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signed · Hawaii · House May 19, 2025

HB 345: RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP.

House Bill 345 proposes to establish the ‘ōpae ‘ula as the official state shrimp of Hawaii. This designation aims to support the protection of anchialine pool ecosystems throughout the islands, which are the natural habitat for the ‘ōpae ‘ula.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill designates 'ōpae 'ula as state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems, directly supporting conservation efforts as stated in summary.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Kanani Souza (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 284: RELATING TO INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION.

Requires the Department of the Attorney General to provide a written memorandum recommending approval or disapproval of an order authorizing or approving the interception of a wire, oral, or electronic communication to the prosecuting attorney within twenty-four hours of the prosecuting attorney's request to the Department. Establishes a process for emergency applications for emergency orders authorizing or approving the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. (HD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 16, 2025

HB 951: RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Allows a patient who has been seen in person by a health care provider who is in the same medical group as the prescribing provider authorized pursuant to section 329-33, HRS, to be prescribed an opiate prescription for a three-day supply or less via telehealth. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows telehealth prescriptions for opiates (3-day supply), expanding patient access to care via new prescribing method without restricting coverage.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Daniel Holt (D) Elijah Pierick (R) Gregg Takayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 16, 2025

SB 946: RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.

Clarifies that the prohibition against discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 includes treatment plants. Repeals the exemption from the prohibition for treatment plants that utilize sewage to produce clean energy. (HD3)
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals exemption allowing treatment plants to use sewage for clean energy without discharge restrictions, blocking renewable energy development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRepeals exemption allowing treatment plants to bypass wastewater discharge prohibition for clean energy use, strengthening pollution controls on state waters.92% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 16, 2025

HB 412: RELATING TO LOBBYING.

Establishes certain presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law under certain conditions. Expands the definition of "lobbying" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with certain government officials regarding procurement decisions. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD2)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 16, 2025

HB 413: RELATING TO LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS.

Clarifies administrative oversight of statutory restrictions relating to prohibited lobbyist contributions. Clarifies that the regular or special sessions in which lobbyist contributions are prohibited are periods during which both houses of the legislature are in session. (SD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 16, 2025

SB 1441: RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. Repeals certain changes to the HRS that were made by Act 212, SLH 2021. Requires the Oahu Region and the Department of Health to enter into a formal memorandum of agreement regarding the care of certain psychiatrically stable patients transferred or discharged from the Hawaii State Hospital to an appropriate Oahu Region facility, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Oahu Region to submit a report to the Legislature. (HD2)
Ron Kouchi (D)
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