Sen. Glenn Wakai

Maddy summarySB 975 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects within the 15th senatorial district. This bill directly provides resources for infrastructure upgrades benefiting residents and local communities in that district. The key mechanism is the appropriation of dedicated funding for physical improvements, such as roads, public facilities, or utilities. No new policy or eligibility rules are established - only the allocation of existing funds for specific district projects.

Requires the Department of Health to adopt by rules, a mandate that the primary caregiver caring for two or three clients in community care foster family homes to be a certified nurse aide or licensed nurse who has completed a state-approved training program and other training as required by the Department and holds a current certified nurse aid certificate or nursing license.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for purchasing body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities.

Establishes an Early Learning Cooperative Program within the Department of Human Services. Establishes an Advisory Council to advise on the goals of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to secure federal funding through the Child Care and Development Block Grant for the administration of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt administrative rules. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Defines low alcohol by volume spirits beverages. Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol by volume spirits beverages.

Maddy summarySB 1114 allows large landowners to request the Land Use Commission to permit building senior housing on parts of agricultural land currently restricted for such development. It directly affects landowners holding significant agricultural parcels and communities seeking more senior housing options. The bill creates a formal petition process where landowners ask the Commission to approve these specific developments, bypassing standard agricultural land use rules. This would enable new elderly housing projects on eligible agricultural sites, subject to Commission review.

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.

Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State.

Prohibits the sale, offer, possession with intent to sell, display, distribution, or trade of fur products in the State, with certain exceptions. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 6/30/2025.

Prohibits the sale, importation, personal use, and commercial use of all fireworks, except consumer fireworks. Removes permitting requirements for consumer fireworks.