Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when the Department acts as an eligible borrower for a loan agreement under section 184A of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, as amended. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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)
Maddy summaryHCR 147 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Health, Attorney General, and Department of Law Enforcement to coordinate an enforcement plan addressing illegal dispensaries selling cannabis labeled as hemp. It directly affects these state agencies and targets the surge of over 84 illegal operators selling cannabis (with THC over 0.3%) disguised as hemp, often near schools and in high-traffic areas like Waikiki. The resolution calls for interagency coordination to address gaps in enforcement, as current rules lack specific regulations for these illicit operations, which offer unregulated products without age checks or medical requirements. It does not create new laws but requests existing agencies use their authority under Hawaii Revised Statutes and administrative rules to combat this issue.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 142) requests Hawaii’s Department of Health to create a task force that will develop minimum professional standards for community health worker training programs. The task force must include representatives from the Department of Health, community colleges, county health workers, advocacy groups, and healthcare organizations, with a report due by January 2026. It directly affects community health workers and training programs across Hawaii by aiming to establish consistent quality standards for their education and practice. The resolution does not create new law but seeks to improve workforce readiness and health outcomes through standardized training.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law), designating January 11-17, 2026, as "Strong Start, Strong Economy Week" in Hawaii. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or programs. The resolution includes background statements about ALICE household thresholds and early childhood development to justify the recognition. It requests specific House representatives to collaborate with organizations during the week to discuss family stability and economic impacts, but the resolution itself has no binding effect.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 141) urges Hawaii's Department of Health, Attorney General, and Department of Law Enforcement to create a coordinated enforcement plan addressing illegal dispensaries selling cannabis labeled as hemp. It directly affects state agencies responsible for public health and safety, noting over 84 such operations are selling unregulated cannabis near schools, airports, and residential areas without age checks or medical requirements. The resolution highlights that hemp (≤0.3% THC) and cannabis (over 0.3% THC) are chemically distinct, but illegal operators falsely label high-THC products as hemp, risking contaminated products. It references existing Hawaii laws (HRS Chapter 328G, HRS Chapter 11-37) but states no specific statutes currently cover these illegal operations. The resolution is non-binding and focuses on closing enforcement gaps, not creating new regulations.
Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution requests Hawaii's Attorney General to investigate whether crisis pregnancy centers operating in the state comply with patient privacy laws. It requires the Attorney General to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 2026. The resolution does not change existing laws but seeks to assess current compliance by these centers, which provide services like pregnancy testing while often promoting anti-abortion messaging.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 138 requests Hawaii's Attorney General to investigate whether crisis pregnancy centers operating in the state comply with patient privacy regulations. The resolution requires the Attorney General to report findings and recommendations, including potential legislative changes, to the Legislature by January 2026. This request follows studies indicating many crisis pregnancy centers - nonprofits that often provide services like pregnancy tests and ultrasounds while discouraging abortions - may collect personal health data without proper oversight. The investigation will assess compliance with existing privacy laws, not alter the centers' operations.
Maddy summaryHCR 148 is a Hawaii legislative resolution requesting the Department of Health to create a task force that will develop minimum professional standards for community health worker (CHW) training programs. The task force must include representatives from the Department of Health, community colleges, CHW associations, health organizations, and county-based CHWs. It will identify standards to ensure consistent training quality and report findings to the Legislature by early 2026. This resolution directly affects CHW training programs and the professionals who support community health access across Hawaii.
Maddy summaryHCR 155 is a symbolic concurrent resolution recognizing January 11-17, 2026, as "Strong Start, Strong Economy Week" in Hawaii. It does not create new laws or policies but urges House Districts 4 and 5 representatives to collaborate with organizations during this week to explore connections between early childhood stability, family support, and workforce development. The resolution cites data on Hawaii’s ALICE (low-income) households and emphasizes how early childhood support could reduce intergenerational poverty and strengthen the workforce. It has no binding effect on residents or funding, serving only as a formal acknowledgment by the legislature.
