Bills & Legislation

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

URGING THE COUNTIES TO ELIMINATE REAL PROPERTY TAXES.

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

SUPPORTING HAWAII'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND GREATLY APPRECIATING THE SACRIFICES MADE TO PROTECT AND SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES.

Garner M. ShimizuRepublican

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPLETE THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF KALAELOA REGIONAL PARK.

David Alcos IIIRepublican

RELATING TO GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes the criminal offense of promoting an illegal electronic gambling device. Authorizes civil penalties and actions relating to premises on which an illegal electronic gambling device has been used. Allows the Attorney General, any county prosecuting attorney, any county police chief, or the Director of Law Enforcement to take certain actions against places used to commit certain offenses that qualify as a nuisance. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Donovan M. Dela CruzDemocrat

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER RENAMING THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO A NON-HAWAIIAN NAME.

Kurt FevellaRepublican

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.

Karl RhoadsDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE WATER QUALITY AND CONTAMINATION TESTING RESULTS FOR WAIMANALO GULCH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE.

Kurt FevellaRepublican

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO REPLACE THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ELECTED BY VOTERS, TO OVERSEE ELECTIONS.

Jarrett KeohokaloleDemocrat

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER A BASIC SWIMMING COURSE IN EITHER PRIMARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION LEVELS.

Brandon J.C. ElefanteDemocrat

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF PROJECTED MAXIMUM INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY AROUND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREAS WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Brandon J.C. ElefanteDemocrat

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO REPLACE THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ELECTED BY VOTERS, TO OVERSEE ELECTIONS.

Jarrett KeohokaloleDemocrat

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM WITHIN THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO TEMPORARILY SERVE AS THE ACTING CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY.

Jarrett KeohokaloleDemocrat

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes certain standards for the use of portable solar generation devices and provides certain exemptions from net energy metering and interconnection requirements for devices that meet these standards. Prohibits electric utility companies from requiring customers using portable solar generation devices to obtain approval from the utility, pay any fee or charge, or install additional controls or equipment. Limits the installation of portable solar generation devices to condominiums. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices. Clarifies that any person who owns, controls, operates, or manages a portable solar generation device that is located on the person's property does not qualify as a regulated public utility. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Glenn WakaiDemocrat

RECOGNIZING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE CAPACITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.

Carol FukunagaDemocrat

RELATING TO CLIMATE PLANNING.

Amends the leadership, membership, powers, and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Establishes the powers and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission Coordinator. Beginning after 12/31/2026, requires all department and agency plans and decisions to consider recommendations made by the Commission and Coordinator. Appropriates funds for positions and other expenses. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Chris LeeDemocrat

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION OF BICYCLE LANES AND ON-STREET PARKING STALLS TO ALIGN WITH THE FLOW OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY ON ONE-WAY STREETS.

Joy A. San BuenaventuraDemocrat

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A CLIMATE LITERACY SEAL OF EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK IN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Glenn WakaiDemocrat

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM WITHIN THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO TEMPORARILY SERVE AS THE ACTING CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY.

Jarrett KeohokaloleDemocrat

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER A BASIC SWIMMING COURSE IN EITHER PRIMARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION LEVELS.

Brandon J.C. ElefanteDemocrat

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST AND SCOPE OF A COMPREHENSIVE, STATEWIDE SURVEY OF MĀHŪ, LGBTQIA+, AND QTPI+ COMMUNITIES IN HAWAII.

Chris LeeDemocrat

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS THE LEASES AND SUBLEASES ON MAUNA KEA LANDS.

III RichardsDemocrat

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO RESTORE THE PRIOR FORMAT, ORGANIZATION, AND SUBSTANTIVE COMPLETENESS OF THE COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES.

Karl RhoadsDemocrat

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

Brenton AwaRepublican

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SPONSOR A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.

Stanley ChangDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CORRECT, UPDATE, AND COMPLETE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 25‑06.

Troy N. HashimotoDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF CREATING AN OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE.

Stanley ChangDemocrat

URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD AT LEAST TWO PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY OR POTENTIAL MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS BEFORE APPROVING MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS THAT WOULD BE HOSTED IN THE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES.

Angus L.K. McKelveyDemocrat

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A DEDICATED PANEL OF COMMISSIONERS TO OVERSEE MATTERS RELATED TO INTRASTATE WATER CARRIERS AND MARITIME COMMERCE.

Jarrett KeohokaloleDemocrat

RELATING TO PORT PILOTAGE.

Clarifies the consulting role and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation in the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' development and implementation of pilot licensure standards, requirements, and criteria. Repeals the inclusion of Port Allen as part of the waters of the State that are regulated by statutory pilotage requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Nadine K. NakamuraDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY POLES AND LINES ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY AND OTHER HIGH-RISK CORRIDORS.

Rachele LamosaoDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON RECYCLABLE, BIODEGRADABLE, AND COMPOSTABLE LABELING IN THE STATE TO DETERMINE IF THE LABELING IS ACCURATE AND NON-DECEPTIVE.

Mike GabbardDemocrat

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER RENAMING THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO A NON-HAWAIIAN NAME.

Kurt FevellaRepublican

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NEED TO UPDATE SELF-DEFENSE LAWS ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

III RichardsDemocrat

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICES, TO STUDY THE FISCAL AND POLICY IMPACT OF THE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX EXEMPTION.

Brenton AwaRepublican

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL HOUSING ALLOWANCES ON RENTAL MARKET CONDITIONS IN HAWAII.

Brenton AwaRepublican

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.

Carol FukunagaDemocrat