Rep. Amy Perruso

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Hawaii Board of Education and Department of Education to create a working group that will design a Climate Literacy Seal of Excellence program for public schools. The proposed working group would include educators, university faculty, industry representatives, and student members to develop a framework for recognizing students who complete advanced climate science coursework and experiential projects. The group is tasked with outlining course requirements, certification criteria, teacher training needs, and an implementation timeline, with final recommendations due to the Legislature by early 2027.

Maddy summaryThis 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 study will examine whether existing laws allow for tracking these trusts and whether new reporting requirements should be added to help policymakers understand their scale and economic impact. The department must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027, which may include suggestions for new laws to improve transparency without revealing confidential beneficiary information. This request for evaluation is intended to inform future policy decisions regarding oversight of sophisticated trust structures in Hawaii.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution urges Hawaii's county governments to create new property tax relief programs for senior citizens who have lived in their homes for at least ten consecutive years. The proposal specifically targets homeowners aged 65 or older who have owned and occupied their primary residence for a decade, excluding rental or investment properties. It requests that counties add these new programs to existing tax relief options and establish verification procedures to confirm eligibility. The resolution aims to help long-term residents manage rising housing costs while supporting community stability and aging in place.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution asks Hawaii's Office of Elections to form a working group that studies whether to replace primary elections with ranked-choice voting in general and special elections. The proposal would allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting a single candidate, with the goal of increasing voter participation and ensuring candidates receive majority support. The working group would analyze costs, administrative requirements, legal implications, and potential impacts on political parties before making recommendations to the Legislature. This measure does not change election rules immediately but instead initiates a review process to determine if such changes are feasible and beneficial for Hawaii.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution urges the Governor to reactivate the Hawaii Health Authority to develop a plan for transitioning Hawaii to a single-payer healthcare system. The bill directs the Authority to create a proposal for implementing this system as soon as possible after obtaining federal waivers to maintain Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE funding. It requests that the Authority submit a progress report with recommendations to the Legislature by late 2026. The resolution does not enact the healthcare system itself but serves as a formal recommendation to the executive branch.

Maddy summaryThis Hawaii House Concurrent Resolution urges the President and Congress to release all federal records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations, with redactions limited only to protecting the privacy and safety of victims. The bill responds to concerns that current federal actions have either exposed victim identities or withheld information about individuals involved in the crimes. It calls for full transparency regarding who was connected to Epstein and how the abuse network operated, while requesting that Congress compel implicated individuals to testify under oath. The resolution is a non-binding statement of intent rather than a law that directly changes federal policy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Health to coordinate stockpiling a three-year supply of mifepristone, a medication commonly used in medical abortions. The bill responds to concerns about potential disruptions in the medication's supply chain and aims to ensure continued access to reproductive healthcare services within the state. It directs the Department of Health to determine the appropriate quantities needed for this stockpile and transmit the resolution to the state health director. The measure reflects Hawaii's existing legal framework protecting reproductive rights and addresses access challenges faced by residents, particularly on islands where in-person abortion care is limited.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution urges the Governor of Hawaii to reassure visitors that they will be treated safely, legally, and ethically by state law enforcement agencies during their stay. The measure responds to concerns about federal immigration policies allowing warrantless searches of electronic devices and social media, which the bill's sponsors argue could lead to unconstitutional denials of entry. By requesting the Governor's action, the resolution aims to protect Hawaii's reputation and ensure that visitors are not subjected to practices that conflict with constitutional rights and state values. The document is a formal request rather than a law that creates new penalties or mandates specific enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Hawaii Health Plan Working Group to design and recommend a basic, affordable health plan for all state residents. The group will include representatives from the House health committee, Governor's office, Insurance Commissioner, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Hawaii Medical Service Association, and Kaiser Permanente. The working group is tasked with developing a plan to address potential increases in uninsured residents due to changes in federal health insurance subsidies and Medicaid requirements, with a report due before the 2027 legislative session. The group will cease to exist on June 30, 2027, after submitting its recommendations and any proposed legislation to the Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding House resolution from the State of Hawaii that urges the President and U.S. Congress to release all federal records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The document calls for releasing these documents with redactions limited only to protecting the privacy and safety of victims, arguing that current releases have improperly exposed victim identities while hiding information about other individuals involved. It also requests that Congress investigate and compel testimony from all individuals implicated in the Epstein case. Because this is a state-level resolution rather than federal legislation, it does not create new laws or directly affect any specific group beyond expressing the state legislature's position on federal actions.