Rep. Adrian Tam

Primary HB 89

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds from Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund to establish teacher housing program, directly funding a public service initiative under Budget & Taxes category.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill creates funded housing assistance for teachers to improve recruitment/retention, directly strengthening educator support and addressing a key education workforce challenge.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingProvides housing vouchers via funded program for teacher recruitment, directly advancing affordable housing access through targeted financial assistance.90% confidence

Passed Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 141

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION.

Makes the members of the Elections Commission subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Clarifies that a majority of all members to which the Elections Commission is entitled shall constitute a quorum to do business. (HD1)

Passed Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 683

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for student transportation coordinators within DoE, directly allocating budget resources to strengthen services per bill's summary and subjects.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for student transportation coordinators to strengthen services, directly supporting educational access and infrastructure within K-12 systems.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators to strengthen services, directly advancing transportation infrastructure for students.95% confidence

Passed Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 963

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.

Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes strict liability for elder crimes (60+), enhancing accountability and protection for vulnerable victims, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.95% confidence

Passed Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 175

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.

Requires owners or lessees of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions. Requires DOA to establish rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the proliferation of invasive species. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the prevention of wildfires and other public safety hazards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 6, 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 Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1234

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.

Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for DOE water safety program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education initiative.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for DOE's standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program, directly advancing educational initiatives under the Department of Education.90% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1382

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with a non-profit specializing in domestic violence to provide training and staff to be housed on-site in Child Welfare Services Branch offices to support all aspects of screening for and addressing domestic violence within a case. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 619

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt and enact a policy by the 2026-2027 school year directing Department of Education public schools to incorporate financial literacy education in the school's curriculum. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum in public schools, enhancing student educational programs and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 979

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.

Requires that a current general excise tax license number for any rental income be filed with the complaint to the court for summary possession proceedings. Requires the Judiciary to submit an annual list of certain information regarding summary possession cases to the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track