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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 252: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Clarifies that the importation of any pest or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the Hawaiian Islands. Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of items or material that is a pest, is infested or infected with a pest, or prohibited from being sold. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to compel the quarantine, treatment, or destruction of certain materials. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations, based in part on whether violations were knowingly committed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits importation/sale of invasive species and authorizes inspections to protect ecosystems, directly advancing environmental conservation goals.95% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Karl Rhoads (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Mike Gabbard (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1057: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Clarifies that the bid incentive given to bidders for public works construction projects who are parties to an apprenticeship agreement is based on apprenticeable trades utilized, rather than employed, to construct the public works. Requires the bidder and the bidder's subcontractors to be parties to all apprenticeable trades utilized to construct the project for which a state-approved apprenticeship program exists. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires contractors to use state-approved apprenticeships for public works, advancing workforce training and employment standards in skilled trades.90% confidence
Henry Aquino (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 191: RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds energy bill assistance for low-income households, protecting consumers from utility cost burdens per DHS program requirements.95% confidence
Samantha DeCorte (R) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 511: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Clarifies that projects seeking exemptions from planning and development laws and rules may be modified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to make recommendations to appropriate Legislative bodies. Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill streamlines housing project approvals via HHFDC, requiring 120-day processing timelines for exemptions, directly advancing affordable housing development as per subjects and summary.90% confidence
Kurt Fevella (R) Tim Richards (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1503: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop and implement training programs, public-private partnerships, funding opportunities, and recruitment strategies to develop a local workforce to meet the growing demand in defense-related personnel and promote economic diversification. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates funds for workforce training, public-private partnerships, and recruitment to develop local labor force, directly advancing employment standards and economic diversification.95% confidence
Glenn Wakai (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 108: RELATING TO VESSELS.

Requires the Department of Transportation to work with relevant stakeholders to conduct a study of noise regulations and best practices as they apply to other ports in similar locations. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Karl Rhoads (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 816: RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.

Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides legal representation funding for immigrants in court, strengthening due process protections per bill's explicit purpose.90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Henry Aquino (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 24: RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.

Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations, promoting affordable housing development through Qualified Residents and oversight council.85% confidence
Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1022: RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.

Allows animal control officers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to retrieve a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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