Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 9) requests the Director of Transportation to establish a task force to address delays in constructing the Makakilo Drive Extension Project. The task force, including DOT leadership, Honolulu city officials, council representatives, business stakeholders, and five Makakilo residents, will identify construction barriers, develop action plans, secure funding, and engage the community. It must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 2026, aiming to expedite the project that would provide Makakilo residents with a second access route for safety, traffic relief, and emergency evacuation. The resolution directly affects Makakilo community members by targeting a decades-long infrastructure need.
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Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution requests Hawaii's Attorney General to investigate whether crisis pregnancy centers operating in the state comply with patient privacy laws. It requires the Attorney General to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 2026. The resolution does not change existing laws but seeks to assess current compliance by these centers, which provide services like pregnancy testing while often promoting anti-abortion messaging.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 138 requests Hawaii's Attorney General to investigate whether crisis pregnancy centers operating in the state comply with patient privacy regulations. The resolution requires the Attorney General to report findings and recommendations, including potential legislative changes, to the Legislature by January 2026. This request follows studies indicating many crisis pregnancy centers - nonprofits that often provide services like pregnancy tests and ultrasounds while discouraging abortions - may collect personal health data without proper oversight. The investigation will assess compliance with existing privacy laws, not alter the centers' operations.
Maddy summaryHCR 105 is a non-binding Hawaii House resolution urging the U.S. government to create a national biodiversity strategy. It calls for a comprehensive plan to conserve ecosystems, protect species, and address the biodiversity crisis - impacting all U.S. citizens and natural resources. The resolution emphasizes the need for coordinated federal action, equity in conservation efforts, and alignment with international goals like the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hawaii highlights its own biodiversity challenges (e.g., 550+ endangered species and minimal federal funding) as a reason for federal action. This resolution does not create new laws but advocates for a strategic approach to biodiversity conservation.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 194) strongly supports and recommends implementing the Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights, which would modernize patient protections for all Hawaii residents covered by health insurance. It proposes key changes including requiring insurers to provide clear, translated explanations of coverage; maintain up-to-date provider directories with telehealth availability; ensure timely specialist referrals; prevent denial of emergency care based on retrospective review; and establish simpler appeals processes with online tools and hotlines. The resolution specifically addresses current issues like AI-driven coverage denials, provider shortages (affecting 35% of Hawaii's population in shortage areas), and network adequacy in rural communities. It does not create new law but urges adoption of these patient-focused provisions to improve transparency, access, and data security in Hawaii's healthcare system.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 101) urges the U.S. federal government to create a national biodiversity strategy. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but asks the federal government to develop a coordinated plan to conserve biodiversity, set conservation targets, and collaborate with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders. Hawaii’s context drives this request, citing its 550+ endangered species (25% of the national total) receiving only 3% of federal conservation funding, alongside global biodiversity loss data. The resolution emphasizes the strategy should address ecosystem services, climate resilience, and equity, aligning with international conservation goals. As a non-binding resolution, it directly addresses the U.S. government’s policy approach, not specific affected groups.
Maddy summaryHCR 14 is a House Concurrent Resolution requesting the City and County of Honolulu transfer its authority to construct the Makakilo Drive extension to the State of Hawaii. It directly affects the City's planning and construction control for this specific project, which aims to create a second route out of the Makakilo neighborhood. The resolution cites safety concerns, including limited evacuation options highlighted by the 2023 Maui wildfires, traffic congestion, and delayed progress on the decades-old project. The request seeks to shift responsibility for building the extension to the State's Department of Transportation.
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 9 is a non-binding resolution requesting Hawaii’s Director of Transportation to create a task force to address delays in the Makakilo Drive Extension Project. It directly affects Makakilo residents by aiming to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and provide a second evacuation route following the Maui wildfires. The task force, including city officials, legislators, business representatives, and five local residents, must identify construction barriers, develop an action plan, explore funding options, and submit recommendations to the Legislature by January 2026. This resolution does not fund or authorize the project but seeks to accelerate progress through coordinated problem-solving.
Establishes a Plant-based Building Materials Working Group to study and report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)