Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Prohibits certain entities from purchasing single-family residences in the State of Hawaii. Requires reports and certifications to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties and enforcement authority.
Requires board members of a condominium association to complete a board training and education course approved by an accredited third party organization, to be selected by the Real Estate Commission and paid for through funds in the Condominium Education Trust Fund.
Maddy summaryHB 2176 requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to study how other states regulate price gouging for food products. This bill does not change current law or directly affect consumers, businesses, or other stakeholders - it only directs a research study. The bill is currently in early stages (referred to committees after introduction on January 28, 2026). It focuses solely on gathering information, not implementing new policies.
Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi.
Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent.
Maddy summaryHB 2043 reclassifies minor property damage offenses, such as graffiti or broken windows, as petty misdemeanors instead of higher-level misdemeanors. This change directly affects individuals who commit low-level property offenses by reducing the severity of the criminal charge. The bill establishes a new classification for "criminal mischief" that carries lighter penalties, without altering the core definition of the offense. It represents a policy shift toward treating minor property damage as a less serious violation under the law.
Maddy summaryHB 2039 authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for physical improvements in the 32nd Representative District, directly benefiting residents and local infrastructure in that area. Key provisions include borrowing money through bonds and allocating state funds specifically for projects like roads, buildings, or public facilities within the district. The bill does not create new policies but provides the financial mechanism to fund existing improvement needs. It is currently pending introduction and has not yet been considered by the full legislature.
Part I: Establishes an Ombudsman's Office and gives the Real Estate Commission the authority to investigate complaints. Part II: Broadens the list of documents an association must maintain and provide to unit owners.
