Rep. Amy Perruso

Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to house a collection of data on the incidence of Parkinson's disease in the State. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Agency to create a Parkinson's disease research collection database webpage by 1/1/2026, and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine the ability, best approaches, various issues, and potential impacts of requiring courts to disassociate a residential tenant from an eviction proceeding brought by a landlord in certain circumstances. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryThis bill requests a study to determine if Hawaii can establish an Environmental Protection Agency-certified laboratory for testing drinking water. It directly affects Hawaii residents by addressing the current need to send water samples to California for testing, which causes delays (about one week) and risks sample spoilage during transport. The study will examine the feasibility of creating such a lab or upgrading Hawaii's existing Department of Health lab to meet EPA standards, including costs, operations, and potential hosts. The resolution requires the study to report findings to the legislature by early 2026, with no immediate policy changes proposed.

Maddy summaryHCR 189 is a resolution urging Hawaii’s Department of Health and University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to incentivize wastewater treatment plants to test sewage sludge, reclaimed water, and other residuals for PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known as "forever chemicals" that persist in the environment. It does not create new laws but calls for testing to prevent PFAS from entering food chains through agricultural use of contaminated materials, which can cause health risks like cancer and reproductive issues. The resolution specifically targets wastewater plants that supply materials for farming or irrigation, emphasizing testing as a step to protect public health and ecosystems. This is a non-binding request, not a regulatory mandate, focused on encouraging proactive testing and management.

Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Maddy summaryThis non-binding House Resolution (HR 202) urges Hawaii's state government to reject energy sources like liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other fossil fuels deemed harmful to the climate and environment. It specifically cites methane emissions from LNG - linked to severe climate impacts - as a key reason to avoid new fossil fuel projects. The resolution requests that state agencies refrain from providing financial or regulatory support for such energy sources and instead prioritize transitioning to renewable energy. It directly affects state officials, including the Governor, environmental agencies, and county mayors, by calling for policy alignment with scientific recommendations on climate action. The resolution does not create new laws but serves as a formal request to guide Hawaii's energy decisions.

Maddy summaryHCR 210 is a non-binding concurrent resolution (not a law) urging Hawaii’s state government to reject energy sources harmful to the climate and environment, specifically targeting liquefied natural gas (LNG). It directs state agencies to avoid providing financial or regulatory support for new fossil fuel projects like LNG, which the resolution cites as contributing to methane emissions and climate impacts. The resolution requests that Hawaii focus resources on transitioning to renewable energy, aligning with scientific recommendations for reducing fossil fuel dependence. It applies directly to state officials, including the Governor, agency heads, and county mayors, as specified in the resolution’s transmission requirements.

Maddy summaryHCR 18 requests a study to determine if Hawaii can establish an EPA-certified laboratory for testing drinking water locally. Currently, Hawaii lacks such a facility, requiring samples to be sent to California for testing, which causes delays (up to a week), risks sample spoilage during transport, and creates vulnerabilities during emergencies like the 2021 Red Hill water crisis. The study would examine costs for creating a new lab or upgrading the existing Department of Health lab in Pearl City, including initial setup, annual operations, organizational structures, and potential hosting entities. It aims to assess whether local testing could improve response times for contaminants like petroleum hydrocarbons and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with findings due to the Legislature by early 2026.