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signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 332: RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.

Prohibits sellers of mortgaged properties in a power of sale foreclosure from bundling properties at a public sale and requires each mortgaged property to be bid on separately. Specifies that the sale of a foreclosed property is not final until the earliest of either fifteen days after the public sale, unless an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid, or forty-five days after the public sale. (CD1)
Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 295: RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.

Increases the penalties imposed on individuals convicted for violations of temporary restraining orders and orders for protection. Clarifies that the court shall not sentence a defendant to pay a fine for violating a domestic abuse protective order if the court makes an on-the-record determination that the defendant is or will be unable to pay the fine. Specifies that any conviction for violation of a temporary restraining order issued under the same judicial case number as an order for protection shall be treated as a prior violation of an order for protection. Clarifies when the court may suspend certain jail sentences for violations of domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies no fines for unable-to-pay defendants, reducing financial penalties that exacerbate recidivism - aligns with reform goals of equitable sentencing.85% confidence
Carol Fukunaga (D) Glenn Wakai (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 855: RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.

Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee opts out. Repeals the limit on the total fees and expenses that can be spent for the Program each year. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires automatic enrollment in retirement savings program, expanding employee benefits under Labor & Employment standards per bill's automatic enrollment mandate.90% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Henry Aquino (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House May 29, 2025

HB 1378: RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.

Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program and Performing Arts Grants Special Fund to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the SFCA's responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Amends the funding sources for the State Art Museum. Amends the amounts required to be transferred into, including an annual transfer amount and the allowable expenditures from, the Works of Art Special Fund. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Jeanné Kapela (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1454: RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to employers found to be in violation of the State's Wage and Hour Law. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures. Amends the definition of "wage" to clarify that it means compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee, regardless of how it is calculated. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentStrengthens wage enforcement by requiring penalties for violations and clarifying wage definition to protect worker compensation rights under Wage and Hour Law.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1469: RELATING TO TAX COLLECTIONS.

Suspends the statute of limitations on collections of income tax, general excise tax, transient accommodations tax, use tax, fuel tax, conveyance tax, and rental motor vehicle, tour vehicle, and car-sharing vehicle surcharge tax during the period an assessment is pending on appeal before the Taxation Board of Review or Tax Appeal Court. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax collection timelines during appeals, ensuring revenue retention and strengthening fiscal management through uninterrupted enforcement of tax obligations.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 336: RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.

Requires the Attorney General, on behalf of the State, to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, under certain circumstances. Clarifies that the employee may employ their own attorney at the employee's own expense. Establishes a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the Attorney General declines to defend the employee. (CD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House May 29, 2025

HB 1439: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Makes an appropriation for the public employment cost items and cost adjustments for employees of the Senate, House of Representatives, and various legislative agencies who are excluded from collective bargaining. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes appropriations for legislative employee cost adjustments, directly funding essential government operations within budget management.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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