Rep. Nadine Nakamura

Prohibits new state employees from taking official action on matters they worked on before state employment. Prohibits former permanent employees of the Office of the Governor and Office of the Lieutenant Governor from representing persons or businesses for a period of 12 months after termination from state employment.

Maddy summaryHB 1841 implements recommendations from the Condominium Property Regime Task Force to address condominium governance issues. The bill directly affects condominium associations and their residents by establishing new standards for property management and dispute resolution. Key provisions include standardized maintenance protocols and clearer procedures for board elections, as outlined in the task force's report. Currently in early legislative stages (referred to committees after first reading), the bill has not yet been voted on or enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 1) sets the specific recess dates for Hawaii's 2026 legislative session. It establishes mandatory recesses on February 26-27 and March 2-4, and additional recesses on January 27, 29, March 9, 11, 27, April 13, 15, and May 4, 5, 7. The bill directly affects the Hawaii Legislature's schedule by determining when the regular session will pause. It is a procedural resolution with no policy changes, solely setting calendar dates per constitutional requirements.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HCR 2) requesting the Governor of Hawaii address the legislature. It schedules a joint session of both legislative chambers for January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to receive the Governor's address. The resolution directs that a certified copy be sent to Governor Josh Green. This bill does not change laws or policies; it simply sets a formal meeting time for the Governor to speak to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 1024 amends the quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, changing the minimum number of members needed to conduct official business. This change validates the board's past actions taken under previous quorum rules, ensuring those decisions remain legally sound. The bill directly affects the board's operational procedures and any small businesses that have interacted with it during the period when the old quorum rules applied. It does not create new regulations or alter how the board reviews specific business rules.

Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by contractors of the Patient-Centered Community Care program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)

Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Establishes criminal offenses of general fireworks or articles pyrotechnic prohibitions in the first and second degree; sending or receiving fireworks or articles pyrotechnic by air delivery; distributing fireworks or articles pyrotechnic to non-permit holder; removal or extraction of pyrotechnic contents; consumer fireworks prohibitions; refusal to provide identification; and violating requirements of carrier. Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions; makes an appropriation.

Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board as the State of Principal License to investigate and request criminal history records of qualified physicians seeking licensing through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2025.

Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State.

Transfers the Office of Wellness and Resilience to the Department of Human Resources Development. Creates a Wellness and Resilience Advisory Board. Updates the Office of Wellness and Resilience functions. Effective 6/29/3000. (HD1)