Bills & Legislation

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.

Kurt FevellaRepublican

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.

Lorraine R. InouyeDemocrat

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.

Angus L.K. McKelveyDemocrat

STRONGLY URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A "PEDESTRIAN FIRST" POLICY VIA ORDINANCE.

Chris LeeDemocrat

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.

Lorraine R. InouyeDemocrat

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.

Chris LeeDemocrat

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.

Karl RhoadsDemocrat

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 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE CEO-TO-WORKER PAY RATIO IN THE STATE.

Karl RhoadsDemocrat

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

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.

Karl RhoadsDemocrat

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO NOT DEFUND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE.

Karl RhoadsDemocrat

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPENSATE THE RESIDENTS OF ANY COUNCIL DISTRICT THAT IS CHOSEN TO HOST A NEW LANDFILL.

Chris LeeDemocrat

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DETERMINE A COURSE OF ACTION FOR THE STATE, SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUT FUNDING FOR MEDICAID.

Sharon Y. MoriwakiDemocrat

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI 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.

Karl RhoadsDemocrat

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WAIANAE POLICE STATION.

Samantha DeCorteRepublican

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF INCINERATOR ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATOR FACILITIES.

Mike GabbardDemocrat

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.

Mike GabbardDemocrat

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.

Chris LeeDemocrat

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.

Angus L.K. McKelveyDemocrat

STRONGLY URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A "PEDESTRIAN FIRST" POLICY VIA ORDINANCE.

Chris LeeDemocrat

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO NOT DEFUND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE.

Karl RhoadsDemocrat

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPENSATE THE RESIDENTS OF ANY COUNCIL DISTRICT THAT IS CHOSEN TO HOST A NEW LANDFILL.

Chris LeeDemocrat

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.

Chris LeeDemocrat

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS.

SAN BUENAVENTURA

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.

Chris LeeDemocrat

RECOGNIZING JANUARY 11-17, 2026, AS "STRONG START, STRONG ECONOMY WEEK".

Greggor IlaganDemocrat

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.

Della Au BelattiDemocrat

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.

Gregg TakayamaDemocrat

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.

Daniel HoltDemocrat

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.

Gregg TakayamaDemocrat

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.

Kanani SouzaRepublican

URGING THE THIRTY-THIRD HAWAII STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ADOPT RULES CHANGES TO FOSTER DECORUM AND STRENGTHEN TRUE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.

WARD

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.

KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY

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.

Jeanne KapelaDemocrat

URGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A STATE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.

WARD

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.

Garner M. ShimizuRepublican

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS.

KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY

REQUESTING THE PROBATE COURT TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN THE KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TRUSTEE SELECTION PROCESS.

Kanani SouzaRepublican

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT RESIDENTS OF HAWAII FROM THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX.

Elijah PierickRepublican

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.

Daniel HoltDemocrat

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.

Kanani SouzaRepublican

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.

LAMOSAO

URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A MISSION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.

WARD

URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL PACIFIC ISLANDS CAUCUS TO REINTRODUCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE "ENGAGE THE PACIFIC ACT”.

WARD

REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE MEANS BY WHICH THE HAWAII LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING PROGRAM CAN BE IMPLEMENTED.

Lisa MartenDemocrat

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A VIABILITY STUDY OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.

Cory M. ChunDemocrat