Rep. Lisa Marten

Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines every five years from 2030 to 2045. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHCR 70 is a non-binding legislative resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Transportation (DOT) to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the state's aviation sector. It directs the DOT to collaborate with airlines, fuel producers, and the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop policies, incentives, and infrastructure for SAF use. The resolution ties this effort to Hawaii's climate goals, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 and implementing the Navahine v. DOT settlement plan. The DOT must report progress on these efforts to the Legislature by 2026.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the contracting of services for start-up business financing and support. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Maddy summaryHB 177 proposes to eliminate fees for the issuance or renewal of civil identification cards, making them free of charge for all individuals. This bill directly affects anyone seeking to obtain a new civil ID card or renew an existing one. To implement this change, the legislation includes provisions for appropriating funds.

Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 164) is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii's four major counties (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai) to create and maintain a publicly accessible online list of hurricane shelters and refuges. It requires counties to include specific details for each location, such as address, hurricane rating capability (category 1+), capacity, pet policies, and accessibility accommodations. The resolution also recommends counties collaborate with Hawaii's emergency management agency to develop a statewide list and include disclaimers that shelter availability depends on emergency declarations. The goal is to improve public access to critical, up-to-date shelter information during storm events.

Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Maddy summaryHCR 40 is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources and other state agencies to collaborate with community groups in jointly managing community forests on public lands. It does not create new legal requirements but recommends partnership to enhance forest health and community benefits. The resolution highlights how such collaboration supports health, environmental, and economic advantages linked to community forests, without specifying new policies or mandates.

Establishes a fishpond inventory working group within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create an inventory and map of all fishponds on state land and conduct a literature review. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)