Rep. Darius Kila

Primary HB 840

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.

Maddy summaryHB 840 allocates funding to the University of Hawaii athletics departments. The bill directly affects UH athletic programs by providing dedicated financial resources for their operations. Key provisions include appropriating specified funds, effective July 1, 3000, to support athletics department needs. This is a straightforward funding measure with no complex mechanisms or additional requirements beyond the allocation.

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 967

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team and the Interagency Food Systems Working Group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for food systems coordination teams and reporting, directly funding program implementation under budget topic.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 699

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PET ANIMALS.

Prohibits landlords from charging additional monthly fees for the keeping of a pet animal, except in certain circumstances. Prohibits landlords from charging more than one-third of one month's rent as an additional pet animal security deposit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

HousingSupports HousingProhibits excessive pet fees/deposits, reducing tenant costs and strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.85% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 968

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Healthy Soils Program, directly allocating state budget resources to a new program per explicit 'Appropriates funds' language.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 497

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.

Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 670

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

TransportationSupports TransportationExpands electric mobility rebate program under DOT, promotes sustainable transportation infrastructure funding via increased eligibility and appropriations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 333

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 621

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires and appropriates funds to pay salary differentials to English language educators as an incentive to attract and retain these educators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationSupports EducationFunds salary differentials for English language educators to attract/retain staff, directly supporting teacher retention and ELL education programs within K-12 education funding.90% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 230

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.

Requires police officers to send a carbon copy of a citation to the registered owner of a vehicle within five business days after the citation is issued. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 668

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy.

TransportationSupports TransportationMandates motor vehicle insurance to ensure financial responsibility, enhancing transportation safety through regulatory compliance in vehicle regulations.85% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track