Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Maddy summaryHB 592 appropriates state funds for physical improvements (like roads, buildings, or infrastructure) specifically within the 31st Representative District. It directly affects residents and local projects in that district by providing financial resources for capital upgrades. The bill’s key provision is the allocation of dedicated funding for these district-specific projects. As a funding measure, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies. The bill is currently in its early legislative stage, having been introduced and referred to committee on January 21, 2025.

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.

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission's Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide information and technical assistance about available energy efficiency programs to recipients of the program. Appropriates funds.

Maddy summaryHB 200 restricts most consumer fireworks statewide, prohibiting their sale and use by the general public. The bill allows exceptions only for cultural events (like festivals or celebrations) when a permit is obtained from local authorities. This directly affects residents who typically use fireworks for personal events and event organizers planning public celebrations. The key provision creates a permit system to legally authorize fireworks at specific cultural gatherings while maintaining a broad ban on standard consumer fireworks.

Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim.

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 591 requires managing agents for residential condominium properties exceeding 75 feet in height to possess commercial property management experience. This applies directly to property management professionals overseeing taller condo buildings. The key provision mandates that these agents must demonstrate prior experience managing commercial properties, not just residential ones. The bill aims to ensure qualified management for complex, high-rise residential properties through this specific experience requirement.

Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds.

Establishes the Hawaii Food Security Special Fund to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit levels to those provided in federal fiscal year 2023. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

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.