Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Maddy summaryHB 1987 requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold at least one regular meeting every calendar quarter. The bill also appropriates funding to support the committee's operations. This legislation directly affects the committee members and staff by establishing a minimum meeting schedule and providing financial resources. The key provision is the mandatory quarterly meeting requirement, ensuring regular committee activity without altering fuel tank regulations or affecting the public.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan that includes the use of safety technologies for all public housing statewide. Requires the Authority to adopt policies that protect civil liberties and safeguard data and engage with public housing residents regarding the use of safety technologies. Appropriates funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1677 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Thirty-First Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that specific district by allocating resources for projects like building repairs or facility upgrades. The bill is in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to committee in January 2026.

Temporarily prohibits the taking by spearing of uhu or kala in state marine waters around the island of Oahu, and prohibits the commercial sale of uhu and kala so taken, until the Division of Aquatic Resources' Holomua Marine Initiative process adopts applicable regulations.

Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Beginning 12/31/2026, establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor-driven cycle" with the term "motor scooter".

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 1) sets the specific recess dates for Hawaii's 2026 legislative session. It establishes mandatory recesses on February 26-27 and March 2-4, and additional recesses on January 27, 29, March 9, 11, 27, April 13, 15, and May 4, 5, 7. The bill directly affects the Hawaii Legislature's schedule by determining when the regular session will pause. It is a procedural resolution with no policy changes, solely setting calendar dates per constitutional requirements.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HCR 2) requesting the Governor of Hawaii address the legislature. It schedules a joint session of both legislative chambers for January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to receive the Governor's address. The resolution directs that a certified copy be sent to Governor Josh Green. This bill does not change laws or policies; it simply sets a formal meeting time for the Governor to speak to the legislature.

Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2026.