Rep. Lisa Marten

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Office of the State Fire Marshal in Hawaii to form a working group focused on electric vehicle fires. The group will include representatives from state agencies, county facilities and building departments, parking structure owners, and the condominium industry. The working group must submit a report with recommendations on updating fire and building codes, improving firefighter training, and proposing new legislation no later than twenty days before the 2027 legislative session.

Maddy summaryThis Hawaii House Concurrent Resolution urges the President and Congress to release all federal records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations, with redactions limited only to protecting the privacy and safety of victims. The bill responds to concerns that current federal actions have either exposed victim identities or withheld information about individuals involved in the crimes. It calls for full transparency regarding who was connected to Epstein and how the abuse network operated, while requesting that Congress compel implicated individuals to testify under oath. The resolution is a non-binding statement of intent rather than a law that directly changes federal policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the Office of the State Fire Marshal in Hawaii to form a working group focused on electric vehicle fires. The group will include representatives from the state fire marshal, insurance commissioner, comptroller, public utilities commission, county facility maintenance agencies, and building permitting agencies, along with industry representatives from commercial parking structures and condominiums. The working group is tasked with reviewing current safety codes and practices, developing recommendations to improve fire containment in parking structures, and proposing additional training for fire departments. The group must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the start of the 2027 legislative session.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution urges the Governor of Hawaii to reassure visitors that they will be treated safely, legally, and ethically by state law enforcement agencies during their stay. The measure responds to concerns about federal immigration policies allowing warrantless searches of electronic devices and social media, which the bill's sponsors argue could lead to unconstitutional denials of entry. By requesting the Governor's action, the resolution aims to protect Hawaii's reputation and ensure that visitors are not subjected to practices that conflict with constitutional rights and state values. The document is a formal request rather than a law that creates new penalties or mandates specific enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Hawaii Health Plan Working Group to design and recommend a basic, affordable health plan for all state residents. The group will include representatives from the House health committee, Governor's office, Insurance Commissioner, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Hawaii Medical Service Association, and Kaiser Permanente. The working group is tasked with developing a plan to address potential increases in uninsured residents due to changes in federal health insurance subsidies and Medicaid requirements, with a report due before the 2027 legislative session. The group will cease to exist on June 30, 2027, after submitting its recommendations and any proposed legislation to the Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill urges all state and county agencies in Hawaii that handle construction projects to create public websites showing payment details for contractors and subcontractors. It asks these agencies to display information about job progress, payments made, and any withheld funds within one year of the resolution's adoption. The measure also requests agencies that cannot comply to explain why, and it thanks the Public Works Division for its existing payment transparency efforts.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding House resolution from the State of Hawaii that urges the President and U.S. Congress to release all federal records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. The document calls for releasing these documents with redactions limited only to protecting the privacy and safety of victims, arguing that current releases have improperly exposed victim identities while hiding information about other individuals involved. It also requests that Congress investigate and compel testimony from all individuals implicated in the Epstein case. Because this is a state-level resolution rather than federal legislation, it does not create new laws or directly affect any specific group beyond expressing the state legislature's position on federal actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that urges Hawaii's Department of Education and Board of Education to create a plan for transitioning school buses to electric vehicles. It directs these agencies to collaborate with districts that have already made the switch, such as Oakland, to study potential benefits like reduced emissions, lower maintenance costs, and improved student safety. The resolution requires a report with findings and recommendations to be submitted to the Legislature by late 2027.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution urges the Hawaii executive branch to lead the state in sustainable tourism by preserving cultural and natural resources while improving resident quality of life and visitor experiences. It specifically asks state officials to require tourist-serving businesses to obtain third-party sustainability certifications, pursue official certification as a sustainable destination, and halt expansion of tourist accommodations until current unsustainable practices are addressed. The resolution also calls for restoring Native Hawaiian ancestral lands and rights, and for developing policies with community input to ensure tourism benefits both residents and the environment.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the Hawaii Department of Education to offer a basic swimming course at either the primary or secondary education level. It aims to address the state's high drowning rates and the financial barriers that prevent many families from providing water safety training. The resolution does not mandate the program but instead urges the state education agency to consider implementing swim education. Copies of the resolution are sent to the Superintendent of Education and the Chairperson of the Board of Education for their awareness.