Rep. Darius Kila

Maddy summaryHB 1882 exempts motorcycles and passenger cars from mandatory safety inspections. This change directly affects motorcycle and passenger car owners who would no longer need to undergo regular safety checks. The bill removes the requirement for these vehicles to pass safety inspections, which are typically mandated for other vehicle types. The policy change simplifies vehicle compliance for these owners without altering other vehicle safety rules.

Requires every government agency that maintains, uses, collects or processes the home address of a covered public servant or candidate, to ensure that their home address is not publicly accessible. Requires every government agency to redact or otherwise remove home addresses from certain websites, databases, and printed documents or publications. Authorizes an individual to request disclosure of the home address, under certain circumstances. Allows a covered public servant or candidate to object to the disclosure of their home address.

Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Transportation, law enforcement officers, and other approved persons to impound vehicles with expired registrations of three years or more, under certain conditions. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State. Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes. (HD1)

Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a Community Wage Theft Enforcement Partnership Program and enter into contracts or memoranda of agreements with community-based organizations to enhance outreach, referral, and recovery of stolen wages. 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts operators of wing-in-ground craft (vehicles that operate close to water surfaces, such as certain hovercraft) from Hawaii's Water Carriers Act licensing requirements. It specifically defines "wing-in-ground craft" to clarify which vehicles are covered under this exemption. The change removes a regulatory burden for these operators, who were previously subject to the Act's rules for water carriers. The bill directly affects businesses or individuals operating these specialized watercraft in Hawaii.

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)

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.

Requires cardiovascular screening for students, including student athletes. Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to distribute educational and informational materials regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Requires the Department of Health to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines.

Increases the fee amount collected from taxpayers claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and requires a portion of funds collected to be used to support the vertical film industry in the State. Expands the funding sources of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to include revenues received by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from managing the Hawaii Film Studio. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)