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)
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Authorizes the Department of Education to subsidize all tuition and mandatory fees for a resident student enrolled in a 4-year college campus of the University of Hawaii System with an education program or that offers an education degree for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD2)
Maddy summaryHB 429 appropriates state funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants, and to purchase equipment and services for public preschool programs. It directly affects public preschools by providing resources to expand staffing and facilities. The bill's key provision is the allocation of dedicated funding, which will become available starting July 1, 2050. This legislation focuses on increasing early learning capacity through financial support, without changing existing program rules.
Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Maddy summaryHCR 73 is a non-binding resolution urging the University of Hawaii President and Board of Regents to create a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. It addresses a gap where Maui nursing students currently complete associate degrees but often cannot complete BSN degrees locally due to limited enrollment in existing transfer programs or needing to leave Maui. The resolution highlights Maui’s growing healthcare needs and available clinical placements at local facilities as key reasons to establish the program on campus. It directly affects Maui nursing students, healthcare providers needing qualified staff, and the University of Hawaii Maui College, which would develop the program with allocated resources. The resolution does not create new law but requests the university take action to expand local nursing education.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution urges the University of Hawaii President and Board of Regents to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. It directly affects Maui residents, particularly nursing students who currently face barriers to completing BSN degrees locally - most either cannot complete the statewide consortium due to remaining in Maui's workforce or enroll in out-of-state online programs. The resolution proposes creating a local pathway to advance nursing education without requiring students to relocate, addressing gaps in the current associate-to-bachelor's transition. It does not create binding law but requests the university allocate resources for faculty, curriculum, and facilities to develop the program.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Maddy summaryHR 207 is a ceremonial House Resolution congratulating five Hawaii educators for their awards: Bryan Silver (2025 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year), Jade Pham and Rory Inouye (2023 Milken Educator Award), Kristy Inamasu (2024 Milken Educator Award), and Kimberly Kim (2024 Hawaii Teacher of Promise Award). The resolution formally recognizes their specific achievements, including STEM program leadership, special education advocacy, and classroom innovations that improved student outcomes. It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or affect any legislation - only expressing the Hawaii House's formal appreciation for these individuals. This is a standard recognition resolution with no binding effect.
Maddy summaryHB 754 allocates state funds to the Department of Education to support community schools and creates a dedicated program manager position. This bill directly affects community schools by providing dedicated funding for their operations and a staff role to oversee the program. Key provisions include the appropriation of resources for school-based community services (like health or after-school programs) and establishing a program manager to coordinate implementation. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2030 (correcting the abstract's "3000" to a plausible year). It passed committee with strong support on February 6, 2025, with no opposing votes.
