To Self Determination To Be Taken Against Their Will.","description":"Recognizing June 21, 2025, As Indigenous People's Day, July 1, 2025, As Canada Day, And September 30, 2025, As Truth And Reconciliation Day, In Acknowledgement Of The Enduring Friendship Between The People Of Canada And Hawaii, The Independent Sovereignty And Self-determination Of The People Of Canada, And A Commitment To Never Again Allow The Sovereign Right Of A People To Self Determination To Be Taken Against Their Will.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR177/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=177&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995613,"bill_number":"SCR107","title":"Requesting Each Branch Of The United States Military In The State To Provide Shelters That Can Withstand Hurricanes With Winds Of Over Two Hundred Miles-per-hour For All Of Their Active And Retired Personnel And Families Living In The State.","description":"Requesting Each Branch Of The United States Military In The State To Provide Shelters That Can Withstand Hurricanes With Winds Of Over Two Hundred Miles-per-hour For All Of Their Active And Retired Personnel And Families Living In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR107/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=107&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995614,"bill_number":"SCR122","title":"Requesting A Commitment To A Nuclear-free, Sustainable Future.","description":"Requesting A Commitment To A Nuclear-free, Sustainable Future.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR122/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=122&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995615,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR95/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=95&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995616,"bill_number":"SCR136","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 877).","last_action_date":"2025-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR136/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=136&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995617,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Requesting A Commitment To A Nuclear-free, Sustainable Future.","description":"Requesting A Commitment To A Nuclear-free, Sustainable Future.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR102/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=102&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995618,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Assess Environmental And Conservation Initiatives Needed To Transition Volcano, Hawaii, Into A Biosphere Area That Promotes Environmental Sustainability And Community Well-being And Complements The Neighboring Hawaiian Islands Biosphere Reserve.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Assess Environmental And Conservation Initiatives Needed To Transition Volcano, Hawaii, Into A Biosphere Area That Promotes Environmental Sustainability And Community Well-being And Complements The Neighboring Hawaiian Islands Biosphere Reserve.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR149/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=149&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995619,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Veterinary Technician Pilot Program At James Campbell High School, Focusing On Animal-assisted Therapy For Troubled Youth.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Veterinary Technician Pilot Program At James Campbell High School, Focusing On Animal-assisted Therapy For Troubled Youth.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR190/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=190&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995620,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The City And County Of Honolulus Department Of Transportation Services To Implement Road Safety And Traffic Flow Improvements In Hawaii Kai.","description":"Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The City And County Of Honolulus Department Of Transportation Services To Implement Road Safety And Traffic Flow Improvements In Hawaii Kai.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR162/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=162&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995621,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's Degree Programs And Other Innovative Workforce Development Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's Degree Programs And Other Innovative Workforce Development Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR173/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=173&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995622,"bill_number":"SCR217","title":"Urging The Counties To Seek Revenues From Alternative Sources, Including Transit-based Advertising, Before Imposing Any New Or Increased Mass Transit Fare.","description":"Urging The Counties To Seek Revenues From Alternative Sources, Including Transit-based Advertising, Before Imposing Any New Or Increased Mass Transit Fare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR217/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=217&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995623,"bill_number":"SCR185","title":"Urging The Legislature To Conduct Mandatory Inquiries Into All Fatalities And Serious Injuries That Occurred To Children Involved In Child Welfare Services.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Conduct Mandatory Inquiries Into All Fatalities And Serious Injuries That Occurred To Children Involved In Child Welfare Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR185/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=185&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1995624,"bill_number":"HCR175","title":"Urging The Attorney General To Investigate The Extent To Which Algorithmic Price-setting And Price-fixing Practices Are Being Used In The State's Rental Housing Market.","description":"Urging The Attorney General To Investigate The Extent To Which Algorithmic Price-setting And Price-fixing Practices Are Being Used In The State's Rental Housing Market.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR175/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=175&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995625,"bill_number":"HCR201","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Lowen, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR201/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=201&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995626,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process And Projected Financial Impact Of Adopting Fiscal Notes Into The State's Legislative Procedure.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process And Projected Financial Impact Of Adopting Fiscal Notes Into The State's Legislative Procedure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR138/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=138&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995627,"bill_number":"SCR175","title":"Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.","description":"Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR175/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=175&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995628,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Urging The Federal Aviation Administration And State Department Of Transportation To Encourage And Facilitate The Expansion Of Alternative Airline Services That Utilize Short Takeoff And Landing-capable Aircrafts And Requesting The State Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Implementation Of A Rural Air Service Program.","description":"Urging The Federal Aviation Administration And State Department Of Transportation To Encourage And Facilitate The Expansion Of Alternative Airline Services That Utilize Short Takeoff And Landing-capable Aircrafts And Requesting The State Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Implementation Of A Rural Air Service Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR131/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=131&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1995629,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads. Noes, 0 (none).","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR155/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=155&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995630,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Standing With Taiwan To Support Democracy And Security.","description":"Standing With Taiwan To Support Democracy And Security.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR190/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=190&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995631,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Perform A Comprehensive Performance, Management, And Financial Audit Of The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And Department Of Accounting And General Services Regarding Spending Related To The Planning, Design, Financing, Construction, And Maintenance Of A New Jail To Replace The Oahu Community Correctional Center.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Perform A Comprehensive Performance, Management, And Financial Audit Of The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And Department Of Accounting And General Services Regarding Spending Related To The Planning, Design, Financing, Construction, And Maintenance Of A New Jail To Replace The Oahu Community Correctional Center.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR149/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=149&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1995632,"bill_number":"SCR179","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes And Recommend Amendments To Incorporate Gender-neutral Terminology.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes And Recommend Amendments To Incorporate Gender-neutral Terminology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR179/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=179&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995633,"bill_number":"HCR161","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, The County Of Maui, The County Of Hawaii, And The County Of Kauai To Establish Sister City Relationships With Other Pacific Island Municipalities.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, The County Of Maui, The County Of Hawaii, And The County Of Kauai To Establish Sister City Relationships With Other Pacific Island Municipalities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR161/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=161&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995634,"bill_number":"SCR124","title":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","description":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR124/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=124&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1995635,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR113/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=113&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995636,"bill_number":"SCR200","title":"Requesting The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization To Continue Transportation Management Training Programs That Focus On Educating Key Decision Makers Responsible For Transportation Policy, Planning, Funding, And Implementation.","description":"Requesting The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization To Continue Transportation Management Training Programs That Focus On Educating Key Decision Makers Responsible For Transportation Policy, Planning, Funding, And Implementation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR200/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=200&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995637,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Provide Universal Changing Accommodations In All State Facilities, State Parks, And City And County Parks.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Provide Universal Changing Accommodations In All State Facilities, State Parks, And City And County Parks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1).","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR215/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=215&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995638,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Office Of Youth Services And Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council To Examine The Availability And Utilization Of Aina-based Learning Programs Offered To Youth In The Juvenile Legal System.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Office Of Youth Services And Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council To Examine The Availability And Utilization Of Aina-based Learning Programs Offered To Youth In The Juvenile Legal System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR170/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=170&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995639,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","description":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR104/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=104&year=2025","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1995640,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Urging The Director Of Health And The Director Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Encourage Hospitals And Prisons To Offer More Healthy Food Options That Consist Of Minimallyprocessed Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Legumes, Nuts And Seeds, Herbs And Spices, And Non-dairy Beverages, Rather Than Ultra-processed Foods.","description":"Urging The Director Of Health And The Director Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Encourage Hospitals And Prisons To Offer More Healthy Food Options That Consist Of Minimallyprocessed Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Legumes, Nuts And Seeds, Herbs And Spices, And Non-dairy Beverages, Rather Than Ultra-processed Foods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR101/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=101&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995641,"bill_number":"SCR114","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR114/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=114&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995642,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority And Department Of Transportation To Expand The Khea Airport Greetings Program To Display Keiki Art In All Neighbor Island Airports.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority And Department Of Transportation To Expand The Khea Airport Greetings Program To Display Keiki Art In All Neighbor Island Airports.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR136/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=136&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995643,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Provide Information Related To The Disposal, Detonation, And Destruction Of Explosives, Fireworks, And Similar Hazardous Materials In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Provide Information Related To The Disposal, Detonation, And Destruction Of Explosives, Fireworks, And Similar Hazardous Materials In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR164/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=164&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1995644,"bill_number":"SCR148","title":"Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.","description":"Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR148/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=148&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1995645,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Review All Reports Required To Be Submitted To The Legislature And Make Recommendations On Which Reports Should Be Discontinued.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Review All Reports Required To Be Submitted To The Legislature And Make Recommendations On Which Reports Should Be Discontinued.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR126/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=126&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995646,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Establish A Vacant Homes Surcharge Task Force To Research And Report On The Impacts And Implementations Of A General Excise Tax Surcharge On Vacant Homes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Establish A Vacant Homes Surcharge Task Force To Research And Report On The Impacts And Implementations Of A General Excise Tax Surcharge On Vacant Homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR144/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=144&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1995647,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Acquire All West Maui Water Systems Through Eminent Domain And To Hold Them In Trust For The Public, With Management Under The County Water System, Pursuant To The Public Trust Doctrine.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Acquire All West Maui Water Systems Through Eminent Domain And To Hold Them In Trust For The Public, With Management Under The County Water System, Pursuant To The Public Trust Doctrine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR122/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=122&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995648,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Visibility Enhancement Measures On The Kuahelani Avenue Crosswalk At Kipapa Elementary School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And City And County Of Honolulu To Implement Visibility Enhancement Measures On The Kuahelani Avenue Crosswalk At Kipapa Elementary School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR131/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=131&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995649,"bill_number":"HCR196","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, Including The University Of Hawaii Maui College, To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's, Associate, Certificate, And Other Existing Degree Programs Or Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, Including The University Of Hawaii Maui College, To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's, Associate, Certificate, And Other Existing Degree Programs Or Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR196/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=196&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1995650,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Urging Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate To Prioritize Communication And Transparency With The Hawaii Kai Community Amid Lease Expirations Of Prominent Neighborhood Assets And Maintain The Status Quo In Future Land Use Decisions.","description":"Urging Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate To Prioritize Communication And Transparency With The Hawaii Kai Community Amid Lease Expirations Of Prominent Neighborhood Assets And Maintain The Status Quo In Future Land Use Decisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR160/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=160&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995651,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Urging The Maui County Planning Department To Retain The Word \"require\" In The South Maui Community Plan As It Relates To Infrastructure To Ensure That Development Does Not Occur Without Adequate Supporting Infrastructure.","description":"Urging The Maui County Planning Department To Retain The Word \"require\" In The South Maui Community Plan As It Relates To Infrastructure To Ensure That Development Does Not Occur Without Adequate Supporting Infrastructure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR196/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=196&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995652,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Not Approve Any New Land Disposition Or Renew Any Land Disposition To The United States Military That Allows For Or Facilitates Any Military Training Activities On State-owned Lands.","description":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Not Approve Any New Land Disposition Or Renew Any Land Disposition To The United States Military That Allows For Or Facilitates Any Military Training Activities On State-owned Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR188/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=188&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995653,"bill_number":"HCR167","title":"Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The City And County Of Honolulus Department Of Transportation Services To Implement Road Safety And Traffic Flow Improvements In Hawaii Kai.","description":"Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The City And County Of Honolulus Department Of Transportation Services To Implement Road Safety And Traffic Flow Improvements In Hawaii Kai.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR167/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=167&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995654,"bill_number":"SCR158","title":"Urging The President Of The United States, And All Members Of Any Current And Future Administration, To Abide By The Laws Of The United States Of America, Including By Complying With Orders Issued By The United States Courts.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States, And All Members Of Any Current And Future Administration, To Abide By The Laws Of The United States Of America, Including By Complying With Orders Issued By The United States Courts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to JHA/LMG, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR158/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=158&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995655,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Rules Authorizing Rodeos On Lands Zoned For Agricultural Use.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Rules Authorizing Rodeos On Lands Zoned For Agricultural Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR133/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=133&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995656,"bill_number":"SCR139","title":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR139/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=139&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995657,"bill_number":"SCR145","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR145/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=145&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1995658,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Indoor Athletic Courts And Gymnasiums At Elementary Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Indoor Athletic Courts And Gymnasiums At Elementary Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR209/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=209&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995659,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Encourage Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Gear Between The Hours Of Dusk And Dawn.