Sen. Dru Kanuha

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 17) expresses the Hawaii State Senate's strong support for the County of Hawai'i's development of the Kealakehe Regional Park project. The resolution urges the county to secure funding, collaborate with community groups, and report progress by 2027. It directly affects the County of Hawai'i and benefits the West Hawai'i community by supporting a planned 190-acre park featuring athletic fields, cultural spaces, and recreational facilities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally endorses the project's goals to address growing community needs for accessible recreation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 21) requests the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation's East Hawai'i Regional Health Care System to study establishing a rural health clinic or similar access point in Volcano, Hawaii. The resolution directly affects Volcano residents and visitors, who currently lack nearby primary care, emergency stabilization, and consistent medical services due to geographic isolation and hazards. The study must examine potential sites, operational models (like part-time care or telehealth), staffing, costs, partnerships with local groups, and benefits for emergency response and chronic care. The East Hawai'i Region must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by late 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 18) requests the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaiʻi Regional Health Care System to study establishing a rural health clinic in Volcano, Hawaiʻi. It directly affects Volcano residents - who currently lack nearby primary care, emergency services, and face geographic barriers - and visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The study must examine potential clinic sites, operational models (like part-time care or mobile clinics), costs, staffing, and partnerships with local groups. The resolution does not create new services but asks for a feasibility report to be submitted to the Legislature by late 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 19) is a ceremonial recognition of the 50th anniversary of the restoration of Ahuʻena Heiau, a historically significant Hawaiian temple site. It affirms the site's role as the religious, political, and cultural center during Kamehameha the Great's reign (1812-1819), where pivotal events like the abolition of the kapu system occurred. The resolution expresses appreciation to community members, cultural practitioners, and organizations (including Ahuʻena Heiau, Inc.) who contributed to the site's preservation. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any group, serving solely to honor the site's historical importance.

Maddy summarySCR 20 is a concurrent resolution expressing the Hawaii State Legislature's support for the County of Hawaiʻi's development of the Kealakehe Regional Park project. The resolution urges the County to secure funding, pursue phased development, and collaborate with community stakeholders, while requiring a progress report to the Legislature by 2027. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally endorses the park project, which aims to provide athletic fields, cultural spaces, and recreational facilities for North Kona residents. The resolution directly affects the County of Hawaiʻi's park planning efforts and community groups supporting the project.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution authorizes the Senate President to manage unfinished legislative tasks after the 2026 session ends. It grants the President power to spend remaining funds, hire temporary staff, approve official records, and run authorized committees until January 20, 2027. The measure also allows the Vice President to handle duties assigned by Senate rules during this interim period. Essentially, it provides legal authority for the Senate leadership to wrap up official business between legislative sessions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution directs that any bills, concurrent resolutions, or resolutions currently sitting in standing committees without a report be sent back to the Clerk's Desk. The measure applies to all legislative measures from both the Senate and the House of Representatives that were referred to committees but not reported by the end of the session. By returning these items, the resolution effectively halts their further consideration in committees until new action is taken.

Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Creates a subcommission on boxing and subcommission on combat sports. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Program to create career pipelines in the fields of agriculture and agricultural technology. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Hawaii Island Property Manager position within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)