Requires the Department of Human Services to conduct a study to recommend legislation to address the issue of long-term care facility closures. Requires reporting.
Maddy summaryHB 2199 is a health-related bill that aims to protect individuals' right to make their own decisions about their healthcare. The legislation would ensure that people have control over their medical choices without external interference. It directly affects patients and healthcare providers by establishing legal protections for personal autonomy in health matters. The bill would require healthcare systems to respect individual decisions regarding treatment and care options. This measure focuses on maintaining personal freedom in medical contexts without specifying particular procedures or restrictions.
Doubles the fines and terms of imprisonment for illicit drug sellers and distributors who commit their offenses within 100 feet of schools or public parks.
Requires the Department of Transportation to create and maintain an electronic dashboard on its website disclosing the costs, status, and expected timeline for completion of each current construction state project in excess of $1,000,000 involving state roads or highways.
Requires a county with a population of 500,000 or more to adopt ordinances to implement park maintenance standard prioritization. Imposes a fine for incompliant parks after three months. Authorizes DLNR to take action and be reimbursed by the county for costs incurred. Appropriates funds.
Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Board of Education disclosing the moneys the Department allocated in the prior year to department schools and department administration.
Maddy summaryHB 2150 removes a specific tax deduction for real estate investment trusts (REITs). It disallows REITs from deducting dividends they pay to shareholders when calculating their taxable income. This change directly affects REITs by increasing their taxable income and potentially raising their tax burden. The bill creates a concrete policy shift in how REITs are taxed under state law.
Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes and not the global economy. Thus providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.
Maddy summaryHB 2191 increases penalties for repeat offenders by doubling both fines and prison sentences for individuals convicted of repeated violent crimes (like assault or robbery) or property crimes (such as burglary or theft). This bill directly affects people with prior convictions in these categories who are sentenced for new offenses. The key provision mandates that courts must apply double the standard penalties under existing law for these repeat offenses. The bill was introduced on January 26, 2026, and referred to the Judiciary and Health Affairs committee on January 30.
