Rep. Adrian Tam

Maddy summaryHR 95 is a House Resolution requesting the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and the Commission on the Status of Women to jointly review all Hawaii Revised Statutes. It directs them to recommend amendments to replace gendered language (like "he/she" or "male/female") with inclusive, gender-neutral terms across state laws. The resolution requires the commissions to draft proposed legislation, create guidelines for future bills, and submit a final report to the Legislature by early 2026. This action does not change existing law but initiates a review to align statutes with Hawaii's commitment to inclusivity for all gender identities.

Maddy summaryHCR 99 is a resolution requesting Hawaii's LGBTQ+ Commission and Commission on the Status of Women to collaborate on reviewing all state laws (Hawaii Revised Statutes) and recommending changes to replace gendered language with gender-neutral terms. The commissions must draft proposed legislation, develop guidelines for future bills, and submit a report with recommendations by January 2026. This resolution does not change laws directly but initiates a process to update state statutes for greater inclusivity. The goal is to ensure state laws better reflect diverse gender identities and provide equal recognition and protection for all residents.

Maddy summaryHR 24 requests the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to add a new acknowledgment section to the existing Plant and Animal Declaration Form, which travelers must complete when arriving in Hawaii with plants or animals. This section would require travelers to affirm they are aware of laws protecting Native Hawaiian cultural sites, burial grounds, places of worship, and wildlife conservation regulations. The bill does not create new laws or penalties but aims to inform travelers about existing protections through a form they already complete. It directly affects all passengers, crew, and officers required to submit the declaration form upon entering Hawaii. The resolution specifies the acknowledgment must cover awareness of relevant federal, state, and county laws governing cultural sites and wildlife.

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 107 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii’s State Commission on the Status of Women to form a working group focused on strengthening state-level protections under federal Title IX education anti-discrimination law. The working group would include state officials (Attorney General, Superintendent of Education, UH President) and community advocates, tasked with developing recommendations to address gaps in current Title IX compliance within Hawaii schools and universities. It specifically cites underreporting of sex-based discrimination and harassment incidents in state education systems as a key concern. The group must submit its findings and potential legislative proposals to the Legislature by late 2025, with no immediate legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 26) requests Hawaii's congressional delegation to ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address unequal export rules for Hawaiian agricultural products. It highlights that Hawaii faces longer delays than other states in getting USDA approval to export items like cut flowers and produce, as its petitions for new exports are treated the same as foreign countries' requests and often deprioritized. This delay severely restricts Hawaiian growers' ability to sell their goods, forcing them to wait years or decades for authorization. The resolution does not change laws but formally asks Congress to advocate for Hawaii's agricultural sector to achieve parity in USDA export processes.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 211) is a ceremonial expression of praise from the Hawaii House of Representatives. It formally congratulates Iolani School's "Iolani Raiders" team for winning first place at the 2025 Hawaii LifeSmarts State Competition and Kalani High School's "Kalani 5.1" team for second place. It also recognizes Wilson Chau, a Maui High School senior, as a 2025 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely acknowledges these students' achievements in academic competitions and leadership roles.

Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to recognize the island of Kahoolawe. Specifies the decal size for all special number organizational plates. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Exempts the donation of wild game meat or meat products, including axis deer, to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine the ability, best approaches, various issues, and potential impacts of requiring courts to disassociate a residential tenant from an eviction proceeding brought by a landlord in certain circumstances. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)