Sen. Michelle Kidani

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 Senate Resolution (SR 208) designates September 2nd of each year as "Richard 'Buffalo' Keaulana Day" in the State of Hawaii. It honors Richard Keaulana, a renowned Hawaiian surfer, lifeguard, and cultural figure known for his surfing achievements, role as Makaha's chief lifeguard for over 20 years, and contributions to Hawaiian culture. The resolution explicitly states this recognition is symbolic and **not** a state holiday. It commemorates Keaulana's legacy as a community leader and surfing icon, particularly his impact on Makaha and Hawaiian cultural preservation.

Maddy summarySCR 215 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Education to implement a veterinary technician pilot program at James Campbell High School. The program would combine veterinary training with animal-assisted therapy for students identified as "troubled youth," aiming to build empathy, responsibility, and emotional skills through caring for animals. Key provisions require mandatory training from organizations like the Hawaii Humane Society, consistent staff supervision, strict safety protocols, and liability insurance. The resolution specifically targets James Campbell High School and does not mandate statewide implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SCR 232) designates September 2nd each year as "Richard 'Buffalo' Keaulana Day" in Hawaii. It honors Richard Keaulana, a renowned surfer, Makaha's longtime chief lifeguard (1969-1990s), and cultural figure known for his surfing legacy and community leadership. The resolution is purely commemorative and specifies that this day is **not** a state holiday. It directly affects Hawaii residents through this annual recognition of Keaulana's contributions to surfing, lifeguarding, and West Oahu culture.

Maddy summarySCR 236 is a non-binding resolution requesting Honolulu to create a central towing authority to manage towing contracts and services. It addresses concerns about overcharging, citing a 2023 incident where a towing company charged $900 for 15 minutes of service, and aims to ensure fair pricing for residents. The resolution urges Honolulu to divide Oahu into districts, contract multiple towing companies per district, and cancel existing towing contracts where possible. This would shift oversight from individual contracts to a centralized system for greater transparency and efficiency.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 191) urges the Hawaii Department of Human Services to increase reimbursement rates for primary care physicians treating patients enrolled in Med-Quest, Hawaii's Medicaid program. It states current rates are too low to cover costs, lack inflation adjustments, and don't account for physician experience, contributing to a decline in physicians accepting Med-Quest patients (from 75% to 10% in private practice over a decade). The resolution does not require the Department to act but formally requests rate increases to maintain access to primary care for Med-Quest beneficiaries. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses legislative concern without creating new law.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 212) requests the City and County of Honolulu to create a centralized towing authority to oversee towing services and contracts. It aims to address past issues like excessive charges (e.g., $900 for 15 minutes of service) by requiring the authority to divide Oahu into districts and contract with multiple towing companies per district. The resolution also urges Honolulu to cancel or let expire existing towing contracts where feasible. This request directly affects the city government, towing companies, and residents whose vehicles are towed.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 195) urges the Mayor of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, and Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office to collaborate with local businesses and community partners to implement Safe and Sound programs in Ewa Beach, Kapolei, and Waianae. It references the successful Waikiki Safe and Sound program, which reduced drug/alcohol-related crimes by 48%, robberies by 19%, burglaries by 30%, and property damage by 22% since 2022, as a proven model for these new initiatives. The resolution does not create new laws but formally requests coordination to address crime in these West Oahu areas.

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 resolution urges the Mayor of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, and Prosecuting Attorney's Office to collaborate with local businesses and community partners to implement Safe and Sound crime-reduction programs in Ewa Beach, Kapolei, and Waianae. It references the successful Waikiki Safe and Sound program (which reduced drug/alcohol crimes by 48% and other crimes since 2022) as a model for replication. The resolution does not create new law but recommends expanding this collaborative approach to the specified West Oahu areas to address crime.