Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of evaluative mediation or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
Extends the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to 6/30/2030. Gives preference to for-sale housing development projects developed under governmental assistance programs approved by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summarySB 3250 designates March 5 of every year as "Liberty and Justice Day" for public observance. This ceremonial bill does not create new laws, affect specific groups, or alter government programs. It simply establishes an annual date for recognizing liberty and justice themes. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact beyond the designated observance.
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)
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 summaryThis Senate Resolution requests that Hawaii state agencies provide written notice to individuals before taking final administrative actions that significantly affect their rights or property. The notice must explain the proposed action, cite the legal basis for it, inform the person of their right to request a hearing or appeal, and specify relevant deadlines. Additionally, the resolution encourages agencies to delay implementing adverse actions while appeals are pending and to maintain impartial decision-making processes. It also urges agencies to cover financial costs from due process violations using their own budgets rather than state general funds, and to report such expenditures in annual budget submissions.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution requests that all Hawaii state agencies provide written notice to individuals before taking final administrative actions that negatively affect their legal rights or property. The notice must explain the proposed action, the reasons behind it, the laws or policies being applied, and inform the person of their right to request a hearing or appeal. Additionally, the resolution encourages agencies to wait until appeals are resolved before implementing adverse actions, unless urgent public safety concerns exist, and to keep investigative and decision-making roles separate to ensure fairness. It also urges agencies to cover financial costs from procedural violations using their own budgets rather than the state's general fund, though this request is not legally binding. The measure aims to improve transparency and accountability in administrative decision-making across state departments.
Maddy summaryThis bill requests the State Auditor to evaluate the social and financial impacts of a separate law that requires health insurance plans to cover biomarker testing for diagnosing and treating diseases. The assessment will examine how mandating coverage for this type of personalized medical testing affects patients, healthcare providers, and insurance costs. The Auditor must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the start of the 2027 session. This procedural measure ensures the mandated coverage requirement is reviewed before it takes effect, following state law requirements for such health insurance mandates.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of three perpetual, non-exclusive easements on state-owned submerged land in Waialae, Honolulu, to allow a resort company to maintain existing drainage infrastructure. The easements cover approximately 12,700 square feet and grant the company the right to use, operate, repair, and maintain drainage outfalls that extend from the Kahala Hotel onto state land. A one-time payment based on fair market value will be determined by an independent appraisal and approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The resolution requires approval from the Governor and the Legislature to comply with state law governing the use of submerged state lands.
