Rep. Amy Perruso

Maddy summaryHCR 87 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Education to establish an annual Climate Week in all public schools. It directly affects public school students statewide by requiring schools to integrate climate awareness, education, and sustainability initiatives into their curriculum during this dedicated week. Key mechanisms include collaborating with environmental organizations and supporting student-led climate action projects. The resolution does not create new laws but requests the Department of Education to develop this program, citing gaps in current climate education for students. It is modeled after similar initiatives in New York and the UN, aiming to address youth climate anxiety through structured educational engagement.

Maddy summaryHCR 211 is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii state agencies and local governments to adopt import substitution strategies to reduce reliance on imported goods. It directs relevant agencies to identify priority sectors for local production (like manufacturing, agriculture, and energy), develop supporting policies and incentives, and collaborate with private and community stakeholders. County mayors and the Governor must submit a report with recommendations and proposed legislation to the Legislature by January 2026. This resolution directly affects state agencies, county governments, and the Governor’s office through its reporting requirement, but it does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 184) requests Hawaii’s Department of Health to establish a Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group. It directly affects state agencies, the construction and demolition industries, and community groups focused on environmental justice and circular economy practices. The working group must develop strategies to reduce construction/demolition waste, scale material reuse, align with Hawaii’s carbon neutrality goals (by 2045), and create policy recommendations. The resolution requires the group to include health officials, industry representatives, and community experts, and to submit annual reports to the legislature with findings and proposed actions.

Maddy summaryHCR 99 is a resolution requesting Hawaii's LGBTQ+ Commission and Commission on the Status of Women to collaborate on reviewing all state laws (Hawaii Revised Statutes) and recommending changes to replace gendered language with gender-neutral terms. The commissions must draft proposed legislation, develop guidelines for future bills, and submit a report with recommendations by January 2026. This resolution does not change laws directly but initiates a process to update state statutes for greater inclusivity. The goal is to ensure state laws better reflect diverse gender identities and provide equal recognition and protection for all residents.

Maddy summaryHCR 131 is a concurrent resolution urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Hawaii’s State Department of Transportation to support expanded air service using short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, which can operate on shorter runways common in rural Hawaii. It directly affects residents of rural communities like Molokai, Lanai, and Hana, who face reduced service and higher costs for essential air travel. The resolution requests the State DOT to study incentives for STOL operations and directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study on a rural air service program, including funding and partnerships, with a report due by early 2026. This is a non-binding request for action and study, not a new law.

Maddy summaryThis is a House Resolution (not a binding bill), urging Hawaii to explore import substitution as an economic strategy. It directs state agencies and county leaders to identify sectors where local production could replace imports (like food or energy), develop supporting policies, and collaborate with businesses and communities. Officials must submit a 2026 report with recommendations, including potential new legislation. The resolution does not create new laws but seeks to guide future policy discussions on economic diversification.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 134) urges Hawaii's Sister-State Committee to evaluate and develop recommendations for establishing a formal sister-state relationship between Hawaii and New Zealand. It focuses on strengthening cooperation in economic development, arts/cultural exchange, education, and environmental sustainability, building on shared Polynesian heritage and mutual commitments to indigenous cultures and sustainability. The resolution does not create new laws but requests the committee assess potential collaboration areas and advises the Governor to implement the relationship if recommended. It directly affects Hawaii's state agencies and the Sister-State Committee, encouraging future partnerships with New Zealand.

Maddy summaryHR 24 requests the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to add a new acknowledgment section to the existing Plant and Animal Declaration Form, which travelers must complete when arriving in Hawaii with plants or animals. This section would require travelers to affirm they are aware of laws protecting Native Hawaiian cultural sites, burial grounds, places of worship, and wildlife conservation regulations. The bill does not create new laws or penalties but aims to inform travelers about existing protections through a form they already complete. It directly affects all passengers, crew, and officers required to submit the declaration form upon entering Hawaii. The resolution specifies the acknowledgment must cover awareness of relevant federal, state, and county laws governing cultural sites and wildlife.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 81) urges Hawaii's Department of Education to establish an annual Climate Week in all public schools statewide. It aims to directly affect students by promoting climate awareness, education, and participation in environmental projects through school-based activities. The resolution proposes collaborating with environmental organizations to develop interactive, student-led sustainability initiatives during this designated week. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but encourages existing educational programs to integrate climate action.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 103) requests Hawaii's State Commission on the Status of Women to form a working group focused on strengthening state-level protections under Title IX. Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal funds. The working group - comprising the Attorney General, education officials, university leaders, and advocacy representatives - will develop recommendations to address gaps in current protections, particularly regarding unreported sex-based discrimination and harassment in Hawaii schools. The group must submit its report to the Legislature by January 2026, with no new laws enacted by this resolution itself.