This bill urges the Governor to issue an executive order directing the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prioritize a water set-aside for the County of Maui. The resolution specifically targets the Nahiku, Ke'anae, Honomanō, and Huelo State License Areas in East Maui, where historic drought conditions have reduced water availability. The proposed set-aside would allocate state water resources to support the County's management of public trust water resources, potentially enabling funding for water system repairs, reduced rates for residents and farmers, and watershed restoration efforts. As a non-binding concurrent resolution, the bill does not mandate action but formally requests the Governor and relevant state officials to consider this priority for water resource management in the region.
This is a Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 22), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the restoration of Ahuʻena Heiau, a historically significant Hawaiian temple site. The resolution affirms the heiau's role in Hawaiian spiritual, political, and cultural history, particularly as Kamehameha the Great's center for governance and leadership instruction. It expresses appreciation to the community, cultural practitioners, and organizations involved in the 1975-1977 restoration effort. This resolution has no legal effect but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the site's importance.
HCR 14 authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for Resorttrust Hawaii, LLC (owner of the Kahala Hotel & Resort) to maintain and operate existing drainage infrastructure on state submerged lands at Waialae, Honolulu. The easement covers approximately 12,700 square feet of state lands and grants rights to use, repair, maintain, and replace the hotel's drainage pipelines for stormwater and lagoon outfalls. This resolution satisfies Hawaii Revised Statutes section 171-53, requiring legislative approval for such land use, and includes a one-time payment for fair market rent determined by independent appraisal.
Exempts emergency medical services personnel from commercial driver's license requirements. Requires federal, state, and county firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and law enforcement officers to maintain proof of successful completion of agency-approved or other state-approved training on authorized emergency vehicles. Amends the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" under the State Traffic Code to replace ambulances with emergency medical services vehicles. Expands the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" to include disaster response and recovery vehicles and Department of Health vehicles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Governor Josh Green has nominated Cayla Crivello for appointment to the Island Burial Council on the Island of Hawai'i, with a term ending June 30, 2027. This procedural bill requires the Senate to confirm the gubernatorial nomination for the council position. The council oversees burial practices and cultural preservation on the Island of Hawai'i. The nomination does not create new policy but follows standard appointment procedures.
Establishes the Hawaii Film Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii Film Office to the Commission. Requires appointments and hiring of staff by 12/31/2027. Establishes the Film Industry Development Special Fund. Excludes media and film from the definition of "creative industries" and renames the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund as the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund. Amends the sources of moneys to be deposited into the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund. Allows the Creative Industries Development Special Fund to be used for the support and development of facilities and other initiatives to grow the State's creative industries. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
This bill serves as a formal notification to the Hawaii Senate that Governor Josh Green has withdrawn the nomination of Kirsha Durante for a seat on the Defender Council. The action is taken because Durante has accepted a recent judicial appointment, which requires the Governor to remove her from consideration under the state constitution. Consequently, the Senate will no longer be required to vote on or confirm Durante for this specific position, which was set to expire on June 30, 2029.
This bill formally nominates Suzanne Shriner to serve on the Hawaii Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity for a term ending on June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the Senate in accordance with state constitutional procedures. The bill does not establish new policies or funding but serves as a procedural step to fill an existing state board position.
This bill nominates Michele Lefebvre to serve on the Environmental Advisory Council in Hawaii until June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires Senate confirmation before the appointment takes effect. The bill does not create new environmental policies but rather establishes a qualified individual to advise the state on environmental matters. This is a personnel appointment rather than a substantive policy change, focusing on filling a specific advisory role within the state government structure.
This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Josh Green has submitted Michael Faye for confirmation to serve on the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, with a term ending June 30, 2030. The Senate must review and vote to confirm this gubernatorial appointment. This action directly affects the Board's composition and Hawaii's agricultural and biosecurity oversight.
This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has formally nominated Joshua Uyehara for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, with the term set to expire June 30, 2030. The nomination must now be considered and confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate per constitutional requirements. This action directly affects the Governor’s ability to fill the board position and the Agribusiness Development Corporation’s leadership structure.
Amends the definition of "adequate reserve fund" by increasing the multiplier used to calculate its amount from the existing factor of 1, to unspecified amounts for calendar year 2026 and for calendar year 2027 and thereafter. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
