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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1217: RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for faculty positions in the fields of cardiovascular biology, tropical medicine, and quantitative health biostatistics, and an environmental health and safety officer staff position. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds faculty positions at University of Hawaii's medical school (higher education) through appropriations, directly strengthening institutional capacity and educational offerings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical school faculty positions in health fields (cardiovascular, tropical medicine, etc.), directly advancing healthcare workforce development and research capacity.90% confidence
Sharon Moriwaki (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1376: RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce the number of individuals incarcerated in private, out-of-state correctional institutions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates reduction of private, out-of-state incarceration, a direct reform measure to decrease reliance on for-profit corrections and promote systemic change in criminal justice.90% confidence
Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Tina Grandinetti (D) Amy Perruso (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1417: RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS.

Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties is a class C felony. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of section 707-716, HRS, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for harming protective services workers, strengthening legal protections within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill classifies assaults on protective services workers as felonies, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for this specific worker group, aligning with labor safety indicators.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 527: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds for the establishment of five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for 5 FTE civil rights positions in DOE, directly advancing public service funding within budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for civil rights equity specialists in DOE, advancing educational equity and compliance within education system.90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1111: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

SB 1111 establishes a permanent Agricultural Statistics Program within state law and allocates dedicated funding for its operation. The program will collect and analyze agricultural data to support informed decision-making related to farming, crop production, and rural economic planning. This bill directly affects state agricultural agencies and data collection systems, requiring them to implement the new program starting July 1, 2050. The measure is procedural, focusing on creating a statutory framework and funding mechanism rather than changing existing agricultural policies.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates dedicated funding for Agricultural Statistics Program, directly addressing appropriations within state budget framework.90% confidence
Angus McKelvey (D) Tim Richards (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 827: RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Establishes requirements for grant applicants. Allows hunters access to qualifying meat processing facilities. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for meat processing grant program, directly allocating state budget resources under Appropriations ($).95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 412: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state department facility. Requires state departments to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable energy systems at state facilities, prioritizing first responders and requiring implementation within 5 years, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1395: RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.

Allocates interest earned on balances within the emergency and budget reserve fund to the general fund in years in which the emergency and budget reserve fund's balance exceeds the State's fund balance objective. For any fiscal year following a fiscal year in which emergency and budget reserve fund interest is deposited into the general fund, requires the Governor to include in the budget or supplemental budget submitted to the Legislature a request that an amount of general funds equal to the amount of interest deposited be expended to advance projects that address climate change impacts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates interest earnings from reserve fund to general fund, increasing available state funds for budget purposes without new taxes, promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1147: RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that nonresidents who claim the state refundable earned income tax credit are required to adjust the amount claimed using the ratio of their Hawaii adjusted gross income to federal adjusted gross income. Eliminates the unlimited carryforward on nonrefundable earned income tax credits claimed for tax year 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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