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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1620: RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.

SB 1620 exempts natural hair braiders from state licensing requirements when operating under specific conditions. The bill directly affects individuals who provide natural hair braiding services, such as cornrows or locs, by removing a barrier to entry for this service. Key provisions establish that braiders meeting defined criteria - like completing training or adhering to hygiene standards - will not need a state license to practice. This change aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for braiders while maintaining safety standards. The bill passed committee recommendation on February 7, 2025.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves licensing barrier for natural hair braiders, reducing regulatory hurdles to enter workforce and aligns with worker access to employment opportunities.90% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 421: RELATING TO LITERACY.

Requires the Department of Education to administer a general dyslexia screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Requires the Department of Education to continue to administer the general English language arts universal screening for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with teacher training programs to ensure prospective candidates are trained on literacy instruction, including evidence-based intervention, to support all students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires dyslexia/English language arts screenings for K-9 and mandates evidence-based teacher training for literacy instruction, directly advancing student reading proficiency and educator preparedness.92% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 893: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

HB 893 prohibits the sale, possession, and transfer of assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber rifles within the state. It also expands existing restrictions by banning high-capacity detachable magazines. The bill directly affects residents who currently own or seek to purchase these specific firearms and magazines. Key provisions establish new criminal penalties for violations of these firearm restrictions.
Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Andrew Garrett (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 539: RELATING TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.

Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EALs for toxins, prohibits arbitrary changes, and allows public petitions - strengthens environmental protections against pollutants.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 702: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for Medicaid in-home services, directly increasing public service funding allocation per budget topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid in-home services funding, expanding healthcare access and coverage through direct appropriations for human services programs.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1587: RELATING TO RETAINAGE.

Allows procurement officers to withhold a retainage fee from the total budget from contractors to ensure satisfactory project completion. Requires the retainage fee to be paid to contractors within a certain number of days of project completion. Applies to public contracts executed on or after 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)
Henry Aquino (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 11: RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines, enforced by the State Fire Marshal as to State-owned land and the applicable county fire department as to privately owned land. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates vegetation management near utility lines to reduce wildfire risks, protecting natural resources and ecosystems through hazard mapping and property owner obligations.85% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 450: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.

Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Administrative Services Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Greggor Ilagan (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 763: RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Establishes the civic education trust fund to support programs benefiting civic education of public school students. Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for civic education programs and resource teachers, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes civic education trust fund with appropriations for program expansion and full-time resource teacher positions in public schools, directly advancing educational curriculum funding and staffing.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Gregg Takayama (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 792: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

HB 792 clarifies the role and responsibilities of the Office of the Legislative Analyst, a nonpartisan office that provides budget and policy analysis to the legislature. The bill defines its functions more precisely to ensure consistent support for lawmakers drafting and evaluating legislation. It takes effect on January 1, 2491 (note: likely a typographical error for 2024 or 2025). This procedural bill directly affects how the office operates but does not alter substantive policy or create new programs.
Kyle Yamashita (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1235: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Government Employee Housing Program. Establishes the Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund. Clarifies eligibility for the Government Housing Revolving Fund and Government Employee Housing Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes government employee housing program and revolcing fund with appropriations, directly advancing affordable housing for a specific group as indicated by subjects list.90% confidence
Donovan Dela Cruz (D)
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