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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 1051: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HISTORY MONTH.

SB 1051 designates September as Hawaiian History Month in the state of Hawaii. This bill directly affects the public and state institutions by establishing an annual observance to recognize Hawaiian history and culture. The key provision is the formal designation of a specific month for educational and commemorative activities related to Hawaiian heritage. It does not create new funding, regulations, or obligations, but rather sets a symbolic annual focus.
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Karl Rhoads (D) Henry Aquino (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 1168: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Conditions revenue bond proceeds appropriation on room and board assistance to students with financial need. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes revenue bonds for UH capital projects with condition tying proceeds to student financial aid, directing state funds toward public education funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes UH revenue bonds for capital projects conditioned on using proceeds for student financial aid, directly funding educational access and support for needy students.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 1536: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Repeals the exemption of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from the State's Employees' Retirement System. Requires a retirant returning to service as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to re-enroll into the Employees' Retirement System. (CD1)
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Henry Aquino (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 385: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Requires condominium associations to provide electronic copies of their governing documents, as amended or restated, to unit owners or their authorized agents, upon request, at no cost. Repeals the authority of condominium associations to charge a reasonable fee for administrative costs associated with the handling of a request for association documents. (CD1)
Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Samantha DeCorte (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 250: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency and requires the working group to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires data submission on prior authorizations to improve healthcare appropriateness oversight, enhancing transparency and patient access through the Working Group's annual reports to Legislature.85% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Chris Todd (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 1216: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle or moped not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a vehicle or moped is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station for repeatedly violating any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system within a certain period. Clarifies the types of mufflers that are prohibited. Increases the maximum fine for motor vehicle owners that violate noisy muffler laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. (CD1)
Sharon Moriwaki (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 30, 2025

HB 712: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits drug manufacturers from denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition, shipping, or delivery of a 340B drug to pharmacies contracted with 340B covered entities under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Authorizes 340B covered entities and the Attorney General to bring a civil action for enforcement within four years of a violation. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires each 340B covered entity in the State to report certain information annually to the hospital trade association operating in the State and requires the hospital trade association to prepare and publicly post an aggregate report of reports submitted by each 340B covered entity. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits drug manufacturers from restricting 340B drug access, ensuring affordable medication for covered entities and patients under federal program.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Elijah Pierick (R)
signed · Hawaii · House May 30, 2025

HB 1293: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.

Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than $250,000 from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products of less than $250,000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)
Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Terez Amato (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Darius Kila (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 30, 2025

HB 1170: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.

Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures resident tuition rates for Hawaii high school graduates at UH, reducing costs and expanding access to higher education.90% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 30, 2025

HB 1179: RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.

Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals at the state level by the Department of Health. Clarify Medicaid reimbursement policies for hospitals transitioning from a critical access hospital designation to a rural emergency hospital designation. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals transitioning to rural emergency status, ensuring continued funding and access to healthcare services in rural areas.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D)
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