Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto

Maddy summaryHR 192 is a House Resolution (not a bill) urging Hawaii's State Department of Agriculture and Maui County Agriculture to address axis deer overpopulation. It specifically requests policies to make USDA-certified meat inspections more accessible and affordable for local hunters, enabling them to process and distribute venison. The resolution also directs the creation of a joint task force to develop a program for affordable venison processing and community distribution, with a report due by November 30, 2025. This affects Maui hunters, agricultural agencies, and residents seeking access to locally sourced venison.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 191) is a non-binding request urging Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to prioritize restoring and protecting wetlands and anchialine pools - unique Hawaiian ecosystems. It specifically asks DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources to extend wetland protections to anchialine pools and requests Maui County to prioritize wetland conservation (notably in Kihei) over development where possible. The resolution highlights that wetlands and anchialine pools support biodiversity, improve water quality, protect coral reefs, and reduce flood/fire risks, but does not create new legal requirements or funding. It serves as a policy recommendation for existing state and county environmental responsibilities.

Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHCR 136 is a concurrent resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu to implement regulations requiring pedestrians to wear reflective gear between dusk and dawn. It directly affects pedestrians in Honolulu during low-visibility hours, citing rising pedestrian collision statistics and safety research supporting reflective gear. The resolution urges the city to develop regulations, designate high-risk areas with signage, and launch public education campaigns - though it does not create binding law. This is a procedural resolution seeking voluntary action, not a legislative mandate.

Maddy summaryHR 173 is a House Resolution (not a binding bill) encouraging Honolulu to create a temporary "Summer Streets" pilot program. It urges the City and County of Honolulu to temporarily close certain streets to cars during summer months, allowing safe space for pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, and community activities in urban areas and neighborhoods. The resolution cites benefits including promoting physical activity, supporting local businesses, reducing emissions, and aligning with Hawaii's sustainability goals. It does not fund or mandate the program, but formally asks Honolulu officials to consider implementing it. (H.R. 173, 2025 Hawaii Legislature)

Maddy summaryHCR 211 is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii state agencies and local governments to adopt import substitution strategies to reduce reliance on imported goods. It directs relevant agencies to identify priority sectors for local production (like manufacturing, agriculture, and energy), develop supporting policies and incentives, and collaborate with private and community stakeholders. County mayors and the Governor must submit a report with recommendations and proposed legislation to the Legislature by January 2026. This resolution directly affects state agencies, county governments, and the Governor’s office through its reporting requirement, but it does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 184) requests Hawaii’s Department of Health to establish a Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group. It directly affects state agencies, the construction and demolition industries, and community groups focused on environmental justice and circular economy practices. The working group must develop strategies to reduce construction/demolition waste, scale material reuse, align with Hawaii’s carbon neutrality goals (by 2045), and create policy recommendations. The resolution requires the group to include health officials, industry representatives, and community experts, and to submit annual reports to the legislature with findings and proposed actions.

Maddy summaryThis is a House Resolution (not a binding bill), urging Hawaii to explore import substitution as an economic strategy. It directs state agencies and county leaders to identify sectors where local production could replace imports (like food or energy), develop supporting policies, and collaborate with businesses and communities. Officials must submit a 2026 report with recommendations, including potential new legislation. The resolution does not create new laws but seeks to guide future policy discussions on economic diversification.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the City and County of Honolulu to implement regulations requiring pedestrians to wear reflective gear between dusk and dawn. It directly affects pedestrians walking or running in Honolulu during low-visibility hours, citing a 13% increase in 2024 pedestrian cases and federal safety data showing reflective gear improves conspicuity. The resolution recommends collaborating on high-risk area signage, clear regulations, and public education campaigns. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create law but encourages local action based on safety data from Honolulu EMS and federal transportation studies.

Maddy summaryHCR 154 is a resolution requesting the State Auditor to conduct an investigative audit of spending related to planning, design, financing, construction, and maintenance for a new jail replacing Hawaii's Oahu Community Correctional Center. It specifically targets expenditures by the Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Accounting and General Services, including $25 million already spent on planning consultants and an estimated $1 billion total project cost. The audit aims to review all costs associated with the proposed replacement project, which would be Hawaii's largest public works project. This resolution does not fund or change the project but seeks transparency on taxpayer spending for the new facility.