Rep. Amy Perruso

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Hawaii Department of Transportation to create a working group that will study the costs and benefits of fossil fuel subsidies and fare-free public transit. The group will analyze how much federal money supports fossil fuels in Hawaii, calculate the true cost of gasoline when accounting for environmental and health impacts, and model the financial effects of eliminating fares on public transportation across all counties. The working group must include representatives from transportation agencies, economic researchers, and community organizations to produce policy recommendations aligned with Hawaii's goal of a zero-emissions economy by 2045.

Maddy summaryThis bill urges the Hawaii Department of Health to coordinate the stockpiling of a three-year supply of mifepristone, a medication commonly used in medical abortions. The resolution is directed at state health officials and aims to ensure a stable supply of the drug, which has a five-year shelf life and is used in approximately 63% of U.S. abortions. The measure responds to potential disruptions in the medication's supply chain and seeks to maintain access to reproductive healthcare services within the state. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal request to the Department of Health to plan for adequate inventory levels.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Hawaii Department of Health to study the costs and benefits of requiring water suppliers to adjust fluoride levels to meet national standards for community water fluoridation. The measure directly affects public water systems in the state and aims to address high rates of tooth decay by evaluating whether mandated fluoride adjustments would improve oral health outcomes. The study would analyze financial impacts, health benefits, and operational considerations for water providers, with results to be reported to the Legislature by early 2027. This is a procedural resolution that initiates research rather than implementing immediate policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution asks Hawaii's Director of Health to form a working group to study whether arts-based social prescribing can be added to public, private, and prepaid health insurance plans. Arts-based social prescribing involves doctors recommending participation in creative activities like music, dance, or visual arts as part of treatment for mental health conditions. The working group will include representatives from health insurers, arts organizations, and healthcare providers to examine legal, financial, and practical issues related to covering these services. The group will evaluate potential benefits, design pilot programs, and submit findings to the Legislature by early 2027. This resolution does not change current laws but initiates a study to determine if such programs are feasible for Hawaii's healthcare system.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution urges the Governor to protect Hawaii's public land trust and Native Hawaiian rights, particularly in response to potential federal condemnation proceedings against state lands. The bill states that if the federal government initiates condemnation actions, the Legislature is prepared to repeal various statutory benefits and exemptions currently provided to military personnel and their dependents. These provisions include tax breaks, residency exemptions, retirement benefits, and other privileges that the resolution argues are inconsistent with the state's constitutional obligations. The document serves as a formal statement of legislative intent rather than a law that immediately changes policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Hawaii Director of Health to form a working group to study whether arts-based social prescribing - where doctors recommend participation in creative activities like music, dance, or theater as part of mental health treatment - can be integrated into public, private, and prepaid health insurance plans. The working group will include representatives from health insurers, arts organizations, healthcare providers, and relevant state agencies to examine legal, regulatory, and financial feasibility across Hawaii's multi-payer system. The group will analyze potential impacts on patient outcomes and costs, explore pilot program opportunities, and submit a report with recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that urges the Governor of Hawaii to protect the state public land trust and Native Hawaiian rights, particularly in response to potential federal condemnation of state lands. It acknowledges historical harms caused by military activities and notes that the state has provided various benefits to military personnel while receiving insufficient federal reimbursement. The resolution states that if the federal government initiates condemnation proceedings against state lands, the legislature is prepared to take action by repealing or suspending numerous statutory provisions that provide exemptions, tax benefits, and other privileges to military members and their dependents. The bill does not enact new laws but serves as a formal statement of intent and a directive to the Governor to take protective measures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Office of Elections in Hawaii to form a working group to study the costs and policy effects of removing primary elections and adopting ranked-choice voting for general and special elections. The proposed working group would include election officials, legislators, political party representatives, and public experts to analyze fiscal impacts, administrative needs, and potential constitutional changes. Members would examine data from jurisdictions that use ranked-choice voting, evaluate voter participation trends, and develop recommendations on whether to propose constitutional amendments to implement these changes. The group is tasked with submitting a final report with findings and proposed legislation to the Legislature by early 2027.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution asks Hawaii's Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to study how large private trusts, particularly those created under Chapter 554G, are currently registered and reported to the state. The resolution directs the department to review existing rules for trustees and trust companies, assess whether current laws allow for tracking these trusts by asset size, and determine if new reporting requirements are needed. The department must provide its findings and recommendations to the legislature by early 2027, including any proposed legislation to improve transparency for trusts with significant assets. This request aims to help policymakers understand the scale and economic impact of these financial arrangements without revealing confidential beneficiary information.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Hawaii Department of Health to study the costs and benefits of requiring water suppliers to adjust fluoride levels in public water systems to match the optimal level recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The resolution aims to gather data on how such a change would impact oral health, particularly for the approximately 89% of residents currently without access to fluoridated water. The Department of Health must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the start of the 2027 session, which could lead to future legislative action. This measure does not mandate any immediate changes to water systems but instead initiates a review process to inform potential policy decisions.