Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SB 391

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RECYCLING.

Maddy summarySB 391 establishes a working group to develop a management plan for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries (used in devices like phones and electric vehicles), directly affecting battery recyclers, manufacturers, and waste management entities. The working group will create a report for the Legislature by January 2026, outlining strategies for safe collection, recycling, and disposal of these batteries. The bill does not impose new regulations but sets up a process to address growing battery waste challenges. It is currently pending committee review and has not yet become law. The effective date (1/1/2026) applies to the report submission, not the bill's implementation.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates working group to develop battery recycling management plan, directly addressing end-of-life waste pollution and promoting safe disposal strategies for environmental protection.90% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 713

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide health insurance through Medicaid's Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified children and pregnant persons regardless of their immigration status.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to expand Medicaid CHIP coverage to income-qualified children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage to children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, expanding access to immigrant services.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1187

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, and various biosecurity programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for agricultural biosecurity programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for essential DOA programs per Appropriations ($).95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 619

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO STREAM WATER QUALITY.

Implements a 4-phase plan for the Department of Health to address contamination of Ulehawa Stream. Requires the University of Hawaii to provide assistance. Appropriates moneys.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses stream contamination via 4-phase plan, funds cleanup, and mandates university assistance to protect water quality, directly reducing pollution.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 586

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires the counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. Requires the state agencies to prioritize zero emission buses in the procurement policy for purchasing or leasing motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

EnergySupports EnergyMandates zero-emission bus adoption by 2045, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure in transportation.90% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission buses for counties and state agencies by 2045, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing climate action per bill's climate change focus.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationMandates zero-emission bus procurement for mass transit, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 881

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.

Establishes the Hawaii Food Security Special Fund to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit levels to those provided in federal fiscal year 2023. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to restore SNAP benefits via Hawaii Food Security Special Fund, directly funding essential nutrition program per bill's summary.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 686

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.

Establishes short-term management initiatives for the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Establishes standards for the usage of grants awarded pursuant to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 678

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs portion of Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to fund Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, explicitly allocating tax revenue to support agricultural programs.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 679

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HURRICANE SHELTERS.

Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new hurricane shelters to withstand category five hurricanes.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1283

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE.

Establishes the Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes terms for loans issued from the Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund with appropriations to support housing affordability and tenant assistance through HHFDC.95% confidence

Passed Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track