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Encourage Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Gear Between The Hours Of Dusk And Dawn.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR136/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=136&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995660,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Install And Utilize Electronic Scanning Equipment At Each State Airport And Harbor To Scan For Illegal Fireworks.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Install And Utilize Electronic Scanning Equipment At Each State Airport And Harbor To Scan For Illegal Fireworks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR207/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=207&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995661,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Requesting The United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy To Initiate A Performance Review Of The Honolulu Rail Transit Project.","description":"Requesting The United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy To Initiate A Performance Review Of The Honolulu Rail Transit Project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR167/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=167&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1995662,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR172/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=172&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995663,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate On Ensuring Safety At Public Elementary School And State Prekindergarten Program Campuses.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Department Of Law Enforcement To Collaborate On Ensuring Safety At Public Elementary School And State Prekindergarten Program Campuses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR189/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=189&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995664,"bill_number":"HCR174","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Office Of Youth Services And Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council To Continue The Use Of Aina-based Learning Programs Offered To Youth In The Juvenile Legal System.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Office Of Youth Services And Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council To Continue The Use Of Aina-based Learning Programs Offered To Youth In The Juvenile Legal System.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR174/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=174&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995665,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of The Hawaii Health Authority With Statutory Mandates That Specifically Include The Transition Of The State's Health Insurance Payment System Into A Single-payer Health Care System.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of The Hawaii Health Authority With Statutory Mandates That Specifically Include The Transition Of The State's Health Insurance Payment System Into A Single-payer Health Care System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR161/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=161&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995666,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Establishing A Legislative Working Group For The Continued Oversight Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Execution Of Funds Appropriated By Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Establishing A Legislative Working Group For The Continued Oversight Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Execution Of Funds Appropriated By Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR147/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=147&year=2025","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1995667,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR157/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=157&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995668,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Endorsing And Reaffirming Support For The Progress Achieved By The Aloha+ Challenge Through Its Integrated Approach And Six Ambitious Targets To Be Reached By 2030.","description":"Endorsing And Reaffirming Support For The Progress Achieved By The Aloha+ Challenge Through Its Integrated Approach And Six Ambitious Targets To Be Reached By 2030.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR153/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=153&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995669,"bill_number":"SCR173","title":"Requesting Health Insurers And Managed Care Providers That Provide Health Insurance In The State To Provide Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices.","description":"Requesting Health Insurers And Managed Care Providers That Provide Health Insurance In The State To Provide Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR173/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=173&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995670,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Investigate Whether Crisis Pregnancy Centers Operating In The State Are Complying With Patient Privacy Regulations.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Investigate Whether Crisis Pregnancy Centers Operating In The State Are Complying With Patient Privacy Regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR138/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=138&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995671,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Requesting That The Hawaii State Office Of Elections Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","description":"Requesting That The Hawaii State Office Of Elections Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR176/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=176&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1995672,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Seaward Of Tax Map Key: (2) 4-3-010:009 At Kahana, Lahaina, Maui, For The Removal Of Existing Emergency Sandbags And Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of A Rock Revetment.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Seaward Of Tax Map Key: (2) 4-3-010:009 At Kahana, Lahaina, Maui, For The Removal Of Existing Emergency Sandbags And Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of A Rock Revetment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR132/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=132&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1995673,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Share Information On The Safety And Performance Of Commercial Tour Operators To Help Residents And Visitors Make Informed Decisions.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Share Information On The Safety And Performance Of Commercial Tour Operators To Help Residents And Visitors Make Informed Decisions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR150/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=150&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995674,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System To Establish A Veterinary Medicine Expansion Working Group To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Program At Windward Community College.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System To Establish A Veterinary Medicine Expansion Working Group To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Program At Windward Community College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR172/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=172&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995675,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Develop Landlord-tenant Code Improvements To Increase The Supply Of Housing In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Develop Landlord-tenant Code Improvements To Increase The Supply Of Housing In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR153/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=153&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1995676,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Urging The County Of Maui And The United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Prioritize And Expedite The Planning, Funding, And Construction Of A Permanent Replacement For The Kulanihakoi Bridge.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui And The United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Prioritize And Expedite The Planning, Funding, And Construction Of A Permanent Replacement For The Kulanihakoi Bridge.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR197/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=197&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995677,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.","description":"Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR152/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=152&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995678,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Affirming The Importance Of Marine Ecosystem Restoration To Achieve The State's Decarbonization Goals.","description":"Affirming The Importance Of Marine Ecosystem Restoration To Achieve The State's Decarbonization Goals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR96/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=96&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995679,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Collaborate With The Agribusiness Development Corporation Regarding Grant Funding Opportunities With The United States Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Collaborate With The Agribusiness Development Corporation Regarding Grant Funding Opportunities With The United States Department Of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR159/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=159&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995680,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Compensate The Residents Of Any Council District That Is Chosen To Host A New Landfill.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Compensate The Residents Of Any Council District That Is Chosen To Host A New Landfill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR145/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=145&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995681,"bill_number":"SCR154","title":"Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.","description":"Supporting The Implementation Of The Recommendations From All Cycles Of The Universal Periodic Review By The United Nations Human Rights Council, Where Applicable To The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR154/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=154&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995682,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Establish, In Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu, Fair Policies And Processes For Towing And Disposing Of Vehicles That Belong To Active Duty Servicemembers And That Are Abandoned On State Or City Property.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Law Enforcement To Establish, In Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu, Fair Policies And Processes For Towing And Disposing Of Vehicles That Belong To Active Duty Servicemembers And That Are Abandoned On State Or City Property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR211/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=211&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995683,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To End The Practice Of Mandating That Certain Students Attend A School Outside Their Service Area.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To End The Practice Of Mandating That Certain Students Attend A School Outside Their Service Area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR206/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=206&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995684,"bill_number":"SCR156","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On The Potential Impact Of The Use Of Taxation And Eminent Domain On The Price And The Availability Of Housing In The State To Address The Concentration Of Residential Property Ownership Among Owners Of Vacant And Surplus Housing And Institutional Investor Property Owners.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On The Potential Impact Of The Use Of Taxation And Eminent Domain On The Price And The Availability Of Housing In The State To Address The Concentration Of Residential Property Ownership Among Owners Of Vacant And Surplus Housing And Institutional Investor Property Owners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HOU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR156/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=156&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995685,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Urging The Department Of Education, Department Of Health, And Other Relevant Stakeholders To Collaborate And Develop A Strategic Plan To Prepare For Hawaii's Pursuit Of Funding For And Participation In The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention's Public Health Surveillance For Estimating Autism Prevalence.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education, Department Of Health, And Other Relevant Stakeholders To Collaborate And Develop A Strategic Plan To Prepare For Hawaii's Pursuit Of Funding For And Participation In The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention's Public Health Surveillance For Estimating Autism Prevalence.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR139/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=139&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995686,"bill_number":"SCR152","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Acquire All West Maui Water Systems Through Eminent Domain And To Hold Them In Trust For The Public, With Management Under The County Water System, Pursuant To The Public Trust Doctrine.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Acquire All West Maui Water Systems Through Eminent Domain And To Hold Them In Trust For The Public, With Management Under The County Water System, Pursuant To The Public Trust Doctrine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR152/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=152&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995687,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On The Potential Impact Of The Use Of Taxation And Eminent Domain On The Price And The Availability Of Housing In The State To Address The Concentration Of Residential Property Ownership Among Owners Of Vacant And Surplus Housing And Institutional Investor Property Owners.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study On The Potential Impact Of The Use Of Taxation And Eminent Domain On The Price And The Availability Of Housing In The State To Address The Concentration Of Residential Property Ownership Among Owners Of Vacant And Surplus Housing And Institutional Investor Property Owners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HOU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR126/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=126&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995688,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.","description":"Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR127/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=127&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995689,"bill_number":"SCR230","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To End The Practice Of Mandating That Certain Students Attend A School Outside Their Service Area.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To End The Practice Of Mandating That Certain Students Attend A School Outside Their Service Area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR230/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=230&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995690,"bill_number":"HCR152","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR152/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=152&year=2025","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1995691,"bill_number":"SCR138","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR138/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=138&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995692,"bill_number":"SCR157","title":"Urging The State To Adopt The Agreement Under The United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea On The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity Of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction And Support Legislative, Administrative, And Policy Measures To Implement The Agreement At The State And County Levels.","description":"Urging The State To Adopt The Agreement Under The United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea On The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity Of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction And Support Legislative, Administrative, And Policy Measures To Implement The Agreement At The State And County Levels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to WAL, EEP, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR157/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=157&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995693,"bill_number":"HCR188","title":"Declaring A Public Health Emergency Relating To Climate Change And Requesting Statewide Coordination To Identify, Plan For, And Create Cross-sector Solutions To Strengthen Hawaii's Public Health Response To The Climate Crisis.","description":"Declaring A Public Health Emergency Relating To Climate Change And Requesting Statewide Coordination To Identify, Plan For, And Create Cross-sector Solutions To Strengthen Hawaii's Public Health Response To The Climate Crisis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR188/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=188&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995694,"bill_number":"SCR198","title":"Encouraging Hawaii Insurers And The Hawaii Property Insurance Association To Reduce Insurance Costs On Local Residents By Pursuing Subrogation Claims Against Polluters Who Knowingly Engaged In Misleading And Deceptive Practices Regarding The Connection Between Their Products And Climate Change.","description":"Encouraging Hawaii Insurers And The Hawaii Property Insurance Association To Reduce Insurance Costs On Local Residents By Pursuing Subrogation Claims Against Polluters Who Knowingly Engaged In Misleading And Deceptive Practices Regarding The Connection Between Their Products And Climate Change.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR198/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=198&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995695,"bill_number":"SCR147","title":"Urging The State To Support The Transfer Of The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission From The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development For Administrative Purposes.","description":"Urging The State To Support The Transfer Of The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission From The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development For Administrative Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR147/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=147&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1995696,"bill_number":"SCR207","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Intergovernmental Task Force To Eradicate Illegal Gambling And Drug Activities And To Establish Community Safe Zones.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Intergovernmental Task Force To Eradicate Illegal Gambling And Drug Activities And To Establish Community Safe Zones.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR207/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=207&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995697,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR91/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=91&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995698,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Develop And Implement A Water Access Pilot Project Demonstrating The Kohala Region's Capacity For A Potable Water System.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Develop And Implement A Water Access Pilot Project Demonstrating The Kohala Region's Capacity For A Potable Water System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR137/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=137&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995699,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Urging The Med-quest Division Of The Department Of Human Services And Developmental Disabilities Division Of The Department Of Health To Amend The Eligibility Criteria For The Medicaid 1915(c) Home And Community-based Services Waiver.","description":"Urging The Med-quest Division Of The Department Of Human Services And Developmental Disabilities Division Of The Department Of Health To Amend The Eligibility Criteria For The Medicaid 1915(c) Home And Community-based Services Waiver.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR201/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=201&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995700,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Prioritize A Capital Improvement Project To Construct \"halau O Kawaihuelani\".","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Prioritize A Capital Improvement Project To Construct \"halau O Kawaihuelani\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HWN.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR125/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=125&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995701,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Urging The State To Reject Energy Sources Found To Be Harmful Or Destabilizing To Our Climate System And Environment And To Commit To Renewable Energy And The Values Of Hawaii's Residents.","description":"Urging The State To Reject Energy Sources Found To Be Harmful Or Destabilizing To Our Climate System And Environment And To Commit To Renewable Energy And The Values Of Hawaii's Residents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR202/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=202&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995702,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR184/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=184&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995703,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Services To Increase Reimbursement Rates To Primary Care Physicians For Services To Med-quest Recipients.