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signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2025

HB 506: RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.

Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAppropriates funds for conservation enforcement equipment, directly advancing environmental protection efforts through resource allocation to enforcement division.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Linda Ichiyama (D) Mark Hashem (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2025

HB 3: RELATING TO BEACH MANAGEMENT ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.

Extends the deadline for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to submit the North Shore Beach Management Plan to the Governor and Legislature. Extends the appropriation lapse date to 6/30/2026. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends appropriation lapse date to 6/30/2026, ensuring continued funding for the North Shore Beach Management Plan without defunding.90% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1095: RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.

SB 1095 would allow larger decals on specialty license plates (like vanity or cause-related plates) by expanding current size restrictions. This directly affects drivers who purchase or renew specialty license plates. The key change is modifying the maximum allowable decal size permitted on these plates. The bill is currently under review by the Transportation Committee, with a public hearing scheduled for January 30, 2025.
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2025

HB 667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county to scan any cat or dog carcass found on a state or county roadway for a microchip, record certain information, report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors, and make reasonable efforts to contact the registered owner. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and each county to coordinate with each other to share scanner resources or protocols. (CD1)
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 849: RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.

Prohibits and imposes penalties for the intentional taking, harming, or killing of ʻIo (Hawaiian hawk). Increases penalties and fees for taking and killing indigenous species of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants that are native to the State. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits harming Hawaiian hawk and native species, increases penalties to protect ecosystems. Directly advances conservation through legal protections.90% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Henry Aquino (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2025

HB 750: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Requires the Department of Health to hold a public hearing on the draft needs assessment and complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature by 12/31/2027. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates waste reduction, EPR program for packaging/paper, and improved recycling - directly advancing environmental protection through waste management and extended producer responsibility.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2025

HB 316: RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.

HB 316 allocates state funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. This program directly supports youth participants by providing job training and work opportunities in environmental conservation and natural resource management. The bill’s key provision is the funding appropriation, ensuring the program’s ongoing operation through the state agency. It does not create new eligibility criteria or alter program structure, but sustains existing services for participants. The bill is currently recommended for passage by the committee with amendments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to sustain Green Jobs Youth Corps Program, directly funding an essential public service through appropriation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Green Jobs Youth Corps for environmental conservation training and natural resource management, directly supporting environmental protection through sustained program funding.95% confidence
Mark Hashem (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2025

HB 72: RELATING TO PHARMACY.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires pharmacy technicians to be registered with and obtain a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Pharmacy. Imposes a duty on pharmacists-in-charge to report violations by registered pharmacy technicians to the Board of Pharmacy. Specifies that supervising registered pharmacists are responsible for the actions of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires pharmacy technician registration and accountability, enhancing patient safety and quality of care within healthcare services.85% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Scot Matayoshi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 691: RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS.

SB 691 establishes that children under the age of 12 cannot be formally charged or adjudicated in court for alleged or attempted violations of law. This directly affects minors under 12 who might otherwise face family court proceedings for minor legal infractions. The key provision sets a clear minimum age threshold, shifting responsibility away from court adjudication for this age group. The bill focuses on altering the legal process for youth, not on funding, penalties, or other policy elements.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents court adjudication for children under 12, reducing unnecessary criminalization of minors, aligning with juvenile justice reform principles.90% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2025

HB 799: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Clarifies that a physician may practice at an organized ambulatory health care facility even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Applies to counties with populations of less than five hundred thousand. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barrier for physicians to practice at ambulatory facilities without local hospital privileges, increasing healthcare access in smaller counties per bill summary.85% confidence
Kyle Yamashita (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2025

HB 1220: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to support the efforts of the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds removal of invasive majano anemone to protect Kaneohe Bay ecosystem, directly advancing conservation efforts against environmental threats.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D)
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