Sen. Dru Kanuha

Maddy summarySB 760 allows rodeos to be held on land zoned for agricultural use, which previously may have been restricted. It directly affects ranchers, event organizers, and landowners in agricultural areas who host or operate rodeos. The bill removes restrictions preventing rodeo events on such land, enabling these activities without needing special permits. This is a straightforward policy change to clarify land use rules for existing agricultural operations.

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.

Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2026. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature.

Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State.

Maddy summarySB 888 is a short-form bill introduced to strengthen consumer protection measures, though its specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill directly affects consumers and businesses by establishing new rules or amendments to existing consumer protection laws. It was referred to the Consumer Protection Committee on January 23, 2025, following its introduction on January 17, 2025. Without access to the full text, the exact mechanisms and scope of the proposed changes remain unclear at this stage.

Allows qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients under the care of the psychologist in certain circumstances.

Maddy summarySB 922, titled "RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY," is a short-form bill introduced on January 17, 2025, and currently referred to the LBT committee. The provided context does not include specific provisions, mechanisms, or details about who the bill directly affects. No substantive description of the bill's policy changes or key provisions is available in the official abstract or recent actions. Without additional details on its content, a meaningful summary of its policy impact cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include substantive details about SB 911's content, provisions, or policy changes. The bill's official abstract is listed as "Short form bill," and no specific mechanisms, affected parties, or concrete policy actions are described in the available information. Without additional details on what the bill actually proposes or alters, a factual summary cannot be generated. Procedural actions (like referral and readings) are noted but do not explain the bill's purpose or impact.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island Community Health Center to purchase or lease land on the island of Hawaii and develop primary care health care facilities.

Maddy summarySB 932 is a short-form bill that has been introduced to address matters related to harbors, though no specific provisions or details have been provided in the available information. The bill was referred to the Water Transportation Liaison committee on January 23, 2025, following its introduction on January 17, 2025. Without additional text or amendments, the exact scope of changes it would make to harbor regulations or operations remains unclear. The bill has passed its first reading but has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.