Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience for the development of its human and community resilience institute. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Amends Act 289, SLH 2025, to replace the Senior Residence at Iwilei parcel with the Westridge parcel, repeal the designation of affected parcels as public lands, change the transfer date for the Alii Tower parcel to 12/31/2026, change the deadline for approval by the City and County of Honolulu to 12/31/2027, change the repeal date to 1/1/2028, and repeal reenactment language. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
This bill establishes a fixed sixty-day deadline for the Hawaii Supreme Court to decide whether to accept or reject applications for a writ of certiorari, replacing the current system where deadlines vary based on when parties file responses. The change directly affects the state's highest court by removing the need for staff to constantly adjust case timelines based on individual filing dates. By setting a uniform timeframe, the legislation aims to improve judicial efficiency and allow court resources to focus on reviewing legal issues rather than managing procedural deadlines. Additionally, the bill clarifies the timeline for filing initial applications and responses while maintaining provisions for limited extensions.
This bill serves as a formal notification that the Governor signed HB 2088 into law on April 28, 2026, updating Hawaii's adoption statutes. The key provision requires written, notarized consent from a broader range of individuals before an adoption can proceed, including the birthing parent, legal or adjudicated non-birthing parents, and concerned natural parents who have shown interest in the child's welfare within a specific timeframe. Additionally, the law mandates that any adult being adopted must provide consent, along with their spouse if they are married. These changes directly affect adoption agencies, courts, and families involved in the adoption process by clarifying who must agree to the placement of a child or adult.
This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green, establishes new rules for filling vacancies in the Hawaii Senate to ensure timely elections and temporary appointments. It requires political parties to fill vacancies within three days to allow replacement candidates to appear on the ballot, while mandating that the governor make temporary appointments from a party-provided list if an election cannot be held immediately. Additionally, the law specifies that any temporary appointee must be a resident of the same district as the previous senator and, if the original senator was affiliated with a party, must also be a member of that party for at least six months prior to appointment.
This bill, signed into law by the Governor of Hawaii on April 28, 2026, modifies state statutes regarding domestic abuse orders for protection. It allows courts to keep petition records confidential from the public upon request by the accused or the person being restrained, provided that law enforcement officers can still access these records without needing a separate court order. The changes apply to both temporary restraining orders and extended protective orders when they are denied by a judge. This legislation aims to balance privacy concerns with the need for law enforcement to have access to relevant case information.
This bill formally records the Governor's decision to withdraw a nomination for Nicholas Belluzzo to serve on the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board. The action is taken at Belluzzo's request and removes him from further consideration by the Senate for a position that would have lasted until June 30, 2029. The document serves as an official notification to the state legislature regarding this change in the appointment process.
This bill nominates Marie Laderta to serve on the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, a governing body that oversees the state's public university system. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before Laderta can assume her role. If confirmed, Laderta will serve a term ending on June 30, 2031, as mandated by the Hawaii State Constitution. This action is a standard procedural step to fill a vacancy or appoint a new member to the university board.
This bill is a procedural nomination by Governor Josh Green to appoint David Karl to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i. The appointment is for a term ending on June 30, 2029, and requires confirmation by the Senate. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to fill a specific leadership position within the university's research organization.
This bill formally nominates Keith Amemiya to serve on the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the Senate to take effect. If confirmed, Amemiya would hold this position until his term expires on June 30, 2031. The legislation does not alter existing board policies but establishes the official appointment process for this specific individual.
This bill formally nominates Cheryl Cudiamat to serve on Hawaii's Early Learning Board, a position that directly impacts early childhood education oversight. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires Senate confirmation before Cudiamat can assume the role. If confirmed, she will serve a term ending on June 30, 2029, as specified in the document. The process follows standard state constitutional procedures for appointing board members. This action is a routine administrative step in the state's governance structure.
