Establishes a working group within the Department of the Attorney General to study the issue of squatting in Hawaii and provide recommendations. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions.
Clarifies that proof that a transferor has filed required notice forms serves as a complete defense to any action brought against the transferor for an act or omission, civil or criminal, arising out of the use, operation, or abandonment of the vehicle by another person. Requires, by July 1, 2026, the courts to create new forms permitting transferors to respond to actions arising out of the use, operation, or abandonment of transferred vehicles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summaryHB 231 increases fines for drivers who fail to maintain required motor vehicle insurance coverage. The bill directly affects uninsured drivers operating vehicles without valid insurance, raising penalty amounts for violations. Key provisions specify higher financial penalties for non-compliance, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 3000. The bill passed committee with amendments but remains in early legislative stages.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summaryHB 227 creates new fines for drivers and moped operators who operate vehicles without a current certificate of inspection. It directly affects anyone operating a car, truck, or moped that lacks a valid safety inspection. The bill establishes additional penalties for this violation, effective July 1, 3000. This policy change aims to strengthen vehicle safety enforcement by adding financial consequences for operating uninspected vehicles. The bill passed committee with amendments in January 2025.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.
Maddy summaryHB 663 would authorize the state to issue special vehicle license plates commemorating the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). These plates would be available for purchase by vehicle owners, with proceeds potentially supporting OHA's work. The bill is currently pending in committee (referred to CAA, JHA, FIN) and has been deferred by the committee as of January 29, 2025, meaning it has not advanced to become law. This is a procedural measure focused on creating a commemorative plate option, not a substantive policy change.
Maddy summaryHB 1480 requires new housing projects developed under Hawaii Revised Statutes 201H-38 to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones. This affects developers building qualifying housing projects and county governments tasked with establishing these zones. The bill mandates that projects must be situated near public transit hubs like bus or rail stops, aiming to connect housing with accessible transportation options.
