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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 239: RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.

Requires certain state buildings, including public school buildings, for which construction is anticipated to commence on or after 7/1/2026 to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires public school buildings to withstand hurricanes, improving infrastructure safety per education topic indicators.90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 938: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1)
Dru Kanuha (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 184: RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

SB 184 increases the refund value for beverage containers under the deposit program from 5 cents to 10 cents. This change directly affects beverage retailers who collect deposits and consumers who return containers for refunds. The bill modifies the existing program by raising the amount retailers must refund when customers return eligible containers. It does not create new requirements but adjusts the financial return for participants in the current system. The bill is currently under committee review with a public hearing scheduled.
Henry Aquino (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1243: RELATING TO FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES.

Allows foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery to substitute one year of required medical training or experience in a hospital with one year of fellowship training where the parent program or hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows foreign medical grads to substitute training for fellowship, potentially increasing physician workforce access to healthcare services by easing licensing barriers.92% confidence
Joy San Buenaventura (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1639: RELATING TO HAWAII BEACH DAY.

Establishes Hawaii Beach Day. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to organize and support events and activities to celebrate and observe Hawaii Beach Day. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Lynn DeCoite (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1343: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBans student phone use during school hours, restricting device access as a school policy.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans student phone/device use in schools, restricting technology access during educational hours.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 340: RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Clarifies that the Hawaii Labor Relations Board has the authority to enforce its own orders issued pursuant to state law governing collective bargaining in public employment, in addition to discretion to seek judicial enforcement of its orders under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies HLRB's authority to enforce collective bargaining orders, strengthening public sector workers' rights under Hawaii Employment Relations Act.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Henry Aquino (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 267: RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.

SB 267 adds one new judgeship to the Third Circuit District Court. This bill directly affects the Third Circuit court by increasing its judicial staffing, which may help address caseload demands. The measure establishes a specific position without altering court procedures or substantive law. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as requested.)
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 914: RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.

Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to grant exemptions to any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Mark Hashem (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 169: RELATING TO REDRESS FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law. Requires the liberal construction of that law. Changes the standard for a claim for compensation for wrongful imprisonment from actual innocence to grounds consistent with innocence. Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances. Requires the State to prove, for claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment, that the reversal or vacating of the petitioner's conviction or pardoning of the petitioner was inconsistent with innocence. Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeChanges wrongful conviction standard to 'grounds consistent with innocence' and mandates advance compensation, promoting accountability and redress in criminal justice.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 485: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Decreases the exempted light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices on front side wing vents and windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent plus or minus six per cent. Exempts the light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices for side windows that are to the rear of the driver and rear windows in sedans. Repeals the requirement that a front number plate be affixed to the front of a motor vehicle. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTightens vehicle safety standards by reducing allowable front window tint, enhancing driver visibility per Transportation safety indicators.85% confidence
Stanley Chang (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1411: RELATING TO HOUSING PREFERENCE.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allow projects to grant preferences in the sale or lease of housing units to applicants who live or work within five miles of the project. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes geographic preferences for local workers near housing projects, promoting affordable access for residents and aligning with HHFDC's housing mission.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
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