Bills & Legislation

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

ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH.

Cory M. ChunDemocrat

URGING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF EXPANDING THE USE OF MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY IN THE STATE.

Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee LoyDemocrat

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE DELAY IN UPDATING SCHOOL LUNCH NUTRITION STANDARDS.

Lauren MatsumotoRepublican

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A DESTINATION MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE.

Adrian K. TamDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FOUNDATIONS IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID TO GRADUATES AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SCHOOLS.

Adrian K. TamDemocrat

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, EDUCATION, FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS, CREDIT, AND JURY SERVICE.

Adrian K. TamDemocrat

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

REQUESTING CERTAIN STATE BUILDINGS DESIGNED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2027, AND INTENDED TO SERVE A SECONDARY PURPOSE AS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY 5 HURRICANES AND BE USED AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

Della Au BelattiDemocrat

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.

Tyson K. MiyakeDemocrat

URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT TO IMPLEMENT PROMPT PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY MEASURES AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES FOR ITS EFFORTS.

Scot Z. MatayoshiDemocrat

REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL NEWLY CONSTRUCTED STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027.

Cory M. ChunDemocrat

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

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 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.

Nadine K. NakamuraDemocrat

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

Gregg TakayamaDemocrat

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

Julie Reyes OdaRepublican

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM AND FOR APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS SERVICES.

Gregg TakayamaDemocrat

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

Della Au BelattiDemocrat

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICES AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES.

Gregg TakayamaDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY AND FARE-FREE TRANSIT FISCAL IMPACT WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY THE IMPACTS OF FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDIES AND THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF STATEWIDE FARE-FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

Kim Coco IwamotoDemocrat

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

REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO RETURN TO THE STATE ALL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON HAWAII PUBLIC LANDS THAT ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING FORT DERUSSY AND THE HALE KOA HOTEL, PURSUANT TO THE HAWAII ADMISSION ACT, AND AS FURTHER REQUIRED BY PUBLIC LAW 88-233.

Ikaika HusseyDemocrat

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.

Amy A. PerrusoDemocrat

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 LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A GUARANTEED UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAM FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN HAWAII.

Shirley Ann TemploDemocrat

URGING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH, STRENGTHEN, OR EXPAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUNCTIONS WITHIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO COMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT STATEWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION EFFORTS.

Mahina PoepoeDemocrat

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO REHARMONIZE THE FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATION OF CANNABIS IN HAWAII BY OBTAINING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPTION FOR REGISTERED MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS AND REGISTRATION WAIVERS FOR STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION.

Della Au BelattiDemocrat

URGING THE STATE AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

Christopher L. MuraokaRepublican

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND VARIETY OF PLAYGROUND FEATURES OF PLAYGROUNDS AT ALL CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU PARKS.

Linda IchiyamaDemocrat

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL, PERFORMANCE, AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING STATE FUNDS FOR HOMELESSNESS-RELATED SERVICES.

Christopher L. MuraokaRepublican

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ARTS-BASED SOCIAL PRESCRIBING WITHIN PUBLIC INSURANCE, PRIVATE INSURANCE, AND PREPAID HEALTH CARE PLANS IN HAWAII.

Jeanne KapelaDemocrat

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO STUDY BARRIERS TO EXITING TIMESHARE OWNERSHIP IN HAWAII AND TO RECOMMEND CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES.

Joe GedeonRepublican

URGING ALL BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING ON DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE PRINCE JONAH KŪHIŌ KALANIANAOLE IN A VISIBLE AND PROMINENT LOCATION.

Diamond GarciaRepublican

REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION'S EAST HAWAIʻI REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A RURAL HEALTH CLINIC OR COMPARABLE RURAL HEALTH ACCESS POINT TO SERVE THE VOLCANO COMMUNITY.

Jeanne KapelaDemocrat

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF GENERIC OPIOID ANTAGONISTS AND DEVICES.

Jeanne KapelaDemocrat

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO ESTABLISH AN OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A ROADMAP AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.

Joe GedeonRepublican

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE WAYS TO EXPAND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS AND REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY DISCOURAGE OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYERS FROM HIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE STATE.

Joe GedeonRepublican

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS POLICY AND URGING THE HAWAII ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SUBMIT AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF TO DEFEND THE ADMISSIONS POLICY IN ANY FUTURE LAWSUIT.

Kanani SouzaRepublican

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

Garner M. ShimizuRepublican

REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AND DRAFT PLANS FOR A GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR MEMORIAL ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.

Ikaika OldsDemocrat

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE ROBOTICS AS AN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT AND DEDICATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT ROBOTICS PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE.

Julie Reyes OdaRepublican

URGING THE HAWAII STATE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ISSUE A STATEWIDE ORDER TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF NEBULIZED BUDESONIDE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION OR CONSULTATION WITH A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

David Alcos IIIRepublican

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCT A COMMUNITY RECREATION COMPLEX IN ʻEWA BEACH AT OR NEAR PUʻULOA DISTRICT PARK.

David Alcos IIIRepublican

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

David Alcos IIIRepublican

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK TO REGULATE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES UNDER THE MOTOR CARRIER LAW.

Darius K. KilaDemocrat

APPLYING TO CONGRESS, AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO SET A LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF TERMS THAT A PERSON MAY BE ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.

Julie Reyes OdaRepublican