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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1028: 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 juvenile fees/fines, discharges debt, limits community service - reduces financial barriers for minors in justice system, aligning with reform goals.95% confidence
Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1656: RELATING TO PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to finance the planning, designing, and construction of a water pump storage hydroelectric facility in the Kohala Mountains on Hawaii Island. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a feasibility study and report the results to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement and submit an annual progress report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes bonds for renewable hydroelectric facility, requiring feasibility study and EIS, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 753: RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.

Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/3005. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands household care tax credit, increasing tax relief for middle/lower income families by raising applicable percentage and extending credit duration.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tax credit for dependent care expenses, reducing financial barriers for workers needing childcare and supporting workforce participation through employment-related benefits.85% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Mike Lee (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 587: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process, including vehicle-to-grid compliance requirements, by 1/1/2026. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection with vehicle-to-grid compliance, advancing renewable energy infrastructure integration and grid modernization.95% confidence
Glenn Wakai (D) Henry Aquino (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 182: RELATING TO SERVICE DISRUPTIONS.

Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of strikes and lockouts to guests and third-party vendors under certain conditions. Allows for recovery of damages by injured parties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Henry Aquino (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 331: RELATING TO PERMITS.

Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of any state department or agency, under certain conditions. Clarifies that, except for projects in special flood hazard areas, contracts for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority shall be exempt from county permitting requirements that related off-site improvements be made by the contracting government agency as a condition to the issuance of any permit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts education facility construction from county permits, facilitating infrastructure projects for schools and universities.75% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Chris Todd (D) Scot Matayoshi (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 781: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.

SB 781 appropriates funds to support the Judiciary's Olelo Hawaii Initiatives, which promote Hawaiian language programs within the court system. The bill directly affects the Hawaii Judiciary by providing dedicated funding for these language initiatives. Key provisions include allocating specific financial resources to sustain and expand Hawaiian language services in judicial proceedings. The measure becomes effective on April 23, 2057, as stated in the bill's abstract.
Karl Rhoads (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1462: RELATING TO A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Reenacts the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes an annual cap amount on the tax credit of $1,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2030. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates historic preservation tax credit, providing tax relief via income tax credit, aligning with fiscal support for preservation programs.92% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 628: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons 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 EducationAuthorizes diploma issuance for veterans interrupted by wartime service, expanding educational access for a specific group under DOE program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides high school diplomas to veterans interrupted by wartime military service, directly recognizing their service and addressing educational gaps.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Gregg Takayama (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 871: RELATING TO ARSON.

Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAuthorizes longer imprisonment for repeat offenders and additional penalties, increasing mandatory sentences per arson provisions.95% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Mike Gabbard (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1499: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Expands the Department of Education's authority to allow more trained staff to volunteer to assist students with the administration of medication. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Department of Education authority for student medication assistance, directly enhancing health and safety in schools as part of educational environment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands authority for trained staff to assist students with medication administration, improving access to health services in schools per subjects listed.90% confidence
Trish La Chica (D)
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