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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 565: RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.

Appropriates moneys for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and establish positions to manage the trail area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Pololu Valley management infrastructure under DLNR/DOFAW, directly supporting conservation and natural resource protection efforts per bill's purpose.90% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Henry Aquino (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 593: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDERS.

Defines a "dog breeder" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Glenn Wakai (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 131: RELATING TO RESEARCH.

HB 131 allows state agencies to share specific government records with researchers for approved research projects. This directly affects researchers seeking public data and the agencies managing those records. The bill creates a clear process for disclosures, requiring that research purposes be legitimate and defined in advance. It does not alter existing privacy laws but provides a standardized pathway for accessing government data to support research.
Adrian Tam (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Jeanné Kapela (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 798: RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.

Clarifies the exemptions to the prohibition on discharging any wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026, including an exemption for treatment plants having a treatment capacity of less than a certain number of gallons per day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill creates exemptions for discharging raw sewage into state waters, weakening pollution controls by allowing treatment plants below capacity thresholds to bypass prohibitions.85% confidence
Kyle Yamashita (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 345: RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING.

Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for public campaign financing program, increasing budget allocation for campaign finance administration and matching payments.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1159: RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

SB 1159 prohibits certain types of octopus farming (aquaculture) within the state. It directly affects businesses or operations engaged in raising octopus commercially. The bill's key provision is a clear ban on these specific aquaculture activities, without mentioning exemptions or implementation details. This represents a direct regulatory change to the state's aquaculture industry.
Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1088: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

HB 1088 exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) from school impact fees. This applies to new DHHL housing projects, removing a fee typically required to fund school infrastructure. The exemption takes effect on July 1, 3000, directly affecting DHHL developments by eliminating this cost. The bill focuses on modifying fee requirements for DHHL housing without altering other school funding mechanisms.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExempts DHHL housing from school impact fees, removing a dedicated funding source for school infrastructure without alternative funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts DHHL housing from school impact fees, reducing development costs to support affordable housing initiatives under DHHL's mission.90% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1338: RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.

Renames the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program to the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program (Program). Amends the required activities of the Program, including conducting engineering and economic evaluations of potential locations for long duration clean energy storage and pumped storage hydroelectric projects. Renames the Hydrogen Investment Special Fund to the Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Investment Capital Special Fund. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands Hawaii's renewable hydrogen program to include long-duration clean energy storage, mandates evaluations for storage projects, and renames funding to support this infrastructure, advancing clean energy development.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 659: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Exempts from the electronic procurement system the Department of Education's purchase of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed, agricultural, or food products not exceeding a certain amount, subject to certain requirements. Requires the Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference for locally sourced products. Exempts the Department of Education from the requirement that certain agricultural products are subject to the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1140: RELATING TO INSURANCE OF LAST RESORT.

Establishes the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Program, which shall be established in and administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to ensure that residents in high-risk areas can purchase affordable and comprehensive property insurance coverage for their residential properties. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to issue revenue bonds in amounts authorized by the Legislature, in which case the Premium Stabilization Fund shall be established by the Director. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Carol Fukunaga (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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