Rep. Greggor Ilagan

Maddy summaryHCR 74 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Auditor to conduct a "sunrise review" of House Bill 434, which proposes regulating doula services under the Department of Commerce. This review will assess the potential impacts of requiring doulas (non-medical childbirth support professionals) to register or be regulated. The resolution does not change current law but asks the Auditor to analyze HB 434’s proposal before it takes effect. The Auditor must submit findings to the Legislature by January 2026. This affects doulas, the Department of Commerce, and the legislative process for new regulations.

Maddy summaryHCR 117 is a procedural resolution requesting Hawaii's Office of Elections to form a working group focused on automatic voter registration. The group, including election officials, transportation representatives, and advocacy organizations, will study transitioning Hawaii’s current opt-in system (where voters must actively register) to an opt-out system (where eligible residents are automatically registered unless they decline). This aims to address historically low voter turnout, such as the 32.1% in the 2024 primary, by making registration more streamlined. The working group must submit recommendations, including potential legislation, to the Legislature by late 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 68 establishes the "Task Force for SPEED" (Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development) to address delays in state and local permitting for housing, commercial, and industrial projects. The task force, composed of state agency representatives (including Business Development, Public Utilities, and Land Management) and county planning departments, will coordinate to identify ways to expedite and streamline permitting processes. It must submit findings and recommendations, including potential legislation, to the Legislature by September 2025. The task force will dissolve on June 30, 2027.

Maddy summaryHCR 155 is a symbolic concurrent resolution recognizing January 11-17, 2026, as "Strong Start, Strong Economy Week" in Hawaii. It does not create new laws or policies but urges House Districts 4 and 5 representatives to collaborate with organizations during this week to explore connections between early childhood stability, family support, and workforce development. The resolution cites data on Hawaii’s ALICE (low-income) households and emphasizes how early childhood support could reduce intergenerational poverty and strengthen the workforce. It has no binding effect on residents or funding, serving only as a formal acknowledgment by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHCR 116 is a resolution requesting the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to begin planning a Health Tech Hub on Lot C in Kakaako, Honolulu. It directly affects the HCDA and requires collaboration with partners like the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the University of Hawaii at Manoa medical school, and the Hawaii Broadband Office. The resolution asks HCDA to develop a conceptual plan for the hub - focused on accelerating healthcare technology adoption and growing Hawaii's skilled healthcare workforce - and submit a report to the Legislature by late 2025. It does not fund or create the hub but initiates the planning process.

Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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)

Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to establish an international teacher license for certain visa holders and the requirements to obtain the international teacher license. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Allows state and county law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes in only limited, specific circumstances.

Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to notify an individual of their rights when in law enforcement agency custody before any interview with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on certain matters regarding immigration violations. (HD1)