Rep. Terez Amato

Primary HB 1446

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires the Office of the Auditor to perform a comprehensive forensic audit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Department of Accounting and General Services related to the planning, design, financing, construction, and maintenance of a new jail to replace the Oahu Community Correctional Center. Requires a report. Appropriates funds.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a forensic audit of corrections departments, directly addressing fiscal management and accountability within state budget processes.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1269

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAIL ACCESSIBILITY.

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.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1239

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.

Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel, with any legal fees owed to be paid by the State, and also use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 729

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.

Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Repeals exemptions for sexual assault of a minor if the perpetrator is married to the minor. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals criminal exemption for marital sexual assault of minors, strengthening accountability in criminal justice by removing legal barriers to prosecution.85% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1488

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Appropriates funds in addition to the base budget of the Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office to address the need for homeless services in the State.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates additional funds to Homeless Programs Office, directly increasing public service funding as per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill appropriates funds to DHS Homeless Programs Office for homeless services, directly funding housing-related assistance to address homelessness.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 501

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1229

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.

Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 459

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITS.

Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1238

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MANELE SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

Appropriates moneys for a structural engineering analysis; the planning, design, and construction of repairs and improvements to the water line system; and the reopening of a roadway related to Manele Small Boat Harbor.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1328

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MIDWIVES.

Continues a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track