Rep. Chris Todd

Primary HB 241

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD CARE.

Establishes a child care classroom contracts pilot program to require the Department of Human Services to contract directly with child care center providers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 787

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DECARBONIZATION.

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a "buy clean" decarbonization policy and program in Hawaii. Requires administrative and substantive support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates study of 'buy clean' decarbonization policy requiring low-carbon procurement, directly advancing renewable energy transition and reducing fossil fuel dependence through commission study and funding.92% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates study for 'buy clean' decarbonization program requiring low-carbon procurement, directly advancing climate action through policy implementation and funding.90% confidence

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1444

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Maddy summaryHB 1444 would change motor vehicle safety inspection requirements from annual to biennial (every two years). This directly affects vehicle owners in the state who currently need yearly inspections. The key provision replaces the annual inspection mandate with a two-year cycle for most vehicles. The bill focuses solely on altering the inspection frequency, with no other policy changes described in the abstract.

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 903

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.

Authorizes a school to maintain a stock supply of bronchodilators to be administered under certain conditions. Authorizes certain employees of a school and department personnel to administer certain medication in emergency situations, under certain conditions. Amends prescription drug labeling requirements to include certain information related to a school, if applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationSupports EducationBill enables schools to administer emergency medication, supporting student safety and access to education in K-12 settings by addressing health emergencies.85% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes schools to maintain emergency bronchodilators and administer medication, improving student access to critical health services during medical incidents.85% confidence

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 902

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to conduct a study on methods to support department schools that may be impacted by electric utilities' planned public safety power shutoff program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds to study school support methods amid power shutoffs, directly funding education-related research per Department of Education.90% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 330

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

Places oversight of the School Impact Fee Program under the School Facilities Authority Board. Directs the School Facilities Authority Board to carry out the processes and procedures conducted by the Board of Education to dissolve a school impact district upon the transfer of oversight of the School Impact Fee Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 657

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.

Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill repeals exemption for disabled veterans' registration fee, increasing state tax revenue. Directly impacts taxation and fiscal management.92% confidence VeteransOpposes VeteransRepeals disabled veterans' registration fee exemption, increasing financial burden and reducing existing benefit while maintaining weight tax exemption.95% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1407

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.

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)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a Chamber of Commerce grant program, directly advancing economic development funding within state budget allocations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1393

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the agricultural statistics program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to revitalize agricultural statistics program, directly allocating budget resources for Department of Agriculture data collection as required by bill.95% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 323

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds from Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund to establish housing assistance program, directly funding a public service initiative under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationEstablishes teacher housing vouchers to improve recruitment/retention, directly supporting educators through housing assistance and funding from the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingEstablishes housing vouchers for teachers via dedicated fund, directly funding affordable housing for educators and addressing teacher recruitment/retention.95% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track