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Services To Increase Reimbursement Rates To Primary Care Physicians For Services To Med-quest Recipients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR191/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=191&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995704,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.","description":"Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR144/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=144&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995705,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR186/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=186&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995706,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Encouraging The Adoption Of Recommendations From The United Nations Global Plastics Treaty And Rapa Nui Summit Declaration To Address Climate Justice And Sustainable Development.","description":"Encouraging The Adoption Of Recommendations From The United Nations Global Plastics Treaty And Rapa Nui Summit Declaration To Address Climate Justice And Sustainable Development.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR111/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=111&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995707,"bill_number":"SCR128","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Produce And Provide A List Of State Lands Currently Leased To The United States Of America Or Any Federal Agency.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Produce And Provide A List Of State Lands Currently Leased To The United States Of America Or Any Federal Agency.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR128/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=128&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995708,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And Maui County Department Of Public Works To Collaborate To Propose Viable Solutions To Improve Pedestrian And Traffic Safety And Relieve Traffic Congestion Around Haiku Elementary School.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And Maui County Department Of Public Works To Collaborate To Propose Viable Solutions To Improve Pedestrian And Traffic Safety And Relieve Traffic Congestion Around Haiku Elementary School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR129/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=129&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1995709,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii To Prohibit Certain Leases Of Public Land To The United States Department Of Defense.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii To Prohibit Certain Leases Of Public Land To The United States Department Of Defense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR202/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=202&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995710,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Urge Courts To Prioritize Victim And Witness Rights To Speedy Trials.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Urge Courts To Prioritize Victim And Witness Rights To Speedy Trials.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR183/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=183&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995711,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System To Establish A Veterinary Medicine Expansion Working Group To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Program At Windward Community College.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System To Establish A Veterinary Medicine Expansion Working Group To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Program At Windward Community College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR188/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=188&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1995712,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR93/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=93&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995713,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR163/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=163&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1995714,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process And Projected Financial Impact Of Adopting Fiscal Notes Into The State's Legislative Procedure.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process And Projected Financial Impact Of Adopting Fiscal Notes Into The State's Legislative Procedure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR132/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=132&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995715,"bill_number":"HCR159","title":"Urging The Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus To Reintroduce And Advocate For The Passage Of The \"engage The Pacific Act.","description":"Urging The Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus To Reintroduce And Advocate For The Passage Of The \"engage The Pacific Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR159/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=159&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995716,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of The Ceo-to-worker Pay Ratio In The State.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of The Ceo-to-worker Pay Ratio In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/LBT.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR112/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=112&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995717,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And Department Of Transportation Of The County Of Maui To Collaborate With The Kihei Community Association In The Planning And Implementation Of The Kihei Mauka Road Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Lowen, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR193/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=193&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995718,"bill_number":"HCR197","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Clarify The Purpose Of The Commission On Water Resource Management And Determine Whether The Leadership Structure And Composition Of The Commission Should Be Amended.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Clarify The Purpose Of The Commission On Water Resource Management And Determine Whether The Leadership Structure And Composition Of The Commission Should Be Amended.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR197/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=197&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1995719,"bill_number":"SCR182","title":"Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.","description":"Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Initiate A Summer Streets Pilot Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR182/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=182&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995720,"bill_number":"SCR234","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Three-year Pilot Program That Shortens School Hours On Fridays For One Elementary School, One Middle Or Intermediate School, And One High School To Allow Students More Time To Work On Homework.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Three-year Pilot Program That Shortens School Hours On Fridays For One Elementary School, One Middle Or Intermediate School, And One High School To Allow Students More Time To Work On Homework.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR234/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=234&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995721,"bill_number":"SCR223","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish And Maintain A Tire Inventory Database.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish And Maintain A Tire Inventory Database.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR223/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=223&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995722,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Comprehensive Economic Analysis Of All Military-leased Lands.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Comprehensive Economic Analysis Of All Military-leased Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR199/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=199&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995723,"bill_number":"SCR190","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Construction Of The Waianae Police Station.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Construction Of The Waianae Police Station.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR190/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=190&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1995724,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.","description":"Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR123/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=123&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995725,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Encourage Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Gear Between The Hours Of Dusk And Dawn.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Encourage Pedestrians To Wear Reflective Gear Between The Hours Of Dusk And Dawn.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR130/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=130&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995726,"bill_number":"SCR229","title":"Requesting Each County Police Department In The State To Purchase And Deploy Explosion Detection Technology To Locate And Respond To Explosions Caused By The Illegal Use Of Firearms And Fireworks.","description":"Requesting Each County Police Department In The State To Purchase And Deploy Explosion Detection Technology To Locate And Respond To Explosions Caused By The Illegal Use Of Firearms And Fireworks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR229/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=229&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995727,"bill_number":"HCR162","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Offer Students From Certain Pacific Island Nations A Reduced Tuition Rate Equivalent To The Resident Tuition Rate.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Offer Students From Certain Pacific Island Nations A Reduced Tuition Rate Equivalent To The Resident Tuition Rate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR162/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=162&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995728,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Requesting The Senate Standing Committee On Labor And Technology And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Labor To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Develop Recommendations For Establishing And Implementing A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program For The State.","description":"Requesting The Senate Standing Committee On Labor And Technology And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Labor To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Develop Recommendations For Establishing And Implementing A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program For The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR175/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=175&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1995729,"bill_number":"SCR220","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR220/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=220&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995730,"bill_number":"SCR232","title":"Recognizing September 2nd As Richard \"buffalo\" Keaulana Day.","description":"Recognizing September 2nd As Richard \"buffalo\" Keaulana Day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR232/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=232&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995731,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR183/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=183&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995732,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Requesting Each County Police Department In The State To Purchase And Deploy Explosion Detection Technology To Locate And Respond To Explosions Caused By The Illegal Use Of Firearms And Fireworks.","description":"Requesting Each County Police Department In The State To Purchase And Deploy Explosion Detection Technology To Locate And Respond To Explosions Caused By The Illegal Use Of Firearms And Fireworks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR205/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=205&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995733,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, United States Army, United States Navy, And State Department Of Transportation To Work With Appropriate State And County Departments And Agencies To Expand, Plan, And Coordinate Work Related To Using Kolekole Pass As An Expanded Emergency Exit Route.","description":"Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, United States Army, United States Navy, And State Department Of Transportation To Work With Appropriate State And County Departments And Agencies To Expand, Plan, And Coordinate Work Related To Using Kolekole Pass As An Expanded Emergency Exit Route.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 823).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR121/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=121&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1995734,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Urging The Attorney General To Investigate The Extent To Which Algorithmic Price-setting And Price-fixing Practices Are Being Used In The State's Rental Housing Market.","description":"Urging The Attorney General To Investigate The Extent To Which Algorithmic Price-setting And Price-fixing Practices Are Being Used In The State's Rental Housing Market.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR171/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=171&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995735,"bill_number":"SCR163","title":"Requesting The Counties To Adopt Flexible Setback Requirements Or Establish Variance Procedures For State Buildings And Facilities To Enhance Land Use Efficiency And Public Service Delivery.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Adopt Flexible Setback Requirements Or Establish Variance Procedures For State Buildings And Facilities To Enhance Land Use Efficiency And Public Service Delivery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR163/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=163&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995736,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR117/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=117&year=2025","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1995737,"bill_number":"HCR181","title":"Requesting That The Hawaii State Office Of Elections Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","description":"Requesting That The Hawaii State Office Of Elections Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR181/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=181&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1995738,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Study The Feasibility Of Creating A Hawaii Cultural Trust To Preserve And Promote Hawaii's Cultural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Study The Feasibility Of Creating A Hawaii Cultural Trust To Preserve And Promote Hawaii's Cultural Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR135/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=135&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995739,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify Existing Large Trees Along Evacuation Routes And Trim, Spray, Or Remove Trees Having The Potential To Obstruct The Evacuation Route; Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments For Specific High-risk Trees; Implement Best Practices In Urban Forestry; And Strengthen Community-based Disaster Preparedness Initiatives.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify Existing Large Trees Along Evacuation Routes And Trim, Spray, Or Remove Trees Having The Potential To Obstruct The Evacuation Route; Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments For Specific High-risk Trees; Implement Best Practices In Urban Forestry; And Strengthen Community-based Disaster Preparedness Initiatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR184/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=184&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995740,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","description":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR152/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=152&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995741,"bill_number":"SCR191","title":"Requesting The United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy To Initiate A Performance Review Of The Honolulu Rail Transit Project.","description":"Requesting The United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy To Initiate A Performance Review Of The Honolulu Rail Transit Project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR191/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=191&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1995742,"bill_number":"SCR239","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Provide Universal Changing Accommodations In All State Facilities, State Parks, And City And County Parks.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Provide Universal Changing Accommodations In All State Facilities, State Parks, And City And County Parks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":"Human Services & Homelessness","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR239/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=239&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995743,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Consider Import Substitution As A Key Strategy For Economic Growth And Diversification.","description":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Consider Import Substitution As A Key Strategy For Economic Growth And Diversification.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR201/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=201&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995744,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, Including The University Of Hawaii Maui College, To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's, Associate, Certificate, And Other Existing Degree Programs Or Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, Including The University Of Hawaii Maui College, To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's, Associate, Certificate, And Other Existing Degree Programs Or Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR189/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=189&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1995745,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Collaborate With The Department Of Transportation, Safe Routes To School Advisory Committee, And The County Of Hawaii To Conduct An Inventory Of Bus Stops On Hawaii Island Utilized By Children To Travel To School And Develop Strategies To Improve Safety At Each Location.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Collaborate With The Department Of Transportation, Safe Routes To School Advisory Committee, And The County Of Hawaii To Conduct An Inventory Of Bus Stops On Hawaii Island Utilized By Children To Travel To School And Develop Strategies To Improve Safety At Each Location.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR98/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=98&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1995746,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR170/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=170&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1995747,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Build A Stronger, Diversified Economy, Create High-wage Job Opportunities, And Position Hawaii As A Leader In Innovation And National Security In The Pacific.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Build A Stronger, Diversified Economy, Create High-wage Job Opportunities, And Position Hawaii As A Leader In Innovation And National Security In The Pacific.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR151/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=151&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995748,"bill_number":"SCR125","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Designate Kalaeloa Airport As The Abigail K.k. Kawananakoa Airport.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Designate Kalaeloa Airport As The Abigail K.k. Kawananakoa Airport.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on TCA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-01-25 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR125/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=125&year=2025","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1995749,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Requesting That The Office Of The State Fire Marshal And The State Fire Council Clearly Define Stages Of Wildfire Suppression And Related Efforts In The Hawaii State Fire Code.","description":"Requesting That The Office Of The State Fire Marshal And The State Fire Council Clearly Define Stages Of Wildfire Suppression And Related Efforts In The Hawaii State Fire Code.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR163/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=163&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995750,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Research Landlord-tenant Issues Specific To Increasing The Supply Of Rental Housing And Improving Landlord-tenant Interactions.