Rep. Trish La Chica

Primary HB 89

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds from Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund to establish teacher housing program, directly funding a public service initiative under Budget & Taxes category.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill creates funded housing assistance for teachers to improve recruitment/retention, directly strengthening educator support and addressing a key education workforce challenge.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingProvides housing vouchers via funded program for teacher recruitment, directly advancing affordable housing access through targeted financial assistance.90% confidence

Passed Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 864

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

EducationSupports EducationEnables workers' comp for students in DOE work-based learning programs, enhancing program accessibility and safety for educational pathways.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based learning programs, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Passed Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1499

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Expands the Department of Education's authority to allow more trained staff to volunteer to assist students with the administration of medication. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands school staff authority for student medication administration, improving health service access under students' health safety.90% confidence

Passed Mar 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 756

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 962

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a two-year school librarian pilot program to provide funding for qualifying schools to hire librarians. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school librarian pilot program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school librarian pilot program, directly advancing K-12 educational resources and access through targeted funding.95% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 548

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for UH campus acquisition, directly allocating budget resources to public education infrastructure.85% confidence EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes funds for UH Manoa campus acquisition, directly supporting higher education infrastructure funding as a core educational resource.95% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 637

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for dyslexia screenings, teacher training, and education programs, directly funding public education services per appropriation subject.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationRequires dyslexia screenings, evidence-based interventions, teacher PD, and appropriates funds for educational support, advancing K-12 literacy initiatives.95% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 702

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to increase Medicaid in-home services funding, directly advancing public service budget allocation per appropriation subject.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly appropriates funds to increase Medicaid in-home services funding, directly expanding healthcare access for vulnerable populations through state Medicaid program enhancements.95% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 749

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Section within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 619

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt and enact a policy by the 2026-2027 school year directing Department of Education public schools to incorporate financial literacy education in the school's curriculum. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum in public schools, enhancing student educational programs and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track