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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1657: RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, under certain conditions. Prohibits any real property acquired by the Corporation by condemnation from subsequently being transferred or taken for any other public use without the Corporation's consent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1226: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Exempts employees of the Department of Transportation and DLE from personal liability under certain conditions. Requires any damages to container goods be borne by the State. Requires DLE and DOT to designate a site outside of the immediate port area to conduct inspections. Require the DLE to secure all illegal goods. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 637: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires dyslexia screenings, evidence-based interventions, teacher training, and funds implementation - directly advancing educational support for students and educators.95% confidence
Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Justin Woodson (D) Chris Todd (D) Tyson Miyake (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1076: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one Capital Advancement Contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases CAC funding caps for DOT harbor improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects through expanded private contracting.95% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 547: RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.

Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes Spay/Neuter Special Fund via appropriations ($), income tax check-off, and special plates, directly funding a public service through tax mechanisms and budget allocation.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1612: RELATING TO FITNESS TO PROCEED.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Department of Health, to establish and implement a five-year Fitness to Proceed Pilot Program in one county of the State. Requires an interim report and final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds a pilot program to assess defendants' fitness to proceed, improving court processes and mental health integration within criminal justice system.90% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 373: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals sunset provision, allowing counties to continue mixed-use housing development without expiration, advancing housing supply and development authority.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 138: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers that incur costs related to the design, materials, installation, and construction of hurricane-resistant safe rooms. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit reducing taxpayer liability, providing direct tax relief per fiscal policy indicators.95% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Henry Aquino (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1641: RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FILM COMMISSION.

Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii Film Office to the Authority. Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority Board within the Hawaii Film Authority. Establishes the Film Industry and Development Special Fund. Renames the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund as the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund and excludes media and film from the definition of creative industries. Allows the Creative Industries Development Special Fund to be used for the support and development of facilities and other initiatives to grow the State's creative industries. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Lynn DeCoite (D)
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 89: RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from revolving fund for teacher housing program, directly funding a public service initiative under budget allocation95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides housing vouchers via dedicated fund to support teacher recruitment/retention, directly strengthening educator stability in K-12 education system.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds housing vouchers for eligible teachers via Teacher Home Assistance Program, directly advancing affordable housing access for educators.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D)
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