Rep. Sean Quinlan

Primary HB 1381

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Maddy summaryHB 1381 creates a working group within the judiciary to improve legal services for youth in the child welfare system. The group will develop strategies to address gaps in legal representation for young people navigating foster care or other child welfare cases. The bill provides funding to support the working group's operations and meetings. This directly affects youth in the state's child welfare system by aiming to ensure they have better access to legal assistance during critical proceedings.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funding via appropriation ($), directly supporting child welfare legal services as a public program under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1178

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to establish a cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training program for public school students in grades six through twelve as part of existing health or physical education curriculum. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the establishment of a cardiac emergency response plan in all public elementary, middle, intermediate, and high schools in the State.

EducationSupports EducationMandates CPR/AED training and cardiac response plans in school curricula, enhancing student health safety programs within educational requirements.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school-based CPR/AED training and cardiac emergency plans, strengthening public health preparedness in educational settings as part of health curriculum.95% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1245

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.

Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Appropriates funds.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for adaptation pathways planning, directly advancing state budget allocation for infrastructure relocation programs.90% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds adaptation planning to relocate infrastructure from sea level rise and coastal flooding areas, directly protecting against climate change impacts on environment.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds relocation of transportation infrastructure from flood zones, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure resilience and adaptation to sea level rise.95% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1232

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

Prohibits counties from permitting or allowing retention and detention ponds to be constructed except under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to inspect retention and detention ponds statewide. Establishes certain safety requirements. Appropriates funds.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires inspections and safety standards for stormwater ponds, strengthening oversight to protect water quality and prevent pollution from runoff.85% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1445

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds.

EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school safety infrastructure (locks, alarms, drills), advancing physical safety within education policy framework.90% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1192

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.

Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Charli Alert program to help locate persons who are 18 to 64 years old, missing, and thought to be in danger.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Charli Alert program for missing persons (18-64) in danger, directly strengthening law enforcement response within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1204

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Allows primary caregivers to be responsible for the care of more than one qualifying patient for medical cannabis at any given time. Repeals 6/30/2030.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows primary caregivers to serve multiple patients for medical cannabis, expanding patient access to healthcare services under medical cannabis programs.85% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1205

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds for the workforce development council to incorporate and implement a framework for the workforce diversification and expansion of the defense-related workforce in fields such as information technology, cybersecurity, intelligence, data science, and advanced manufacturing.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for workforce development in defense-related fields, increasing state budget allocation for economic diversification and workforce programs.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds workforce development in IT, cybersecurity, and data science fields through defense-related workforce expansion framework.95% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1228

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.

Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of waste or disposal facilities that are near or above a significant aquifer. Allows counties to apply for exemptions to state siting standards if they meet certain criteria.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits waste facilities near significant aquifers, preventing groundwater contamination and protecting water resources as a core environmental safeguard.95% confidence

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1474

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track