Rep. Jenna Takenouchi

Primary HB 1826

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.

Maddy summaryHB 1826 appropriates funds to each county government to cover the costs of collecting feral chickens that have already been captured. The bill directly affects county animal control or agricultural departments by providing financial resources for handling already-secured feral chicken populations. It does not establish new capture methods or regulations, only funding for processing existing captures. As a funding measure, it has no substantive policy changes beyond allocating resources for current operations. (Bill: HB 1826, Title: RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS)

In committee Jan 26, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1809

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS.

Authorizes the State and counties to temporarily rehire retired public employees to fill positions identified as unique and critical to government operations.

In committee Jan 26, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1773

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and provides proof of travel.

In committee Jan 26, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1852

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.

Allows the killing of feral chickens. Exempts feral chickens from definition of "wild birds". Exempts killing of feral chickens from the offense of cruelty to animals.

In committee Jan 26, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 880

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY CHILD INTERVENTION.

Maddy summaryHB 880 allocates funds to create new staff positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. This bill directly affects the unit by providing resources to expand its capacity for early childhood intervention services. The key provision is the funding for these new roles, which will support service delivery to young children and families. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2000.

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 180

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Exempts the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts SNAP/WIC-eligible groceries from excise tax, providing tax relief for low-income households, aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 211

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.

Requires the counties to remove and dispose of personal property as part of the maintenance of channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways. Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a channel, streambed, streambank, or drainageways for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall be deemed abandoned property which may be disposed of by the State or county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 562

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Prohibits covered entities in the State from entering into contracts with drug manufacturers that limit the covered entities' use of contract pharmacies. Voids contract provisions for certain drugs if the provisions are based on the maximum allowable cost payment model. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action for violations.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects 340B program by blocking restrictions on contract pharmacies and MAC-based provisions, improving patient access to discounted drugs.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 935

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices to residents.

TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds digital navigator program to provide tech assistance and expand access to devices, directly supporting digital equity and internet access.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 964

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRESPASSING.

Prohibits loitering or camping near state-owned streambanks. Authorizes law enforcement or authorized personnel to remove individuals after notice. Appropriates funds to support enforcement, public education, and environmental restoration efforts.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAppropriates funds for environmental restoration efforts, directly advancing conservation through dedicated funding allocation.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track