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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 134: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the Chief Election Officer to provide a system for the electronic filing of nomination papers. Requires that the system for the electronic filing of nomination papers be provided at no additional cost to the filer. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for election system, directly funding a government service under fiscal management.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 65: RELATING TO HOUSING.

SB 65 allocates state funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority specifically for rehabilitating, remodeling, renovating, and repairing public housing units. This directly affects low-income residents living in Hawaii's public housing by improving their living conditions through these repairs. The bill provides concrete funding for physical maintenance work, without changing eligibility rules or creating new housing programs.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates state funds for rehabilitating public housing units, directly improving living conditions for low-income residents through maintenance funding.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Mike Gabbard (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 1567: RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS.

Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to complete a comprehensive review of the classification and compensation systems for all civil service positions under its jurisdiction by 10/31/2026. Allows the Department to contract with a third party, in accordance with the Hawaii Public Procurement Code, to assist with the timely completion of the review. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 874: RELATING TO CHILD PERFORMERS.

Establishes that for a minor in theatrical employment with a gross income of at least $5,000 on a project or $20,000 in a calendar year: a parent or legal guardian of the minor is required to establish a trust account for the minor with an independent third-party trustee; and the employer of the minor is required to deposit a portion of the minor's earnings into the trust account until the minor becomes an adult. Makes misappropriation or fraudulent use of funds within the trust account a breach of fiduciary duty subject to penalties. (CD1)
Kanani Souza (R) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Chris Todd (D) Darius Kila (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2025

SB 1434: RELATING TO UNIVERSAL IMMUNIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM.

Establishes the Universal Immunization Funding Program as a universal funding model for immunization purchases by the Department of Health, to increase statewide access to immunizations for all persons under age sixty-five. Establishes the Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund, into which fees collected from assessed entities and other sources of funding will be deposited, for purposes of bulk purchasing immunizations and administering the program. Appropriates funds. (CD2)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes universal immunization funding program to increase access for under-65s via bulk purchasing and dedicated fund, directly expanding healthcare access and funding.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 1379: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Allows a pathway for foreign medical school graduates to be licensed as physicians that was previously only available to graduates who passed the qualifying examination of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before 1984. Establishes an alternative pathway for the licensure as physicians for foreign medical graduates who passed certain examinations, possess an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate, and have completed two years of post-graduate medical training. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands physician licensure access for foreign medical graduates, increasing healthcare workforce capacity and improving patient access to care through alternative pathways.95% confidence
Lisa Kitagawa (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 97: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Part I: Increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense within five years of excessive speeding to a misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of thirty days. Part II: Clarifying when a summons or citation is sent under an automated speed enforcement system. (CD2)
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory jail sentence for speeding offenses, expanding criminalization and opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for excessive speeding and clarifies automated enforcement, enhancing road safety within transportation regulations.90% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 479: RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.

Repeals language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorizes the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to ABLE account owners. Establishes a position within the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Joy San Buenaventura (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 428: RELATING TO WITNESS FEES.

Increases the fees paid to witnesses in civil and criminal trials. Changes the fees paid to witnesses in civil trials for travel expenses from 20 cents a mile to the mileage allowance prescribed by the Administrator of General Services. Authorizes reimbursement to witnesses in civil trials for use of common carriers. (CD1)
Karl Rhoads (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 1298: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

Expands the types of electronic devices subject to the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Excludes manufacturers of only electronic device peripherals and no other electronic devices. Allows, rather than requires, the Department of Health to determine additional penalties. Requires manufacturers' recycling plans to describe communication efforts with the State and counties to facilitate consumer education efforts. Repeals the requirement that recycling plans be implemented and fully operational by 1/1/2023 in order for manufacturer collaboration authority to apply. Establishes additional manufacturer recycling goals beginning on 1/1/2026 and 1/1/2027. Requires additional information to be included in manufacturers' reports containing information for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027. Requires collectors to report certain information regarding recyclers and refurbishers and allows the Department of Health to require submission of bills of lading and recycler receiving reports. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands e-waste recycling requirements for peripherals/legacy devices, strengthening environmental protection through reduced landfill pollution and mandatory consumer education efforts.90% confidence
Glenn Wakai (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Tim Richards (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 1030: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes carrying any unconcealed firearm or dangerous instrument at or within two hundred feet of a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. (CD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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