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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 95: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

SB 95 creates new fines for drivers operating vehicles or mopeds without a valid current inspection certificate. This directly affects anyone driving a car, truck, or moped that requires a safety inspection. The key provision increases penalties for this specific violation, adding additional fines beyond existing requirements. The bill does not change inspection requirements or vehicle safety standards, only the financial penalty for non-compliance. It is a straightforward policy change targeting a known enforcement gap in vehicle safety compliance.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases fines for vehicle safety inspection non-compliance, reinforcing existing safety enforcement without altering standards or infrastructure.85% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 501: RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Requires the Department of Health, to the extent allowable under federal law, to prioritize the use of Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund moneys for projects by homeowners to upgrade cesspools to director-approved wastewater systems or connect homeowners' properties to sewerage systems, including projects for the installation of cluster systems or community package plants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates cesspool upgrades to prevent groundwater pollution using water pollution funds, directly advancing clean water protection and pollution control.85% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1489: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.

Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationGuarantees resident tuition rates for Hawaii high school graduates in UH undergrad programs, reducing costs and enhancing higher education access per topic description.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 976: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.

Amends the renewable fuels production tax credit by: increasing the tax credit rate; specifying that the credit may be claimed for fuels that meet certain lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product transportation emissions thresholds; adding credit values for low lifecycle emissions renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels produced; allowing a taxpayer who previously claimed a credit to claim another credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024; amending the credit period to be for a maximum period of ten consecutive years beginning from the effective date of this Act; and amending the required information in the certified statement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit rate and expands eligibility for renewable fuels producers, providing tax relief under renewable energy incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases renewable fuels tax credit rates, adds credits for low-emission fuels/sustainable aviation fuels, and extends credit eligibility - directly advancing renewable energy adoption and emissions standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for low-emission renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels with specific lifecycle GHG thresholds, directly promoting clean energy adoption and emissions reduction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for low-emission renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels, promoting cleaner transportation via lifecycle emissions thresholds in fuel production.75% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Luke Evslin (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Linda Ichiyama (D) Sue Lee Loy (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 878: RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.

SB 878 extends the expiration date for Hawaii's State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna (elderly residents) from its original deadline to June 30, 2028. This bill directly affects low-income seniors who rely on the program for housing assistance. The key provision is simply extending the program's operational period without altering eligibility, funding, or benefit levels. The change ensures continued support for vulnerable elderly residents without requiring new legislative action.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna (elderly housing assistance) until 2028, maintaining funding and support for low-income seniors without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1149: RELATING TO HATE CRIMES.

Defines "reported hate crime". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires hate crime training, consistent reporting, and accountability protocols, enhancing law enforcement accountability and civil rights protections in criminal justice.90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1425: RELATING TO THE STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

SB 1425 changes the minimum number of members required to be present (quorum) for the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to conduct official business. This bill directly affects the committee members, as it alters the rules governing when their meetings can legally proceed. The key provision reduces the quorum requirement, making it easier for the committee to hold meetings and make decisions without needing as many members present. This is a procedural change with no direct impact on public policy or services.
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 339: RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.

Part I: Requires the Public Utilities Commission to impose certain conditions of approval on any order approving, in whole or in part, an application for the proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation of an electric utility company by an acquiring entity. Establishes a process to ensure that when an electric utility is subject to an application for a proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and seeks approval of the application from the Public Utilities Commission, it must demonstrate that it solicited bids from potential acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model. Requires the electric utility to submit those acceptable bids concurrently with an application by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility. Part II: Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable GO bonds for acquiring Hawaiian Electric Industries and converting it to a publicly owned utility. Authorizes the establishment of a non-bypassable electric utility conversion charge, to be deposited into the new Electric Utility Conversion Special Fund. Appropriates Funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Nicole Lowen (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 640: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.

Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish an annual report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch to provide notification to certain parties that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Sean Quinlan (D) Daniel Holt (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Kanani Souza (R) Elijah Pierick (R)
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