Rep. Elijah Pierick

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement, City and County of Honolulu, and Honolulu Police Department to partner with local businesses to create safe disposal programs for illegal fireworks. It aims to help residents safely discard unused fireworks (avoiding home storage or trash disposal) following a deadly 2024 explosion and a prior disposal event that collected over 1,300 pounds from 121 residents. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages regular disposal events and interagency collaboration. It directly affects Honolulu residents handling fireworks and the targeted city/state agencies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Honolulu to revise property tax rules for kupuna (Hawaiian elders aged 60+ on fixed incomes). It proposes two key changes: basing property assessments on original purchase price (not current market value) with a 2% annual increase, and capping annual property taxes at 3% of the owner’s income. The resolution does not create new law but asks Honolulu to consider these adjustments to reduce tax burdens for elderly residents facing rising costs. It is a non-binding request directed to the city and county government.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests Honolulu's Auditor to audit the city's permitting, inspection, and penalty processes for "monster homes" (oversized homes violating zoning and building codes). The Auditor must identify flaws and recommend specific improvements, including process amendments, penalty adjustments (based on property value, demolition costs, or correction costs), compliance time limits, enforcement strategies, and follow-up procedures. The report must be submitted to Honolulu's leadership and the state legislature by early 2026. This directly affects the city's planning department, enforcement officers, and property owners constructing non-compliant large homes. The bill focuses on systemic review and policy recommendations, not on defining or condemning "monster homes" themselves.

Maddy summaryHCR 53 is a non-binding concurrent resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu and housing developers to coordinate infrastructure planning with community stakeholders before approving new housing projects. It directly affects Honolulu officials, developers, and residents in areas like West Oahu where infrastructure upgrades lag behind rapid development. The resolution highlights Hawaii’s $1.1 billion unfunded infrastructure gap and links inadequate infrastructure to delays in addressing the state’s 50,000-unit housing shortage. It calls for proactive collaboration to ensure water, sewer, and transportation systems are in place prior to construction, referencing specific concerns like premature development contracts and federal grant shortfalls. This resolution has no legal force but aims to guide future planning practices.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 72) requests the Governor to take actions necessary to reestablish an interisland ferry system in Hawaii. It directly affects the Governor, state transportation officials, and residents and visitors who rely on inter-island travel. The resolution cites the previous Hawaii Superferry service (2007-2009) as a model and states that a new ferry system would provide an efficient, cost-friendly alternative to air and barge travel between islands. It does not create new law but asks the executive branch to pursue this option.

Maddy summaryHCR 159 is a Hawaii House concurrent resolution urging the U.S. Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus to reintroduce and advocate for the "Engage the Pacific Act." It does not create new law but formally requests the Caucus revive a previously considered bill (the Engage the Pacific Act) that would require the Secretary of State to establish a Pacific civil society engagement committee, improve U.S. communications strategy in the region, and fund education scholarships for Pacific Islanders. The resolution highlights the Act's goals of strengthening U.S. partnerships with Pacific Island nations amid regional security challenges and sovereignty threats. This is a symbolic legislative request with no direct legal effect or impact on specific constituents.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) requests the City and County of Honolulu to promote and expand its existing Neighborhood Security Watch Program. The resolution specifically asks the city to establish a pilot program providing minimal funding - such as quarterly mailers for participating homes and support for regular meetings - to active community groups already operating under the volunteer-run program. It directs the Honolulu Police Department to oversee the pilot funding and requests potential expansion to other communities if the pilot proves successful. The resolution does not create new law but urges the city to enhance an existing program that currently involves approximately 12,000 residents across Oahu.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution (not a bill) passed by Hawaii's state legislature. It asks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use existing federal water infrastructure funds - specifically the Clean Water State Revolving Fund - to support Honolulu's $174 million wastewater plant upgrade project at Sand Island. The resolution cites the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $50+ billion water infrastructure investment as the funding source and notes the project aims to improve plant capacity and environmental outcomes by 2028. It directly affects Honolulu's wastewater treatment infrastructure and seeks federal assistance through established EPA programs.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 22) requests the City and County of Honolulu to promote and expand its Neighborhood Security Watch Program. It specifically asks for a pilot program providing minimal funding for quarterly mailers to households and meeting costs in active communities, with oversight by the Honolulu Police Department. If successful, the pilot would be expanded to other neighborhoods. The resolution does not mandate funding but formally requests the city to support this volunteer-run program, which currently involves about 12,000 residents across Oahu.

Maddy summaryHCR 12 is a resolution urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide federal funding for Honolulu's wastewater infrastructure upgrades. It specifically requests assistance through the EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Funds - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $50+ billion water infrastructure investments - to support a $174 million project at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project, scheduled for completion by October 2028, aims to improve the plant's efficiency, capacity, and waste management capabilities, directly benefiting Honolulu residents and supporting the city's growth. The resolution does not allocate funds but formally requests federal action to advance this local infrastructure initiative.