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Research Landlord-tenant Issues Specific To Increasing The Supply Of Rental Housing And Improving Landlord-tenant Interactions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR103/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=103&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1995751,"bill_number":"SCR186","title":"Requesting The Federal Housing Finance Agency To Direct Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac To Repeal Or Reduce The Minimum Insurance Requirements In Guide Section 4703.2, Requiring Condominium Master Insurance Policy Coverage For All Perils In An Amount Equal To One Hundred Percent Of The Replacement Cost Value Of The Project's Improvements.","description":"Requesting The Federal Housing Finance Agency To Direct Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac To Repeal Or Reduce The Minimum Insurance Requirements In Guide Section 4703.2, Requiring Condominium Master Insurance Policy Coverage For All Perils In An Amount Equal To One Hundred Percent Of The Replacement Cost Value Of The Project's Improvements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR186/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=186&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1995752,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Encouraging The Kawaihuelani Center For Hawaiian Language Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Further Provide Learning Resources And Opportunities That Promote Hawaiian Language And Culture.","description":"Encouraging The Kawaihuelani Center For Hawaiian Language Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Further Provide Learning Resources And Opportunities That Promote Hawaiian Language And Culture.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR120/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=120&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995753,"bill_number":"HCR203","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR203/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=203&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995754,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The University Of Hawaii Foundation.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The University Of Hawaii Foundation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads. Noes, 0 (none).","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR154/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=154&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995755,"bill_number":"HCR184","title":"Authorizing The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Conduct A Study To Consider Residential, Hotel, And Other Land Uses For The Kakaako Makai Area And Update The Kakaako Community Development District Makai Area Master Plan Accordingly.","description":"Authorizing The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Conduct A Study To Consider Residential, Hotel, And Other Land Uses For The Kakaako Makai Area And Update The Kakaako Community Development District Makai Area Master Plan Accordingly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR184/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=184&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1995756,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Employer-union Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees And Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Ensure That All Offered Health Plans Provide Twelve Per Cent Of Monthly Insurance Premium Payments Directly To Each Respective Member-patient's Primary Care Provider.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Employer-union Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees And Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Ensure That All Offered Health Plans Provide Twelve Per Cent Of Monthly Insurance Premium Payments Directly To Each Respective Member-patient's Primary Care Provider.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR199/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=199&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995757,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Impact Assessment Of Eliminating Cost-sharing For Certain Diagnostic And Supplemental Breast Examinations.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Impact Assessment Of Eliminating Cost-sharing For Certain Diagnostic And Supplemental Breast Examinations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR134/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=134&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1995758,"bill_number":"HCR183","title":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation And The Economic Research Organization At The University Of Hawaii To Collaborate And Develop Data Driven Analyses Of The Impacts Of Tax Policies On Economic Development, Migration Patterns, And Other Factors Affecting Public Policy.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation And The Economic Research Organization At The University Of Hawaii To Collaborate And Develop Data Driven Analyses Of The Impacts Of Tax Policies On Economic Development, Migration Patterns, And Other Factors Affecting Public Policy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR183/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=183&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1995759,"bill_number":"SCR169","title":"Requesting The State Archives To Expand Public Outreach, Share Hawaii's History That May Prove Relevant Today, Create Opportunities For Public Discussion And Civic Engagement, And Evaluate Funding Opportunities To Support Its Mission.","description":"Requesting The State Archives To Expand Public Outreach, Share Hawaii's History That May Prove Relevant Today, Create Opportunities For Public Discussion And Civic Engagement, And Evaluate Funding Opportunities To Support Its Mission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR169/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=169&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995760,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program In Public Schools And Charter Schools To Have Available Staff Trained In Epinephrine Administration.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program In Public Schools And Charter Schools To Have Available Staff Trained In Epinephrine Administration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR204/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=204&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995761,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Continue To Provide Funding And Support To The Ukrainian Military In Its Defense Of Aggression From Russia.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Continue To Provide Funding And Support To The Ukrainian Military In Its Defense Of Aggression From Russia.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR129/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=129&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995762,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR139/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=139&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1995763,"bill_number":"SCR153","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Fulfill Its Agreement With The State And Resolve Longstanding Jurisdictional Ambiguities By Completing The Transfer Of The Hui Roads, Including Hui Road F, From The Judiciary.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Fulfill Its Agreement With The State And Resolve Longstanding Jurisdictional Ambiguities By Completing The Transfer Of The Hui Roads, Including Hui Road F, From The Judiciary.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 780).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR153/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=153&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995764,"bill_number":"HCR182","title":"Requesting That The Tax Review Commission Consider Certain Goals For An Equitable, Efficient, And Adequate Tax Policy Structure In Its Deliberations.","description":"Requesting That The Tax Review Commission Consider Certain Goals For An Equitable, Efficient, And Adequate Tax Policy Structure In Its Deliberations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR182/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=182&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1995765,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And Maui County Department Of Public Works To Collaborate To Propose Viable Solutions To Improve Pedestrian And Traffic Safety And Relieve Traffic Congestion Around Haiku Elementary School.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Education, And Maui County Department Of Public Works To Collaborate To Propose Viable Solutions To Improve Pedestrian And Traffic Safety And Relieve Traffic Congestion Around Haiku Elementary School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR125/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=125&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1995766,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority And Department Of Transportation To Expand The Khea Airport Greetings Program To Display Keiki Art In All Neighbor Island Airports.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority And Department Of Transportation To Expand The Khea Airport Greetings Program To Display Keiki Art In All Neighbor Island Airports.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR142/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=142&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995767,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Urging The Thirty-third Hawaii State House Of Representatives To Adopt Rules Changes To Foster Decorum And Strengthen True Democratic Principles.","description":"Urging The Thirty-third Hawaii State House Of Representatives To Adopt Rules Changes To Foster Decorum And Strengthen True Democratic Principles.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR164/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=164&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995768,"bill_number":"SCR115","title":"Affirming The Importance Of Marine Ecosystem Restoration To Achieve The State's Decarbonization Goals.","description":"Affirming The Importance Of Marine Ecosystem Restoration To Achieve The State's Decarbonization Goals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR115/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=115&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995769,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Affirming Hawaii's Path To Financial And Economic Security, Resiliency, And Self-determination By Urging Increased Caution Concerning Foreign Influence In Hawaii's Critical Infrastructure And Calling On Departments And Agencies To Accelerate The Elimination Of Hawaii's Dependence On Imports Serving Critical Infrastructure Including Fuels For Electricity Generation And Intra-state Transportation As Soon As Possible, But No Later Than 2045.","description":"Affirming Hawaii's Path To Financial And Economic Security, Resiliency, And Self-determination By Urging Increased Caution Concerning Foreign Influence In Hawaii's Critical Infrastructure And Calling On Departments And Agencies To Accelerate The Elimination Of Hawaii's Dependence On Imports Serving Critical Infrastructure Including Fuels For Electricity Generation And Intra-state Transportation As Soon As Possible, But No Later Than 2045.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR179/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=179&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995770,"bill_number":"SCR176","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Compensate The Residents Of Any Council District That Is Chosen To Host A New Landfill.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Compensate The Residents Of Any Council District That Is Chosen To Host A New Landfill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR176/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=176&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995771,"bill_number":"SCR134","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR134/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=134&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995772,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR167/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=167&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1995773,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Declaring A Public Health Emergency Relating To Climate Change And Requesting Statewide Coordination To Identify, Plan For, And Create Cross-sector Solutions To Strengthen Hawaii's Public Health Response To The Climate Crisis.","description":"Declaring A Public Health Emergency Relating To Climate Change And Requesting Statewide Coordination To Identify, Plan For, And Create Cross-sector Solutions To Strengthen Hawaii's Public Health Response To The Climate Crisis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR182/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=182&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995774,"bill_number":"SCR168","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Develop And Implement A Water Access Pilot Project Demonstrating The Kohala Region's Capacity For A Potable Water System.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Develop And Implement A Water Access Pilot Project Demonstrating The Kohala Region's Capacity For A Potable Water System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR168/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=168&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995775,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Produce And Provide A List Of State Lands Currently Leased To The United States Of America Or Any Federal Agency.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Produce And Provide A List Of State Lands Currently Leased To The United States Of America Or Any Federal Agency.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR107/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=107&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995776,"bill_number":"SCR210","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program At Ewa Beach Elementary School That Provides Ice Cream As A Dessert Option For Students Who Have Good Attendance.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program At Ewa Beach Elementary School That Provides Ice Cream As A Dessert Option For Students Who Have Good Attendance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR210/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=210&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995777,"bill_number":"HCR194","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Reduce The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adopt Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Reduce The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adopt Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EEP, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR194/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=194&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1995778,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Urging All Boards And Commissions To Conduct Annual Performance Reviews Of Their Executive Directors Or Persons Holding Equivalent Positions Exempt From Civil Service Law.","description":"Urging All Boards And Commissions To Conduct Annual Performance Reviews Of Their Executive Directors Or Persons Holding Equivalent Positions Exempt From Civil Service Law.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR156/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=156&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995779,"bill_number":"HCR205","title":"Urging The County Of Maui And The United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Prioritize And Expedite The Planning, Funding, And Construction Of A Permanent Replacement For The Kulanihakoi Bridge.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui And The United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Prioritize And Expedite The Planning, Funding, And Construction Of A Permanent Replacement For The Kulanihakoi Bridge.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 823).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR205/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=205&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995780,"bill_number":"HCR172","title":"Requesting The Federal Housing Finance Agency To Direct Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac To Repeal Or Reduce The Minimum Insurance Requirements In Guide Section 4703.2, Requiring Condominium Master Insurance Policy Coverage For All Perils In An Amount Equal To One Hundred Percent Of The Replacement Cost Value Of The Project's Improvements.","description":"Requesting The Federal Housing Finance Agency To Direct Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac To Repeal Or Reduce The Minimum Insurance Requirements In Guide Section 4703.2, Requiring Condominium Master Insurance Policy Coverage For All Perils In An Amount Equal To One Hundred Percent Of The Replacement Cost Value Of The Project's Improvements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR172/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=172&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1995781,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A \"pedestrian First\" Policy Via Ordinance.","description":"Strongly Urging The Honolulu City Council To Adopt A \"pedestrian First\" Policy Via Ordinance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR147/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=147&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995782,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Real Estate Commission's Oversight Of Real Estate Management Entities Under Chapter 514b, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Make Recommendations To Improve The Effectiveness Of The Commission's Oversight Of Real Estate Management Entities And Related Issues.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Real Estate Commission's Oversight Of Real Estate Management Entities Under Chapter 514b, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Make Recommendations To Improve The Effectiveness Of The Commission's Oversight Of Real Estate Management Entities And Related Issues.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR168/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=168&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1995783,"bill_number":"HCR156","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Build A Stronger, Diversified Economy, Create High-wage Job Opportunities, And Position Hawaii As A Leader In Innovation And National Security In The Pacific.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Build A Stronger, Diversified Economy, Create High-wage Job Opportunities, And Position Hawaii As A Leader In Innovation And National Security In The Pacific.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR156/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=156&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995784,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Requesting That The Tax Review Commission Consider Certain Goals For An Equitable, Efficient, And Adequate Tax Policy Structure In Its Deliberations.","description":"Requesting That The Tax Review Commission Consider Certain Goals For An Equitable, Efficient, And Adequate Tax Policy Structure In Its Deliberations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR177/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=177&year=2025","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1995785,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Strongly Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Encourage All Transient Accommodations To Incorporate The Pono Pledge As A Requirement For Guest Check-in.","description":"Strongly Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Encourage All Transient Accommodations To Incorporate The Pono Pledge As A Requirement For Guest Check-in.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR137/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=137&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995786,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Urging The Director Of Health And The Director Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Encourage Hospitals And Prisons To Offer More Healthy Food Options That Consist Of Minimallyprocessed Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Legumes, Nuts And Seeds, Herbs And Spices, And Non-dairy Beverages, Rather Than Ultra-processed Foods.","description":"Urging The Director Of Health And The Director Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Encourage Hospitals And Prisons To Offer More Healthy Food Options That Consist Of Minimallyprocessed Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Legumes, Nuts And Seeds, Herbs And Spices, And Non-dairy Beverages, Rather Than Ultra-processed Foods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR82/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=82&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995787,"bill_number":"SCR155","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Produce A Detailed Report Regarding The State Of The Private Property Insurance Industry In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Produce A Detailed Report Regarding The State Of The Private Property Insurance Industry In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR155/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=155&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995788,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Urging The Governor To Determine A Course Of Action For The State, Should The Federal Government Cut Funding For Medicaid.","description":"Urging The Governor To Determine A Course Of Action For The State, Should The Federal Government Cut Funding For Medicaid.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR180/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=180&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1995789,"bill_number":"HCR207","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Comprehensive Economic Analysis Of All Military-leased Lands.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Comprehensive Economic Analysis Of All Military-leased Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR207/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=207&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995790,"bill_number":"SCR181","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group On Lowering The Legal Limit Of Blood Alcohol Concentration To 0.05 Grams Of Alcohol Per One Hundred Milliliters Of Blood With The Intent Of Prioritizing Safety And Saving Lives On Hawaii's Roads.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group On Lowering The Legal Limit Of Blood Alcohol Concentration To 0.05 Grams Of Alcohol Per One Hundred Milliliters Of Blood With The Intent Of Prioritizing Safety And Saving Lives On Hawaii's Roads.