Rep. Jenna Takenouchi

Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural biosecurity and the prevention, detection, and control of invasive species in Maui County. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Maddy summaryHB 1278 appropriates state funds to assess and remove hazardous trees on state lands across Hawaii. It directly affects Hawaii's state land management agencies, providing the necessary budget for these safety-related tree removal operations. The bill's key mechanism is the allocation of specific funding for tree assessment and removal, effective July 1, 2030 (note: "3000" in abstract appears to be a typo). This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, focused solely on enabling tree removal work on state property.

Amends the law authorizing the killing of mongoose by clarifying the circumstances under which mongoose may be killed and authorizing feral chickens to be killed under certain circumstances. (HD1)

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 174) recognizes February 3 as "Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day" in Hawaii. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges a condition caused by stopping topical steroid use, which can cause severe skin inflammation, prolonged recovery, and significant mental health impacts (including anxiety and suicidal ideation in some cases). The resolution aims to raise awareness about this syndrome, which affects individuals who have used topical steroids for skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, though it does not mandate any specific actions or funding. It is a symbolic gesture to encourage broader education about the risks of topical steroid dependence.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 3 as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day in Hawaii. It formally acknowledges the condition, characterized by severe skin reactions and mental health impacts after stopping topical steroid use, which affects individuals who have used these medications for skin conditions like eczema. The resolution aims to raise public and medical awareness about the syndrome, though it does not create new policies, funding, or legal requirements. As a concurrent resolution, it serves as a declarative gesture without direct policy changes.

Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Repeals exemptions for sexual assault of a minor if the perpetrator is married to the minor. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Maddy summaryHB 880 appropriates state funds to create new staff positions within the Early Childhood Services Unit. This bill directly affects the state agency responsible for early childhood programs, enabling it to expand its capacity. The key provision is the allocation of dedicated funding for these new roles, effective July 1, 3000 (note: likely a typo for 2030). The bill does not alter eligibility or services for families but focuses on building internal staffing resources. The committee recently recommended passing it with amendments.

Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)