Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole

Maddy summarySB 2038 would allow certain pregnant people to receive abortion medication with labels that do not include their name or other personal identifying information. This policy change directly affects individuals seeking medication abortion services in the state. The key provision modifies medication labeling requirements to remove personal identifiers from abortion medication packaging. The bill focuses on privacy protections during the medication distribution process, without altering access to abortion services themselves.

Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone.

Maddy summarySB 2265 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Hawaii voters to directly propose new laws (via initiative) or reject laws passed by the legislature (via referendum). If approved by voters, this would give all Hawaii residents a direct mechanism to create or block state legislation without legislative action. The bill affects every voter in Hawaii by expanding their ability to influence state laws through direct democracy. Currently pending in committee, it has not yet become law and requires voter approval to take effect.

Authorizes the use of conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in a habitat conservation plan and associated incidental take license. Amends the membership and scope of authority for the Endangered Species Recovery Committee.

Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging.

Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the State Building Code Council to provide annual training to state and county permitting agency employees. Appropriates funds for the training, subject to a matching funds requirement from the counties.

Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried individuals, transgender persons, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least six months' duration, rather than five years. Includes need for medical intervention to conceive due to physiological or anatomical factors.

PART II: Allows certain extensions of the deadline for cesspool conversions. PART III: Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate homeowners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines.

Maddy summarySB 2039 prohibits certain business entities from participating in election-related activities or campaign finance. It directly affects businesses that might otherwise contribute to or influence campaigns. The bill's key provision bans these entities from engaging in campaign finance activities, such as donating to political committees or spending on electioneering communications. This policy change aims to limit business influence in elections by restricting their financial involvement.

Maddy summarySB 2490 prohibits the manufacture and sale of surfboard wax containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are environmentally persistent chemicals. It directly affects surfboard wax manufacturers and retailers within the state. The bill's key provision bans these specific chemicals in surfboard wax products, aiming to reduce environmental contamination. This policy change targets a common source of PFAS pollution in coastal areas without restricting other uses of the chemicals.