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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 765: RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.

Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Apiary Program support, directly funding state program operations under budget management.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1497: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool on restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert an unspecified number of temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for DOA programs (online tool, position conversion), directly advancing budget allocation for essential government services.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Scot Matayoshi (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1399: RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes the Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience and appropriates funds to execute the program, including the contracting of services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 282: RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES.

SB 282 increases penalties for using drones (uncrewed aircraft) to assist in committing a felony. It directly affects individuals who deploy drones to aid in felony offenses, such as theft or violence. The key provision treats drone use as an aggravating factor, making the criminal penalty stricter when a drone is used to further a felony. This changes sentencing by elevating the severity of offenses where drones are involved in felony planning or execution. The bill does not alter drone usage rules generally, only the penalties for felony-related drone misuse.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for drone-assisted felonies, making sentencing harsher - aligns with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator under oppose stance95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1201: RELATING TO WILDFIRES.

SB 1201 establishes a Wildfire Recovery Fund to assist communities affected by wildfires and allows electric utilities to issue bonds (securitization) to cover wildfire-related costs. The bill directly affects electric utilities, which could use bond proceeds to pay for wildfire cleanup and recovery, potentially impacting ratepayers through future utility fees. Key provisions include creating the fund and enabling a specific financing mechanism for utilities, with the law taking effect on July 1, 2050. This is a policy change focused on funding mechanisms for wildfire recovery, not on prevention or new regulations.
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Tim Richards (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 13: RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.

For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a tax credit for aquaculture businesses, reducing taxable income and incentivizing investment - a direct fiscal policy tool advancing tax incentive programs.95% confidence
Lorraine Inouye (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 115: RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.

SB 115 increases the amount of real property protected from seizure by creditors when enforcing court judgments. This directly affects homeowners and property owners facing debt collection, as it raises the threshold before property can be attached or executed. The key provision is raising the exemption amount, meaning more valuable homes and land will remain protected from being sold to satisfy debts. This change modifies existing property protection rules without altering debt collection procedures themselves.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects homeowners' property from seizure by raising exemption amounts, strengthening property rights within housing context.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 227: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division, directly allocating budget resources under appropriations.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Lorraine Inouye (D)
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