Rep. Darius Kila

Primary HB 229

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Restricts motor vehicles that tow a motor vehicle or trailer from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction with exemptions. Specifies penalties for restricted motor vehicles who drive in the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes moving in the same direction. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

TransportationOpposes TransportationBill imposes restrictions on vehicle lane usage (far left lane for towing vehicles), specifies penalties, and adds traffic code limitations without advancing infrastructure or safety initiatives.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 618

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAZARD PAY BONUS.

Appropriates funds for a one-time hazard pay bonus to state officers and employees in bargaining units 5, 6, and 7, and their excluded counterparts under certain conditions.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1344

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2027-2028 school year. Requires a report to the 2026 legislature.

EducationSupports EducationMandates FAFSA completion as graduation requirement to increase college access and financial aid readiness, advancing educational access for students.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 942

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Maddy summaryHB 942 allocates state funds to the Department of Health to pay community-based health organizations for contracted health care services. It directly affects local clinics, nonprofits, and social service providers that deliver health care in communities. The key mechanism is directing state funding through the Department of Health to these organizations, rather than changing eligibility or service requirements. This is a funding bill focused on resource allocation, not altering health care policy or patient access rules.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to community health organizations via DOH for contracted services, increasing resource availability without altering eligibility or service requirements.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 547

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.

Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes Spay/Neuter Special Fund via appropriations ($), income tax check-off, and special plates, directly funding a public service through tax mechanisms and budget allocation.90% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 332

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RECYCLING.

Establishes a lithium-ion battery recycling working group within the Department of Health to assess recycling methods for small and medium format lithium-ion batteries. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes working group to assess lithium-ion battery recycling methods, promoting proper disposal and resource conservation, directly supporting environmental protection.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 89

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from revolving fund for teacher housing program, directly funding a public service initiative under budget allocation95% confidence EducationSupports EducationProvides housing vouchers via dedicated fund to support teacher recruitment/retention, directly strengthening educator stability in K-12 education system.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingFunds housing vouchers for eligible teachers via Teacher Home Assistance Program, directly advancing affordable housing access for educators.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1283

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY.

Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 8, 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.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1382

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with a non-profit specializing in domestic violence to provide training and staff to be housed on-site in Child Welfare Services Branch offices to support all aspects of screening for and addressing domestic violence within a case. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track