Rep. Darius Kila

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution HCR 71 requests Ko Olina Golf Club owners and management, in coordination with Hawaii's Department of Transportation (DOT), to implement safety measures preventing golf balls from landing on Farrington Highway. This follows reports of golf balls striking vehicles and homes near the course, creating safety risks for drivers and pedestrians on a heavily traveled highway corridor. The resolution also directs the DOT to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by 2026. As a non-binding request, it does not mandate specific actions but seeks collaborative safety improvements.

Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Moves the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement. Replaces the Attorney General with the Director of Law Enforcement as Chair of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission and includes the Attorney General as a commission member. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)

Maddy summaryHB 177 proposes to eliminate fees for the issuance or renewal of civil identification cards, making them free of charge for all individuals. This bill directly affects anyone seeking to obtain a new civil ID card or renew an existing one. To implement this change, the legislation includes provisions for appropriating funds.

Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHCR 43 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Law Enforcement (DOLE) to study two traffic safety measures: establishing a dedicated highway patrol and installing speed cameras on major freeways and highways in areas with frequent speeding. The resolution cites state data showing speeding as a leading cause of traffic fatalities and notes that local agencies often lack resources to address speeding effectively. It asks the departments to analyze the feasibility and potential impact of these measures on traffic safety and district courts, without requiring immediate implementation. This is a procedural request for a study, not a law that would enact speed cameras or patrols.

Establishes a fishpond inventory working group within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create an inventory and map of all fishponds on state land and conduct a literature review. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding concurrent resolution (not a legislative bill) urging Hawaii's state and county governments to prioritize freshwater protection for coastal waters. It recognizes that freshwater flows from rivers, streams, and groundwater are vital for maintaining healthy coral reefs, native marine species (like 'o'opu fish), and traditional Hawaiian practices, citing the Hawaii Constitution's water protection clauses. The resolution requests agencies develop water management plans and public education efforts to balance human needs with environmental sustainability but does not create new laws or funding requirements. It serves as a symbolic reaffirmation of existing constitutional obligations under Hawaii law.

Maddy summaryHCR 122 is a House Concurrent Resolution requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to establish a collaborative working group focused on culturally sensitive shorelines affected by erosion. The resolution directly addresses Native Hawaiian burial sites (iwi kupuna) exposed by coastal erosion at locations like Lahilahi Beach Park and Kaulahao Beach. The working group must include DLNR, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, county representatives, and burial councils to survey impacted areas, determine protection methods, identify suitable reinternment sites on public lands, and report findings to the legislature by 2026. This resolution does not create new laws but requests coordination to protect culturally significant sites threatened by erosion.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHCR 177 is a non-binding resolution encouraging the City and County of Honolulu to launch a temporary "Summer Streets" pilot program. It proposes closing certain urban streets to motor vehicles during summer months to create safe, shared spaces for pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, and community activities. The resolution aims to support local businesses, promote sustainable transportation, and align with Hawaii’s environmental goals, though it does not require the city to implement the program or allocate funding. (2 sentences)