Rep. Darius Kila

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution designates the State of Hawaii as a "Purple Heart State" to honor military personnel awarded the Purple Heart for combat wounds, death, or captivity. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes Hawaii's support for veterans through legislative action. The resolution directs certified copies to the Governor and the Department of Defense's Veteran Services office. This symbolic gesture directly affects Purple Heart recipients and veterans in Hawaii by affirming state-level appreciation for their service.

Maddy summaryHCR 126 is a procedural resolution requesting Hawaii's Legislative Reference Bureau to review all mandatory reports required by law to be submitted to the Legislature. The Bureau must identify reports that are outdated (e.g., for programs that no longer exist) or no longer provide useful information, then recommend which should be discontinued. This review is based on existing law requiring the Bureau to track report submissions, with findings due to the Legislature by early 2026. The resolution does not change any laws but aims to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens.

Maddy summaryHCR 34 is a Hawaii state resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It specifically requests a convention limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on federal spending, reduce federal power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution explicitly states the convention must not consider changes to the Bill of Rights and includes detailed procedural requirements for how Congress should handle such a request. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new law but formally expresses Hawaii’s position to Congress. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action affecting residents or federal policy directly.

Maddy summaryHCR 50 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Health to form a task force focused on Oahu streams. The task force must develop recommendations for humane no-trespassing policies, improve coordination between state and county agencies regarding stream encampments, connect individuals experiencing homelessness to services, and address environmental pollution. It requires specific members including agency directors, county leadership, and legislative chairs, with a report due by August 2025. This resolution does not create new laws but seeks to coordinate existing resources to address health, safety, and environmental concerns near Oahu's waterways.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House Resolution (not a bill), designating Hawaii as a "Purple Heart State" to honor military members who received the Purple Heart medal. It recognizes recipients of the Purple Heart - awarded for combat wounds, death in action, or prisoner-of-war status - and affirms Hawaii's support for veterans. The resolution has no legal effect or new policy changes; it merely expresses the state's appreciation through this designation. Certified copies will be sent to the Governor and Veterans' Services, but it does not alter benefits or create new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 161) urges Hawaii's Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Land and Natural Resources to remove a parking lot and paid parking area on the grounds of Iolani Palace - the only royal palace in the U.S. where a monarch lived. It requests a cost analysis and proposed legislation by late 2025 to eliminate the parking, followed by restoring the grounds to reflect their historical landscape using archival photos. The resolution directly affects the management of Iolani Palace, a site of cultural significance to Native Hawaiians and a major tourist attraction. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new law but formally requests specific actions to preserve the palace's historical integrity.

Maddy summaryHR 122 directs Hawaii's Legislative Reference Bureau to review all reports required by law to be submitted to the Legislature and recommend which reports should no longer be required. It aims to eliminate redundant or outdated reporting obligations, such as those for discontinued programs or reports gathering minimal new information. The Bureau must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2026, including any proposed changes to the reporting requirements. This resolution streamlines legislative oversight by focusing on necessary reports without altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryHCR 13 is a procedural resolution requesting the State Auditor to assess the social and financial impacts of proposed mandatory health insurance coverage for traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices. It specifically directs the Auditor to evaluate House Bill 641 (2023), which would require insurers to cover services like lomilomi massage and la’au lapa’au offered through federally qualified health centers or Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems. The resolution complies with Hawaii Revised Statutes §23-51, mandating this assessment before any such coverage mandate can be enacted. This resolution itself does not create new coverage requirements but seeks data to inform future legislative decisions.

Maddy summaryHCR 166 is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Accounting and General Services to analyze removing a parking lot adjacent to Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the U.S. where a monarch lived. It directs the department to submit a cost analysis by January 2026 and requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to redesign the grounds to match the palace's original historical landscape. The resolution aims to address the presence of modern parking infrastructure on the palace grounds, which the text describes as inconsistent with the site's status as a protected historical and cultural landmark for Native Hawaiians.

Maddy summaryHR 46 is a House Resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Health to form a task force by August 1, 2025. The task force must include state agencies, Honolulu officials, legislative leaders, and community representatives to address no-trespassing policies along Oahu streams. Its key goals are developing humane enforcement practices, improving state-county coordination on encampments, connecting unhoused individuals to services, and mitigating environmental pollution from stream encampments. The task force must submit recommendations to the Legislature by August 2025, with a final report due before the 2026 legislative session. This is a procedural resolution that directs collaboration but does not create new laws.