Rep. Elijah Pierick

Maddy summaryThis is a House Resolution (not a bill), urging the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus to reintroduce and advocate for the "Engage the Pacific Act." It does not create new law but requests action on a previously proposed measure. The resolution cites that the 118th Congress considered this Act (which would require the State Department to establish a civil society engagement committee, develop a Pacific communications strategy, and support education scholarships), but it was not passed. The resolution aims to renew U.S. commitment to Pacific Island nations through this specific legislative proposal.

Maddy summaryHCR 13 is a procedural resolution requesting the State Auditor to assess the social and financial impacts of proposed mandatory health insurance coverage for traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices. It specifically directs the Auditor to evaluate House Bill 641 (2023), which would require insurers to cover services like lomilomi massage and la’au lapa’au offered through federally qualified health centers or Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems. The resolution complies with Hawaii Revised Statutes §23-51, mandating this assessment before any such coverage mandate can be enacted. This resolution itself does not create new coverage requirements but seeks data to inform future legislative decisions.

Maddy summaryHCR 51 is a non-binding request urging Honolulu to build a new public swimming pool complex in the Forty-First House District on Oahu. It specifies the facility must include an Olympic-sized pool for exercise, a jetted hot tub, and a dedicated children’s pool to serve community recreation and health needs. The resolution formally asks the Honolulu City Council to fund and approve construction and the Mayor to endorse the project. It does not create new law but seeks to influence city planning priorities. This request directly affects residents in the Forty-First District who would gain access to new recreational facilities.

Maddy summaryHCR 21 is a non-binding resolution urging Honolulu to revise property tax assessments for kupuna (Hawaiian elders aged 60+ on fixed incomes). It proposes two specific changes: (1) basing property assessments on original purchase price plus 2% annual increase instead of current market value for unchanged homes, and (2) capping annual property taxes at 3% of the owner’s income. These measures aim to reduce tax burdens for fixed-income seniors facing rising costs. The resolution directs Honolulu officials to consider these adjustments but does not require them to take action.

Maddy summaryThis is a House Resolution (not a bill), urging the City and County of Honolulu and developers to coordinate infrastructure planning with stakeholders before approving new housing developments. It highlights Hawaii’s infrastructure challenges, including a D+ rating and $1.1 billion in unfunded needs, and notes that premature construction without adequate infrastructure has delayed housing solutions. The resolution does not create new laws but formally requests coordination to address these issues. It directs the resolution to specific officials and housing developers for awareness.

Maddy summaryHCR 135 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement, City and County of Honolulu, and Honolulu Police Department to collaborate with local businesses and organizations to establish safe disposal programs for illegal fireworks. It proposes creating designated drop-off locations where residents can safely discard unused fireworks year-round, reducing the risk of improper storage or disposal. The resolution references a prior successful disposal event that collected over 1,300 pounds of fireworks from 121 residents. This initiative aims to address community safety concerns related to illegal fireworks use, following incidents like the tragic New Year’s Eve explosion in Salt Lake. (Note: As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but encourages agency action.)

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 71) requests Hawaii's Insurance Commissioner to study the impact of uninsured motorists in the state. The study must examine the estimated 11% of drivers without insurance, how this affects insured drivers through higher premiums, and financial burdens on accident victims. It also requires the Commissioner to propose recommendations to reduce uninsured driving and submit a report to the Legislature by January 2026. The resolution does not create new laws but aims to inform future policy decisions.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a bill with policy changes), passed by the Hawaii House of Representatives to commend the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command's 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Medical Operations Flight. It recognizes their mental health support for wildfire survivors during the 2023 Maui fires, including collaboration with local health agencies. The resolution specifically honors the unit's humanitarian service and partnership with organizations like the Maui Wildfires Disaster Case Management Program. It does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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)