Rep. Sean Quinlan

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 216) congratulating Landon McNamara on winning the 11th Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. It honors his achievement in the prestigious surfing competition held at Waimea Bay, O'ahu, on December 22, 2024, where he earned a three-wave total of 135.80 points. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating his athletic success and connection to the North Shore community. It directly affects no individuals or groups through legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Hawaii's Department of Education to post online updates about changes to gun safety and storage laws on its public website. It aims to provide students with current information on secure firearm storage requirements, without creating new legal obligations. The resolution does not alter existing laws but asks the education department to share existing legal updates with students. It is a procedural request, not a binding legislative measure.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 91) requests Hawaii's Department of Education to provide students with information about changes to gun safety and storage laws. It does not create new laws but asks the Department to share existing updates on secure storage requirements, which directly affects students in Hawaii public schools. The resolution cites concerns about unsecured firearms increasing risks to children and notes Hawaii has existing or proposed secure storage laws. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill, so the summary is concise as required.)

Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules related to the Plant Care Component Program. Prohibits distributing plant care components that originated outside the State unless it was subjected to treatment before arrival. Establishes administrative penalties to enforce the Plant Care Component Program. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for purposes of the Plant Care Component Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (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)

Maddy summaryHB 213 appropriates state funds to support the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program, which helps healthcare professionals repay educational loans. The program directly assists licensed healthcare workers, such as nurses and physicians, who serve in underserved areas or specific healthcare roles. The bill specifies funding allocation with an effective date of July 1, 3000, though this date appears to be a placeholder error. No additional details about eligibility, funding amounts, or program administration are provided in the available context.

Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 187) requests Hawaii's Department of Health to reduce disposable surgical equipment use and adopt sustainable practices in healthcare, following California and Japan's models. It directs the Department to develop guidelines, encourage partnerships with sterilization companies, and submit a 2026 report on cost savings and environmental benefits. The resolution directly affects Hawaii's healthcare facilities and the Department of Health, urging them to explore reusable equipment options without mandating legal changes. It focuses on reducing medical waste and costs while maintaining patient safety standards.