Rep. Matthias Kusch

Primary HB 862

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

Maddy summaryHB 862 allows school districts to use motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for student transportation services, provided they meet specific safety and operational requirements. This bill directly affects public school districts that rely on transportation services for students. The key provision expands the types of vehicles eligible for school bus use beyond standard school buses, while requiring compliance with established safety standards. The bill passed committee with amendments in February 2025 but has not yet become law.

EducationSupports EducationExpands eligible transportation options for students while maintaining safety standards, improving access to school services without restricting funding or curriculum.85% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationExpands eligible vehicles for school transportation services while mandating safety standards, enhancing flexibility and safety within public transportation infrastructure for students.95% confidence

Signed into law May 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1220

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

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)

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds removal of invasive majano anemone to protect Kaneohe Bay ecosystem, directly advancing conservation efforts against environmental threats.95% confidence

Signed into law May 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 432

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for workforce housing development via Rental Housing Revolving Fund, directly funding essential public housing programs under budget allocation.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Mixed-Income Subaccount to fund workforce rental/for-sale housing, prioritizes affordable development, and appropriates funds for housing programs per HHFDC rules.95% confidence

Passed Apr 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 472

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.

Allows digitized identification cards to be accepted as a valid form of identification, under certain conditions. Authorizes state and county law enforcement agencies to accept a digitized identification card as proof of a person's identity beginning 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)

TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables digital ID adoption, advancing technology use in identification systems per bill's explicit authorization of digitized ID acceptance.95% confidence

Passed Apr 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 212

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for homelessness program, directly funding a public service as required by the bill.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Return-to-Home Program for homeless individuals, funds housing solutions, directly addresses homelessness under housing policies.90% confidence

Passed Apr 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 86

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAppropriates funds for DLNR Makai Watch Coordinator positions focused on marine resources, advancing conservation efforts within environmental protection.90% confidence

Passed Apr 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 784

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Maddy summaryHB 784 proposes to provide funding for the operation of an additional ambulance on the island of Hawaii. This new ambulance would be specifically based in Makalei. The bill aims to enhance emergency medical services for residents and visitors in that region by allocating resources for this dedicated vehicle.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds ($ appropriation) for ambulance operations under Department of Health, enhancing public emergency services funding.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds new ambulance for emergency medical services in Makalei, directly enhancing healthcare access and infrastructure per bill's allocation for EMS operations.95% confidence

Passed Apr 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 48

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 428

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.

Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 433

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for reentry services, directly allocating state budget resources to public safety programs.95% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds reentry services to connect offenders with community-based programs, reducing recidivism and advancing rehabilitation efforts.90% confidence

Passed Apr 17, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track