Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Allows terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over sixty-five years of age with chronic diseases to use medical cannabis within specified health care facilities under certain conditions. Requires enforcement by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires a digital application store provider to verify the age of users, require parental consent for users under sixteen years of age to download or purchase, or make a purchase on, a social media platform, and distribute that information to social media platforms. Requires social media platforms to obtain the age information from digital application store providers, determine whether parental consent has been provided for young persons, and take reasonable steps to identify young person users through their algorithms. Effective 1/1/2077. (HD2)
Maddy summarySCR 25 is a Hawaii Senate Concurrent Resolution opposing the U.S. federal government's potential use of condemnation to take control of Pohakuloa training area land when the Army's lease expires in 2029. The resolution states Hawaii opposes both actual condemnation and threats of condemnation of state land, emphasizing that state sovereignty and existing legal processes - not federal condemnation - should govern land transactions. It specifically references Pohakuloa's cultural significance to Native Hawaiians, its ecological value, and the state's fiduciary duty to protect public trust land. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter laws but formally expresses Hawaii's position to federal authorities.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 22) opposes any federal government action to condemn or threaten to condemn state land at Pohakuloa on Mauna Kea, including land under the expiring U.S. Army lease. It directly affects the federal government and the Army, which leases 23,000 acres for training with the lease ending in 2029. The resolution states Hawaii rejects condemnation as a mechanism, citing constitutional state sovereignty, Hawaii’s fiduciary duty to Native Hawaiians under state law, and preference for negotiation over federal seizure. It urges the state to fulfill its legal obligations regarding this sacred land, which is culturally significant and home to native species. The resolution is a formal statement of opposition, not a binding law.
Maddy summarySCR 18 is a procedural resolution requesting Hawaii's Auditor to assess the social and financial effects of a proposed mandate requiring health insurance coverage for intravenous ketamine therapy to treat depression. This assessment is required by Hawaii law (HRS § 23-51) before the Legislature can consider Senate Bill 967, which proposes the coverage mandate. The Auditor must submit a report to the Legislature by a deadline set for the 2027 Regular Session to inform their decision on SB 967.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic concurrent resolution (SCR 24), not a law. It expresses the Hawaii State Senate's support for the Governor joining the West Coast Health Alliance - a regional collaboration with California, Oregon, and Washington. The resolution affirms Hawaii's commitment to using science-based public health strategies and sharing data with partner states to address challenges like workforce shortages and emerging health threats. It does not create new policies or directly affect residents, as it serves only to endorse the Governor's decision.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 21) supports Hawaii's decision to join the West Coast Health Alliance, a regional collaboration with California, Oregon, and Washington. It does not create new laws but formally endorses the state's participation to share public health data, coordinate responses to health crises, and develop science-based strategies. The resolution emphasizes collaboration while maintaining Hawaii's unique approach to public health. It directs certified copies to the governors and health directors of the participating states.
Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summarySB 2463 lowers the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) threshold for driving under the influence of intoxicants. It directly affects drivers operating vehicles who are impaired by alcohol or other intoxicants, making it easier for authorities to charge drivers with DUI at lower BAC levels. The key provision reduces the current legal limit for intoxication while driving, shifting the point at which impairment becomes a legal violation. This change would impact all drivers subject to DUI laws, potentially expanding the scope of enforceable offenses. The bill passed committee with amendments in early 2026.
