Requires the Judiciary to establish a three-year pilot program to provide free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the first circuit. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to: (1) plan and administer income tax credits relating to emergency management or disaster preparedness and grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify their residential real property; (2) oversee the development of emergency shelters; and (3) hire necessary personnel.
Maddy summarySB 1559 appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration work at Hanakaoo Beach Park. The bill directly affects the Hanakaoo Beach Park area by providing dedicated funding for ecological restoration efforts. Key provisions include allocating state funds specifically for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant program to implement dune restoration, with the measure becoming effective July 31, 2050. This is a funding bill focused on environmental restoration, not a policy change affecting broader populations or regulations.
Maddy summarySB 245 prohibits certain entities from owning, purchasing, or acquiring agricultural land starting January 1, 2026. The bill directly affects entities seeking to buy or hold agricultural land in the state, restricting their ownership rights under this new rule. It does not specify which entities are covered, only that the prohibition applies to "certain entities" as defined in the bill. The measure is currently pending in committee, with a public hearing scheduled for January 27, 2025, and has not yet become law.
Maddy summarySB 1183 requires that māmaki tea grown within the state must include specific labeling. This directly affects producers and sellers of locally grown māmaki tea. The key provision is a mandatory labeling requirement for such products. The bill focuses solely on this labeling standard with no additional mechanisms described. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the establishment and operation of programs relating to the development of biocements and hemp- and bamboo-based building materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Prohibits the collection, sale, or disclosure of any driver data that is obtained by a motor vehicle or other connected car service, feature, or application to any third-party without the explicit consent of the owner or lessee of the vehicle. Designates exemptions. Requires any disclosure notification for any data collection to be clear and conspicuous. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summarySB 1153 would remove tips earned by employees from state income tax calculations, meaning workers would not pay state income tax on money received as tips. This directly affects service industry workers, such as those in restaurants or hospitality, who rely on tip income. The bill achieves this by excluding tip-derived gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income from state tax computations. The policy change simplifies tax reporting for these employees by treating tips as non-taxable income under state law.
Maddy summarySB 684 requires the State Board of Education to create specific administrative rules banning cell phone use in all Department of Education schools during school hours. This policy would directly affect students and staff by restricting personal phone usage while at school. The bill mandates that the Board develop and implement enforceable rules, rather than setting a direct ban. It does not specify penalties or exceptions but directs the Board to establish the administrative framework for implementation.
