Rep. Darius Kila

Primary HB 663

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Maddy summaryHB 663 would authorize special vehicle license plates in Hawaii to commemorate the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). This bill directly affects Hawaii drivers who may choose to purchase these commemorative plates. The key provision is the formal authorization for the state to issue these plates, which would serve as a tribute to OHA’s role in Hawaiian affairs. The bill is currently pending committee review after being deferred by the relevant committee.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1224

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

EducationSupports EducationRestricts cell phone use during instruction to protect learning environment and minimize distractions in schools.90% confidence TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits student cell phone/social media use in schools, restricting technology access during instruction per its core mandate.92% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 721

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC BANKING.

Establishes a state-owned bank implementation board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to determine the need for, potential costs and benefits of, and prerequisites to establishing a state-owned bank. Requires a report to the legislature.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 840

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.

Maddy summaryHB 840 appropriates funds to the athletics departments of the University of Hawaii. It directly affects the UH athletic programs by providing dedicated financial resources for their operations. The bill's key provision is the allocation of state funding, effective July 1, 3000, as specified in the official abstract. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy changes or new requirements described in the provided context.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to UH athletics, a direct budgetary appropriation under fiscal management with no opposing elements.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 336

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Requires condominium associations to repair defective conditions of common elements that constitute health or safety violations. Allows unit owners to make the repairs at the association's expense.

In committee Dec 8, 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 advancing state budget allocation for a specific initiative under fiscal management.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 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, directly funding state programs under budget topic.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 671

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.

Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to identify all legislative districts in the State in which at least twenty-five per cent of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian notable districts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1188

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as hard-to-staff. Requires reports to the Legislature. Amends the purpose and uses of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for teacher housing stipends, directly funding a workforce program under budget management.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationEstablishes stipend program for teacher retention in hard-to-staff schools, directly supporting educator workforce stability through funding and program creation.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingFunds teacher housing stipends via new program and amends revolving fund, directly supporting affordable housing for educators.92% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds teacher housing stipends to improve retention at hard-to-staff schools, directly supporting workforce employment conditions through housing assistance.85% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 900

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track