This bill requests the Comptroller of Hawaii to create a working group to plan a Global War on Terror memorial on the grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol. The memorial would honor the service and sacrifices of Hawaii's military personnel who participated in post-9/11 conflicts, including the National Guard and veterans. The working group will include representatives from military agencies, veterans' organizations, architects, and family members to discuss design, location, and potential funding. The group is tasked with developing a plan and timeline for the memorial and submitting final recommendations to the Legislature and Governor.
This bill requests the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to create a Destination Management Task Force to improve how Hawaii manages tourism at popular sites. The task force would include leaders from the state legislature, the governor's office, county mayors, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, and the visitor industry to coordinate efforts between state and local agencies. Its main duties are to review the tourism authority's strategic plan, enhance cooperation between the state and counties, and develop partnerships to address challenges at high-traffic visitor locations. The group must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature before the 2027 session begins.
This Senate Resolution asks the Governor to request a federal exemption from the Drug Enforcement Administration for registered medical cannabis patients and registration waivers for state-licensed dispensaries. The bill addresses the conflict between Hawaii's state medical cannabis program and federal law that classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance. By seeking these exemptions, the resolution aims to protect patients from federal prosecution and allow dispensaries to operate legally without violating federal regulations. The measure also requests that the Department of Health provide updates on the status of these federal applications to the Legislature.
This bill requests that the President of the United States return recreational facilities on Hawaii public lands, specifically Fort DeRussy and the Hale Koa Hotel, to the State of Hawaii under existing federal law. The legislation argues that these properties are no longer needed for military defense purposes and should be transferred back to the state according to the Hawaii Admission Act and Public Law 88-233. The resolution cites historical context about the lands' original purpose and current use as a commercial hotel that does not pay certain taxes, but it does not mandate any specific action beyond the request itself.
This bill asks Hawaii's Department of Transportation and Public Utilities Commission to create a plan for regulating ride-sharing companies under the state's existing Motor Carrier Law. The legislation targets transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft, which currently operate without the same oversight as traditional passenger carriers. The agencies must develop a regulatory framework and submit their findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027. This request aims to ensure consistent safety standards and fair treatment between ride-sharing services and other motor carriers.
This House Resolution requests the Hawaii Comptroller to form a working group to plan a Global War on Terror memorial on the grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol. The working group would include representatives from state agencies, military branches, veterans' organizations, architects, and families of service members. Its task is to discuss memorial design, gather community input, develop a timeline and budget, and submit final recommendations to the Legislature and Governor. The resolution acknowledges Hawaii's significant military contributions since 2001 and aims to create a dedicated space to honor those who served.
SCR 25 is a Hawaii Senate Concurrent Resolution opposing the U.S. federal government's potential use of condemnation to take control of Pohakuloa training area land when the Army's lease expires in 2029. The resolution states Hawaii opposes both actual condemnation and threats of condemnation of state land, emphasizing that state sovereignty and existing legal processes - not federal condemnation - should govern land transactions. It specifically references Pohakuloa's cultural significance to Native Hawaiians, its ecological value, and the state's fiduciary duty to protect public trust land. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter laws but formally expresses Hawaii's position to federal authorities.
This Senate Resolution (SR 22) opposes any federal government action to condemn or threaten to condemn state land at Pohakuloa on Mauna Kea, including land under the expiring U.S. Army lease. It directly affects the federal government and the Army, which leases 23,000 acres for training with the lease ending in 2029. The resolution states Hawaii rejects condemnation as a mechanism, citing constitutional state sovereignty, Hawaii’s fiduciary duty to Native Hawaiians under state law, and preference for negotiation over federal seizure. It urges the state to fulfill its legal obligations regarding this sacred land, which is culturally significant and home to native species. The resolution is a formal statement of opposition, not a binding law.
This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has submitted Roger Babcock, Jr. for confirmation to serve on the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants. If confirmed, Babcock would serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. The submission requires the Senate's consideration and confirmation per Hawaii's constitutional process.
This bill clarifies that private scholarships and educational awards are considered conditional gifts rather than contractual obligations, unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing. It directly affects private pre-K through K-12 schools, students, donors, and families receiving educational support in Hawaii. The law allows schools to set eligibility criteria like academic performance and conduct standards without creating legal liability for terminating awards if conditions aren't met. This change aims to encourage charitable giving by removing uncertainty about legal claims while maintaining flexibility for donors and institutions to specify requirements.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests the state Auditor to evaluate the social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for medically necessary proton beam therapy for cancer treatment. The assessment is required because House Bill 2145 proposes requiring health insurers to cover this advanced radiation therapy, which offers more precise treatment than traditional radiation methods. The Auditor will analyze how this mandate would affect healthcare costs, access to care, and patient outcomes before the proposed legislation takes effect in 2027. This procedural step ensures that policymakers have data on the potential consequences of requiring insurance coverage for this specific cancer treatment.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs Hawaii's Auditor to evaluate the social and financial impacts of a proposed law that would expand health insurance coverage for autism diagnosis, treatment, and applied behavioral analysis services. The bill specifically addresses a current system that restricts coverage to individuals under 14 years old and caps annual benefits at $25,000, which the resolution seeks to remove. By requesting this assessment, the legislature aims to gather data on how eliminating these age and cost limitations would affect healthcare access and public finances before finalizing any changes. The Auditor must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature within 20 days before the 2027 session begins. This procedural step ensures informed decision-making regarding the expansion of mandated health insurance benefits for autism-related services.
