Bills & Legislation

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes, and appropriates funds for, the Kūpaʻa Law Enforcement Retention Bonus Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to provide retention bonuses to Department law enforcement officers for three years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Matthias KuschDemocrat

RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.

Transfers the appointment authority for Island Burial Council members from the Governor and Senate to the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Mahina PoepoeDemocrat

RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience and the Department of Health to continue their implementation of the Hawaii Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Kim Coco IwamotoDemocrat

RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.

Amends Act 307, SLH 2022, to revise tax map key numbers and the conveyance process by which identified properties are to be conveyed to the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Nadine K. NakamuraDemocrat

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Nadine K. NakamuraDemocrat

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a general excise tax holiday on school supplies. Requires businesses to pass the savings from the general excise tax holiday to consumers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

David Alcos IIIRepublican

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the aggregate cap on credits allowed in any given year for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit from $50,000,000 to $60,000,000. Extends the sunset of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2038. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Ikaika HusseyDemocrat

RELATING TO STUDENT-ATHLETE COMPENSATION.

Affirms student-athletes' rights to engage in name, image, and likeness activities for compensation. Requires the University of Hawaii to adopt policies governing institutional name, image, and likeness agreements and other aspects of name, image, and likeness activity consistent with federal law, rules by an intercollegiate athletics governing body such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Title IX. Establishes certain transparency and accountability requirements in the administration of institutional name, image, and likeness activities. Provides protections and educational support for student-athletes who enter into name, image, and likeness agreements. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Andrew Takuya GarrettDemocrat

RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.

Authorizes 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Amy A. PerrusoDemocrat

RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.

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. Implementation effective January 1, 2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)

Dru Mamo KanuhaDemocrat

RELATING TO PARKING.

Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1)

Glenn WakaiDemocrat

FINDING THAT "EXCITED DELIRIUM" AND "EXCITED DELIRIUM SYNDROME" ARE NOT MEDICAL DIAGNOSES RECOGNIZED BY ANY LEADING MEDICAL OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION AND REQUESTING ALL STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO REFRAIN FROM INDICATING "EXCITED DELIRIUM" OR "EXCITED DELIRIUM SYNDROME" AS A CAUSE OF DEATH.

Ikaika HusseyDemocrat

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROTECT THE STATE PUBLIC LAND TRUST AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN RIGHTS, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE LEGISLATURE IS PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATES CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STATE LANDS.

Kim Coco IwamotoDemocrat

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA KOKUA PROGRAM AND DISABILITY SERVICES ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION.

Andrew Takuya GarrettDemocrat

URGING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO ADVANCE EFFORTS TO EMERGE AS A GLOBAL LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM THAT PRESERVES AND RESTORES CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES, ENHANCES RESIDENT QUALITY OF LIFE, AND ENSURES HIGH-QUALITY VISITOR EXPERIENCES.

Adrian K. TamDemocrat

URGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO NOT CHARGE THE STATE RENT FOR THE USE OF THE KALAELOA FILM STUDIO LAND AND FACILITIES AND ENTER INTO A LONG-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE FOR SUCH USE.

Joe GedeonRepublican

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF JUG LINE FISHING AND TO ADOPT RULES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 91, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, NECESSARY TO ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS RAISED BY THE ASSESSMENT.

Linda IchiyamaDemocrat

ENCOURAGING THE HAWAIʻI STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN EDUCATION TO CREATE AND CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A K-12 HAWAIIAN IMMERSION CAMPUS IN WEST OʻAHU.

Diamond GarciaRepublican

URGING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS WHO HAVE OWNED AND OCCUPIED THEIR RESIDENCE FOR AT LEAST TEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS.

Mahina PoepoeDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA PROGRAM.

Cory M. ChunDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO EVALUATE REGISTRATION, REPORTING, AND TRANSPARENCY MECHANISMS FOR TRUSTS FORMED UNDER CHAPTER 554G, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND OTHER LARGE PRIVATE TRUSTS.

Amy A. PerrusoDemocrat

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONVENE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE FIRES WORKING GROUP.

Della Au BelattiDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF REQUIRING WATER SUPPLIERS IN THE STATE TO ADJUST FLUORIDE LEVELS IN THEIR WATER SYSTEMS TO MEET THE OPTIMAL FLUORIDE LEVEL FOR COMMUNITY WATER FLUORIDATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Gregg TakayamaDemocrat

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROTECT THE STATE PUBLIC LAND TRUST AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN RIGHTS, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE LEGISLATURE IS PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATES CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STATE LANDS.

