Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the primary agency for the trapping of feral goats, sheep, and pigs. Requires the Department to establish a program to humanely manage populations of feral goats, sheep, and pigs in the State by trapping.
Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to establish traffic cameras and issue a citation by mail for certain violations of traffic-related laws. Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony.
Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup.
Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, SB 930 is a water-related bill introduced on January 17, 2025, and currently in committee referral stages (referred to WTL, then carried over to the 2026 session). The official abstract describes it only as a "Short form bill," indicating no detailed provisions or policy changes are described in the available information. There is no specific content about what the bill does, who it affects, or its key mechanisms provided in the context. Without additional details on the bill's substance, a substantive summary cannot be generated.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resources Research Center. Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resource Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the Department is unable to complete its review within sixty days.
Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, SB 931 is a procedural land-related bill with no substantive policy details described. The official abstract identifies it only as a "Short form bill" relating to land, and the recent actions show it is in early committee stages (referred to WTL and WLA committees, carried over to the next session). No specific provisions, affected groups, or concrete policy changes are documented in the given information. As no content or purpose is explained beyond the vague title and procedural status, a detailed policy summary cannot be provided.
Maddy summaryThe context provides no substantive details about SB 932's content beyond its title ("RELATING TO HARBORS") and procedural history (e.g., committee referrals, introduction date). The "Short form bill" abstract indicates it lacks specific policy language in the provided information. Without details on provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms, a factual summary of its policy changes cannot be created. Procedural actions (like committee referrals) do not describe the bill's actual content or impact.
Maddy summarySB 205 adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission (or their designee) to the Commission on Water Resource Management. This procedural change directly affects the water commission by expanding its membership to include a representative from the Hawaiian Homes Commission. The bill’s key mechanism is simply modifying the commission’s membership structure to improve coordination between water resource management and Hawaiian Homes Commission activities. It does not alter water policies, funding, or regulations. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