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR181/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=181&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995791,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Relating To Economic Development And Technology.","description":"Relating To Economic Development And Technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR203/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=203&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995792,"bill_number":"SCR126","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Referred to PBS/JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR126/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=126&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995793,"bill_number":"SCR123","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Review The Residential Landlord-tenant Code To Determine If Any Amendments Or Updates Are Necessary To Improve Landlord-tenant Interactions And Address Other Housing Issues.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Review The Residential Landlord-tenant Code To Determine If Any Amendments Or Updates Are Necessary To Improve Landlord-tenant Interactions And Address Other Housing Issues.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR123/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=123&year=2025","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1995794,"bill_number":"SCR159","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Continue To Provide Funding And Support To The Ukrainian Military In Its Defense Of Aggression From Russia.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Continue To Provide Funding And Support To The Ukrainian Military In Its Defense Of Aggression From Russia.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR159/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=159&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995795,"bill_number":"SCR130","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR130/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=130&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995796,"bill_number":"SCR109","title":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933.","description":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDT.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR109/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=109&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995797,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation Designating Hawaii As A Purple Heart State On August 7, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR94/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=94&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995798,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Maui Axis Deer Control And Venison Initiative.","description":"Maui Axis Deer Control And Venison Initiative.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR192/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=192&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995799,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.","description":"Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR110/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=110&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995800,"bill_number":"SCR141","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Collaborate With The Agribusiness Development Corporation Regarding Grant Funding Opportunities With The United States Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Collaborate With The Agribusiness Development Corporation Regarding Grant Funding Opportunities With The United States Department Of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR141/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=141&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995801,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify And Develop Minimum Professional Standards For Community Health Worker Training Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify And Develop Minimum Professional Standards For Community Health Worker Training Programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR142/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=142&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995802,"bill_number":"SCR184","title":"Requesting Each County Police Department To Increase Enforcement Against Out-of-state Vehicles Operating On Public Roadways That Have Not Been Properly Registered In The Appropriate County.","description":"Requesting Each County Police Department To Increase Enforcement Against Out-of-state Vehicles Operating On Public Roadways That Have Not Been Properly Registered In The Appropriate County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR184/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=184&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995803,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR133/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=133&year=2025","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1995804,"bill_number":"SCR132","title":"Encouraging The Adoption Of Recommendations From The United Nations Global Plastics Treaty And Rapa Nui Summit Declaration To Address Climate Justice And Sustainable Development.","description":"Encouraging The Adoption Of Recommendations From The United Nations Global Plastics Treaty And Rapa Nui Summit Declaration To Address Climate Justice And Sustainable Development.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR132/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=132&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995805,"bill_number":"SCR117","title":"Urging The Safe Routes To School Advisory Committee To Collaborate With The Department Of Education, Department Of Transportation, And The County Of Hawaii To Conduct An Inventory Of Bus Stops On Hawaii Island Utilized By Children To Travel To School And Develop Strategies To Improve Safety At Each Location.","description":"Urging The Safe Routes To School Advisory Committee To Collaborate With The Department Of Education, Department Of Transportation, And The County Of Hawaii To Conduct An Inventory Of Bus Stops On Hawaii Island Utilized By Children To Travel To School And Develop Strategies To Improve Safety At Each Location.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 858).","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR117/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=117&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1995806,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Identify Existing Departmental Lands That Are Unsuitable For Agricultural Use But May Be Utilized As Pet Animal Sanctuaries.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Identify Existing Departmental Lands That Are Unsuitable For Agricultural Use But May Be Utilized As Pet Animal Sanctuaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR139/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=139&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995807,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Make Recreational Facilities On Military Installations In Hawaii Accessible To All Hawaii Residents.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Make Recreational Facilities On Military Installations In Hawaii Accessible To All Hawaii Residents.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR200/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=200&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995808,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify And Develop Minimum Professional Standards For Community Health Worker Training Programs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Identify And Develop Minimum Professional Standards For Community Health Worker Training Programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR148/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=148&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995809,"bill_number":"HCR195","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System To Establish A Veterinary Medicine Expansion Working Group To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Program At Windward Community College.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii System To Establish A Veterinary Medicine Expansion Working Group To Explore The Feasibility Of Developing A Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Program At Windward Community College.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR195/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=195&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1995810,"bill_number":"HCR186","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR186/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=186&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1995811,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Assess The Feasibility Of Allowing Business Owners In The State To Utilize Filtered Water Collected By Water Catchment Systems For Business Activities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Assess The Feasibility Of Allowing Business Owners In The State To Utilize Filtered Water Collected By Water Catchment Systems For Business Activities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR99/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=99&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1995812,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Restore Respect And Dignity To The Only Royal Palace In The Nation.","description":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Restore Respect And Dignity To The Only Royal Palace In The Nation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR161/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=161&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995813,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.","description":"Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR158/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=158&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995814,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Program That Enhances Accessibility And Recreational Opportunities In State Park Wilderness, Trails, And Facilities Within The County Of Maui.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Program That Enhances Accessibility And Recreational Opportunities In State Park Wilderness, Trails, And Facilities Within The County Of Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR131/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=131&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995815,"bill_number":"SCR143","title":"Urging All Boards And Commissions To Conduct Annual Performance Reviews Of Their Executive Directors Or Persons Holding Equivalent Positions Exempt From Civil Service Law.","description":"Urging All Boards And Commissions To Conduct Annual Performance Reviews Of Their Executive Directors Or Persons Holding Equivalent Positions Exempt From Civil Service Law.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR143/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=143&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995816,"bill_number":"SCR187","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Real Estate Commission's Oversight Of Real Estate Management Entities Under Chapter 514b, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Make Recommendations To Improve The Effectiveness Of The Commission's Oversight Of Real Estate Management Entities And Related Issues.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Real Estate Commission's Oversight Of Real Estate Management Entities Under Chapter 514b, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Make Recommendations To Improve The Effectiveness Of The Commission's Oversight Of Real Estate Management Entities And Related Issues.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR187/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=187&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1995817,"bill_number":"SCR142","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 846).","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR142/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=142&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995818,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1).","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR160/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=160&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995819,"bill_number":"SCR213","title":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Not Approve Any New Land Disposition Or Renew Any Land Disposition To The United States Military That Allows For Or Facilitates Any Military Training Activities On State-owned Lands.","description":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Not Approve Any New Land Disposition Or Renew Any Land Disposition To The United States Military That Allows For Or Facilitates Any Military Training Activities On State-owned Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR213/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=213&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995820,"bill_number":"SCR112","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 808).","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR112/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=112&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995821,"bill_number":"HCR189","title":"Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR189/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=189&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995822,"bill_number":"SCR174","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR174/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=174&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995823,"bill_number":"SCR237","title":"Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Adopt A Game Management Plan That Incorporates Ethical Means Of Game Population Control Into Sustainability Strategies.","description":"Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Adopt A Game Management Plan That Incorporates Ethical Means Of Game Population Control Into Sustainability Strategies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR237/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=237&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995824,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Study The Feasibility Of Creating A Hawaii Cultural Trust To Preserve And Promote Hawaii's Cultural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Study The Feasibility Of Creating A Hawaii Cultural Trust To Preserve And Promote Hawaii's Cultural Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR141/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=141&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995825,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Encouraging The Kawaihuelani Center For Hawaiian Language Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Further Provide Learning Resources And Opportunities That Promote Hawaiian Language And Culture.","description":"Encouraging The Kawaihuelani Center For Hawaiian Language Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Further Provide Learning Resources And Opportunities That Promote Hawaiian Language And Culture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HWN.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR124/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=124&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995826,"bill_number":"HCR171","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 819).","last_action_date":"2025-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR171/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=171&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1995827,"bill_number":"SCR149","title":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define The Respective Obligations Of Property Owners, Lessees, Licensees, Permittees, And Holders Of Easements For Access, Utility, Or Other Purposes, For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define The Respective Obligations Of Property Owners, Lessees, Licensees, Permittees, And Holders Of Easements For Access, Utility, Or Other Purposes, For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR149/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=149&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1995828,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of The Attorney General, And Department Of Law Enforcement To Coordinate An Enforcement Plan To Address The Lack Of Enforceable Compliance, Rules, And Regulations Regarding The Surge Of Illegal Dispensary Operators That Sell Cannabis Labeled As Hemp.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of The Attorney General, And Department Of Law Enforcement To Coordinate An Enforcement Plan To Address The Lack Of Enforceable Compliance, Rules, And Regulations Regarding The Surge Of Illegal Dispensary Operators That Sell Cannabis Labeled As Hemp.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR147/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=147&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995829,"bill_number":"HCR179","title":"Requesting The Senate Standing Committee On Labor And Technology And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Labor To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Develop Recommendations For Establishing And Implementing A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program For The State.","description":"Requesting The Senate Standing Committee On Labor And Technology And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Labor To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Develop Recommendations For Establishing And Implementing A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program For The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey, Muraoka, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR179/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=179&year=2025","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1995830,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate And Develop Recommendations For The Initiation Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Hawaii And New Zealand To Foster Stronger Ties In Economic Development, Arts And Cultural Exchange, Education, And Environmental Sustainability.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate And Develop Recommendations For The Initiation Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Hawaii And New Zealand To Foster Stronger Ties In Economic Development, Arts And Cultural Exchange, Education, And Environmental Sustainability.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR140/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=140&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995831,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Urging The Peace Corps To Immediately Establish A Mission In The Marshall Islands.","description":"Urging The Peace Corps To Immediately Establish A Mission In The Marshall Islands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR155/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=155&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995832,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Community Noise Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Noise Sources Affecting The Community.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Community Noise Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Noise Sources Affecting The Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR165/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=165&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1995833,"bill_number":"HCR198","title":"Standing With Taiwan To Support Democracy And Security.","description":"Standing With Taiwan To Support Democracy And Security.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR198/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=198&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995834,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Offer Students From Certain Pacific Island Nations A Reduced Tuition Rate Equivalent To The Resident Tuition Rate.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Offer Students From Certain Pacific Island Nations A Reduced Tuition Rate Equivalent To The Resident Tuition Rate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR157/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=157&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995835,"bill_number":"HCR165","title":"Urging Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate To Prioritize Communication And Transparency With The Hawaii Kai Community Amid Lease Expirations Of Prominent Neighborhood Assets And Maintain The Status Quo In Future Land Use Decisions.","description":"Urging Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate To Prioritize Communication And Transparency With The Hawaii Kai Community Amid Lease Expirations Of Prominent Neighborhood Assets And Maintain The Status Quo In Future Land Use Decisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR165/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=165&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995836,"bill_number":"SCR110","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR110/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=110&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995837,"bill_number":"SCR161","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR161/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=161&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1995838,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR148/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=148&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1995839,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Requesting The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization To Continue Transportation Management Training Programs That Focus On Educating Key Decision Makers Responsible For Transportation Policy, Planning, Funding, And Implementation.","description":"Requesting The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization To Continue Transportation Management Training Programs That Focus On Educating Key Decision Makers Responsible For Transportation Policy, Planning, Funding, And Implementation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR180/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=180&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995840,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR143/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=143&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995841,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Condemning The Impact Of Federal Budget Cuts On Hawaii's Programs And Services.","description":"Condemning The Impact Of Federal Budget Cuts On Hawaii's Programs And Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR198/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=198&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995842,"bill_number":"SCR240","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii To Prohibit Certain Leases Of Public Land To The United States Department Of Defense.