Rep. Trish La Chica

Maddy summaryHCR 137 is a resolution urging the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and City and County of Honolulu to improve safety at the Kipapa Elementary School crosswalk on Kuahelani Avenue. It specifically recommends installing warning signage before the road curve, adding speed bumps with signage, placing "STOP Here for Pedestrians" signs 50 feet prior to the crosswalk, and adding solar-powered flashing signs at the crosswalk itself. These measures aim to address documented risks, including blind spots from parked cars and high traffic speeds, to better protect students crossing the busy thoroughfare. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests these visibility enhancements from relevant agencies.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 179) requests the Hawaii Department of Education, working with the Department of Health and State Public Charter School Commission, to study how schools manage heat exposure during outdoor activities to protect student health. The study must examine current practices, assess using wet-bulb globe temperature as a heat stress measurement standard, and determine if existing protocols are sufficient. If gaps are found, the study would develop guidelines for all public and charter schools covering activities like sports, recess, and band practice, including hydration protocols, staff training for heat illness, and special considerations for students with medical conditions. The resolution requires the study and any proposed guidelines to be submitted to the Legislature by early 2026. This is a procedural request for research, not an immediate policy change.

Maddy summaryThis is a House Resolution (not a bill), urging three agencies to improve pedestrian safety at a specific crosswalk. It requests visibility enhancements - including warning signs before a curve, speed bumps with signage, and a solar-powered flashing crosswalk sign - for students at Kipapa Elementary School on Kuahelani Avenue in Mililani. The resolution cites existing safety risks like blind curves and parked vehicles, noting current crosswalk markings are insufficient. It does not create new law but formally asks the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and City and County of Honolulu to implement these measures.

Establishes the Condominium Loan Program to provide condominium associations with low-cost financing, or refinancing for previously obtained loans, for maintenance or repair projects. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders to provide loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHCR 139 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop a report addressing developmental needs of children born during the 2019-2025 pandemic. The report must examine trauma-informed care, current support services across state agencies (including education and health departments), impacts of the 2023 Maui wildfires, and resources for educators affected by pandemic-related stress. It specifically targets children born between 2018-2025 who experienced pandemic disruptions in early development, with a focus on vulnerable groups like Native Hawaiian and rural communities. The resolution does not create new programs but mandates a December 2025 report with recommendations for future support.

Maddy summaryHR 173 is a House Resolution (not a binding bill) encouraging Honolulu to create a temporary "Summer Streets" pilot program. It urges the City and County of Honolulu to temporarily close certain streets to cars during summer months, allowing safe space for pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, and community activities in urban areas and neighborhoods. The resolution cites benefits including promoting physical activity, supporting local businesses, reducing emissions, and aligning with Hawaii's sustainability goals. It does not fund or mandate the program, but formally asks Honolulu officials to consider implementing it. (H.R. 173, 2025 Hawaii Legislature)

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 108) is a non-binding urging to the Honolulu City Council to adopt a "pedestrian first" policy via ordinance. It cites that high-risk pedestrian areas (just 2% of streets) account for 60% of fatalities and 42% of injuries in Honolulu, and references the City's 2022 Oahu Pedestrian Plan. The resolution does not create new law but encourages the City Council to prioritize pedestrians in street design decisions, emphasizing safe connections to transit, schools, and commercial areas.

Maddy summaryHCR 111 is a resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Education (DOE) to provide a detailed report to the Legislature on the true costs of producing school meals. It requires the DOE to break down costs (including ingredients, operations, beverages, supplies, and logistics) and include meal count data by price tier (full-price, reduced-price, free) for the 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 school years. The resolution aims to ensure transparency around proposed meal price increases (e.g., from $2.50 to $4.75 for K-8) and prevent unnecessary hikes by verifying cost claims against existing law requiring meal revenue to cover at least half of production costs. The report must be submitted to the Legislature by January 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 133) requests Hawaii's Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop a report addressing developmental needs of children born during the 2019-2023 pandemic (specifically those born 2020-2023). The report must cover trauma-informed care strategies, current services from state agencies (like Education, Health, and Human Services), support for families affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires, and resources for educators facing pandemic-related stress. It does not create new laws but mandates a comprehensive analysis to inform future support for children aged birth to 5 who experienced pandemic disruptions. The Office must submit the report to the legislature by December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 107 is a resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Education to submit a detailed report to the legislature on the true cost of school meals. The report must include itemized cost breakdowns for ingredients (noting local sourcing), operational expenses, beverages, supplies, and logistics, plus data on meal types served (full-price, reduced-price, free) and federal reimbursement coverage. It specifically requires cost details for the 2024-2025 school year and projections for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The DOE must submit this report by January 2026, aiming to increase transparency around proposed meal price increases affecting students and families.