Establishes a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty-five years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Imposes a fine on any private landowner that fails to disclose or record with the Bureau of Conveyances, or in documents used to offer real property for sale, the existence of burial or archaeological sites on their property that the landowner knew or should have known of. Requires fines collected to be deposited into the Hawaiʻi Historic Preservation Special Fund. (CD1)
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Land Trust Act to clarify how property interests are classified when a legal document does not specify whether the property is personal or real. Specifically, it establishes that if a recorded instrument fails to designate the property as personal property, the beneficiaries' interests will automatically be treated as real property. This change aims to provide clearer guidance for legal documents related to land trusts by setting a default classification for unspecified cases. The legislation directly affects individuals and organizations creating or managing land trusts who rely on recorded instruments to define property ownership.
Authorizes licensed dental hygienists to perform preventive dental sealant screenings and apply dental sealants on individuals, under certain conditions, in a school-based oral health program. (CD1)
Effective 1/1/2025, allows the Board of Nursing to issue temporary permits to out-of-state licensed registered nurses and practical nurses and nurses who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or country, under certain circumstances. Beginning 7/1/2025, allows an out-of-state licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to apply for a temporary permit simultaneously with an application for a license to practice in the State. Excepts from license requirements nurses who are licensed in another state, territory, or country accompanying a patient from out-of-state for a period of less than two weeks and not employed or affiliated with a health care entity in the State. Takes effect 1/1/2025. (CD2)
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution asks the State of Hawaii to start planning a collaboration with Japanese partners to honor the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2025. The bill specifically focuses on commemorating the lives lost in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as the thousands of Hawaii residents who died during the war. It directs the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to design a memorial that could be gifted to Japan to reinforce the shared commitment to peace and mutual respect between the two nations. The resolution serves as a formal request rather than a law, instructing state officials to coordinate with Japanese counterparts on how best to mark this historical milestone.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution urges the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to enhance Hawaii's Open Data Portal by adding more data sets, consolidating all state department data onto a single platform, and ensuring the information is regularly updated for accuracy. The bill directly affects the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, the Chief Data Officer, and the heads of all state departments by requesting they collaborate to improve data accessibility and usability for the public. It calls for the office to study successful open data portals used by other states and cities to guide these improvements. Ultimately, the resolution aims to make government data more transparent and easier for residents, analysts, and developers to access and use.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution asks the Hawaii Department of Health to create a working group that evaluates how clean and sober homes are currently registered and monitored. The bill focuses on facilities that provide housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, many of which operate independently without formal licensing. While some homes voluntarily join a state registry to receive support and referrals, the resolution seeks to assess whether unregistered homes are meeting safety standards and complying with local zoning rules. The goal is to address concerns from neighbors about overcrowding and management issues while ensuring these recovery residences continue to serve their intended purpose.
Maddy summaryThis bill urges the Hawaii Department of Transportation to install speed bumps and speed limit signs on Kapolei Parkway between Kapolei High School and Kapolei Middle School. The legislation aims to address safety concerns by reducing speeding traffic in an area where accidents and fatalities are a known issue. It does not mandate the installation but formally requests the action to protect pedestrians and residents in the community.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests the Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to create an educational program that helps individuals understand which personal habits contribute most to climate change. The program aims to clarify common misconceptions about lifestyle choices, such as recycling or diet, by highlighting actions with the highest impact on carbon emissions. It specifically asks the commission to use printed materials and to work with the Department of Health to distribute this information to the public. As a non-binding request, the bill does not mandate funding or enforce specific actions but serves to encourage the commission to focus on individual behavior in its climate education efforts.
