Maddy summaryHouse Bill 345 proposes to establish the ‘ōpae ‘ula as the official state shrimp of Hawaii. This designation aims to support the protection of anchialine pool ecosystems throughout the islands, which are the natural habitat for the ‘ōpae ‘ula.
Maddy summaryHCR 55 is a non-binding resolution requesting Hawaii's Judiciary to form a working group to study how effectively current laws protect victims through domestic violence temporary restraining orders (TROs), protective orders (POs), and stalking harassment laws. The working group, including county police departments, prosecutors, victim advocacy groups, and survivors from each county, will analyze enforcement, compliance, and victim outcomes. It must submit findings and potential legislative recommendations to the Legislature by January 2027. This resolution does not change existing laws but aims to inform future policy improvements for victims of domestic violence and stalking.
Maddy summaryHCR 77 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Agribusiness Development Corporation to designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, and Poamoho as the Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor and create a statewide priority list for agricultural infrastructure projects. It directs the Corporation to rank projects based on factors like expected production increases, cost, county plans, zoning, and land use, aiming to boost local food production. The resolution also asks the Department of Transportation to implement a 35 mph speed limit and "No Passing" zones on roads within the corridor for safety. This request is intended to support Hawaii’s goal of doubling local food production by 2030, which is critical given the state’s high reliance on imported food.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Maddy summaryHCR 96 is a non-binding resolution encouraging the University of Hawaii (UH) to evaluate and expand mental health services for students. It specifically urges UH to hire more mental health professionals, extend counseling hours, improve crisis response, and implement proactive outreach programs to meet growing student demand. The resolution requires UH to provide the legislature with periodic updates on these efforts to ensure accountability. It directly affects UH students by addressing gaps in current mental health support, though it does not allocate funding or mandate changes. The resolution was introduced by Representative Mar and passed by the 2025 Hawaii Legislature.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, analyze, and publicly report certain graduate outcome data. Requires and appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a graduate outcomes dashboard. Appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii's Office of the Vice President of Academic Strategy. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Republic of the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
