Defines public uses of public lands as uses by an agency either directly or through disposition, that support the agency's functions including but not limited to the uses described in section 171-10, HRS.
Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The official abstract only states "Short form bill relating to the University of Hawaii" without describing specific provisions, affected parties, or policy changes. No key mechanisms, provisions, or concrete policy details are included in the available information. The bill's status (introduced, first reading passed, referred to committee) indicates it is early in the legislative process but does not reveal its content. Without additional details about the bill's actual text or purpose, a factual summary meeting the requested criteria is not possible.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 2331) is a short-form tax bill with no specific policy details provided in the available context. The official abstract only states it "relates to taxation" without describing any concrete changes to tax rates, deductions, or affected groups. Since the bill has only recently been introduced (January 26, 2026) and referred to committee, no substantive provisions or mechanisms are documented in the given information. A detailed summary of its specific impact cannot be provided at this stage.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the HRS or the SLH for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to enforce the Akamai Arrival Program. Requires DAB to strengthen enforcement of plant and non-domestic animal quarantine and microorganism importations.
Removes duplicative food-related statutory material and aligns all food-related provisions under chapter 328, HRS. Ensures adequate statutory authority for permits, fees, inspections, and enforcement.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 8) urges the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General to prioritize and expedite a state investigation into the alleged acceptance of approximately $35,000 by a state legislator in January 2022. It specifically requests the Attorney General confirm whether the legislator involved is not a current member of the 2026 Legislature, and to provide a written summary of findings upon investigation completion. The resolution responds to federal court filings involving past bribery cases and prior legislative requests for accountability. It is a non-binding request to the Attorney General’s office, not a law creating new requirements.
Specifies the types of cases in which evidence must be retained post-conviction and the process by which evidence may be disposed of earlier than the standard period of retention, which includes a procedure for defendants to oppose the disposal of biological evidence by filing an objection with the court.
Requires a mandatory twelve-month minimum sentence of incarceration for a conviction of theft in the first degree when the value of the property or services stolen exceeds $250,000, whether imposed as a mandatory minimum sentence for an indeterminate term of imprisonment or as a condition of probation, in addition to any other authorized disposition such as restitution or a fine.
Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to adopt rules establishing training and certification standards and procedures for crisis intervention officers. Clarifies the scope of treatment allowable under orders for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of the Attorney general to assist with the preparation, filing, and presentation of any request for a court or administrative order authorizing treatment over the objection of certain patients.
