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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 25, 2025

SCR 53: REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO COOPERATE WITH THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE TO IDENTIFY RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE WITH A NEED FOR BETTER TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

SCR 53 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Legislative Reference Bureau to partner with the Hawaii State Public Library System. It aims to identify rural and underserved communities needing better telecommunication access so residents can participate remotely in state legislative hearings. The resolution directs the Bureau to collaborate with libraries - using their existing broadband and devices - to create an outreach program informing the public about remote participation tools. It also requires a report by January 2026 detailing findings and recommendations for improving public access to the legislative process. This resolution does not create new laws but coordinates existing state resources to enhance civic engagement.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands telecommunication access for rural/underserved communities via library partnerships to enable remote legislative participation, directly supporting digital equity and internet access.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 25, 2025

SB 21: RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.

Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish, no later than 7/1/2026, a Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index automatic adjustment mechanism and waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Lorraine Inouye (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 740: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for housing program, infrastructure, and county allocations, directly advancing budgeted fiscal support for housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds ADU construction via state equity purchase, increasing affordable housing supply through accessory dwelling units and financing development costs.95% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Dee Morikawa (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1036: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates funds for public employee salary adjustments, exceeding expenditure ceiling, directly advancing budget appropriations for public employment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees, directly supporting workers' collective bargaining rights under labor policy.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 25, 2025

SCR 136: REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STATE.

This concurrent resolution requests Hawaii's State Energy Office to form a Nuclear Energy Working Group to study the feasibility of using advanced nuclear power technologies in the state. The working group, including state officials and external experts, will evaluate benefits, risks, regulatory barriers, and environmental factors related to nuclear energy. It must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2026, with no legislative action taken until after the study concludes.
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 214: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits under the System or the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund if the retirant is employed in a position needed for succession planning, as a law enforcement officer stationed at a public school as a resource officer, as an investigator, or in a management position excluded from collective bargaining, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. (SD2)
Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Chris Todd (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 25, 2025

SB 1667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety standards, authorizes red light cameras, prohibits crosswalk blocking, and creates a modernization council - directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure.92% confidence
Chris Lee (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 697: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates State Highway Fund (transportation-specific) to DOT for Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, directly funding transportation infrastructure implementation.95% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Darius Kila (D) Lisa Marten (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 348: RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits single-use plastic containers in lodging, reducing plastic waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Daniel Holt (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Chris Todd (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1161: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Expands allowable uses of the State Highway and Highway Funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes mileage-based road usage charge for EVs as revenue source, promoting fiscal responsibility via user fees for transportation funding.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes county mileage-based road usage charge on EVs to fund transportation infrastructure, creating new revenue stream for roads/highways.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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