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii To Prohibit Certain Leases Of Public Land To The United States Department Of Defense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR240/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=240&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995843,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Urging The Governor To Determine A Course Of Action For The State, Should The Federal Government Cut Funding For Medicaid.","description":"Urging The Governor To Determine A Course Of Action For The State, Should The Federal Government Cut Funding For Medicaid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR116/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=116&year=2025","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1995844,"bill_number":"SCR212","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Assess The Feasibility Of Implementing A Senior Citizen Discount Program To Provide A Twenty Percent Discount On Certain Goods And Services For Low- To Moderate-income Elders In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Assess The Feasibility Of Implementing A Senior Citizen Discount Program To Provide A Twenty Percent Discount On Certain Goods And Services For Low- To Moderate-income Elders In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR212/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=212&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995845,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year, In Partnership With Community Health Centers And Other Local Healthcare Providers.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year, In Partnership With Community Health Centers And Other Local Healthcare Providers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR169/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=169&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995846,"bill_number":"SCR193","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's Degree Programs And Other Innovative Workforce Development Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Develop A Comprehensive List Of Bachelor's Degree Programs And Other Innovative Workforce Development Pathways That Directly Align With Job Opportunities And Industry Needs Within Their Respective Region Of Service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LAB as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR193/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=193&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995847,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Requesting Each County Police Department To Increase Enforcement Against Out-of-state Vehicles Operating On Public Roadways That Have Not Been Properly Registered In The Appropriate County.","description":"Requesting Each County Police Department To Increase Enforcement Against Out-of-state Vehicles Operating On Public Roadways That Have Not Been Properly Registered In The Appropriate County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR146/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=146&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995848,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Construction Of The Waianae Police Station.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Construction Of The Waianae Police Station.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR171/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=171&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1995849,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Hearing Aids.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Hearing Aids.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR121/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=121&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995850,"bill_number":"HCR168","title":"Requesting That The Office Of The State Fire Marshal And The State Fire Council Clearly Define Stages Of Wildfire Suppression And Related Efforts In The Hawaii State Fire Code.","description":"Requesting That The Office Of The State Fire Marshal And The State Fire Council Clearly Define Stages Of Wildfire Suppression And Related Efforts In The Hawaii State Fire Code.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR168/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=168&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995851,"bill_number":"SCR133","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of The Ceo-to-worker Pay Ratio In The State.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Conduct A Study Of The Ceo-to-worker Pay Ratio In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/LBT.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR133/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=133&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995852,"bill_number":"HCR176","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of, And Urging The Governor To Appoint Members To, The Hawaii Health Authority To Plan For A Transition To A Maximally Cost-effective Single-payer Health Care System For The State, To Be Implemented As Soon As Possible After Waivers Have Been Obtained To Capture All Major Sources Of Federal Funding Flowing To The State Through Medicare, Medicaid, And Tricare.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR176/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=176&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995853,"bill_number":"SCR197","title":"Recognizing June 21, 2025, As Indigenous People's Day, July 1, 2025, As Canada Day, And September 30, 2025, As Truth And Reconciliation Day, In Acknowledgement Of The Enduring Friendship Between The People Of Canada And Hawaii, The Independent Sovereignty And Self-determination Of The People Of Canada, And A Commitment To Never Again Allow The Sovereign Right Of A People To Self Determination To Be Taken Against Their Will.","description":"Recognizing June 21, 2025, As Indigenous People's Day, July 1, 2025, As Canada Day, And September 30, 2025, As Truth And Reconciliation Day, In Acknowledgement Of The Enduring Friendship Between The People Of Canada And Hawaii, The Independent Sovereignty And Self-determination Of The People Of Canada, And A Commitment To Never Again Allow The Sovereign Right Of A People To Self Determination To Be Taken Against Their Will.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 890).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR197/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=197&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995854,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Active Agricultural Land Leases Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To The Department Of Agriculture To Support Agriculture In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Active Agricultural Land Leases Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To The Department Of Agriculture To Support Agriculture In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR118/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=118&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1995855,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Urging The Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus To Reintroduce And Advocate For The Passage Of The \"engage The Pacific Act.","description":"Urging The Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus To Reintroduce And Advocate For The Passage Of The \"engage The Pacific Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR154/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=154&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995856,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Requesting The Governor To Increase Knowledge And Use Of Native Hawaiian Concepts And Practices On Health And Well-being In The State Council On Mental Health.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Increase Knowledge And Use Of Native Hawaiian Concepts And Practices On Health And Well-being In The State Council On Mental Health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HWN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR200/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=200&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995857,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Urging The President Of The United States To Not Defund Law Enforcement In The State.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Not Defund Law Enforcement In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR106/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=106&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995858,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Supporting And Encouraging A Broader Relationship Between The State And The Kingdom Of Sweden.","description":"Supporting And Encouraging A Broader Relationship Between The State And The Kingdom Of Sweden.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR175/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=175&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995859,"bill_number":"SCR167","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Assess Its Readiness And Ability To Assume Stewardship Of The Sacred Hawaiian Grounds Of Mauna Ala.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Assess Its Readiness And Ability To Assume Stewardship Of The Sacred Hawaiian Grounds Of Mauna Ala.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR167/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=167&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995860,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are In The Process Of Clearing Cannabis Offenses From Defendants' Records, And Facilitate The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are In The Process Of Clearing Cannabis Offenses From Defendants' Records, And Facilitate The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR85/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=85&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995861,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Recognizing September 2nd As Richard \"buffalo\" Keaulana Day.","description":"Recognizing September 2nd As Richard \"buffalo\" Keaulana Day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR208/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=208&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995862,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.","description":"Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR119/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=119&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1995863,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Urging The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department To Implement A Drone Training Program.","description":"Urging The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department To Implement A Drone Training Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR169/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=169&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1995864,"bill_number":"SCR164","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Rules Authorizing Rodeos On Lands Zoned For Agricultural Use.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Rules Authorizing Rodeos On Lands Zoned For Agricultural Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR164/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=164&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995865,"bill_number":"SCR165","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Rules Lifting The Moratorium On Fishing In The Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Rules Lifting The Moratorium On Fishing In The Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR165/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=165&year=2025","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1995866,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Towing Authority To Manage Towing Services And Towing Contracts On Behalf Of The City And County.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Towing Authority To Manage Towing Services And Towing Contracts On Behalf Of The City And County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR212/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=212&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995867,"bill_number":"SCR119","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR119/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=119&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1995868,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Requesting Health Insurers And Managed Care Providers That Provide Health Insurance In The State To Provide Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices.","description":"Requesting Health Insurers And Managed Care Providers That Provide Health Insurance In The State To Provide Insurance Coverage For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR142/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=142&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995869,"bill_number":"SCR233","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Indoor Athletic Courts And Gymnasiums At Elementary Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Indoor Athletic Courts And Gymnasiums At Elementary Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR233/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=233&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995870,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Submit A Detailed Report On Its Lease Enforcement Process And Procedures.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Submit A Detailed Report On Its Lease Enforcement Process And Procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR151/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=151&year=2025","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1995871,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Perform A Comprehensive Performance, Management, And Financial Audit Of The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And Department Of Accounting And General Services Regarding Spending Related To The Planning, Design, Financing, Construction, And Maintenance Of A New Jail To Replace The Oahu Community Correctional Center.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Perform A Comprehensive Performance, Management, And Financial Audit Of The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation And Department Of Accounting And General Services Regarding Spending Related To The Planning, Design, Financing, Construction, And Maintenance Of A New Jail To Replace The Oahu Community Correctional Center.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR154/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=154&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1995872,"bill_number":"SCR162","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Program That Enhances Accessibility And Recreational Opportunities In State Park Wilderness, Trails, And Facilities Within The County Of Maui.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Program That Enhances Accessibility And Recreational Opportunities In State Park Wilderness, Trails, And Facilities Within The County Of Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EIG.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR162/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=162&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995873,"bill_number":"SCR120","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Continuous Glucose Monitors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2025-04-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR120/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=120&year=2025","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1995874,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Relocate, With Dignity, The Homeless Encampments From The Waianae Small Boat Harbor And Provide A Timeline For Removal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Relocate, With Dignity, The Homeless Encampments From The Waianae Small Boat Harbor And Provide A Timeline For Removal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR214/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=214&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995875,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Fifty Percent, Prioritizing Schools With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Fifty Percent, Prioritizing Schools With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR108/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=108&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995876,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Assess Environmental And Conservation Initiatives Needed To Transition Volcano, Hawaii, Into A Biosphere Area That Promotes Environmental Sustainability And Community Well-being And Complements The Neighboring Hawaiian Islands Biosphere Reserve.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Assess Environmental And Conservation Initiatives Needed To Transition Volcano, Hawaii, Into A Biosphere Area That Promotes Environmental Sustainability And Community Well-being And Complements The Neighboring Hawaiian Islands Biosphere Reserve.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR143/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=143&year=2025","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1995877,"bill_number":"HCR157","title":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","description":"Establishing The Task Force For Speed (simplifying Permitting For Enhanced Economic Development) To Identify Actions Needed To Expedite, Facilitate, And Coordinate State And Intergovernmental Permit Processes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR157/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=157&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995878,"bill_number":"SCR218","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish And Operate A Personal Aircraft Fireworks Inspection Pilot Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Establish And Operate A Personal Aircraft Fireworks Inspection Pilot Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR218/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=218&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995879,"bill_number":"SCR111","title":"Declaring A Public Health Emergency Relating To Climate Change And Requesting Statewide Coordination To Identify, Plan For, And Create Cross-sector Solutions To Strengthen Hawaii's Public Health Response To The Climate Crisis.","description":"Declaring A Public Health Emergency Relating To Climate Change And Requesting Statewide Coordination To Identify, Plan For, And Create Cross-sector Solutions To Strengthen Hawaii's Public Health Response To The Climate Crisis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR111/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=111&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995880,"bill_number":"SCR127","title":"Urging The President Of The United States To Not Defund Law Enforcement In The State.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Not Defund Law Enforcement In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR127/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=127&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995881,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish An Annual Festival Celebrating Pacific Island Culture And Arts.","description":"Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish An Annual Festival Celebrating Pacific Island Culture And Arts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR158/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=158&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995882,"bill_number":"SCR211","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Identify Schools Having Aging Equipment And Replace The Equipment With New And Modernized Equipment.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Identify Schools Having Aging Equipment And Replace The Equipment With New And Modernized Equipment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR211/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=211&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995883,"bill_number":"SCR225","title":"Requesting The Governor To Increase Knowledge And Use Of Native Hawaiian Concepts And Practices On Health And Well-being In The State Council On Mental Health.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Increase Knowledge And Use Of Native Hawaiian Concepts And Practices On Health And Well-being In The State Council On Mental Health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HWN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR225/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=225&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995884,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Urging The State To Reject Energy Sources Found To Be Harmful Or Destabilizing To Our Climate System And Environment And To Commit To Renewable Energy And The Values Of Hawaii's Residents.","description":"Urging The State To Reject Energy Sources Found To Be Harmful Or Destabilizing To Our Climate System And Environment And To Commit To Renewable Energy And The Values Of Hawaii's Residents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR89/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=89&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995885,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Declaring A Public Health Emergency Relating To Climate Change And Requesting Statewide Coordination To Identify, Plan For, And Create Cross-sector Solutions To Strengthen Hawaii's Public Health Response To The Climate Crisis.","description":"Declaring A Public Health Emergency Relating To Climate Change And Requesting Statewide Coordination To Identify, Plan For, And Create Cross-sector Solutions To Strengthen Hawaii's Public Health Response To The Climate Crisis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-01","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR92/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=92&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995886,"bill_number":"SCR194","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Encourage Reductions In The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adoption Of Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Encourage Reductions In The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adoption Of Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR194/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=194&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995887,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Prioritize A Capital Improvement Project To Construct \"halau O Kawaihuelani\".","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Prioritize A Capital Improvement Project To Construct \"halau O Kawaihuelani\".","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR121/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=121&year=2025","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1995888,"bill_number":"SCR108","title":"Urging The State To Reject Energy Sources Found To Be Harmful Or Destabilizing To Our Climate System And Environment And To Commit To Renewable Energy And The Values Of Hawaii's Residents.","description":"Urging The State To Reject Energy Sources Found To Be Harmful Or Destabilizing To Our Climate System And Environment And To Commit To Renewable Energy And The Values Of Hawaii's Residents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR108/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=108&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995889,"bill_number":"SCR238","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Relocate, With Dignity, The Homeless Encampments From The Waianae Small Boat Harbor And Provide A Timeline For Removal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Relocate, With Dignity, The Homeless Encampments From The Waianae Small Boat Harbor And Provide A Timeline For Removal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HHS.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR238/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=238&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995890,"bill_number":"SCR188","title":"Urging The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department To Implement A Drone Training Program.","description":"Urging The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department To Implement A Drone Training Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EIG/PSM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR188/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=188&year=2025","sponsor":"Samantha DeCorte"},
