Sen. Glenn Wakai

Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system that was damaged or in use by a child during a motor vehicle accident for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Maddy summarySB 436 limits the State Fire Marshal to serving no more than three terms in office. This bill directly affects the individual holding the State Fire Marshal position by imposing a term limit. The key provision states that no person may serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms, effective July 1, 2050. The bill does not alter current officeholders' terms but sets a future restriction for all subsequent appointments.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires all health insurers in the State, excluding Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 192) urges Hawaii counties to explore revenue from transit-based advertising - like ads on buses or trains - before raising mass transit fares. It directly affects counties operating public transit (Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu) by encouraging them to seek alternative funding instead of increasing fares for riders. The resolution does not require counties to adopt advertising, but suggests they could charge reasonable fees for ads while setting limits on ad size, content, and placement. As a non-binding resolution, it aims to help keep transit affordable without mandating specific actions.

Maddy summarySCR 217 is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii counties to explore revenue from transit advertising - like ads on buses or trains - before raising mass transit fares. It directs counties to consider this alternative funding source to avoid increasing costs for riders, particularly given Hawaii's high cost of living. The resolution also recommends counties set reasonable limits on ad size, content, and placement if they adopt this approach. It applies to all counties operating mass transit systems and is addressed to county officials and transit agencies.

Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 1/1/2026 to provide optional coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 57) requests Hawaii's Department of Human Services and Department of Health to create an incentive program for Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFHs). The program would encourage CCFFHs - homes certified to provide in-home care for individuals needing nursing-level support - to accept people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who qualify for the state's Medicaid I/DD waiver program. It aims to address a shortage of CCFFHs serving this population by offering financial or other incentives. The resolution is a non-binding request, not a law, directing the departments to develop this program.

Maddy summaryHawaii Senate Resolution 82 urges the Directors of Health and Corrections to encourage state-licensed hospitals and prisons to replace ultra-processed foods with minimally-processed options like fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and non-dairy beverages. It specifically highlights that these healthier choices can reduce chronic disease risks, accommodate lactose intolerance, save taxpayer costs, and support local agriculture and climate goals. The resolution does not mandate changes but formally requests state agencies to promote these food options in healthcare and correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 34) urges Hawaii's Department of Education and Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) to create a high school curriculum for a Youth Civil Defense Corps. It would train students to assist in emergency response through Hawaii's State Emergency Response Team Program during disasters. The resolution is non-binding and requests the agencies develop this program to support statewide emergency preparedness. It directly affects high school students and Hawaii's emergency management coordination.