Rep. Adrian Tam

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution requests the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to impose specific conditions before approving any costs related to liquefied natural gas infrastructure, operations, or fuel. The bill directly affects utility regulators, energy providers, and ratepayers by mandating that LNG investments be fully amortized by 2045, prohibiting take-or-pay fuel contracts, and ensuring no increased costs for customers in Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui. Key provisions require utilities to share fuel price volatility risks with customers, deny LNG costs if cheaper renewable alternatives exist, and consider how LNG approvals might impact renewable energy development. The resolution also asks the commission to evaluate risks of stranded assets and reliance on single fuel suppliers when determining cost reasonableness.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests that Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission impose specific conditions before approving any costs related to liquefied natural gas infrastructure, operations, or fuel supply. It directly affects utility companies and ratepayers by requiring that all LNG costs be fully recovered by 2045, eliminating obligations for stranded investments, and ensuring fuel supply agreements allow for a complete phase-out by 2045. The resolution also mandates that LNG approvals must not increase costs for customers in Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui counties, must include protections against fuel price volatility through utility sharing mechanisms, and must deny costs if cleaner alternatives are available or if the commitment exceeds renewable energy needs. Additionally, the bill directs the commission to consider how LNG approvals might impact renewable energy development and to evaluate risks from stranded assets and reliance on single fuel suppliers when reviewing utility costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to help organize a statewide summit for organizations working on community resilience hubs. The summit aims to bring together groups across Hawaii to share best practices, strengthen partnerships, and develop coordinated strategies for disaster preparedness. The resolution specifically asks the Emergency Management Agency to partner with Vibrant Hawaii and Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods to lead the event and provide technical expertise. Additionally, the agency must submit a report with findings and recommendations on best practices for these hubs before the 2027 legislative session begins.

Maddy summaryThis Hawaii House resolution endorses Taiwan's participation in international organizations, encourages U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement negotiations, and commemorates Hawaii-Taiwan sister-state relations. The bill directs the state to support Taiwan's observer status in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, and International Criminal Police Organization, while urging the U.S. Trade Representative to begin talks on a double taxation avoidance agreement. Additionally, it marks the 33rd anniversary of the sister-state partnership between Hawaii and Taiwan, highlighting existing cooperation in trade, education, culture, and disaster management. The resolution has no legal binding force and serves primarily as a symbolic statement of state support for these diplomatic and economic initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to help organize a statewide summit focused on community resilience hubs, which are centers designed to support residents before, during, and after emergencies. The resolution directs the agency to partner with Vibrant Hawaii and Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods to coordinate with organizations across the state and explore strategies for strengthening these hubs. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is also asked to provide technical assistance and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the end of 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally endorses Taiwan's participation in international organizations, encourages the United States to negotiate a double taxation agreement with Taiwan, and commemorates the sister-state relationship between Hawaii and Taiwan. The resolution supports Taiwan's role as an observer in specific international bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Criminal Police Organization, while urging federal trade officials to begin talks on a tax agreement to prevent double taxation for businesses operating between the two regions. Additionally, the bill marks the 33rd anniversary of the sister-state designation between Hawaii and Taiwan, highlighting existing cooperation in areas like education, tourism, and disaster management. This document serves as a formal expression of support for existing diplomatic and economic ties rather than creating new legal obligations or changing state law.

Maddy summaryHCR 4 is a symbolic resolution urging Hawaii's Governor to protect transgender members of the Hawaii National Guard from federal policies that bar transgender service members. It references Executive Order 14163, which prohibits transgender individuals from serving in the military and halts gender-affirming care for active-duty personnel. The resolution does not change laws or policies but formally requests the Governor take action to allow qualified transgender service members to continue serving. It directly affects transgender Hawaii National Guard members facing potential discharge under federal policy.

Maddy summaryThis Hawaii House Resolution (HR 5) affirms that hospitals must provide life-saving emergency care - including abortion services when medically necessary - to stabilize pregnant patients under the federal EMTALA law. It directly supports Hawaii hospitals and emergency providers, reinforcing their existing practice of offering such care without delay. The resolution urges all hospitals in Hawaii, including religiously affiliated ones, to continue following EMTALA’s requirement to provide necessary emergency treatment regardless of patient circumstances. It does not create new law but clarifies Hawaii’s commitment to upholding federal emergency care standards, addressing confusion from recent shifts in federal guidance. The resolution aims to strengthen public confidence in emergency care access for pregnant people across the state.

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 asks the Hawaii Department of Education to help public high schools create foundations that provide scholarships and financial aid to graduates while also supporting the schools themselves. The bill directs the department to offer a statewide program that guides school foundation organizers through complex tasks like setting up nonprofit status, writing charters and bylaws, and managing finances and technology. It specifically aims to help schools that currently lack these foundations, building on earlier legislative efforts from 2012 that saw limited progress. The resolution clarifies that the Department of Education would assist with setup but would not oversee or manage the foundations once they are established.