Sen. Kurt Fevella

Primary SB 714

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children who are otherwise ineligible due to their immigration status.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to expand Medicaid coverage under CHIP for income-qualified pregnant persons and children ineligible due to immigration status, directly increasing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds Medicaid coverage for immigrants ineligible due to immigration status, directly expanding healthcare access for this group.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 387

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to be responsible for all neighbor island inspection permit fees for service animals that are located in the State and are being transported for release at Kona, Kahului, or Lihue airports. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 416

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Prohibits rental agreements from prohibiting tenants from keeping pet animals in dwelling units, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

HousingSupports HousingProhibits rental agreements from banning pets, strengthening tenant rights under residential landlord-tenant code.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 627

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.

Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys and establishes positions.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for a down payment program targeting residents, directly funding a housing initiative through budget allocation.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingEstablishes down payment matching program via HHFDC to increase homeownership access for residents, directly funding affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 710

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.

Establishes the Child Welfare Task Force to develop strategies and policy changes to transform and improve the State's child welfare system. Requires support from the Department of Human Services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 610

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Requires electric utilities and county boards of water supply to provide an option for customers to voluntarily round up their bill to the nearest dollar or provide a specific contribution amount. Deposits the proceeds into the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund. Appropriates moneys.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates special fund for teacher salaries via voluntary utility bill rounding, appropriating funds for public education funding.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationEstablishes special fund for teacher salaries via voluntary utility rounding, directly increasing educator compensation funding through new appropriations.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 880

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.

Establishes a temporary Medi-Medi Project within the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program administered by the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain access to their benefits. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Medi-Medi Project to expand access to Medicare/Medicaid subsidies for vulnerable populations, appropriates funds, and requires reports to improve healthcare access for older adults and underserved groups.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1546

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.

Requires retirants rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in difficult-to-fill positions to be paid at least the minimum salary for their experience and qualifications. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and difficult-to-fill positions.

EducationSupports EducationRequires minimum salary for rehired retired teachers in shortage areas, directly supporting teacher compensation and retention in critical education roles.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires minimum salary for rehired retirees, protecting wage rights while prohibiting extra benefits. Directly advances compensation standards for this workforce.90% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 998

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to hire a consultant to evaluate potential locations and designs for the Hawaii First Responders Memorial.

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 215

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES.

Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Prohibits a towing company or parking management company from installing immobilization devices on motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track