Rep. Diamond Garcia

Maddy summaryHB 2180 appropriates funds to install an electronic voting board system in the House of Representatives chamber. It directly affects the House chamber staff and members by replacing physical voting boards with electronic equipment. The bill specifies funding for implementation but has no impact on outside constituents or policy outcomes. The bill was deleted from its scheduled hearing on February 9, 2026, and remains inactive. (Note: The effective date "7/1/3000" appears to be a typographical error.)

Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Amends the powers of the School Facilities Authority. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Maddy summaryHB 2347 requires the state transportation agency to create rules enabling mobile vehicle safety inspections, meaning inspectors could conduct checks at locations like homes or businesses instead of requiring drivers to visit fixed inspection stations. This directly affects vehicle owners who currently need to schedule in-person inspections for safety compliance. The bill’s key provision is mandating the agency to adopt these mobile inspection rules, aiming to increase convenience and accessibility for drivers.

Authorizes the funding for rental or lease of facilities by legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Requires a licensed real estate broker or salesperson to provide written disclosure to the seller when marketing residential real property through a private or off-market listing. Includes failure to provide the written disclosure as grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed real estate broker or salesperson. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Maddy summaryHB 2566 authorizes the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol (CAP) to issue special license plates to its members. The bill directly affects CAP members by allowing them to display these distinctive plates on their vehicles. Key provisions include the official authorization for the state to produce and issue these special plates, which would identify vehicles associated with the Civil Air Patrol. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000, though this date appears to be an error.

Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Requires, rather than authorizes, the Department of Education to develop and administer a Traffic Safety Education Program. Requires the Department of Education's Traffic Safety Education program to include electric bicycles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate intersections for the installation of leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements, as necessary, at state-owned or operated pedestrian signal heads. Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties, to develop a program that allows pedestrians and community members to request the installation of accessible pedestrian signals at specific intersections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)