Rep. Adrian Tam

Primary HB 1453

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.

Maddy summaryHB 1453 would require most public boards to end meetings by 9:00 p.m. by prohibiting sessions from starting or continuing after that time, with an exception for county council meetings. This rule would affect local government bodies like school boards and planning commissions by mandating earlier meeting end times. The bill focuses on procedural scheduling changes without altering substantive policies.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 104

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANDIDATES.

Requires objections made by an officer of a political party to candidate nomination papers to be filed with and determined by the Office of Elections.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 751

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.

Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for organic waste diversion plans, directly allocating state budget resources to support waste management programs.90% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes statewide organic waste diversion goals to reduce landfill methane emissions, promotes sustainable waste management, and appropriates funds for environmental protection.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 131

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESEARCH.

Maddy summaryHB 131 allows state agencies to share specific government records with researchers for approved research projects. This directly affects researchers seeking public data and the agencies managing those records. The bill creates a clear process for disclosures, requiring that research purposes be legitimate and defined in advance. It does not alter existing privacy laws but provides a standardized pathway for accessing government data to support research.

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1357

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.

Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Missing Indigenous Person Alert program to help locate indigenous persons who are missing and thought to be in danger.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 967

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team and the Interagency Food Systems Working Group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for food systems coordination teams, directly funding state programs under budget topic.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 807

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

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)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 900

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 762

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus to develop additional housing in the State.

HousingSupports HousingRequires RHRF funds to develop additional housing via mandated surplus use by eligible entities, advancing housing development.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1286

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

Prohibits pedestrians from walking along the roadway of an interstate highway, an auxiliary interstate highway, or certain state highways except while conducting authorized first responder duties or highway maintenance duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits pedestrians on highways to prevent accidents, directly enhancing road safety standards as per transportation safety indicators.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track