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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1337: RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.

SB 1337 clarifies the technical requirements for the Stadium Authority to establish a valid quorum (minimum members needed to meet) and validates its past official actions. This bill directly affects the Stadium Authority itself by ensuring its previous decisions remain legally sound under updated procedural rules. The key provision removes ambiguity about how the Authority must conduct meetings to make decisions binding. It is a procedural clarification, not a policy change affecting the public or programs. (2 sentences, as it is a procedural bill).
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 639: RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates environmental restoration standards after tank releases, directly addressing contamination and water quality protection per bill's requirements.95% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 422: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by granting high school diplomas to veterans interrupted in education due to military service during WWII, Korean War, or Vietnam War.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes diplomas for veterans interrupted in education due to military service during WWII, Korea, or Vietnam, expanding educational benefits for veterans.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 841: RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.

Amends the break in service requirement for retirants to six months before they can be rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in hard-to-fill positions. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and hard-to-fill positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends break-in-service to six months for retired teachers in shortage areas, enabling faster rehiring to address teacher shortages and hard-to-fill positions.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibits additional employment benefits for rehired retired teachers, restricting benefits in labor policy context.92% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Andrew Garrett (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1323: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer certain public lands for agricultural use to the Department of Agriculture without approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture, upon approval of the Board of Agriculture, to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentTransfers non-agricultural park lands (protected conservation areas) to agricultural use, reducing conservation protections without environmental safeguards.85% confidence
Mark Hashem (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 123: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 123 eliminates a tax deduction for home mortgage interest on second homes under Hawaii's income tax law. This change directly affects Hawaii residents who currently claim this deduction for properties not used as their primary residence. The bill requires the state to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing the deduction's impact. These provisions represent a specific policy change to Hawaii's tax code, removing a financial benefit for second-home owners.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates tax deduction for second homes, closing a loophole per tax code change to promote fiscal responsibility.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 864: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables students in DOE work-based learning programs to access workers' comp, enhancing safety and participation in educational internships.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based learning programs, protecting them from work injury risks during summer employment.95% confidence
Terez Amato (D) Darius Kila (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Trish La Chica (D) Tina Grandinetti (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 381: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

HB 381 changes the dollar amount limit for "small purchases" by state agencies, allowing them to use simplified procurement processes for items under a higher threshold. It directly affects state departments and agencies that routinely purchase supplies, equipment, or services without full competitive bidding. The key change raises the current small-purchase limit (specific dollar amount not provided in the abstract), reducing administrative steps for routine acquisitions. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2030.
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 51: RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.

Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for public financing of candidates, directly funding a new government program under appropriations.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1493: RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.

Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1349: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status, increasing access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage for children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Lisa Marten (D)
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