Extends the statute of limitations for offenses based on misconduct in office by a public servant to allow prosecution at any time during the defendant's period of public service and up to ten years thereafter.
Maddy summaryHB 1822 is a short-form legislative bill titled "RELATING TO EMERGENCIES" that has recently been introduced and referred to committee. The provided context does not include specific provisions, mechanisms, or details about who the bill directly affects. No substantive policy changes or concrete provisions are described in the available information. A full summary cannot be generated due to the lack of detailed content in the official abstract or summary fields.
Maddy summaryHB 1821 is a newly introduced bill (first reading passed January 23, 2026) titled "RELATING TO VETERANS," but the provided context lacks specific policy details or provisions. The official abstract describes it only as a "short form bill relating to veterans," offering no concrete mechanisms, affected groups, or policy changes. Without additional information on its content, such as benefits, services, or specific veteran populations addressed, a substantive summary cannot be generated. This bill appears to be in its earliest legislative stage with no further details available in the current context.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and enforce vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities.
Maddy summaryHB 1820 is a procedural bill titled "RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS" with no substantive policy details provided in the official abstract or available context. It has only recently been introduced (pending introduction as of 2026-01-22) and referred to committee for further review. The bill's specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are not described in the available information. Without additional details on its content, a substantive summary cannot be provided. This appears to be a minimal procedural filing at an early legislative stage.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess a personal-use amount of cannabis. Requires the Legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State.
Maddy summaryHB 1818 is a newly introduced bill titled "RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY" with no substantive details provided in its official abstract or summary. The abstract only states it is a "short form bill relating to public safety" without specifying any policy changes, affected groups, or mechanisms. As of its introduction on January 22, 2026, and first reading passage on January 23, 2026, no concrete provisions or impacts have been documented in the available context. Without additional information on its content, a meaningful summary of its provisions or effects cannot be provided.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish access to affordable health care as a fundamental right, subject to limitations balancing other essential public services.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds.
Maddy summaryHB 1816 increases the maximum grant amount available through the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project and appropriates funds to support this program. The bill directly affects property owners who need to convert or replace outdated cesspools to meet environmental standards. Its key mechanism is raising the financial support limit for eligible conversions, funded by the state appropriation. This change aims to make compliance more affordable for affected property owners without altering the program's eligibility rules.
