Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Maddy summaryHB 927 establishes a licensing system for freestanding birthing facilities, which are independent centers providing birth services outside of hospitals. The bill directly affects these facilities by requiring them to meet specific licensure standards set by the state. Key provisions include creating defined requirements for facility operations, staff qualifications, and safety protocols under a new licensing framework. The bill is currently pending in the legislature, having been referred to relevant committees in early 2025 but not yet enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 591 requires property managers for residential condominiums over 75 feet tall to have commercial property management experience. This directly affects managing agents overseeing taller condo buildings, mandating a new professional experience standard. The bill sets a clear threshold (75-foot height) and specifies "commercial property management experience" as a requirement for these roles. It is currently pending introduction for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Subjects expenditure by the Stadium Authority of an appropriation out of the Stadium Development Special Fund on the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Appropriates moneys.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations.

Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to: (1) Adopt the National Incident Management System as the standard for all incident management and emergency response operations; (2) Complete an after-action review for all significant emergency incidents or exercises; (3) Develop and manage position task books; (4) require the use of standardized Incident Command System forms; (5) Maintain accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program; and (6) Define specific roles and responsibilities for all Incident Command System and emergency operations center positions. Expands training and education qualifications and responsibilities for the Administrator of Emergency Management and county-level administrators or directors of emergency management. Amends the contents of the state comprehensive emergency management plan.

Maddy summaryHB 114 establishes new staff positions and appropriates state funds for the Adult Client Services Branch within the First Circuit Court. This bill directly affects the court's operations by enabling it to hire additional personnel to support client services. The key provision is the allocation of dedicated funding to create these roles and maintain branch activities. The bill was recently recommended for passage by the Judiciary committee with amendments.

Establishes the Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to high-rise residential condominium properties and the owners of those units. Establishes a loan fund to assist associations of apartment owners experiencing increased insurance costs. Appropriates moneys.

Maddy summaryHB 201 appropriates state funds to provide a salary supplement for the State Fire Marshal. This bill directly affects the State Fire Marshal's compensation and takes effect on July 1, 3000. The measure is a funding appropriation with no policy changes to fire safety regulations or duties.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to hire a consultant to evaluate potential locations and designs for the Hawaii First Responders Memorial. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Prohibits certain covered educational entities and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities from collecting information regarding citizenship or immigration status or allowing officers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter certain facilities, except under specific circumstances.