Beginning 7/1/26, requires any public or private entity that operates a public lot, including a business lot, that provides more than 25 parking spaces to increase the number of federally mandated parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities by a minimum of one or fifty per cent, whichever is greater.
Requires all parliamentarians doing business in the State to be licensed with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and complete mandatory training courses.
Establishes a 2-year homelessness sanctuary pilot program, to be administered by the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness in coordination with the Department of Human Services and the City and County of Honolulu. Directs the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to designate a specific location on state or county land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for homeless individuals and families to reside and access services. Requires the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness and the coordinator's partner agencies to provide certain facilities and services at the designated location. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2027. Appropriates moneys.
Maddy summaryHB 1271 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Eleventh Representative District, such as infrastructure upgrades or facility renovations. It directly affects residents and local entities in that district by providing financial resources for physical improvements. The bill's key mechanism is the appropriation of existing budget funds for specific district projects, as stated in its official abstract. This is a procedural funding measure, not a new policy, and does not change laws or create new obligations. The bill was introduced on January 22, 2025, and is currently pending committee referral.
Maddy summaryHB 1268 would expand family leave coverage to include an employee's domestic partner and the child of that domestic partner. Currently, most family leave policies cover spouses and biological children, but this bill would extend eligibility to domestic partners and their children under the same leave provisions. The bill is currently pending committee review after its January 2025 introduction. It does not change existing coverage for spouses or biological children.
Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Maddy summaryHB 1447 requires individual condominium property managers and employees working for companies that manage condos to obtain a state license. It mandates that these individuals must meet licensing requirements and follow specific duties set by the state. The bill directly affects condo managers and their employees who handle day-to-day operations for condominium associations. This change aims to standardize management practices and ensure licensed professionals oversee condo properties.
Maddy summaryHB 1272 proposes establishing Hawaii's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. The program would provide a structured pathway for new educators to gain classroom experience while earning a salary, directly affecting aspiring teachers seeking to enter the profession. Key provisions include appropriating state funds to support the program and requiring the Teacher Standards Board to develop standards for the apprenticeship model. This bill creates a new concrete policy option for teacher recruitment and training in Hawaii.
Maddy summaryHB 1469 establishes clear state criteria for unpaid student internships under wage laws, directly affecting students seeking unpaid internships and employers offering them. The bill requires that unpaid internships provide educational value to students, align with their academic programs, and not displace paid workers. It ensures these programs comply with state wage standards by defining specific conditions employers must meet. This creates a transparent framework to prevent exploitation while allowing legitimate educational opportunities.
Authorizes a 10-year renewable license for a social gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism. Allows admission and participation for adults. Non-residents shall be required to apply for guest membership. Establishes the Hawaii social gaming control commission to monitor and measure operational activities as well as collect and distribute tax revenue from social game operations. Imposes a consumption tax on every hand and every contest. Uses revenue for housing developments for currently houseless Native Hawaiian residents.
