Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Maddy summaryHCR 42 is a resolution encouraging Hawaii's counties to develop their own biosecurity plans. It does not require counties to create these plans but urges them to tailor strategies to local challenges like climate, agriculture, and invasive species threats. The resolution emphasizes that plans should prioritize each county's specific needs for preventing harmful plant and animal invasions. It also recommends counties collaborate with each other and state agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, to improve invasive species response efforts.
Maddy summaryHCR 37 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to partner with county emergency management offices (including Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai) to create outreach programs. It specifically aims to inform kupuna (elderly Hawaiians, who make up 19% of the state population and face higher risks during disasters due to health or communication barriers) about emergency preparedness. The resolution does not create new laws but asks agencies to develop educational initiatives to improve safety for this vulnerable group during natural disasters like hurricanes or tsunamis.
Maddy summaryHCR 104 is a concurrent resolution urging the Hawaii Department of Education (DOE) to strengthen farm-to-school programs. It directly affects Hawaii public schools, farmers, and the DOE by requesting specific actions to meet Act 175’s goal of sourcing 30% of school meal ingredients locally by 2030. Key provisions include streamlining procurement for small farms, creating a statewide farm database, offering financial incentives for local food purchases, and ensuring culturally significant foods like kalo are included. The resolution requires the DOE to submit a progress report to the Legislature by early 2026. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but formally requests the DOE take these steps.
Maddy summaryHCR 186 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Education, with the Department of Health and State Public Charter School Commission, to study how public and charter schools manage heat exposure during outdoor student activities. It directs the study to assess current practices, evaluate using wet-bulb globe temperature measurements (a standard for measuring heat stress), and develop guidelines if current methods are insufficient. The guidelines would cover hydration protocols, staff training for heat illness symptoms, accommodations for students with medical conditions, and acclimatization plans for outdoor activities like sports, recess, and marching band. The study must be completed and submitted to the Legislature by January 2026, with any proposed plan due by January 2027.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 179) requests the Hawaii Department of Education, working with the Department of Health and State Public Charter School Commission, to study how schools manage heat exposure during outdoor activities to protect student health. The study must examine current practices, assess using wet-bulb globe temperature as a heat stress measurement standard, and determine if existing protocols are sufficient. If gaps are found, the study would develop guidelines for all public and charter schools covering activities like sports, recess, and band practice, including hydration protocols, staff training for heat illness, and special considerations for students with medical conditions. The resolution requires the study and any proposed guidelines to be submitted to the Legislature by early 2026. This is a procedural request for research, not an immediate policy change.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 159 urges the City and County of Honolulu, County of Maui, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai to create and maintain an electronic public list of hurricane refuges and shelters. The resolution specifies that the list must include location details, hurricane category capacity (minimum category one), shelter capacity, pet-friendliness, and accessibility accommodations for people with functional needs. It also encourages counties to collaborate with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop a statewide list, though the resolution does not mandate implementation. The bill is non-binding and focuses on improving public access to critical emergency information during storms.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 100) urges the Hawaii Department of Education to strengthen farm-to-school programs. It directly affects Hawaii schools, local farmers (especially small/medium producers), and Native Hawaiian crop growers by requesting four specific actions: streamlining procurement rules for farmers, creating a statewide farm database, offering financial incentives for local food purchases, and ensuring culturally significant foods like kalo are included in meals. The resolution does not create new law but asks the Department to report progress by 2026 on implementing these measures to help meet a 2030 goal of sourcing 30% of school meal ingredients locally. It addresses barriers like complex contracts and logistics that hinder current efforts to reduce Hawaii’s reliance on imported food.
Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution (HCR 52) urges the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate with stakeholders - including the Navy, Ewa Beach Country Club, and property owners - to construct a sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach. It cites unsafe conditions like missing sidewalks, dense vegetation, and poor lighting as risks to pedestrians traveling that route. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally requests the city address these safety concerns through stakeholder engagement. It is a symbolic legislative expression of support, not a directive requiring action.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 48) urges the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate with stakeholders - including the Navy, Ewa Beach Country Club, and local property owners - to build a sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach. It addresses pedestrian safety concerns caused by the absence of sidewalks, poor lighting, and dense vegetation along this route. The resolution does not create new law or funding but formally requests the city to prioritize this project to reduce accident risks. It directly affects pedestrians traveling this corridor and requires the city to engage relevant stakeholders in planning. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but highlights community safety priorities.
