This bill requests the Hawaii Tourism Authority to create a working group focused on agricultural tourism to review current laws and regulations. The group would include representatives from the tourism authority, agriculture boards, all counties, and major farming organizations to examine how existing rules affect farms and ranches. Its purpose is to provide recommendations that could help grow agricultural tourism while ensuring agricultural land remains primarily used for farming. The working group must submit its findings and any proposed legislation to the Legislature by early 2027 before being dissolved. This resolution does not change any laws directly but asks state officials to study the issue and propose future changes.
This bill requests that Google Maps, Apple Maps, and similar digital navigation platforms remove or restrict public identification and labeling of hazardous coastal features like Mermaid Caves in Hawaii. The resolution asks these companies to eliminate recreational designations and directions that encourage public access to dangerous sea caves known for causing injuries and fatalities. It directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to coordinate with emergency responders and local agencies to provide safety data supporting these requests. The measure clarifies that it does not restrict lawful shoreline access, traditional practices, news reporting, or academic research.
This House Resolution requests the creation of an Arts Data and Mapping Task Force to conduct a statewide survey of arts and arts education programs across Hawaii. The task force, led by the Hawaii Youth Symphony and including representatives from various arts, education, and government organizations, will gather information about existing programs, their geographic distribution, and the populations they serve. The group will develop a comprehensive database and interactive map to help identify gaps in access and underserved areas, while explicitly avoiding any assessment of program quality or effectiveness. The task force will submit interim and final reports to the Legislature by 2028 and 2030, respectively, to inform future policy and funding decisions.
This House Resolution asks Google Maps, Apple Maps, and similar digital mapping platforms to stop labeling hazardous coastal features like Mermaid Caves as safe recreational destinations. The bill directs these companies to remove or modify public identification and navigation guidance for locations with known dangers such as sudden wave surges and lack of safe exits. It requires the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide safety data and documentation to support these requests while explicitly preserving lawful shoreline access, news reporting, and academic research. The resolution aims to reduce risky visitation and ease the burden on emergency responders without restricting traditional practices or historical references.
This bill requests the Hawaii Tourism Authority to create a working group to study agricultural tourism laws and offer suggestions for improving the industry. The group will review current regulations across the state to address inconsistencies in how different counties define and permit agricultural tourism activities. Members will include representatives from tourism, agriculture, local governments, and farming organizations, along with industry experts from key crops like coffee and macadamia nuts. The working group must submit its findings and any proposed legislation to the Legislature by early 2027, with the group dissolving by June 2027.
This House Resolution urges the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services to install raised crosswalks at three specific intersections near Ala Wai Elementary School to enhance pedestrian safety. The measure targets University Avenue, Lauiki Street, and Kamoku Street where they cross Hihiwai Street, areas with high foot traffic from students, families, and residents. Raised crosswalks are recommended because they physically slow vehicles, increase visibility for drivers, and address current safety concerns like confusing three-way stops and inadequate traffic control. The resolution is non-binding and directs copies to city officials and school leaders to encourage implementation of this safety improvement.
Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions or school-conditioned enrollment at private educational institutions where no tuition or other monetary consideration is required or paid by the recipient are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. (SD1)
HB 2240 provides funding to cover operating expenses for five specific state offices: the Legislature, the Auditor, the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Ombudsman, and the Ethics Commission. This procedural bill allocates budget resources to support these entities' day-to-day functions without changing laws or creating new policies. It directly affects these government offices by ensuring they have financial resources to operate. The bill is currently in the early committee referral stage (referred to Finance on January 30, 2026).
Amends emergency management laws to clarify state and county authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for records or vital records and statistics during a state of emergency. Adds definition of the term "severe weather warning". Allows the Legislature and county councils to terminate a state of emergency after thirty days, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Part I: Establishes requirements for kauhale projects, including reporting requirements by the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions (OHHS). Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and performance audit of the kauhale initiative. Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the kauhale initiative. Part II: Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a permanent program within OHHS. Appropriates funds to DHS for the continued implementation of the Ohana Zones Pilot Program. Part III: Requires OHHS to submit a report every four months to the Legislature detailing the expenditure of funds appropriated toward the kauhale and ohana zones initiatives and conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. Part IV: Changes references to the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to "Coordinator on Homelessness". Specifies that the Coordinator on Homelessness shall report directly to the Director of Human Services. (CD1)
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed state or county housing projects that may affect a historical property, an aviation artifact, or a burial site within ninety days of a request for determination. Establishes historic review requirements based on the project area's known historic, cultural, and archaeological resources. Establishes procedures and notification requirements if previously unidentified human remains or previously unidentified historic property are discovered. (CD1)
Adds loan funds administered by certified Nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for certain for-sale affordable housing projects to the list of loan priorities for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. Expands the use of moneys in the revolving fund to allow financing as matching funds for CDFIs to mobilize other funding sources. (CD1)
