Rep. Cory Chun

Primary HB 1282

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS.

Maddy summaryHB 1282 would lower the minimum age requirement for certified caregivers in adult foster homes from 21 to 18 years old. This change directly affects adult foster home facilities and the individuals who provide care within them. The bill modifies the existing certification requirement to allow younger adults to work in these roles. It is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 227

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

Maddy summaryHB 227 creates new fines for drivers operating cars or mopeds without a current vehicle safety inspection certificate. It directly affects drivers who operate vehicles without a valid safety inspection, increasing penalties for this violation. The bill adds specific additional fines to the existing penalty structure for operating un-inspected vehicles. This law would take effect on July 1, 3000 (as stated in the bill).

TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for operating vehicles without safety inspections, directly enhancing vehicle safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 788

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.

Establishes a working group within the Hawaii State Energy Office to make recommendations for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and requires a report to the Legislature.

EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes working group for EV battery reuse/recycling, supporting clean energy infrastructure and sustainable EV adoption within renewable energy framework.90% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes working group for EV battery reuse/recycling, promoting sustainable waste management and reducing environmental impact from battery disposal.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 757

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates universal free school meals for all K-12 students, appropriates funds to expand access and support student well-being through direct education funding.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 729

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.

Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Repeals exemptions for sexual assault of a minor if the perpetrator is married to the minor. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals criminal exemption for marital sexual assault of minors, strengthening accountability in criminal justice by removing legal barriers to prosecution.85% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 501

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1367

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for the planning, design, and construction of up to six monitoring wells. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1275

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes a schedule of late fees to be added to the original unpaid claim amount if a health insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization fails to pay a provider within the required time.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates late fees for insurers delaying provider payments, ensuring timely compensation and protecting healthcare delivery system stability.85% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1343

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationOpposes EducationBans student phone use during school hours, restricting device access as a school policy.90% confidence TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans student phone/device use in schools, restricting technology access during educational hours.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 179

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

Makes permanent the amendments made by Act 163, SLH 2023, to the state earned income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Amends the income thresholds and credit amounts for the low-income household renters tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Amends the state earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes permanent EITC and refundable tax credits for low-income households, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with support indicators for middle/lower income tax relief.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track