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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 176: RELATING TO RECOUNTS.

Allows for ballots designated by the county clerks for inclusion to be included in the initial tabulation for purposes of initial recounts. Prohibits ballots that the county clerks initially determine are deficient or need additional time to be corrected or verified from being included in the initial tabulation. Increases the minimum threshold required to trigger an automatic recount. (CD1)
Karl Rhoads (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 1231: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Establish a safe routes to school program vehicle registration surcharge on certain motor vehicle registrations to be imposed and collected no later than 12/31/2025. Prohibits the use of facial recognition software in the operation of any photo red light imaging detector systems or automated speed enforcement systems. Clarifies the citations and summons procedures for the Automated Speed Enforcement Detector Systems Program. (CD1)
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits facial recognition software in traffic enforcement systems, restricting biometric technology use in public safety applications.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Safe Routes to School Program via vehicle registration surcharge, directly advancing transportation safety infrastructure for school routes.90% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) David Alcos (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Terez Amato (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 960: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. (CD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases DOT's contracting authority without legislative approval, enabling faster infrastructure projects and aligning with transportation funding/strengthening95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Darius Kila (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 1281: RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.

Extends the sunset date of Act 107, SLH 2023, which allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system, until 12/31/2027. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends telehealth reimbursement until 2027, maintaining patient access to remote healthcare services and strengthening insurance coverage for telehealth.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends telehealth reimbursement via interactive telecom systems, supporting tech-enabled healthcare access and infrastructure adoption.90% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 326: RELATING TO REVOLVING FUNDS.

Requires the Legislature, in establishing or reviewing a revolving fund, to ensure the revolving fund is financially self-sustainable by either annual projections that show that the revolving fund will be sustainable without appropriations of general funds or a schedule of projected collections of outstanding payments to the revolving fund. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires revolving funds to be self-sustainable without general fund appropriations, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.95% confidence
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 159: RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.

Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $3,000,000, in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation programs utilized for the personal service. (CD1)
Jackson Sayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 242: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.

Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes working group to examine EV battery recycling/reuse, supporting clean energy infrastructure and reducing waste in renewable energy transition.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes working group to maximize EV battery recycling/reuse, directly addressing pollution control and resource conservation for environmental protection.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 934: RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

Appropriates funds out of the Mass Transit Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, for a preliminary analysis of financing options for the planning, design, and construction for a park-and-ride facility adjacent to the Pearl Highlands rail transit station. Establishes a project priority list for use of remaining Mass Transit Special Fund balance after the minimum operating segment of the rail project is completed. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from Mass Transit Special Fund for transit project, directly supporting budget allocation and public infrastructure spending within fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates Mass Transit Special Fund for park-and-ride facility planning near rail station, directly funding transit infrastructure project.95% confidence
Dru Kanuha (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 1491: RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING.

Adds the Department of Taxation and Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the list of state agencies required to share data and determine the data to be shared through the Statewide Longitudinal Data System. Requires data shared by the Department of Taxation or Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to be aggregated or anonymized. (CD1)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates anonymization/aggregation of shared data, directly protecting privacy in data sharing systems per topic indicators.92% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SB 423: RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.

Requires one voting member of the Early Learning Board to have experience as a local provider of early childhood education and development services. Adds the Director of the Hawaii Head Start State Collaboration Office as an ex officio, nonvoting member to the Early Learning Board. Requires the Early Learning Board to invite the President of the Head Start Association of Hawaii, or their designee, to serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Board. (CD1)
Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Henry Aquino (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 692: RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.

Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's eligibility criteria. Repeals the requirement that Preschool Open Doors Program providers be accredited. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands preschool program eligibility and removes accreditation barrier, increasing access to early education services.85% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) David Alcos (R) Gregg Takayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 329: RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.

Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for projects for facilities for prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning programs; workforce housing; and any public school development, planning, and construction assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning program facilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies School Facilities Authority's role in early learning and public school infrastructure, supporting facility development and planning for educational access.85% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Chris Todd (D)
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