Rep. Ikaika Olds

Establishes the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHB 213 appropriates state funds to support the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program, which helps healthcare professionals repay educational loans. The program directly assists licensed healthcare workers, such as nurses and physicians, who serve in underserved areas or specific healthcare roles. The bill specifies funding allocation with an effective date of July 1, 3000, though this date appears to be a placeholder error. No additional details about eligibility, funding amounts, or program administration are provided in the available context.

Maddy summaryHCR 126 is a procedural resolution requesting Hawaii's Legislative Reference Bureau to review all mandatory reports required by law to be submitted to the Legislature. The Bureau must identify reports that are outdated (e.g., for programs that no longer exist) or no longer provide useful information, then recommend which should be discontinued. This review is based on existing law requiring the Bureau to track report submissions, with findings due to the Legislature by early 2026. The resolution does not change any laws but aims to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens.

Maddy summaryHCR 50 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Health to form a task force focused on Oahu streams. The task force must develop recommendations for humane no-trespassing policies, improve coordination between state and county agencies regarding stream encampments, connect individuals experiencing homelessness to services, and address environmental pollution. It requires specific members including agency directors, county leadership, and legislative chairs, with a report due by August 2025. This resolution does not create new laws but seeks to coordinate existing resources to address health, safety, and environmental concerns near Oahu's waterways.

Maddy summaryHR 176 is a House Resolution (not a bill) requesting Hawaii's State Office of Elections to form a working group to study changing the state's automatic voter registration system from an opt-in model (where voters must actively register) to an opt-out model (where registration is automatic unless declined). The working group, including election officials and advocacy representatives, must recommend changes and submit a report to the Legislature by 2025. This resolution directly affects Hawaii voters and election administrators by proposing a potential shift in how voter registration is handled. It does not enact new law but seeks to evaluate a policy change aimed at improving registration convenience and participation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Hawaii's legislature to require mandatory investigations into every child fatality or serious injury occurring while a child is under child welfare services. It cites multiple documented cases where prior safety warnings were ignored, leading to preventable harm - including deaths, abuse, and injuries after unsafe reunifications. The resolution does not create new laws but calls for systemic changes in how the Department of Human Services (DHS) handles safety concerns. It focuses on establishing a standardized inquiry process to prevent future failures, rather than addressing specific cases. (Note: As a concurrent resolution, it is a non-binding legislative request, not a law.)

Maddy summaryThis is a House Resolution (HR 75), not a bill, urging the Hawaii Legislature to require mandatory inquiries into all child fatalities and serious injuries occurring within the state's child welfare system. It references numerous past cases (e.g., Reubyne, Peter Boy Kema, and Geanna Bradley) where systemic failures led to preventable harm, citing lawsuits and settlements. The resolution calls for the Legislature to mandate these reviews, rather than creating new legal requirements or policy changes. It serves as a formal request for oversight, not an enacted law.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution (not a bill) passed by Hawaii's state legislature. It asks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use existing federal water infrastructure funds - specifically the Clean Water State Revolving Fund - to support Honolulu's $174 million wastewater plant upgrade project at Sand Island. The resolution cites the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $50+ billion water infrastructure investment as the funding source and notes the project aims to improve plant capacity and environmental outcomes by 2028. It directly affects Honolulu's wastewater treatment infrastructure and seeks federal assistance through established EPA programs.

Maddy summaryHR 167 is a House Resolution requesting the Hawaii Auditor to assess the social and financial impacts of a proposed mandate requiring health insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). This procedural resolution does not create new law but follows Hawaii Revised Statutes §23-51, which requires such assessments before mandating coverage. It specifically directs the Auditor to evaluate House Bill 820 (2025 session), which proposes expanding insurance mandates to include CGMs for diabetes management. The Auditor must submit findings by 20 days before the 2026 legislative session. This resolution affects the Auditor's office and informs future legislative decisions on CGM coverage.

Maddy summaryHCR 12 is a resolution urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide federal funding for Honolulu's wastewater infrastructure upgrades. It specifically requests assistance through the EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Funds - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $50+ billion water infrastructure investments - to support a $174 million project at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project, scheduled for completion by October 2028, aims to improve the plant's efficiency, capacity, and waste management capabilities, directly benefiting Honolulu residents and supporting the city's growth. The resolution does not allocate funds but formally requests federal action to advance this local infrastructure initiative.