Rep. Julie Reyes Oda

Maddy summaryHB 522 establishes a monthly tax holiday for small businesses in the state, waiving the general excise tax on the first Saturday of each month. This directly affects small businesses operating within the state, providing them with a recurring day of tax relief. The key mechanism is an automatic exemption on the first Saturday of every month, requiring no additional action from businesses. The bill creates a consistent, predictable schedule for this tax relief without altering tax rates or creating new fees.

Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1415 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate appropriated funds for capital improvement projects within the 40th Representative District. This bill would provide funding for infrastructure upgrades like public facilities or roads directly benefiting residents and local projects in that district. The legislation is currently pending, having been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session after its introduction in January 2025.

Codifies the board of education's policy for class sizes to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed.

Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Considers the Chairperson in determining quorum and majority and makes the Chairperson eligible to vote on matters affecting the Kalaeloa Community Development District.

Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish a school board comprised of five members appointed by the governor and four members elected by the voters and representing each county. Prohibits board members from serving more than twelve years as a member.

Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected by the voters and to serve no more than twelve years as a member.

Maddy summaryHB 1419 defines specific stages of wildfire suppression efforts, primarily affecting firefighting agencies and emergency response organizations. The bill establishes clear terminology for different phases of wildfire response, such as initial attack or full suppression. However, the official abstract does not detail the exact stages, implementation mechanisms, or specific requirements for affected entities. As the bill was introduced in January 2025 and carried over to the next session, it has not yet been enacted into law.