Sen. Rachele Lamosao

Primary HB 497

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.

Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school nutrition grants, directly funding essential public programs under budgetary authority.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1384

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes the Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. Requires an action plan and reports to the Governor and Legislature by certain dates. Establishes positions. Authorizes the hiring of consultants to assist the advisory council. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes AI Advisory Council with funding, action plans, and reporting requirements, indicating proactive policy development for AI advancement and governance.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 543

In committee · Hawaii House · 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 minimum fine of $250 and a maximum fine of $2,000 for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits license plate flipping devices to prevent evasion of traffic violations, enhancing vehicle regulation safety and enforcement standards.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1389

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.

Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu for the expansion of the feral chicken program and the Vector Control Branch of the Department of Health for a statewide education campaign for the feeding of feral animals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 434

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOULAS.

Requires any person providing doula services for compensation or representing or advertising themselves as a certified doula to register with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes certain rights for certified doulas, including being present during delivery and in any recovery rooms, if requested by the client. Requires the Director to maintain a link to the registry on the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' website. Effective 1/1/2026.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 136

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Requires a trigger lock for all firearms purchases from a licensed dealer. Requires licensed firearms dealers to provide purchasers with notice regarding the law on firearms storage. Amends the requirements for the secure storage of firearms and establishes fines for violations. Amends the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 657

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.

Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill repeals tax exemption for vehicle registration fee, increasing state revenue by collecting previously waived fees.95% confidence VeteransOpposes VeteransRepeals disabled veterans' annual vehicle registration fee exemption, removing a financial benefit, while maintaining weight tax exemption. Reduces veteran relief.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 858

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Agricultural Statistics Program, explicitly allocating budget resources to enhance state data collection under appropriations category.90% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 182

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermanently increases state EITC to 50% of federal credit, providing tax relief to lower-income earners per bill's explicit language.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPermanently increases state EITC to 50% of federal credit, directly expanding financial support for low-income workers and advancing income security.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 236

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle (e-bike) from 15 to 16 years old. It directly affects young riders who would now need to be at least 16 to legally ride these bikes. The change is a straightforward age requirement update with no other mechanisms or broader provisions. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 legislative session.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track