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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 981: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.

Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1451: RELATING TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

Enhances sharing of critical infrastructure information between infrastructure owners and operators and the state government. Defines and protects "critical infrastructure information" that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Provides homeland security partners with reassurance that their proprietary information provided to the state government will be protected from disclosure. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects proprietary critical infrastructure data from disclosure, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections per bill's definition of protected information.92% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1562: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Combined Housing Operational Agriculture Mobilization Program to assist bona fide farmers to live and farm on agricultural lands. For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tax credit for land donated to the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for land donations to agricultural program and appropriates funds, providing tax relief and funding for farming housing initiative.90% confidence
Angus McKelvey (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 352: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes pesticide buffer zones around schools/parks to limit environmental exposure and reduce pollution near sensitive areas, aligning with pollution control and conservation.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 781: RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.

HB 781 allocates state funds specifically for the Waiahole Water System to cover bond debt payments and repair a tunnel. It directly affects the Waiahole Water System, a public water utility, by providing financial resources for critical infrastructure maintenance and debt obligations. The bill’s key provision is the appropriation of dedicated funding for these two purposes, ensuring ongoing operational stability. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new regulations or eligibility requirements for residents or businesses. The bill is currently recommended for passage by the Agriculture committee with amendments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for bond debt and tunnel repairs, directly supporting fiscal management of public infrastructure through appropriations.95% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Terez Amato (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D) Amy Perruso (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1285: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tiered license revocation for impaired driving, directly enhancing highway safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1467: RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.

Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds housing retrofits via grants to enhance disaster resilience, directly supporting housing infrastructure and reducing insurance liabilities for residential properties.90% confidence
Terez Amato (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Della Belatti (D) Tina Grandinetti (D) Amy Perruso (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1086: RELATING TO IRRIGATION.

Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for irrigation capital projects, directly advancing government spending on infrastructure within budget management.90% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1035: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 5: RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.

Establishes that if a state legislative vacancy occurs due to the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent before a primary election, but after the close of filing for that election, and the prior incumbent was the only person whose name appeared on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the next succeeding term. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Angus McKelvey (D)
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