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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 330: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.

SB 330 authorizes the state Department of Agriculture to enforce federal quarantine orders related to invasive species. This would directly affect businesses or individuals handling plants, animals, or goods that could spread harmful invasive species, such as agricultural shipments or pet trade imports. The bill provides the state agency with the authority to implement existing federal quarantine requirements, without creating new quarantine rules. It focuses on ensuring compliance with federal standards to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species through regulated pathways.
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 505: RELATING TO RED HILL.

HB 505 establishes a dedicated WAI Policy Coordinator to manage Red Hill-related initiatives and creates a Red Hill Remediation Special Fund to finance cleanup efforts. The bill directly affects Red Hill remediation projects by providing a centralized role for coordination and a dedicated funding source. Key provisions include appointing the coordinator to oversee initiatives and directing the special fund to support remediation activities without specifying project details. The bill is currently under review by the committee with a recommendation to pass.
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Daniel Holt (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 1259: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Specifies that an engineering study is not required to be considered when reducing the maximum speed limit within ten miles per hour of the current speed limit for that road. Requires the Department of Transportation or a county, to the extent practicable, to consider National Association of City Transportation Officials guidance when setting a maximum speed limit for sections of highways with residential or commercial areas or schools immediately on a highway. (CD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to consider NACTO safety guidelines for speed limits near schools/residential areas, enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Chris Todd (D) Tyson Miyake (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 1365: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a Non-Potable Water Wells Pilot Program to prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa Agricultural Park and Panaewa farm lots, under the Department of Agriculture. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for agricultural pilot program, advancing budget allocation for state program under Department of Agriculture.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates environmental assessment for water well project, ensuring environmental impact evaluation per bill's purpose.85% confidence
Sue Lee Loy (D) Chris Todd (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 1304: RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.

SB 1304 allocates state funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue monitoring pesticide drift near schools statewide. This bill directly affects schools and students by requiring regular checks for pesticide spray drifting from nearby farms into school grounds. The key provision is appropriating money specifically for ongoing monitoring programs, ensuring schools can track potential exposure to pesticide residues. It maintains an existing program rather than creating new requirements. The bill passed committee with support from four senators, advancing toward potential passage.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for pesticide drift monitoring program, directly funding an existing essential service under government spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates state funds to monitor pesticide drift near schools, tracking pollution exposure to protect health and environment through ongoing monitoring of a key pollution source.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 1220: RELATING TO RENEWABLE GAS TARIFF.

Requires gas utility companies to submit proposed renewable gas tariffs to the Public Utilities Commission by 8/31/2025. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a renewable gas tariff within nine months of receiving a completed application for a proposed renewable gas tariff. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires renewable gas tariffs, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and promoting clean energy adoption per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires renewable gas tariffs to promote clean energy adoption, advancing environmental protection through renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence
Glenn Wakai (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 736: RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.

Establishes and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 for a three-year new wastewater system and individual wastewater system technology testing pilot program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a wastewater pilot program, directly allocating state budget resources to a public research initiative.95% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Terez Amato (D) Dee Morikawa (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 713: RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.

HB 713 allocates funds for Hawaii's Department of Human Services to study Medicaid home health service payment rates. This bill directly affects home health providers who receive Medicaid reimbursement in Hawaii by authorizing a rate study to determine appropriate payment levels. The key mechanism is a formal study process to assess current rates against costs and service needs. The bill does not change existing rates but sets the stage for potential future adjustments based on the study's findings. (3 sentences)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds for Medicaid home health rate study to assess payment adequacy, aiming to adjust rates for provider sustainability and service quality, aligning with healthcare funding support indicators.85% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Chris Todd (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 865: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support the Coffee and Orchard Crops Extension and Applied Research Program and Kona Research Station in the County of Hawaii, and to fund the establishment of one permanent Extension Agent position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Kona Cooperative Extension. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds a permanent Extension Agent position within UH's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, directly supporting higher education research and educational outreach programs.90% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 396: RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.

Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases compensation for court-appointed counsel in criminal cases, ensuring adequate defense representation and protecting defendants' rights within the criminal justice system.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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