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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 239: RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.

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)
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1234: RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.

Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a DOE pilot program, aligning with funding public services as a support indicator.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds DOE water safety education pilot program through appropriation, directly advancing educational programming under the Department of Education.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 686: RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.

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)
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1564: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

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)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to increase Medicaid home- and community-based services funding, directly expanding healthcare access and support for vulnerable populations.95% confidence
Henry Aquino (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 678: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

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)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs portion of Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to fund Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, explicitly allocating tax revenue to support agricultural programs.95% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 493: RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.

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)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund and appropriates funds for recruitment/retention programs, directly funding a workforce initiative under budget appropriations.90% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 577: RELATING TO TAXATION.

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)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax credit for businesses paying employee transit costs, reducing business tax burden and aligning with tax relief measures for fiscal support.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for business-paid public transportation costs, directly funding and promoting public transit use per subjects and summary.95% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Diamond Garcia (R) Lisa Marten (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1283: RELATING TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE.

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.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund with appropriations to support housing affordability and tenant assistance through HHFDC.95% confidence
Chris Lee (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 3: RELATING TO WATER.

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)
Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 127: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.

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)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for agricultural grants, directly allocating state budget resources to support conventional farming programs.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Samantha DeCorte (R) Henry Aquino (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D)
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