Kim Coco IwamotoDemocrat

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FISCAL IMPACTS, POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS, ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS, AND BROADER POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF ELIMINATING PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND IMPLEMENTING RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.

Kim Coco IwamotoDemocrat

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REMOVE CANNABIS FROM THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STATES THAT ARE CLEARING DEFENDANTS' RECORDS OF CANNABIS OFFENSES, AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BANKING SERVICES FOR CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES.

Terez AmatoDemocrat

URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO INCLUDE DEDICATED DAY CARE FACILITIES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHEN DESIGNING STATE BUILDINGS THAT WILL EMPLOY OR HOUSE TWO HUNDRED FIFTY OR MORE PERSONS.

Kim Coco IwamotoDemocrat

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT EXPANDED COMMUNITY ACCESS TO OUTDOOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS.

Tina Nakada GrandinettiDemocrat

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REMOVE CANNABIS FROM THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STATES THAT ARE CLEARING DEFENDANTS' RECORDS OF CANNABIS OFFENSES, AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BANKING SERVICES FOR CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESSES.

Terez AmatoDemocrat

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO TRANSITION THE SCHOOL BUSES USED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ELECTRIC BUSES TO EXPAND THE BENEFITS ALREADY DEMONSTRATED IN OTHER PLACES.

Julie Reyes OdaRepublican

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.

Tina Nakada GrandinettiDemocrat

ACKNOWLEDGING THE HISTORICAL AND WIDELY-RECOGNIZED NAMES OF "JUDEA" AND "SAMARIA" FOR THE TERRITORY COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE "WEST BANK".

Elijah PierickRepublican

AFFIRMING THE SUPREMACY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII OVER SHARIA LAW.

Elijah PierickRepublican

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW STATES TO RESTRICT THE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TO STATE RESIDENTS.

Elijah PierickRepublican

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO STUDENTS ON HOW TO PREREGISTER TO VOTE PRIOR TO REACHING VOTING AGE.

Julie Reyes OdaRepublican

ESTABLISHING THE HAWAII HEALTH PLAN WORKING GROUP TO DESIGN AND RECOMMEND A BASIC, AFFORDABLE HAWAII HEALTH PLAN AVAILABLE TO EVERY RESIDENT OF THE STATE.

Gregg TakayamaDemocrat

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FISCAL IMPACTS, POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS, ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS, AND BROADER POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF ELIMINATING PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND IMPLEMENTING RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.

Kim Coco IwamotoDemocrat

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.

Adrian K. TamDemocrat

RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material to reduce the spread of CRB within infested zones and to prevent spread into non-infested zones. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Mike GabbardDemocrat

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW STATES TO RESTRICT THE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TO STATE RESIDENTS.

Elijah PierickRepublican

REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL AND THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODES AND COUNTY BUILDING CODES TO INCORPORATE CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.

Luke A. EvslinDemocrat

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ACTION TO REASSURE ALL VISITORS TO HAWAII THAT THEY WILL BE TREATED SAFELY, LEGALLY, AND ETHICALLY BY ALL STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES UPON THEIR ARRIVAL AND THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY.

Adrian K. TamDemocrat

ACKNOWLEDGING THE HISTORICAL AND WIDELY-RECOGNIZED NAMES OF "JUDEA" AND "SAMARIA" FOR THE TERRITORY COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE "WEST BANK".

Elijah PierickRepublican

AFFIRMING THE SUPREMACY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII OVER SHARIA LAW.

Elijah PierickRepublican

SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA FACULTY SENATE FOR A COMMITMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII LEADERS TO REMAIN STEADFAST IN VIGOROUSLY DEFENDING ANY AND ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF WHO MAY BE ATTACKED FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH.

Tina Nakada GrandinettiDemocrat

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO RECONSIDER HIS DECISION NOT TO ALLOW HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL EDUCATION FREEDOM TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.

Diamond GarciaRepublican

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SPACE ECONOMY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DEVELOP A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR ADVANCING HAWAII'S SPACE ECONOMY.

Kanani SouzaRepublican

AFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, DUE PROCESS, AND FAIR TREATMENT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS WITHIN HAWAII'S JUSTICE SYSTEM.

Diamond GarciaRepublican

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTING THE STATE'S ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Kanani SouzaRepublican

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that relate to agricultural enterprises to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires that the regulatory functions of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch remain within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Glenn WakaiDemocrat