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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 179: RELATING TO REMEDIES.

Clarifies the applicability of the statute of repose for actions arising from construction defects. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to settle or inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. Clarifies the consequences of rejecting an offer of settlement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Henry Aquino (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 312: RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.

Prohibits a state- or county-owned vehicle purchased on or after 1/1/2028, from using an audible reverse warning system that emits a warning sound other than one using broadband technology. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to grant exemptions under certain circumstances. Requires the Director of Transportation to maintain an updated record of all exemptions granted and a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Stanley Chang (D) Donna Kim (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1391: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher‑requested classroom supplies; provided that the private sector contributes matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for education supplies with private matching, increasing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates state funds for teacher-requested classroom supplies with private matching, directly advancing school resource access and teacher support.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 70: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates RHRF surplus use for housing development, advancing affordable housing through targeted funding of eligible applicants.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 338: RELATING TO TAXATION.

For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates tax credit for tech infrastructure, providing tax relief to businesses and expanding eligibility for data servers.90% confidence
Henry Aquino (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 351: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnhanced pesticide reporting with geospatial data improves environmental monitoring and regulatory oversight for pollution control.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1128: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes requirements for insurers relating to claims for additional living expenses under homeowners insurance policies, including situations where losses are incurred during a state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Angus McKelvey (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 596: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates income tax credit for electric truck purchases, providing targeted tax relief to incentivize green business investment within fiscal management framework.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax credit for electric garbage trucks promotes renewable energy adoption and reduces fossil fuel dependence in transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides income tax credit for electric garbage trucks, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and vehicle electrification.90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1336: RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.

SB 1336 repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, eliminating this existing state body. The bill directly ends the task force's operations and mandate without creating new policies or affecting specific groups. It is a procedural repeal with no new mechanisms or provisions beyond terminating the task force.
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 216: RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.

Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2025-2026. (SD1)
Lynn DeCoite (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1318: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Removes from the definition of "public lands" lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for the purpose of affordable housing. Specifies that lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for affordable housing require legislative approval for the sale or gift of such lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects affordable housing lands by requiring legislative approval for sale/gift, preventing diversion from housing purpose90% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
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