{"bill_id":1995891,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Urging The State To Adopt The Agreement Under The United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea On The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity Of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction And Support Legislative, Administrative, And Policy Measures To Implement The Agreement At The State And County Levels.","description":"Urging The State To Adopt The Agreement Under The United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea On The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity Of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction And Support Legislative, Administrative, And Policy Measures To Implement The Agreement At The State And County Levels.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR127/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=127&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995892,"bill_number":"HCR180","title":"Requesting The Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions, Department Of Law Enforcement, Homeless Coordinators Of Each County, County Law Enforcement, And Social Services Providers To Work Collaboratively And Effectively To Address Homelessness In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions, Department Of Law Enforcement, Homeless Coordinators Of Each County, County Law Enforcement, And Social Services Providers To Work Collaboratively And Effectively To Address Homelessness In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR180/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=180&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Olds"},
{"bill_id":1995893,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, The County Of Maui, The County Of Hawaii, And The County Of Kauai To Establish Sister City Relationships With Other Pacific Island Municipalities.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, The County Of Maui, The County Of Hawaii, And The County Of Kauai To Establish Sister City Relationships With Other Pacific Island Municipalities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR156/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=156&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995894,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Identify Schools Having Aging Equipment And Replace The Equipment With New And Modernized Equipment.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Identify Schools Having Aging Equipment And Replace The Equipment With New And Modernized Equipment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR185/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=185&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995895,"bill_number":"HCR173","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year, In Partnership With Community Health Centers And Other Local Healthcare Providers.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year, In Partnership With Community Health Centers And Other Local Healthcare Providers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR173/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=173&year=2025","sponsor":"Tina Grandinetti"},
{"bill_id":1995896,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Carrier Vehicles.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Carrier Vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR194/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=194&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995897,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Fulfill Its Agreement With The State And Resolve Longstanding Jurisdictional Ambiguities By Completing The Transfer Of The Hui Roads, Including Hui Road F, From The Judiciary.","description":"Requesting The County Of Maui To Fulfill Its Agreement With The State And Resolve Longstanding Jurisdictional Ambiguities By Completing The Transfer Of The Hui Roads, Including Hui Road F, From The Judiciary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR123/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=123&year=2025","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1995898,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Urging The Legislature To Conduct Mandatory Inquiries Into All Fatalities And Serious Injuries That Occurred To Children Involved In Child Welfare Services.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Conduct Mandatory Inquiries Into All Fatalities And Serious Injuries That Occurred To Children Involved In Child Welfare Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR166/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=166&year=2025","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1995899,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Urging The Director Of Health To Require Operators Of Waste Combustion Facilities To Implement Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies That Have Been Tested And Verified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Ensure That The Operators Continuously Monitor, Sample, And Report The Emissions Of Contaminants.","description":"Urging The Director Of Health To Require Operators Of Waste Combustion Facilities To Implement Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies That Have Been Tested And Verified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Ensure That The Operators Continuously Monitor, Sample, And Report The Emissions Of Contaminants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR86/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=86&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995900,"bill_number":"HCR202","title":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","description":"Strongly Supporting And Recommending The Implementation Of The Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill Of Rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR202/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=202&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995901,"bill_number":"SCR140","title":"Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.","description":"Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EIG deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":"Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR140/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=140&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995902,"bill_number":"HCR185","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Native Hawaiian Healing And Cultural Practices Offered Through Federally Qualified Health Centers.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Native Hawaiian Healing And Cultural Practices Offered Through Federally Qualified Health Centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR185/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=185&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1995903,"bill_number":"SCR208","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Urge Courts To Prioritize Victim And Witness Rights To Speedy Trials.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Urge Courts To Prioritize Victim And Witness Rights To Speedy Trials.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR208/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=208&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995904,"bill_number":"HCR211","title":"Relating To Economic Development And Technology.","description":"Relating To Economic Development And Technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR211/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=211&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995905,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Urging The Counties To Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances To Require Owners Of Agricultural-zoned Lands To Execute And Record Declarations That Acknowledge State And County Agricultural Land Use Regulations And Requirements And Penalties For Noncompliance.","description":"Urging The Counties To Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances To Require Owners Of Agricultural-zoned Lands To Execute And Record Declarations That Acknowledge State And County Agricultural Land Use Regulations And Requirements And Penalties For Noncompliance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR97/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=97&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995906,"bill_number":"HCR178","title":"Recognizing February 3 As Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day.","description":"Recognizing February 3 As Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CAA, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR178/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=178&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1995907,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Requesting Each Branch Of The United States Military In The State To Provide Shelters That Can Withstand Hurricanes With Winds Of Over Two Hundred Miles-per-hour For All Of Their Active And Retired Personnel And Families Living In The State.","description":"Requesting Each Branch Of The United States Military In The State To Provide Shelters That Can Withstand Hurricanes With Winds Of Over Two Hundred Miles-per-hour For All Of Their Active And Retired Personnel And Families Living In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR88/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=88&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995908,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Supporting And Encouraging A Broader Relationship Between The State And The Kingdom Of Norway.","description":"Supporting And Encouraging A Broader Relationship Between The State And The Kingdom Of Norway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR176/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=176&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995909,"bill_number":"SCR105","title":"Urging The Director Of Health To Require Operators Of Waste Combustion Facilities To Implement Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies That Have Been Tested And Verified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Ensure That The Operators Continuously Monitor, Sample, And Report The Emissions Of Contaminants.","description":"Urging The Director Of Health To Require Operators Of Waste Combustion Facilities To Implement Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies That Have Been Tested And Verified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Ensure That The Operators Continuously Monitor, Sample, And Report The Emissions Of Contaminants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR105/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=105&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995910,"bill_number":"SCR221","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Repeal, Revoke, Or Buy Out The Remainder Of The Lease Of The Prince Kuhio Plaza And Resell That Lease At Fair Market Value To A New Entity That Agrees To Properly Maintain The Property.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Repeal, Revoke, Or Buy Out The Remainder Of The Lease Of The Prince Kuhio Plaza And Resell That Lease At Fair Market Value To A New Entity That Agrees To Properly Maintain The Property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR221/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=221&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995911,"bill_number":"SCR224","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Employer-union Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees And Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Ensure That All Offered Health Plans Provide Twelve Per Cent Of Monthly Insurance Premium Payments Directly To Each Respective Member-patient's Primary Care Provider.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Employer-union Benefits Trust Fund Board Of Trustees And Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Ensure That All Offered Health Plans Provide Twelve Per Cent Of Monthly Insurance Premium Payments Directly To Each Respective Member-patient's Primary Care Provider.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR224/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=224&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995912,"bill_number":"SCR121","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Tourism And Gaming Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Tourism And Gaming Working Group.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 886).","last_action_date":"2025-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR121/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=121&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1995913,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Encourage Reductions In The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adoption Of Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Encourage Reductions In The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adoption Of Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR174/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=174&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995914,"bill_number":"HCR158","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Develop Landlord-tenant Code Improvements To Increase The Supply Of Housing In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Working Group To Develop Landlord-tenant Code Improvements To Increase The Supply Of Housing In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR158/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=158&year=2025","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1995915,"bill_number":"SCR178","title":"Urging The East-west Center To Expand International Engagement Around The World And Serve As A Bridge To Help The State Share Its Unique Expertise With Tropical Agriculture, Food Security, Public Health, Education, Clean Energy, And Sustainable Development, Where It Might Be Most Helpful To Other Communities Around The World.","description":"Urging The East-west Center To Expand International Engagement Around The World And Serve As A Bridge To Help The State Share Its Unique Expertise With Tropical Agriculture, Food Security, Public Health, Education, Clean Energy, And Sustainable Development, Where It Might Be Most Helpful To Other Communities Around The World.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR178/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=178&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995916,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Reduce The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adopt Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Reduce The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adopt Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EEP, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR187/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=187&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1995917,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR130/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=130&year=2025","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1995918,"bill_number":"SCR151","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Hearing Aids.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Hearing Aids.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR151/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=151&year=2025","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1995919,"bill_number":"SCR146","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Clarify The Purpose Of The Commission On Water Resource Management And Determine Whether The Leadership Structure And Composition Of The Commission Should Be Amended.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Clarify The Purpose Of The Commission On Water Resource Management And Determine Whether The Leadership Structure And Composition Of The Commission Should Be Amended.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR146/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=146&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1995920,"bill_number":"SCR202","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Incinerator Ash From Waste Incinerator Facilities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Incinerator Ash From Waste Incinerator Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR202/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=202&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995921,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR179/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=179&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1995922,"bill_number":"HCR190","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR190/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=190&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995923,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"Urging Congress, The Counties Of The State, And Other Relevant Agencies To Provide Increased And Sustained Funding To The Invasive Species Committees And Hawaii Ant Lab Within The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Of The University Of Hawaii At Mnoa.","description":"Urging Congress, The Counties Of The State, And Other Relevant Agencies To Provide Increased And Sustained Funding To The Invasive Species Committees And Hawaii Ant Lab Within The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Of The University Of Hawaii At Mnoa.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 823).","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR130/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=130&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1995924,"bill_number":"SCR160","title":"Requesting The Attorney General To Assess Whether There Has Been A Substantial Or Material Breach Of General Lease No. 231 Executed By And Between The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And The National Park Service.","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Assess Whether There Has Been A Substantial Or Material Breach Of General Lease No. 231 Executed By And Between The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And The National Park Service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR160/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=160&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995925,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Produce A Detailed Report Regarding The State Of The Private Property Insurance Industry In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Produce A Detailed Report Regarding The State Of The Private Property Insurance Industry In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR125/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=125&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995926,"bill_number":"SCR206","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, University Of Hawaii, And Land Use Commission To Provide Enhanced Public Notice For Changes In Land Use Or Boundary Changes.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, University Of Hawaii, And Land Use Commission To Provide Enhanced Public Notice For Changes In Land Use Or Boundary Changes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR206/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=206&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995927,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Incinerator Ash From Waste Incinerator Facilities.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Ensure The Safe Management Of Incinerator Ash From Waste Incinerator Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR162/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=162&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995928,"bill_number":"SCR226","title":"Urging The Med-quest Division Of The Department Of Human Services And Developmental Disabilities Division Of The Department Of Health To Amend The Eligibility Criteria For The Medicaid 1915(c) Home And Community-based Services Waiver.","description":"Urging The Med-quest Division Of The Department Of Human Services And Developmental Disabilities Division Of The Department Of Health To Amend The Eligibility Criteria For The Medicaid 1915(c) Home And Community-based Services Waiver.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-04-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR226/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=226&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995929,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group On Lowering The Legal Limit Of Blood Alcohol Concentration To 0.05 Grams Of Alcohol Per One Hundred Milliliters Of Blood With The Intent Of Prioritizing Safety And Saving Lives On Hawaii's Roads.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group On Lowering The Legal Limit Of Blood Alcohol Concentration To 0.05 Grams Of Alcohol Per One Hundred Milliliters Of Blood With The Intent Of Prioritizing Safety And Saving Lives On Hawaii's Roads.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR151/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=151&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995930,"bill_number":"SCR203","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3).","last_action_date":"2025-04-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR203/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=203&year=2025","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1995931,"bill_number":"SCR131","title":"Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.","description":"Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR131/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=131&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995932,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Working Group To Establish And Recommend Federal And Local Subsidies For The Transport Of Waterborne Cargo And To Work And Consult With The United States Department Of Transportation, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, And The Legislature.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Working Group To Establish And Recommend Federal And Local Subsidies For The Transport Of Waterborne Cargo And To Work And Consult With The United States Department Of Transportation, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, And The Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR166/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=166&year=2025","sponsor":"Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy"},
