Rep. Sam Kong

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution designates the State of Hawaii as a "Purple Heart State" to honor military personnel awarded the Purple Heart for combat wounds, death, or captivity. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes Hawaii's support for veterans through legislative action. The resolution directs certified copies to the Governor and the Department of Defense's Veteran Services office. This symbolic gesture directly affects Purple Heart recipients and veterans in Hawaii by affirming state-level appreciation for their service.

Maddy summaryHCR 34 is a Hawaii state resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It specifically requests a convention limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on federal spending, reduce federal power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution explicitly states the convention must not consider changes to the Bill of Rights and includes detailed procedural requirements for how Congress should handle such a request. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new law but formally expresses Hawaii’s position to Congress. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action affecting residents or federal policy directly.

Maddy summaryHCR 26 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) and Department of Health (DOH) to hold public meetings for certificate of need applications involving proposed "special treatment facilities" (like mental health or addiction treatment centers) in neighborhoods with community associations. It requires agencies to conduct these meetings for all such applications, currently subject only to an administrative review process that lacks public input. The resolution also asks SHPDA to adopt rules requiring applicants to appear before neighborhood boards during the application process. This change directly affects residents in neighborhoods with community associations and applicants seeking to build or expand specialized healthcare facilities.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (not a bill), designating Hawaii as a "Purple Heart State" to honor military members who received the Purple Heart medal. It recognizes recipients of the Purple Heart - awarded for combat wounds, death in action, or prisoner-of-war status - and affirms Hawaii's support for veterans. The resolution has no legal effect or new policy changes; it merely expresses the state's appreciation through this designation. Certified copies will be sent to the Governor and Veterans' Services, but it does not alter benefits or create new obligations.

Maddy summaryHR 25 is a House Resolution requesting Hawaii's State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) and Department of Health (DOH) to hold public meetings for all certificate of need applications involving proposed "special treatment facilities" (like mental health or addiction treatment centers) in neighborhoods with active community associations. Currently, smaller applications under an "administrative review" process - without public meetings - can be approved without community input, whereas larger projects requiring "standard review" must include public hearings. The resolution asks SHPDA to adopt rules requiring applicants to appear before neighborhood boards during the application process. This would expand public participation for specific healthcare projects in affected communities, aligning with Hawaii's Sunshine Law principles.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution (not a bill) passed by Hawaii's state legislature. It asks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use existing federal water infrastructure funds - specifically the Clean Water State Revolving Fund - to support Honolulu's $174 million wastewater plant upgrade project at Sand Island. The resolution cites the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $50+ billion water infrastructure investment as the funding source and notes the project aims to improve plant capacity and environmental outcomes by 2028. It directly affects Honolulu's wastewater treatment infrastructure and seeks federal assistance through established EPA programs.

Maddy summaryHCR 12 is a resolution urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide federal funding for Honolulu's wastewater infrastructure upgrades. It specifically requests assistance through the EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Funds - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $50+ billion water infrastructure investments - to support a $174 million project at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project, scheduled for completion by October 2028, aims to improve the plant's efficiency, capacity, and waste management capabilities, directly benefiting Honolulu residents and supporting the city's growth. The resolution does not allocate funds but formally requests federal action to advance this local infrastructure initiative.

Establishes the Office of Entrepreneurship. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to fund a program in partnership with the Office that creates opportunities in film, media, electronic sports, and creative industries for new businesses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Exempts food and groceries from certain healthcare-related goods or services that were not the general excise tax. Expands general excise tax exemptions to include purchased under the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Continues a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.