Rep. Darius Kila

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 116) requests the Hawaii Department of Transportation's Airports Division to form a task force to study whether creating a separate corporation to manage the state's airports would be feasible. The task force must include representatives from the DOT, transportation committees, Hawaii Tourism Authority, airlines, labor unions, and airport businesses. It will assess potential benefits, challenges, governance, funding, and operational impacts, then submit a report to the Legislature by January 2026. This resolution does not create a corporation or change airport management - it only directs a study. (Note: HR 116 is a procedural resolution, not a law.)

Maddy summaryHCR 120 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Transportation's Airports Division to form a task force to study creating a separate corporation to manage the state's airports. The task force must include DOT staff, transportation committee leaders, tourism authorities, airline representatives, labor unions, and airport businesses. It will analyze the potential benefits, challenges, and costs of such a corporation, including impacts on operations, governance, and airport facilities. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 2026. This resolution does not create the corporation but seeks a study to inform future decisions about airport management.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally congratulates four Hawaii educators named 2025 Teachers of the Year in their respective school districts: Robin Barros (Hawaii Public Charter School), Tennifer Clark (Leeward District), Leah Gouker (Hawaii District), and Karla "Viviana" Martinez (Hawaii District). It publicly recognizes their teaching achievements, community service, and dedication to students without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it solely serves to honor these educators' contributions. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive legislative bill.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural biosecurity and the prevention, detection, and control of invasive species in Maui County. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when the Department acts as an eligible borrower for a loan agreement under section 184A of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, as amended. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Amends the law authorizing the killing of mongoose by clarifying the circumstances under which mongoose may be killed and authorizing feral chickens to be killed under certain circumstances. (HD1)

Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)