{"bill_id":1995933,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Exempt Residents Of Hawaii From The Federal Income Tax.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Exempt Residents Of Hawaii From The Federal Income Tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR168/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=168&year=2025","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1995934,"bill_number":"SCR171","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Or Otherwise Permit Restaurants To Allow Dogs In Designated Areas Of Their Establishments While Adhering To Health And Safety Regulations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Or Otherwise Permit Restaurants To Allow Dogs In Designated Areas Of Their Establishments While Adhering To Health And Safety Regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR171/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=171&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995935,"bill_number":"SCR104","title":"Requesting The Governor, Or The Governor's Designee, To Convene A Working Group On Solid Waste Management.","description":"Requesting The Governor, Or The Governor's Designee, To Convene A Working Group On Solid Waste Management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR104/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=104&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995936,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Recognizing January 11-17, 2026, As \"strong Start, Strong Economy Week\".","description":"Recognizing January 11-17, 2026, As \"strong Start, Strong Economy Week\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, ECD, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR150/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=150&year=2025","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1995937,"bill_number":"SCR222","title":"Requesting The Office Of Consumer Protection Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Task Force To Assess Issues Related To The Availability Of Payment Options From Tow Companies.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Consumer Protection Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Task Force To Assess Issues Related To The Availability Of Payment Options From Tow Companies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2025-04-04","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR222/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=222&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995938,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Urging All Entities Against Using More Than One Million Gallons Of Water Per Year For Recreational Or Ornamental Purposes.","description":"Urging All Entities Against Using More Than One Million Gallons Of Water Per Year For Recreational Or Ornamental Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR203/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=203&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995939,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"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.","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR115/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=115&year=2025","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1995940,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Intergovernmental Task Force To Eradicate Illegal Gambling And Drug Activities And To Establish Community Safe Zones.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Intergovernmental Task Force To Eradicate Illegal Gambling And Drug Activities And To Establish Community Safe Zones.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR182/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=182&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995941,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Convene A Working Group On Automatic Voter Registration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JDC deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-20-25 10:00AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR128/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=128&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995942,"bill_number":"SCR209","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify Existing Large Trees Along Evacuation Routes And Trim, Spray, Or Remove Trees Having The Potential To Obstruct The Evacuation Route; Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments For Specific High-risk Trees; Implement Best Practices In Urban Forestry; And Strengthen Community-based Disaster Preparedness Initiatives.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify Existing Large Trees Along Evacuation Routes And Trim, Spray, Or Remove Trees Having The Potential To Obstruct The Evacuation Route; Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments For Specific High-risk Trees; Implement Best Practices In Urban Forestry; And Strengthen Community-based Disaster Preparedness Initiatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR209/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=209&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995943,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2025-03-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR141/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=141&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995944,"bill_number":"SCR150","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Working Group To Develop And Recommend Federal, State, And County Programs Subsidizing The Transport Of Waterborne Cargo.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Working Group To Develop And Recommend Federal, State, And County Programs Subsidizing The Transport Of Waterborne Cargo.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2025-04-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR150/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=150&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1995945,"bill_number":"HCR209","title":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Consider Import Substitution As A Key Strategy For Economic Growth And Diversification.","description":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Consider Import Substitution As A Key Strategy For Economic Growth And Diversification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-28","last_action":"Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR209/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=209&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995946,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR153/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=153&year=2025","sponsor":"Kim Iwamoto"},
{"bill_id":1995947,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Requesting The State Archives To Expand Public Outreach, Share Hawaii's History That May Prove Relevant Today, Create Opportunities For Public Discussion And Civic Engagement, And Evaluate Funding Opportunities To Support Its Mission.","description":"Requesting The State Archives To Expand Public Outreach, Share Hawaii's History That May Prove Relevant Today, Create Opportunities For Public Discussion And Civic Engagement, And Evaluate Funding Opportunities To Support Its Mission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR138/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=138&year=2025","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1995948,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Urging The State, Counties, And Other Relevant Agencies To Provide Increased And Sustained Funding To The Invasive Species Committees And Hawaii Ant Lab Within The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Of The University Of Hawaii At Mnoa.","description":"Urging The State, Counties, And Other Relevant Agencies To Provide Increased And Sustained Funding To The Invasive Species Committees And Hawaii Ant Lab Within The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Of The University Of Hawaii At Mnoa.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR126/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1995949,"bill_number":"HCR206","title":"Condemning The Impact Of Federal Budget Cuts On Hawaii's Programs And Services.","description":"Condemning The Impact Of Federal Budget Cuts On Hawaii's Programs And Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR206/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=206&year=2025","sponsor":"Ikaika Hussey"},
{"bill_id":1995950,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Prioritize The Development And Planning Of The Northern Terminus Of The Kihei North-south Collector Road.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR195/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=195&year=2025","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1995951,"bill_number":"SCR215","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Veterinary Technician Pilot Program At James Campbell High School, Focusing On Animal-assisted Therapy For Troubled Youth.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Veterinary Technician Pilot Program At James Campbell High School, Focusing On Animal-assisted Therapy For Troubled Youth.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR215/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=215&year=2025","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1995952,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define The Respective Obligations Of Property Owners, Lessees, Licensees, Permittees, And Holders Of Easements For Access, Utility, Or Other Purposes, For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define The Respective Obligations Of Property Owners, Lessees, Licensees, Permittees, And Holders Of Easements For Access, Utility, Or Other Purposes, For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR120/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=120&year=2025","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1995953,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Urging The Hawaii State Legislature To Establish A State Department Of Government Efficiency.","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Legislature To Establish A State Department Of Government Efficiency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LMG, LAB, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR165/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=165&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1995954,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR185/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=185&year=2025","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1995955,"bill_number":"SCR201","title":"Supporting The Reactivation Of The Hawaii Health Authority With Statutory Mandates That Specifically Include The Transition Of The State's Health Insurance Payment System Into A Single-payer Health Care System.","description":"Supporting The Reactivation Of The Hawaii Health Authority With Statutory Mandates That Specifically Include The Transition Of The State's Health Insurance Payment System Into A Single-payer Health Care System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN .","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR201/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=201&year=2025","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1995956,"bill_number":"HCR187","title":"Urging The Governor To Determine A Course Of Action For The State, Should The Federal Government Cut Funding For Medicaid.","description":"Urging The Governor To Determine A Course Of Action For The State, Should The Federal Government Cut Funding For Medicaid.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR187/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=187&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1995957,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR105/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=105&year=2025","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1995958,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Create And Maintain A Comprehensive List Of Hurricane Refuges And Shelters Electronically Accessible To The Public.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Create And Maintain A Comprehensive List Of Hurricane Refuges And Shelters Electronically Accessible To The Public.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR159/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=159&year=2025","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1999726,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Congratulating And Honoring The Koolau Mountains Watershed Partnership On Its 25th Anniversary.","description":"Congratulating And Honoring The Koolau Mountains Watershed Partnership On Its 25th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-11","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR204/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=204&year=2025","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":2005460,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Recognizing And Honoring Outstanding Educators Janyce Omura, Jessica Dos Santos, Denise Mazurik, maikalani Winchester, And Richard Ornellas During Civic Learning Week For Their Work In Promoting And Advancing Civic Education In The State.","description":"Recognizing And Honoring Outstanding Educators Janyce Omura, Jessica Dos Santos, Denise Mazurik, maikalani Winchester, And Richard Ornellas During Civic Learning Week For Their Work In Promoting And Advancing Civic Education In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-12","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR205/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=205&year=2025","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":2008279,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Honoring And Commending Herb Lee, Jr., For His Contributions To Education, Cultural Preservation, And Community Development In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Honoring And Commending Herb Lee, Jr., For His Contributions To Education, Cultural Preservation, And Community Development In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR206/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=206&year=2025","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":2008944,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Congratulating The 2025 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year, 2023 Milken Educator Awardees, 2024 Milken Educator Awardee, And 2024 Milken Teacher Of Promise Awardee.","description":"Congratulating The 2025 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year, 2023 Milken Educator Awardees, 2024 Milken Educator Awardee, And 2024 Milken Teacher Of Promise Awardee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR207/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=207&year=2025","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":2010338,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Congratulating The Kauai District Kapaa-kauai-waimea Complex Area 2025 Teacher Of The Year, 2025 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate, 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionaries Winner, And 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.","description":"Congratulating The Kauai District Kapaa-kauai-waimea Complex Area 2025 Teacher Of The Year, 2025 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate, 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionaries Winner, And 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR208/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=208&year=2025","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":2011109,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"Congratulating The 2024 Hawaii Principal Of The Year, 2024 National Outstanding Assistant Principal, 2024 Hawaii Assistant Principal Of The Year, 2024 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence In School Leadership Awardee, And 2025 Hawaii School Counselor Of The Year.","description":"Congratulating The 2024 Hawaii Principal Of The Year, 2024 National Outstanding Assistant Principal, 2024 Hawaii Assistant Principal Of The Year, 2024 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence In School Leadership Awardee, And 2025 Hawaii School Counselor Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR209/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=209&year=2025","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":2011998,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Congratulating The 2025 Hawaii Public Charter School Teacher Of The Year And The 2025 Teachers Of The Year For School Complex Areas In The Leeward District, Hawaii District, And Maui District.","description":"Congratulating The 2025 Hawaii Public Charter School Teacher Of The Year And The 2025 Teachers Of The Year For School Complex Areas In The Leeward District, Hawaii District, And Maui District.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR210/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=210&year=2025","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":2012363,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Congratulating The First And Second Place Teams At The 2025 Hawaii Lifesmarts State Competition And 2025 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate.","description":"Congratulating The First And Second Place Teams At The 2025 Hawaii Lifesmarts State Competition And 2025 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR211/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=211&year=2025","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":2013127,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"Commending And Honoring The Leaders Of The Kapolei Neighborhood Security Watch Groups For Their Dedication To Community Engagement, Commitment To Public Safety, And Leadership In Expanding Neighborhood Security Watch Programs Across Oahu.","description":"Commending And Honoring The Leaders Of The Kapolei Neighborhood Security Watch Groups For Their Dedication To Community Engagement, Commitment To Public Safety, And Leadership In Expanding Neighborhood Security Watch Programs Across Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR212/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=212&year=2025","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":2014409,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Commending The U.s. Coast Guard Station Maui For Its Courageous Response To The Lhain Wildfire.","description":"Commending The U.s. Coast Guard Station Maui For Its Courageous Response To The Lhain Wildfire.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR213/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=213&year=2025","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":2015988,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Honoring The Recipients Of The 2024 Healthcare Association Of Hawaii Healthcare Heroes Award.","description":"Honoring The Recipients Of The 2024 Healthcare Association Of Hawaii Healthcare Heroes Award.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR214/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=214&year=2025","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":2017285,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Congratulating The Boys And Girls Hawaii High School Athletic Association Championship Teams And State Champion Marching Band From Mililani High School, The Trojans.","description":"Congratulating The Boys And Girls Hawaii High School Athletic Association Championship Teams And State Champion Marching Band From Mililani High School, The Trojans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR215/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=215&year=2025","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":2019057,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Congratulating Landon Mcnamara For Winning The 11th Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.","description":"Congratulating Landon Mcnamara For Winning The 11th Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-04-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR216/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=216&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":2028071,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Regular Session Of 2025, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof.","description":"Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Regular Session Of 2025, Subsequent To Adjournment Thereof.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR216/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=216&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2028072,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.","description":"Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR217/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=217&year=2025","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":2028327,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"Authorizing And Empowering The Speaker To Perform And Carry Out Any Official Legislative Business During The Interim Between The 2025 And 2026 Regular Sessions.","description":"Authorizing And Empowering The Speaker To Perform And Carry Out Any Official Legislative Business During The Interim Between The 2025 And 2026 Regular Sessions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2025-05-02","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2025-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR217/2025","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=217&year=2025","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
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