Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural biosecurity and the prevention, detection, and control of invasive species in Maui County. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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)
Maddy summaryHCR 126 is a procedural resolution requesting Hawaii's Legislative Reference Bureau to review all mandatory reports required by law to be submitted to the Legislature. The Bureau must identify reports that are outdated (e.g., for programs that no longer exist) or no longer provide useful information, then recommend which should be discontinued. This review is based on existing law requiring the Bureau to track report submissions, with findings due to the Legislature by early 2026. The resolution does not change any laws but aims to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens.
Maddy summaryHCR 50 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Health to form a task force focused on Oahu streams. The task force must develop recommendations for humane no-trespassing policies, improve coordination between state and county agencies regarding stream encampments, connect individuals experiencing homelessness to services, and address environmental pollution. It requires specific members including agency directors, county leadership, and legislative chairs, with a report due by August 2025. This resolution does not create new laws but seeks to coordinate existing resources to address health, safety, and environmental concerns near Oahu's waterways.
Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Hawaii's legislature to require mandatory investigations into every child fatality or serious injury occurring while a child is under child welfare services. It cites multiple documented cases where prior safety warnings were ignored, leading to preventable harm - including deaths, abuse, and injuries after unsafe reunifications. The resolution does not create new laws but calls for systemic changes in how the Department of Human Services (DHS) handles safety concerns. It focuses on establishing a standardized inquiry process to prevent future failures, rather than addressing specific cases. (Note: As a concurrent resolution, it is a non-binding legislative request, not a law.)
Maddy summaryThis is a House Resolution (HR 75), not a bill, urging the Hawaii Legislature to require mandatory inquiries into all child fatalities and serious injuries occurring within the state's child welfare system. It references numerous past cases (e.g., Reubyne, Peter Boy Kema, and Geanna Bradley) where systemic failures led to preventable harm, citing lawsuits and settlements. The resolution calls for the Legislature to mandate these reviews, rather than creating new legal requirements or policy changes. It serves as a formal request for oversight, not an enacted law.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 52) requests the Hawaii Judiciary to study whether upgrading "harassment by stalking" from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony would improve outcomes. It asks the Judiciary to assess impacts on victim safety, resource allocation, and deterrence, particularly in domestic violence contexts, and to report findings by December 2025. The resolution does not change the law but seeks an evaluation to inform future legislative action. It directly affects how stalking cases might be classified and handled if the Judiciary recommends such a change.
Maddy summaryHCR 56 is a resolution requesting the Hawaii Judiciary to study the potential impact of upgrading "harassment by stalking" from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony offense. It does not change the law but asks the Judiciary to assess how this classification shift would affect victim safety, resource allocation, and legal outcomes. The resolution specifically cites stalking's role as a precursor to violence and its common use in domestic abuse contexts. The Judiciary must report findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 2026. This is a procedural request for analysis, not a legislative change.
Maddy summaryHCR 54 is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement to monitor illegal fireworks use at public parks and beaches. It does not create new laws but requests increased enforcement at these specific locations to address rising injury rates. The resolution cites data showing Hawaii's New Year's Eve fireworks injuries (including 5 fatalities in 2025) and a per-capita ER rate (4.1 per 100,000) far exceeding the national average (2.9 per 100,000). It references Oahu's 2011 ban success in reducing injuries as context for this request.
