Sen. Kurt Fevella

Maddy summarySCR 94 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Agriculture and Maui County's Agriculture Department to address axis deer overpopulation. It specifically calls for making USDA-certified meat inspections more accessible and affordable for local hunters who want to process and distribute venison. The resolution also requests the creation of a joint task force to develop a program for processing locally-hunted deer meat and distributing it to the community, with a report due by November 2025. This resolution directly affects Maui residents, local hunters, and the state's agricultural departments, focusing on practical steps to utilize deer as a food source while managing overpopulation.

Maddy summarySCR 90 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to assume responsibility for the routine maintenance and repair of the Kohala Ditch. This 26-mile irrigation system, built in 1906, supplies over five million gallons of water daily to farmers and ranchers in North Kohala, who have faced significantly higher costs and reduced production after a 2021 rockslide damaged the system. The resolution requires the ADC to develop a maintenance plan with community input and submit annual reports detailing repairs, system conditions, and recommendations to the Legislature. The bill does not allocate new funds but seeks to leverage the ADC’s existing mandate to support agricultural infrastructure and local food production.

Maddy summarySCR 50 is a concurrent resolution urging the University of Hawaii President and Board of Regents to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Hawaii Maui College. It directly affects Maui residents and nursing students who currently face barriers accessing BSN education locally, as most must travel to Oahu or enroll in out-of-state programs. The resolution cites Maui's growing healthcare needs and available clinical placements as key reasons to create a local pathway for advanced nursing education. It does not create new law but formally requests the university allocate resources for faculty, curriculum, and facilities to develop the program.

Maddy summarySCR 231 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Transportation to install and use electronic scanning equipment at all state airports and harbors to detect illegal fireworks. It directly affects travelers, cargo handlers, and law enforcement at these transportation hubs by adding a screening step for fireworks. The resolution specifies that commercial harbors should install equipment away from active docking areas to avoid disrupting cargo operations. This request aims to improve safety by proactively intercepting illegal fireworks before they enter the state, based on concerns about public safety risks from current enforcement gaps.

Maddy summarySCR 8 is a procedural resolution requesting the Hawaii Auditor to study the social and financial impacts of mandating insurance coverage for intravenous ketamine therapy for depression. It specifically asks the Auditor to assess coverage for "a percentage of the costs" under S.B. 967 (a separate bill proposing this mandate), focusing on both patient access and financial implications. The resolution requires the Auditor to submit findings to the Legislature by January 2026, before the next legislative session. This study is a legal prerequisite under Hawaii law (HRS § 23-51) before the Legislature can consider enacting the insurance mandate. The resolution itself does not change coverage rules but directs an analysis of potential effects.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SCR 63) is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to study creating a "Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program" for craftspersons. It asks the department to research adapting France's long-standing "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" award system, including identifying key industries, cost-effective implementation, and public nomination processes. The study must include industry input and result in a report with recommendations for the 2026 legislative session. The bill does not create the award program itself but only requests an analysis of how to establish it. It directly affects the Department of Labor and would potentially impact Hawaii's craft and trade workers if the program is later adopted.

Maddy summarySCR 23 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to study implementing highway patrols and speed cameras on major freeways and highways in areas with frequent speeding. The resolution cites speeding as a leading factor in traffic fatalities and notes local law enforcement often lacks resources to address safety issues. It asks the departments to assess how collaborative efforts - using technology like speed cameras - could improve traffic safety without mandating any specific action. This resolution seeks only a study, not immediate policy changes or funding.

Maddy summarySCR 203 is a concurrent resolution requesting the University of Hawaii to study the feasibility of establishing an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and identify requirements for securing federal funding from the National Institute on Aging. It directs the university to assess its current research capabilities, evaluate potential benefits for Hawaii residents (especially considering the state's large Asian American and Pacific Islander population), and outline steps to meet federal grant criteria. The resolution requires the university to submit a report by December 31, 2025, including a phased plan with timelines for feasibility assessment and potential center development. This is a non-binding request focused on exploration, not policy implementation.

Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution requests Hawaii's Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and Honolulu Parks Department to install universal changing accommodations in all state facilities, state parks, and city parks. It specifically asks for height-adjustable changing tables in at least one restroom for women, one for men, and one family/gender-neutral restroom per facility, to support people with disabilities, their caregivers, children (keiki), and elders (kupuna). The resolution aims to provide safe, private, and dignified changing spaces during public outings, addressing current challenges where individuals may avoid public spaces or use unsafe alternatives. As a request - not a binding law - it directs these agencies to implement the accommodations without mandating legal changes. The resolution directly affects people with disabilities and their caregivers who face barriers accessing standard restrooms during park visits or public activities.