Amends the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit by: Limiting claims for certain solar energy systems that are not third-party financed systems and installed and placed in service on a single-family residential property to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $175,000 or less if filing as an individual, $262,500 or less if filing as a head of household, or $350,000 or less if filing jointly; increasing the maximum adjusted gross income an individual taxpayer must be below in order to be eligible to have any excess credits refunded and limiting credit refundability to systems that are not third-party financed systems; and prohibiting a taxpayer from claiming a credit for a renewable energy technology system installed and placed in service on a residential property where the taxpayer has claimed a credit in prior taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 1/1/2029. (SD2)
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain services provided by the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Amends criminal penalties under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code by providing that a person who intentionally violates the code is subject to prosecution for a misdemeanor in cases of egregious violations of the Code. Ensures that awarded contracts are supported by sufficient appropriations by requiring a contract amount that exceeds fifteen per cent of the amount of the appropriation or balance of an appropriation to be approved by the Chief Procurement Officer to become binding. Establishes positions within the State Procurement Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, fire chiefs, Law Enforcement Standards Board, and Department of Health to make available at least one hour of dementia‑specific training for first responders, including law enforcement officers, fire first responders, and emergency medical services personnel. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to take certain steps when reviewing and recommending dementia-specific training curricula. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB 1628 establishes a formal protocol for releasing incarcerated individuals who are terminally ill or have severe, debilitating medical conditions. It directly affects people currently imprisoned who meet specific health criteria, requiring correctional facilities to evaluate and refer eligible cases. The bill creates a defined process for medical assessments, review by prison officials, and court approval for release. This would change how prisons handle compassionate release by replacing ad-hoc decisions with a standardized, documented procedure. The bill is currently pending before the committee, with a hearing scheduled for February 4, 2026.
This bill is a formal nomination by Governor Josh Green to appoint Vladimir P. Devens as the next Chief Justice of the Hawai'i State Supreme Court. The document requests the Senate's advice and consent for Devens to serve a ten-year term, beginning after the current Chief Justice, Mark E. Recktenwald, retires. If confirmed, Devens will transition from his current role as an Associate Justice to lead the state's highest court. This process is a standard constitutional procedure for filling judicial vacancies in Hawaii.
This bill nominates Kevin Nakamura to serve on the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants in Hawaii. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green for a term that will expire on June 30, 2028. The bill requires the Senate to consider and confirm Nakamura's appointment to this regulatory board. If confirmed, Nakamura will participate in overseeing certification standards for wastewater treatment plant operators. This is a personnel appointment rather than a new policy or program.
This bill formally submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of Gary Hutchinson for confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants. The nomination is for a term that will expire on June 30, 2029, in accordance with Hawaii State Constitution requirements. The Senate must review and vote on whether to confirm this appointment, which would place Hutchinson in a role overseeing wastewater treatment plant operator certifications. This is an administrative appointment process rather than a new policy change.
This bill nominates Jon Kawamura to serve on the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants in Hawaii. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green for a term that will expire on June 30, 2030. The bill requires Senate confirmation before Kawamura can officially assume his position on the board. This is a personnel appointment rather than a new policy or program.
This bill nominates Crissi Doyle to serve on the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before Doyle can officially take the position. The commission is an advisory body that provides guidance on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community in Hawai'i. This is a personnel appointment rather than a new policy or law, and it does not change existing legislation.
This bill nominates Kathleen Hagan to serve on the Health Planning Council for the Tri-Isle County Subarea in Hawaii. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green for a term that will end on June 30, 2029. The bill requires the Senate to consider and confirm Hagan's appointment to this public health advisory role. If confirmed, Hagan would participate in regional health planning and policy discussions for the Tri-Isle area.
This bill nominates Sylvia Romm to serve on the Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before the appointment becomes official. The commission is a state body established to address issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities in Hawaii. This action is a standard administrative process for filling a public commission seat and does not alter existing laws or policies.
