Increases the mandatory minimum jail sentence for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order from forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Requires mandatory mental health counseling for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order.
Maddy summaryHB 558 establishes a Nuclear Energy Task Force within Hawaii's State Energy Office to study nuclear energy's potential role in the state's energy future. The bill requires this task force to submit regular reports to the Hawaii Legislature. It directly affects the State Energy Office and the Legislature by creating a formal process for gathering and reviewing nuclear energy information. This procedural bill does not change energy policy but mandates structured analysis and reporting on nuclear energy.
Clarifies the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Amends the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm to establish felony penalties for when a minor obtains an unsecured firearm and it results in injury or death.
Maddy summaryHB 31 is a health-related bill that has been referred to the Health and Technology committee for review. The official abstract describes it as a short-form bill, meaning it likely addresses a specific, narrow health issue without extensive new provisions. As of January 2025, the bill has passed its first reading but has not yet been assigned detailed content or specific policy changes. The bill directly affects health services or regulations, though the exact scope remains unclear until further legislative action occurs.
Maddy summaryHB 34 is a short-form bill currently in its early stages, having been introduced and passed its first reading on January 16, 2025, before being referred to the Health Committee on January 21, 2025. The official abstract describes it as relating to health but does not provide specific details about the policies, provisions, or populations it would affect. Because the abstract lacks substantive content, the bill's exact purpose, mechanisms, and direct impacts remain unclear at this time. Further information will likely emerge as the bill advances through committee review and subsequent legislative sessions.
Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for requests for a patient's medical records from the patient's family member, caregiver, or representative. Requires medical providers to respond to requests in a timely manner. Establishes penalties.
Maddy summaryHB 35 is a short-form bill relating to health that has been referred to the Health and Long-Term Care Committee for review. The official abstract does not provide specific details about the bill's provisions or the population it directly affects. Without additional information on the bill's text or committee reports, the exact policy changes and mechanisms remain unclear at this stage.
Defines "reported hate crime". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes.
Maddy summaryHB 581 allocates state funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) for constructing new housing units specifically for Native Hawaiians eligible for Hawaiian Home Lands. The bill directly affects Native Hawaiians who qualify for DHHL housing under state law by enabling the development of new residential properties. Key provisions include authorizing the use of appropriated funds for new construction projects on Hawaiian Home Lands, rather than repairs or existing units. This funding mechanism aims to expand housing availability for the designated population through DHHL's development programs.
Prohibits the smoking of cannabis and the smoking of cannabis for medical use, including via an electronic smoking device, in any area accessible by the public.
