Rep. Daniel Holt

Primary HB 581

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Maddy summaryHB 581 appropriates state funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) for constructing new housing units specifically for Native Hawaiians. The bill directly affects Native Hawaiians who qualify for DHHL housing programs by expanding available housing through new construction. Its key provision is allocating budgetary resources to DHHL for this purpose, without altering eligibility rules or existing program structures. The bill is currently pending in the 2025 legislative session after being referred to relevant committees.

HousingSupports HousingFunds new DHHL housing construction for Native Hawaiians, directly expanding affordable housing access through state appropriations without restricting eligibility.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 669

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.

Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandatory fines for gambling nuisance abatement increase penalties and expand criminalization without reform elements like rehabilitation or accountability.85% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 225

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SQUATTING.

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)

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1343

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationOpposes EducationBans student phone use during school hours, restricting device access as a school policy.90% confidence TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans student phone/device use in schools, restricting technology access during educational hours.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 475

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES.

Creates regulation requirements for managers of homeowners' associations, planned community associations, cooperative housing corporations, and condominium unit owners' associations in the State. Requires licensure of association managers beginning 7/1/2027. Establishes an Association Manager Licensing Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 789

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission's Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide information and technical assistance about available energy efficiency programs to recipients of the program. Appropriates funds.

EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes energy assistance program and mandates energy efficiency program information, supporting consumer access to efficiency resources.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 646

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME.

Requires the Department of Human Services to automatically enroll, or authorize the Social Security Administration to automatically enroll, in the State's Medicaid program any individual in the State who receives federal Supplemental Security Income benefits. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomatically enrolls SSI recipients into Medicaid, expanding health coverage access for vulnerable populations without additional steps.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 870

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to expand Medicaid eligibility to all children in the State from birth to age 5 years without regard to household income. Appropriates moneys.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid eligibility for children 0-5 without income limits, appropriates funds to increase healthcare access for vulnerable populations95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 498

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.

Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 635

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of the suit.

HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing recovery of attorney fees and damages for landlord code violations, directly advancing tenant rights under housing policy.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track