Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Primary HB 1567

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY EQUITY.

Allows the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard and medically essential needs energy program based on proposals from electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EnergySupports EnergyRequires affordable residential rates, medical energy program, and equity-focused tariffs - protects low-income consumers and aligns with clean energy access goals.90% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly creates a Medical Essential Needs Energy Program to ensure reliable electricity for medical devices, directly supporting healthcare access for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2038

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program that returns funds to eligible residents of the State who meet a certain income threshold or use a certain amount of gasoline as fuel for transportation.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded incentive program returning funds to low-income residents via transportation appropriations, directly allocating budget resources for targeted financial relief.90% confidence EnergySupports EnergyBill creates Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program, directly promoting cleaner transportation options aligned with renewable energy goals.85% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program to fund residents using cleaner transportation, reducing emissions and promoting environmental protection through incentives.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationCreates DOT-funded incentive program for clean transportation alternatives, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and funding per bill's title and summary.90% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2435

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PORTABLE PLUG-IN SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES.

Prohibits binding agreements preventing the installation of a portable plug-in solar generation device on any residential dwelling, subject to certain requirements.

EnergySupports EnergyProhibits restrictions on residential solar device installation, directly promoting renewable energy adoption by removing barriers to portable solar generation.90% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2565

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHERS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to provide monetary awards to educators who are recognized by the legislature, during education week, for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to DOE for teacher awards, increasing education budget allocation per appropriation subject and funding public service program.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for teacher recognition awards during Education Week, directly supporting educators through financial incentives for excellence and service.95% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1592

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASSAULT.

Elevates criminal penalties for assaults committed against educational workers and sports officials, while preserving appropriate judicial discretion at sentencing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates penalties for assaults on educational workers/sports officials, increasing sentencing severity without reform focus.95% confidence

In committee Feb 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2425

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Exempts any agricultural enterprise practicing diversified agriculture on lands formerly used for commercial sugarcane production within the conservation district from any permitting and site plan approval requirements established for lands in a conservation district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts agricultural operations from conservation district permitting, removing regulatory safeguards for environmental protection on former sugarcane lands.90% confidence

In committee Feb 6, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2441

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.

Requires students of the University of Hawaii, including transfer students, to complete training on federal laws and University policies regarding sexual misconduct prior to the completion of initial registration into the university of Hawaii system. Amends the frequency that training and programming regarding sexual misconduct is provided to university of Hawaii students and employees.

In committee Feb 6, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2532

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.

Requires cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominium associations to allow owners to display the Hawaiian flag within the owner's property. Allows reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on Hawaiian flag displays to protect a substantial interest of the association or corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 6, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2573

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College, Department of Human Resources Development, and Department of Law Enforcement. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 6, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2596

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PLANTS.

Requires persons who sell or offer plants for sale at retail to provide information on the risk of invasiveness of the plant species. Requires the Invasive Species Council to develop a labeling system for plants that displays the plants' weed risk assessments. Establishes fines for violations. Effective 1/1/2027.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires labeling for invasive plant risks to prevent ecological harm, directly strengthening environmental protection against invasive species spread.95% confidence

In committee Feb 6, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track