Rep. Tina Grandinetti

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates former Governor John D. Waihe'e III for induction into the Aloha Order of Merit, a state honor recognizing individuals who have achieved national or international recognition and made extraordinary contributions to Hawaii. The resolution highlights Waihe'e's historic role as the first Native Hawaiian governor, his leadership in advancing education, health care, and economic development, and his ongoing civic engagement. By passing this resolution, the House formally recommends Waihe'e for the award, with copies sent to the Governor and the Aloha Order of Merit Committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution requests the President of the United States to return recreational facilities on Hawaii public lands, specifically Fort DeRussy and the Hale Koa Hotel, to the State of Hawaii. The bill relies on the Hawaii Admission Act and Public Law 88-233, which require federal agencies to report whether retained crown and government lands are still needed for defense purposes. If the President determines these lands are no longer required for military defense, they must be conveyed back to the state. The resolution argues that the facilities currently operate as commercial hotels and recreation centers rather than active military installations, making them surplus to federal defense needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests that the President of the United States return recreational facilities on Hawaii public lands, specifically Fort DeRussy and the Hale Koa Hotel, to the State of Hawaii under existing federal law. The legislation argues that these properties are no longer needed for military defense purposes and should be transferred back to the state according to the Hawaii Admission Act and Public Law 88-233. The resolution cites historical context about the lands' original purpose and current use as a commercial hotel that does not pay certain taxes, but it does not mandate any specific action beyond the request itself.

Allows a party aggrieved by the judgment of a circuit court on a minimum term order to appeal to the Intermediate Appellate Court. Requires prisoners to be represented by counsel in any petition challenging the minimum term proceedings. Requires the Supreme Court to establish rules. Establishes grounds for challenging a minimum term order. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHB 1733 increases the maximum bond amount authorized under the state's Hula Mae Multifamily Housing Program, allowing more funds to finance affordable rental housing statewide. This directly affects developers building or maintaining low-income housing projects and residents relying on these affordable units. The bill raises the funding ceiling to prevent the program from hitting current limits, ensuring continued support for housing affordability. It does not change eligibility rules but expands available capital for housing projects across the state.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to: (1) Establish a Restorative Aquaculture Development Program to reduce aquaculture permit processing time, support aquaculture infrastructure expansion, increase the aquaculture workforce, and pursue federal aquaculture grants; (2) Establish three pilot demonstration sites for restorative aquaculture; and (3) Convene a Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications that include changing the method for computation of interest for purchasers of certain real property. Expands the use of proceeds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to include purchasing equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing. Exempts disbursements from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from appropriation and allotment requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free school bus passes for students who meet certain statutory requirements. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHB 1896 appropriates state funds to the Department of Education to support community schools. It directly affects community schools by providing dedicated funding for their operations and programs. The bill’s key mechanism is a financial appropriation, directing specific resources to the Department of Education for this purpose, without altering existing school policies or creating new requirements.