Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers that incur costs related to the design, materials, installation, and construction of hurricane-resistant safe rooms. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Maddy summarySB 860 would increase criminal penalties for shoplifting offenses. If passed, it would raise the severity of punishments for individuals convicted of stealing merchandise from retail stores. The bill does not specify exact penalty levels but aims to make legal consequences stricter for this type of theft. It is currently pending in the legislature after being carried over to the 2026 Regular Session.
Establishes a standard for covered educational entities and certain health facilities when interacting with federal immigration authorities regarding civil immigration violations.
Maddy summarySB 1568 requires human services providers, such as childcare centers and social support organizations, to pay workers the prevailing wage rate for similar jobs in their local area. This directly affects nonprofits and contractors delivering services like counseling, elder care, and youth programs by mandating they meet standard wage rates. The key provision establishes a requirement for these providers to pay at least the local prevailing wage, ensuring compensation aligns with regional labor market standards. The bill is currently pending in the legislature with no additional implementation details provided in the available context.
Establishes a pilot program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, e.g., "street psychiatry", to chronically houseless adult individuals suffering from serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to other state facilities pursuant to administrative rules or orders established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Requires the Department of Human Services to assess the feasibility of offering a 20% discount on certain goods and services for the State's low- to moderate-income elders.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who construct or install improvements to their residence that increase the residence's fire safety rating as calculated by the taxpayer's homeowner's insurance policy. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Maddy summarySB 638 requires most employers to provide employees with paid breaks during work shifts. It directly affects all covered employers and their employees in the state, mandating specific break periods as part of employment practices. The key provision is a straightforward requirement for employers to schedule and compensate these breaks, though the exact duration or frequency isn't detailed in the abstract. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not yet become law.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
