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)
Establishes an External Audit Committee within the University of Hawaii to audit the University of Hawaii System and the Board of Regents. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.
Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. 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.
Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding Senate Resolution (SR 106) passed by Hawaii's 2025 legislature. It urges the U.S. President not to defund federal law enforcement programs that support Hawaii's agencies, including county police departments and the Attorney General's office. The resolution cites Hawaii's reliance on approximately $3.8 billion in federal grants (2023) for programs like anti-drug initiatives and victim assistance. It does not change funding laws but formally expresses the legislature's position on federal funding priorities.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) passed by the Hawaii Legislature urging the U.S. President not to defund federal law enforcement programs in Hawaii. It cites that Hawaii received $3.8 billion in federal grants in 2023 for law enforcement programs like anti-drug initiatives and victim assistance, and warns that defunding would hinder responses to threats like human trafficking and gun violence. The resolution formally requests the President maintain this funding but has no legal effect.
Maddy summarySCR 214 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting collaboration between Hawaii's Department of Education and Department of Law Enforcement to enhance safety at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten campuses. It specifically encourages these departments to create a memorandum of understanding for sheriffs to be stationed at campuses within the Campbell-Kapolei complex area. The resolution also requires the Department of Education to submit a report with findings and recommendations - including potential legislation - to the Legislature by 2027. This is a procedural request, not a new law, focusing on interdepartmental coordination and reporting. It directly affects school safety planning for young children in these specific educational settings.
Maddy summaryThis is a Senate Resolution (SR 189), not a bill, requesting collaboration between Hawaii's Department of Education and Department of Law Enforcement. It encourages these agencies to create a memorandum of understanding for sheriffs to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten campuses in the Campbell-Kapolei complex area. The resolution also requires the Department of Education to submit a report with findings and recommendations - including any proposed legislation - to the Legislature by January 2027 and 2028. It does not create new laws or security requirements but seeks to improve safety coordination through interagency collaboration.
Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Transportation to create a 12-month pilot program (June 2025-January 2026) inspecting personal aircraft arriving at state airports for illegal fireworks. It directs the DOT to coordinate with law enforcement and fire departments to prevent unauthorized fireworks importation and dispose of prohibited items. The program aims to address concerns following a December 2024 fireworks incident that caused fatalities. The DOT must submit a report by January 2026 evaluating the program’s effectiveness and recommending future action. This is a procedural request, not a law, and does not change existing fireworks regulations.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution SR 193 requests Hawaii's Department of Transportation to establish a one-year pilot program (June 2025-January 2026) inspecting personal aircraft for illegal fireworks at state-owned airports. The program would require coordination with law enforcement to check aircraft for unauthorized fireworks and dispose of prohibited items per state law, with the DOT submitting a report to the Legislature by January 30, 2026, on its effectiveness and recommendations. This resolution does not create new law but asks an agency to test a targeted inspection approach for preventing illegal fireworks imports via personal aircraft.
