Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to identify all legislative districts in the State in which at least twenty-five per cent of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian notable districts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Disallows the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summaryHB 263 would exempt full-time college students from paying the vehicle weight tax on their personal vehicles. This change directly affects students enrolled full-time at eligible colleges or universities, removing a financial obligation tied to vehicle ownership. The bill creates a specific tax exemption in the existing vehicle weight tax code, requiring no additional payment from qualifying students. It does not change tax rates for other vehicle owners or alter the broader tax structure.
Requires counties to grant building permits within sixty days if the application is stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other certain conditions are met.
Maddy summaryHB 471 requires the state Board of Education to create a Korean language program in public schools and appropriates funding for it. This bill directly affects school districts that would implement the program and students seeking Korean language education. The key provision mandates the Board to establish the program using designated state funds. Currently, the bill has been referred to education and finance committees but was recommended for deferral by the committee on January 30, 2025.
Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.
Maddy summaryHB 663 would authorize the state to issue special vehicle license plates commemorating the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). These plates would be available for purchase by vehicle owners, with proceeds potentially supporting OHA's work. The bill is currently pending in committee (referred to CAA, JHA, FIN) and has been deferred by the committee as of January 29, 2025, meaning it has not advanced to become law. This is a procedural measure focused on creating a commemorative plate option, not a substantive policy change.
Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish parent-staff early learning collectives to combine professional early-learning services with structured parental involvement. Establishes an Early Learning Cooperative Advisory Council. Appropriates funds.
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition.
Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands a 2024 session law exempting certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services.
