Sen. Carol Fukunaga

Co-sponsor SB 554

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Requires claims of post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders to be compensable under workers' compensation under certain conditions if the post-traumatic stress disorder resulted from the first responder acting within the course and scope of the first responder's employment. Defines "first responder." Exempts injuries caused by post-traumatic stress disorder from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 613

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language for a high school diploma. Establishes a 2-year pilot program for Hawaiian language instruction at Noelani Elementary School and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates moneys.

EducationSupports EducationMandates Hawaiian language credits as graduation requirement and appropriates funds for curriculum expansion in DOE schools.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 18

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Appropriate funds into and out of the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund for the State Historic Preservation Division to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological survey necessary to compile the inventory. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 94

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.

Increases the mandatory minimum jail sentence for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order from forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Requires mandatory mental health counseling for a first conviction of knowingly or intentionally violating a temporary restraining order.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory jail sentence from 48 to 72 hours for TRO violations, aligning with tough-on-crime sentencing policies that expand criminalization and restrict defendant rights.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1213

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS.

Allows businesses in the State to designate an email address to accept service of process in lieu of continuously maintaining a registered agent in the State.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 999

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors. Establishes civil penalties for the use and sale of consumer fireworks, including nuisance abatement proceedings and forfeiture of assets used in the commission of the illegal use or sale of consumer fireworks. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to provide for community safety education programs. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 145

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.

Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies.

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 689

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 90

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a Compensatory Time Cash-Out Pilot Program for eligible employees of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation who work in any state correctional facility. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 460

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as a victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for and be granted an order of protection or temporary restraining order.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track