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 summaryHCR 126 is a procedural resolution requesting Hawaii's Legislative Reference Bureau to review all mandatory reports required by law to be submitted to the Legislature. The Bureau must identify reports that are outdated (e.g., for programs that no longer exist) or no longer provide useful information, then recommend which should be discontinued. This review is based on existing law requiring the Bureau to track report submissions, with findings due to the Legislature by early 2026. The resolution does not change any laws but aims to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens.
Maddy summaryHR 122 directs Hawaii's Legislative Reference Bureau to review all reports required by law to be submitted to the Legislature and recommend which reports should no longer be required. It aims to eliminate redundant or outdated reporting obligations, such as those for discontinued programs or reports gathering minimal new information. The Bureau must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2026, including any proposed changes to the reporting requirements. This resolution streamlines legislative oversight by focusing on necessary reports without altering existing laws.
Maddy summaryHB 754 allocates state funds to the Department of Education to support community schools and creates a dedicated program manager position. This bill directly affects community schools by providing dedicated funding for their operations and a staff role to oversee the program. Key provisions include the appropriation of resources for school-based community services (like health or after-school programs) and establishing a program manager to coordinate implementation. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2030 (correcting the abstract's "3000" to a plausible year). It passed committee with strong support on February 6, 2025, with no opposing votes.
Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to students enrolled in a public school who meet certain requirements. Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than an unspecified portion of the cost of preparing the meals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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)
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)
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Requires the Office of the Ombudsman to publish an annual report on its website that identifies the number and nature of complaints that it receives regarding the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Child Welfare Services Branch to provide notification to certain parties that complaints can also be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
