Rep. Ikaika Hussey

Maddy summaryHCR 12 is a resolution urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide federal funding for Honolulu's wastewater infrastructure upgrades. It specifically requests assistance through the EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Funds - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $50+ billion water infrastructure investments - to support a $174 million project at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project, scheduled for completion by October 2028, aims to improve the plant's efficiency, capacity, and waste management capabilities, directly benefiting Honolulu residents and supporting the city's growth. The resolution does not allocate funds but formally requests federal action to advance this local infrastructure initiative.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 198) expresses the Hawaii State House's condemnation of federal budget cuts impacting Hawaii. It highlights specific effects: loss of ~2,200 federal jobs in Hawaii (including at the University of Hawaii), projected recession risks, reduced conservation staffing at Kauai’s wildlife refuge, Medicaid cuts threatening healthcare for 420,000 residents, and SNAP benefit reductions endangering 600,000 people (including 70,000 children). The resolution urges federal officials to reconsider these cuts and asks the Governor to mitigate impacts. As a non-binding symbolic measure, it does not change funding or policy.

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)

Establishes the civic education trust fund to support programs benefiting civic education of public school students. Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to establish an international teacher license for certain visa holders and the requirements to obtain the international teacher license. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Imposes an additional fee for a certificate of registration for motor vehicles, to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Maddy summaryHB 1457 authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to request tax increment financing (TIF) from counties for specific projects. TIF allows counties to use future tax revenue growth from a designated area to fund current development or infrastructure improvements. The bill directly affects DHHL and county governments by creating a formal process for DHHL to access this financing tool. It does not change existing tax rates or create new taxes, but rather establishes a pathway for DHHL to leverage anticipated local tax growth. The bill takes effect July 1, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.

Repeals the authority of the Department of Education to set the price for school meals, except to provide a lower rate or free meals through rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a Chamber of Commerce Competitive Grant Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)