Rep. Luke Evslin

Maddy summaryHB 75 is a short-form housing bill with no detailed provisions provided in the available abstract ("Short form bill relating to housing"). The bill was prefiled on January 13, 2025, introduced on January 16, and referred to the Housing and Community Development committee on January 21. Without specific policy language or concrete mechanisms in the abstract, it is not possible to describe what the bill does, who it affects, or its key provisions. This summary cannot be completed based on the limited information provided.

Maddy summaryHB 623 requires the State Board of Education to create a policy banning student use of phones and other electronic devices during school hours. This policy directly affects all public school students and school staff in the state. The key provision mandates the Board to adopt this rule, which would apply to all K-12 schools during instructional time. The bill does not specify exceptions or enforcement methods, only requiring the Board to establish the policy. (3 sentences)

Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, HB 76 is a procedural bill with no substantive details available in the abstract or summary. The official abstract states only "Short form bill relating to housing," offering no specific policy changes, affected groups, or mechanisms. Without additional bill text or committee reports, it's impossible to describe what the bill does or who it impacts. A full summary cannot be generated from the limited information provided.

Maddy summaryHB 665 creates a working group within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop rules and policies for how state agencies share data. The group will establish guidelines for data governance, including security and privacy standards, to improve coordination across state departments. The bill allocates funds to support the group’s operations and meetings. This bill is currently in early stages (introduced January 2025, referred to committees) and does not directly affect residents or businesses, but will shape future data-sharing practices for state agencies.

Establishes cat owner liability for harm to property or native birds. Prohibits the care of predators on state lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes administrative fines.

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission's Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide information and technical assistance about available energy efficiency programs to recipients of the program. Appropriates funds.

Amends the Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund to include a broader focus on long duration clean energy storage. Transfers responsibility for the program to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Appropriates funds.

Maddy summaryHB 308 increases the matching funds provided to candidates in Oregon's partial public financing program for election campaigns. Specifically, it boosts the rate at which public funds match qualifying contributions when candidates raise more than a set threshold (excess qualifying contributions). This directly affects candidates who participate in the program and meet the contribution requirements. The bill makes no changes to eligibility rules but enhances the financial support available for qualifying campaign contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 362 transfers a specific parcel of land owned by the Hawaii Department of Education to Kauai County. The bill also allocates funding to support this transfer. This legislation directly affects Kauai County government and the Department of Education by changing land ownership and providing financial resources for the process. The key provision is the mandatory conveyance of the land parcel, with funds appropriated to facilitate the transaction.