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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 683: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits PFAS in food packaging, cosmetics, and personal care products to reduce environmental pollution and protect ecosystems from persistent chemicals.95% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1490: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING.

Amends the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund by allowing the Board of Regents to dedicate funding for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows emergency funding for UH student aid, directly supporting higher education access and financial assistance for students.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 58: RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to provide public assistance to eligible residents during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 997: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires labor standards for renewable energy projects, facilitating development through apprenticeship/wage requirements, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires prevailing wage and state-approved apprenticeship adherence for renewable energy projects, strengthening labor standards and worker protections.95% confidence
Glenn Wakai (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1405: RELATING TO PERMITS.

Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Adrian Tam (D) Daniel Holt (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Shirley Templo (D) Chris Todd (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 674: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Requires the Department of Health to complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature no later than 12/31/2028. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires extended producer responsibility for packaging waste, mandates waste reduction assessment, and promotes recycling improvements to strengthen environmental protections.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1310: RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.

Deletes the term "agent of the contractor" in sections 28-17 and 846-2.7, HRS. Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (SD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 675: RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Establishes within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch a Cesspool Conversion Section, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for new Cesspool Conversion Section positions within DOH, directly funding a state program under budget appropriations.90% confidence
Carol Fukunaga (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 497: RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.

Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school nutrition grants, directly funding essential public programs under budgetary authority.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Terez Amato (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 129: RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.

Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits youth fees/fines, limits community service, and repeals penalties - reducing financial barriers in juvenile justice, aligning with reform goals.90% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Tina Grandinetti (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1408: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.

Clarifies that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall take effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter to the Congressional Committee Chairpersons that this Act meets none of the criteria in title 43 Code of Federal Regulations section 48.20, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
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