Sen. Brandon Elefante

Primary SB 1537

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.

Prohibits the feeding of feral non-native animals on state land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce certain penalties for violations. Requires the counties to adopt or amend ordinances to prohibit the feeding of feral non-native animals on county land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream and impose certain penalties for violations. Establishes an annual reporting requirement to the Legislature.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits feeding feral non-native animals near waterways to protect ecosystems and native species, directly advancing wildlife conservation goals.95% confidence

In committee Jan 21, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 393

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOSPITALS.

Requires any hospital with an operating room licensed by the Department of Health to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospital safety policies for surgical smoke exposure, enhancing patient and staff health protections in healthcare settings.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1570

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Transportation to plan and design an expansion of the runway at Molokai Airport to accommodate larger aircraft. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)

TransportationSupports TransportationFunds runway expansion at Molokai Airport (transportation infrastructure) via DOT appropriations and report requirements, directly advancing infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1096

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.

Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with, possession, purchase, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of license plate flipping devices. Establishes a $2,000 fine for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 91

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.

EducationSupports EducationRequires financial literacy inclusion in personal transition plans, expanding curriculum content to enhance student financial education and preparedness.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1581

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.

Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 391

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RECYCLING.

Maddy summarySB 391 establishes a working group to develop a management plan for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries (used in devices like phones and electric vehicles), directly affecting battery recyclers, manufacturers, and waste management entities. The working group will create a report for the Legislature by January 2026, outlining strategies for safe collection, recycling, and disposal of these batteries. The bill does not impose new regulations but sets up a process to address growing battery waste challenges. It is currently pending committee review and has not yet become law. The effective date (1/1/2026) applies to the report submission, not the bill's implementation.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates working group to develop battery recycling management plan, directly addressing end-of-life waste pollution and promoting safe disposal strategies for environmental protection.90% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 586

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires the counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. Requires the state agencies to prioritize zero emission buses in the procurement policy for purchasing or leasing motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

EnergySupports EnergyMandates zero-emission bus adoption by 2045, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure in transportation.90% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission buses for counties and state agencies by 2045, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing climate action per bill's climate change focus.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationMandates zero-emission bus procurement for mass transit, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 646

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.

EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school resource officers in K-12 schools, enhancing safety infrastructure and protecting students/staff within educational settings.85% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 134

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the Office of Elections to establish three additional voting centers in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Requires a report to the Legislature.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track