Sen. Rachele Lamosao

Primary HB 1381

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Maddy summaryHB 1381 establishes a working group within the judiciary to address legal service needs for youth in the child welfare system. The group will develop recommendations and receive appropriated funds to improve access to legal support for these young people. This procedural bill focuses on enhancing legal assistance access for vulnerable youth, not on changing existing child welfare laws or policies.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 478

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Amends the definition of "employer" in state law that governs payment of wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that law has no comparable provision in state law that governs public officers and employees.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends 'employer' definition to include state/county in wage laws, extending wage payment protections to public workers previously excluded.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1239

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.

Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to retain independent legal counsel, with any legal fees owed to be paid by the State, and also use the services of the Attorney General as needed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 757

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates universal free school meals for all K-12 students, appropriates funds to expand access and support student well-being through direct education funding.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 479

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.

Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage and requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate an adjusted tip credit amount.

Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentIncreases tip credit percentage, reducing base wage requirement for tipped workers and weakening minimum wage protections.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 729

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.

Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage. Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Repeals exemptions for sexual assault of a minor if the perpetrator is married to the minor. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals criminal exemption for marital sexual assault of minors, strengthening accountability in criminal justice by removing legal barriers to prosecution.85% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 501

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 647

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.

Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 662

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

Makes contributions by the candidate's immediate family subject to contribution limits. Amends the loan amount that a candidate or candidate committee may receive from the candidate's immediate family. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1238

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MANELE SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

Appropriates moneys for a structural engineering analysis; the planning, design, and construction of repairs and improvements to the water line system; and the reopening of a roadway related to Manele Small Boat Harbor.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track