Rep. Shirley Templo

Establishes and appropriates funds for a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project that will enable the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to develop and make publicly available a digital platform designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Amends the process for the hiring of the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Specifies that the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for the appointment, oversight, and administrative authority over the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Requires any formal position, recommendation, or advisory action of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee to be adopted at a duly noticed public meeting at which a quorum is present. Amends the reporting requirements of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Requires the Department of Human Services to allow a full earned income disregard for individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of sixteen and sixty-four years when determining eligibility for Medicaid. Takes effect upon approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Maddy summaryHB 2534 would appropriate state funds to the Department of Education to establish robotics as an official interscholastic sport for public high schools. If passed, it would allow schools to form competitive robotics teams under state guidelines, with the Department developing program rules by July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects public high school students and athletic programs by creating a new competitive category. It is currently pending in the Education Committee after passing committee recommendations with amendments.

Declares feral chickens on public lands as a public nuisance and controllable pest in a city with a population of three hundred thousand or more. Prohibits supporting feral chickens on public lands, including by feeding chickens. Prohibits the abandonment of chickens on public lands or on private property without consent. Establishes fines and authorized enforcing agencies. Appropriates funds for the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Amends the requirements for productions to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax to include completing at least fifteen per cent of the production's principal photography within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the film tax credit and completing or committing to complete fifteen per cent of the production's post-production in the State within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the film tax credit or later taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Requires the 911 Board to establish a Statewide Emergency Safety Profile System Pilot Program and convene a working group. Requires report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Maddy summaryThis bill urges the Hawaii Department of Education to provide students with information on how to preregister to vote before they reach voting age. It specifically requests that schools distribute materials on voter eligibility, registration procedures, and opportunities to volunteer at voter service centers. The resolution also asks the department to designate the last two weeks of September as a dedicated period for voter registration activities and to ensure resources are available for students with disabilities. This measure is non-binding and does not mandate any specific actions, instead serving as a formal recommendation to the education department.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an investigating committee to examine the Kauhale Initiative and related housing projects created under emergency proclamations to address homelessness in Hawaii. The committee will review the management and performance of these projects, including financial records, procurement processes, contractor qualifications, and health and safety concerns. It is designed to follow up on an ongoing state audit that has been delayed due to missing documents and to ensure accountability for the millions of dollars in state funds allocated to these initiatives. The committee may continue operating during the legislative interim if the audit reveals mismanagement or fails to adequately address performance questions.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution urges all businesses and commercial establishments operating on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property to display a portrait of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole in a visible and prominent location. The resolution highlights Prince Kūhiō's significant contributions to Native Hawaiian history, including his role in establishing the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which set aside land for Native Hawaiian homesteads. While the measure does not mandate compliance, it formally requests that these businesses honor the legacy of the Hawaiian statesman who served as a territorial delegate and championed Native Hawaiian land rights. The resolution is intended to promote awareness of Prince Kūhiō's accomplishments and ensure his image is recognized within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands facilities.