Redefines "historic property" with respect to the State Historic Preservation Program. Deletes the requirement for an application for a proposed project on an existing privately-owned single-family detached dwelling unit to have a historic preservation review if the unit or townhouse is over fifty years old.
Mandates that each school sporting event of 25 or more participants have an AED trained faculty member or athletic trainer in attendance and all schools be equipped with AED devices, Narcan, EpiPens, and inhalers. Mandates CPR training for coaches and athletic trainers. Appropriates funds.
Maddy summaryHB 663 would authorize special vehicle license plates in Hawaii to commemorate the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). This bill directly affects Hawaii drivers who may choose to purchase these commemorative plates. The key provision is the formal authorization for the state to issue these plates, which would serve as a tribute to OHA’s role in Hawaiian affairs. The bill is currently pending committee review after being deferred by the relevant committee.
Requires objections made by an officer of a political party to candidate nomination papers to be filed with and determined by the Office of Elections.
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)
Establishes a state-owned bank implementation board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to determine the need for, potential costs and benefits of, and prerequisites to establishing a state-owned bank. Requires a report to the legislature.
Maddy summaryHB 131 allows state agencies to share specific government records with researchers for approved research projects. This directly affects researchers seeking public data and the agencies managing those records. The bill creates a clear process for disclosures, requiring that research purposes be legitimate and defined in advance. It does not alter existing privacy laws but provides a standardized pathway for accessing government data to support research.
Prohibits residing in, on, or within fifty feet of a freshwater waterway. Authorizes state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program and county police, to enforce the prohibition.
Requires condominium associations to repair defective conditions of common elements that constitute health or safety violations. Allows unit owners to make the repairs at the association's expense.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
