Rep. Ikaika Olds

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution requests that health insurers and managed care providers in Hawaii cover prosthetic and orthotic devices for residents with limb loss or mobility impairments. It specifically aims to address barriers faced by over 18,000 Hawaii residents who currently lack access to activity-specific devices (like those for running or swimming) due to restrictive insurance policies. The resolution asks insurers to provide this coverage to reduce preventable health issues like diabetes and obesity, which disproportionately affect people with disabilities. It is a non-binding request, not a law, and directs copies to major insurance providers and the Insurance Commissioner for consideration.

Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Establishes the Condominium Loan Program to provide condominium associations with low-cost financing, or refinancing for previously obtained loans, for maintenance or repair projects. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 108) is a non-binding urging to the Honolulu City Council to adopt a "pedestrian first" policy via ordinance. It cites that high-risk pedestrian areas (just 2% of streets) account for 60% of fatalities and 42% of injuries in Honolulu, and references the City's 2022 Oahu Pedestrian Plan. The resolution does not create new law but encourages the City Council to prioritize pedestrians in street design decisions, emphasizing safe connections to transit, schools, and commercial areas.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Hawaii's Department of Education to post online updates about changes to gun safety and storage laws on its public website. It aims to provide students with current information on secure firearm storage requirements, without creating new legal obligations. The resolution does not alter existing laws but asks the education department to share existing legal updates with students. It is a procedural request, not a binding legislative measure.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 134) urges Hawaii's Sister-State Committee to evaluate and develop recommendations for establishing a formal sister-state relationship between Hawaii and New Zealand. It focuses on strengthening cooperation in economic development, arts/cultural exchange, education, and environmental sustainability, building on shared Polynesian heritage and mutual commitments to indigenous cultures and sustainability. The resolution does not create new laws but requests the committee assess potential collaboration areas and advises the Governor to implement the relationship if recommended. It directly affects Hawaii's state agencies and the Sister-State Committee, encouraging future partnerships with New Zealand.

Maddy summaryHR 30 is a House Resolution requesting the University of Hawaii to explore establishing an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and identify requirements for securing federal funding from the National Institute on Aging. The resolution directs the university to assess its current research capabilities, evaluate potential benefits, and outline steps to meet federal grant criteria, with a report due by December 31, 2025. This procedural request does not create a new program but seeks feasibility analysis for potential future research infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHCR 92 is a resolution requesting Hawaii's Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness and the City and County of Honolulu to establish a two-year pilot program creating safe, temporary living spaces for homeless individuals and families on public land in Honolulu. The program would provide designated locations with essential facilities like shelter tents, restrooms, storage, laundry, and access to meals and services - including mental health support and job opportunities - while requiring partnerships with nonprofits. It mandates a specific location by November 2025, full program launch by January 2026, and a legislative report evaluating outcomes before the 2026 session. The resolution directly affects unsheltered homeless residents in Honolulu, aiming to offer dignity and stability through a structured, community-supported pilot.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 103) requests Hawaii's State Commission on the Status of Women to form a working group focused on strengthening state-level protections under Title IX. Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal funds. The working group - comprising the Attorney General, education officials, university leaders, and advocacy representatives - will develop recommendations to address gaps in current protections, particularly regarding unreported sex-based discrimination and harassment in Hawaii schools. The group must submit its report to the Legislature by January 2026, with no new laws enacted by this resolution itself.

Maddy summaryHCR 31 is a concurrent resolution requesting the University of Hawaii to assess the feasibility of establishing an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. It directs the university to evaluate its current research capabilities, potential benefits for Hawaii, and the specific requirements to secure federal funding from the National Institute on Aging. The resolution requires the university to develop a phased plan, including infrastructure needs and community engagement, and submit a report by December 31, 2025. This resolution does not create the center but asks the university to explore steps toward one, directly affecting the University of Hawaii System and its research planning.