Repeals the exemptions for certain dealers of deposit beverage containers and related provisions. Requires all dealers of deposit beverage containers to operate as redemption centers. Effective 7/1/2026.
Requires all health care providers who accept Medicare to provide a cognitive assessment as part of the Medicare Part B annual wellness visit for Medicare beneficiaries sixty-five years of age or older, with certain exceptions. Requires health care providers to submit certain information to the Executive Office on Aging and the Executive Office on Aging to report de-identified aggregated data to the Legislature on an annual basis. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2026.
Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Maddy summarySB 712 expands eligibility for the Preschool Open Doors Program, allowing more families with young children to access early childhood education services. It removes a requirement that program providers must hold formal accreditation, making it easier for additional preschools to join the program. This change directly affects low-income families seeking affordable preschool options and community-based preschool providers who previously faced accreditation barriers. The bill aims to increase access to early education by simplifying program participation rules. (Note: The bill is pending committee review as of the latest action on February 10, 2025.)
Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions.
Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties.
Maddy summarySB 114 establishes a presidential primary election for the 2028 election cycle, beginning June 1, 2026. This affects voters in the state who will select their party's presidential candidate through this new primary process. The bill appropriates funds for implementation and is scheduled to take effect on April 23, 2057.
Maddy summarySB 115 increases the exemption amount for real property that can be protected from attachment or execution by creditors. This directly affects property owners facing debt collection actions, as it allows them to shield more property value from seizure. The key provision raises the threshold for which property is exempt, meaning owners retain more assets when creditors seek to collect debts. The bill was recently recommended for passage by the Judiciary Committee with amendments. (Based solely on the official abstract and committee actions provided.)
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) agricultural technician positions and four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) community coordinator positions.
Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
